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March 29, 2017 Year 6, Issue 29

Order of Crowsnest

Photo by Shannon Robison

The municipality of Crowsnest Pass held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner and presentation of the Order of Crowsnest Pass awards Thursday in Bellevue. Mayor Blair Painter spoke to the wealth of energy found in the community and how volunteers enrich the lives of the people they touch. This year’s deserving recipients are District Fish and Wildlife Officer John Clarke for Order of Crowsnest Pass and Erin Cnossen for Order of Crowsnest Pass Outstanding Youth Award. In above photo are Erin, left, Mayor Painter and John Clarke. See page 24 for more photos and watch for profiles on the award recipients in next week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze.

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Grand concert highlights

Photos by Shannon Robison

All students who participated in the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival grand concert last Thursday can be commended for a job well done — it was an excellent show covering many genres of music. In top row, from left, Maya Veldman plays “Reflection,” Marin Anderson plays “Danny Boy,” and Libbey Wilmot accompanies herself to a vocal piece she wrote called “I Am the Storm.” In middle row are Sophia Groves playing “Witch’s Dance,” and Edison Wilmot singing “Tomorrow.” At the bottom is Mrs. Margetak’s 2B class from Horace Allen School with their choral speech piece “Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face.”

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Festival is about more than music

By Erin Fairhurst The Crowsnest Pass Music Festival has officially wrapped up, and there was no better way to mark the end of a successful event than with the traditional grand concert, which took place last Thursday at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore.

The concert showcased a variety of performances from the festival, and also served as an awards ceremony for scholarship recipients.

Students selected to move on to the provincial music festival were also announced at the grand concert — and MC Courtney Potts of Real Country Radio took obvious enjoyment in surprising students with the news.

“Hang on, don’t leave the stage just yet,” Courtney would say to the unsuspecting performer, in a voice that would do Ryan Seacrest proud. “I have to tell you that you’re going to provincials!”

Twelve students received scholarships based on adjudicators’ recommendations, and seven were selected to go to provincials. While the grand concert served to celebrate their accomplishments, the ultimate goal of the evening was to bring the community together to support our local performers.

Chantelle Bowie, who chaired the concert, was born and raised in Crowsnest Pass. Having experienced music festival as a performer, and now as a teacher and organizer, she says that providing a fresh and fun experience at the final concert was important to her.

“The grand concert is a great opportunity to

Adjudicators were duly impressed by the talented performers at the 2017 music festival.

In top photo are those recommended to continue on to provincial competition. In front, from left, are Edison Wilmot, Shayla Duff, Morgan Duff and Ayla Rose. In back are Claire Bernier, Kiera Wheelock and Aislyn Wheelock. All recommendations were in the vocal and musical theatre categories.

Below are students who received local scholarships based on adjudicator recommendations.

In front, from left, are Shayla Duff, Liliane Chandler, Levi Goin, Sophia Groves, Atayah Poty, Eilidh Bowie, Edison Wilmot and Beniah Good. In back are Danika Warkentin, Ayla Rose, Ethan Flegg and Aislyn Wheelock.

Photos by Shannon Robison

acknowledge and celebrate not just the week of the festival but the months of work and dedication of the students, teachers, parents and accompanist,” Chantelle says. “We can all get together for an evening and just enjoy each other’s music.”

“It used to be quite formal, and a bit stuffy,” she recalls with a laugh. “The goal now is to really make it a celebration.”

And indeed, there was much to celebrate. There were about 160 entries in this year’s festival, and according to adjudicator Kimerica Parr, who presided over the vocal and choral speech classes, there was something to learn from every performance.

“Whether it becomes a career choice, or a hobby, there are so many benefits to music,” she said, “from memory skills, to public speaking skills, to life skills.”

Ms. Parr provided feedback on nearly 50 vocal performances during her jam-packed two days in Crowsnest Pass, and said she enjoyed the experience tremendously.

“There’s so much talent here, and so much joy in music making. It was so wonderful to be in a community where it’s obvious that everyone cares about each other.”

Provincial recommendations Musical theatre Aislyn Wheelock, 18 and under — Ballad: “Only Love” from The Scarlet Pimpernel. Up-tempo: “A Trip to the Library” from She Loves Me.

Kiera Wheelock, 16 and under — Ballad: “Someone Like You” from Jekyll and Hyde.

Claire Bernier, 16 and under — Up-tempo: “I Enjoy Being a Girl” from Flower Drum Song.

Morgan Duff, 12 and under — Up-tempo: “Second Hand Rose” from Funny Girl.

Edison Wilmot, 12 and under — Ballad: “Tomorrow” from Annie.

Vocal Aislyn Wheelock, 18 and under — Solo: “Gartan Mother’s Lullaby” and “Chanson d’Amour.”

Ayla Rose, 16 and under — Solo: “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child” and “Chanson de Florian.”

Shayla Duff, 12 and under — Solo: “The Handsome Butcher” and “On the Back of an Eagle.”

Adjudicator-awarded scholarships Piano, 13 and older: Danika Warkentin Piano, nine to 12: Beniah Good Piano, eight and under: Eilidh Bowie Strings, nine to 12: Sophia Groves Strings, eight and under: Liliane Chandler Guitar, 13 and older: Ethan Flegg Guitar, nine to 12: Atayah Poty Guitar, eight and under: Levi Goin Voice, 13 and older: Ayla Rose Voice, nine to 12: Shayla Duff Musical theatre, 13 and older: Aislyn Wheelock Musical theatre, nine to 12: Edison Wilmot

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What the heck is pickleball?

By Shannon Robison I mentioned to several people that I was ducking out of the office one Friday afternoon to watch pickleball and take some pictures.

The response from everyone was the same — what the heck is pickleball?

To find out was my mission.

A game was in full swing when I arrived. Luckily, Craig Turner, Jo Baker, Carol Getzlaf and Keith Lourie didn’t mind the lone spectator with a camera.

All are relative newcomers to the sport and were obviously enjoying the good-natured competition.

The game appeared to be a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It also seemed to be a lot of fun.

No one offered to let me try — either they knew my ill-fated sports history or were having such a good time they weren’t willing to step away from their racquets.

Paddle is perhaps a more appropriate word, as it is solid wood, like a table tennis paddle. In play was a lightweight plastic wiffle ball, served and volleyed over a low net. Court play is similar to badminton and the game can be played by singles or doubles.

Take a mish mash of racquet sports and voila, you have pickleball!

There is ample running involved to generate some huffing and puffing and meet one’s cardio goals. With this particular group there was also much laughter and camaraderie, which is good for the soul.

The scorekeeping is also enough to keep everyone on top of their mental game — not a bad thing at any age.

The game has become popular with seniors in the United States and is taking Pincher Creek by storm. Equipment is supplied and there is no cost to play, with the town hall gym available from 2 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays.

This is all well and dandy when four people show up to play, but some days as many as 12 have come out which creates a bit of a pickle.

In April the court will be available on Wednesdays as well. Hopes are high for an outdoor space to be created to accommodate more players over the summer, however Pincher Creek wind may make outdoor play challenging.

If pickleball sounds like a sport you’d like to try, the Town of Pincher Creek is offering a skills camp on April 7 at the town hall gym.

The two-hour workshop will cover rules and scoring, paddle grip, serving and returning, etiquette, safety and effective net play.

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Pincher Planters set spring gardening plans

By Auralea Boldt We’ve geared our front garden They’re cutthroat, for towards the deer and birds. We a group of mostly retired get foxes, coyotes. I live in an volunteers who spend their exceptional place.” free time planting flowers.

While most locals would Pincher Planters do prefer that the deer stay away more than plant flowers from their gardens, John has — they run a logistical designed his own naturescape operation. garden to attract them.

A group of 11 gathered “I come from England, and in Lenore Robertson’s basethe only wildlife you might see there is a dead hedgehog,” he ment last Wednesday to deadpans. talk strategy for the upcoming season.

While most people would They don’t expect special consider gardening more of a treatment or extra funding, solitary activity, John enjoys even though it is Canada’s the social aspect of Pincher 150th anniversary year and Planters. “It is very much a they are a volunteer organicommunity of like-minded Photo by Brenda Shenton zation with limited funding. Many plants found a new home at the Pincher Planters perennial plant exchange held in conjunction people,” he says.

Currently, Pincher Planters They stick to their with Pincher Creek’s recycling roundup last June. Pincher Planters members helping out that day were is an all-women crew apart annual budget and discuss Sandra Schwanke, left, Barb Patterson, Sandy Rast, Noreen Robbins and Petra Dyck. from John. He is quick to how to meet rising costs, praise their strong work ethic. He says the women “put their heart and soul into getting the best deal on local flowers and services, whether they should sacrifice arranging the flowers” and that they do a great job. a garden bed to keep all 47 hanging baskets, how long the beds can go between John thinks volunteering is a great way to pick up expertise. He says a number waterings, how to get the lawn mowed more frequently —and when to plan the of people have joined Pincher Planters to learn, and many existing members were annual perennial exchange to get the best turnout. formerly employed professionally in gardening and agriculture.

Even though the organization won’t be actively planting and weeding until There is much to learn, and John says he is still learning himself.

April, they need to get their ducks in a row.

When it comes to local flower beds, he has no secrets to share — it’s a process Pincher Planters began 20 years ago in 1997. Currently the volunteers range in of trial and error. age from their 50s to 80s.

“I think that’s ongoing — we are always trying something new, part luck Lenore has been a member so long she actually can’t remember when she really,” he says. “Depends where the flower bed is and its aspect to the sun.” joined.

Each year, Pincher Planters chooses a flower bed to renew. This year it will be The new faces present at the meeting are greeted like old friends in the cozy the First World War memorial garden at Veterans Campground. basement.

They also want to revitalize the watering system in Cenotaph Park so it waters Pincher Planters president John Hancock says they are out for “young blood.” flowers more efficiently. They are meeting in the next two weeks to discuss this While they are starved for new members, it’s hard to attract a younger generation. with the town.

Volunteering is second nature for John, who was recently presented with the John thinks the town does good job of recognizing the contributions of volunprestigious Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, an official Canadian honour, for his community involvement. teers, and points out that organizations like the Pincher Planters save the town “a When he and his wife, Kathleen, bought a one-way ticket from England in great deal of money.”

2000, they knew they wanted to be involved in the community.

The volunteers gathered for the strategy meeting have agreed to garden Pincher Planters has always been John’s favourite organization, mainly because Wednesday evenings. They will meet at the cenotaph at 6 o’clock, starting in he doesn’t like meetings and they don’t have many — unless you count meeting April. to garden.

They agree that Kathleen will advertise on Facebook.

Nature is close to John’s heart and is one of the things he loves about living in “Six in the morning?” a new volunteer gasps, followed by gales of laughter. this area.

They are eager for new members and invite the public to join them — 6 p.m.

“We live on Canyon Drive,” he says. “I’ve seen 119 different species of birds at the cenotaph. Bring your gardening tools! from this armchair. Mule deer have birthed two twins right opposite my window.

Fading images of frosty winter days Photos by Jenny Vandersteen of Mill Canyon Photography

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Provide your health-care heroes a healthy dose of recognition Like many other professionals, rural physicians are powerful assets in their local communities.

Not only do their health-care skills and practices enhance the quality of rural life, but rural physicians also contribute to rural life on a more personal level. They have special relationships with their patients and staff because they live and work alongside them as family, friends, neighbours and community volunteers.

Every spring, the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan celebrates the contributions of health workers to quality of life in rural Alberta. Alberta Rural Health Week, taking place from March 27 to 31, is an opportunity to focus attention and raise awareness about both the challenges and success stories related to rural health.

We encourage communities to show appreciation for the contributions of rural physicians and physicians who teach and mentor future doctors, called preceptors, through simple means, including these: — Many communities recognize March 30 of each year as National Doctors Day. Appreciation for physicians can be shown with a card, an ad or thank-you letter in the local newspaper, a simple gift, or an event. A number of communities around Alberta organize physician-appreciation activities to say thank you to their health-care heroes.

— The annual RPAP Awards program provides your local physician and rural community with a healthy dose of recognition.

Each year, RPAP selects recipients for the Alberta Rural Physician Award of Distinction and the Alberta Rural Community Physician Attraction and Retention Award.

Visit www.rpap.ab.ca/awards to learn more about the RPAP Awards and past recipients, and how you can submit your nomination prior to 1 June 2017.

Creating with Allied Arts

Stacey McRae of Pincher Creek Allied Arts has been offering a monthly art program at Vista Village since November.

“It’s a great service for our residents because the majority of them cannot attend classes at the mansion, so it’s nice that Stacey brings projects for them,” says recreation co-ordinator Melanie Walker.

So far residents have done painting, ceramic tiles and clover pictures. In top photo is Tina Weber discussing her project with Stacey McRae. Below is Mary Williams working on her clover project.

Photos by Shannon Robison

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Women come together for initial ClubFUSE meeting

By Tara Myden Women of all ages and from all walks of life assembled last Thursday at Country Encounters in Coleman for the first-ever Crowsnest Pass ClubFUSE meeting.

This meeting was the vision of founder and Bellevue resident M.J. Myden, who had long believed that it was time to start empowering women and unite on common ground in a place to celebrate and support each other and our passions, whatever they may be.

However, what started as one woman’s vision soon grew. As it became clear by the end of the meeting that the club was so much more than the individual or the meeting at hand, each member there was ready to jump on board and share in this movement.

The meeting and club quickly became a collective mission and movement by each woman to create Friendship, Unity, Support and Empowerment among all current and future members of ClubFUSE. Club meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month, with events scattered throughout the year.

The inaugural gathering had over 30 women

in attendance. The night started with a friendship hour, where women gathered to mingle with old and soon-to-be-new friends.

Then the meeting commenced with the singing of the national anthem, a minute of silence and the Women of Canada Eh Oath, with promises to uphold a positive environment for all members and a belief that this individual club would one day grow into a national network.

On the docket for this month’s meeting: introductions to the club, birthday recognition and flowers for members celebrating in the month, vision for the women’s group and upcoming events.

A draw for a free membership for new members took place, a Facebook friend’s referral prize and a 50-50, proceeds of which will be used to treat members to something special in the future. Members were also asked to begin thinking of and nominating a board to preside over Crowsnest ClubFUSE. An open mike period was held where members were asked to share any questions, comments or concerns. It was clear that each member was excited about the vision being created by this women’s group and the bright future ahead. Members shared ideas for future events and outings, including creation of fairy doors and hikes to hide them in the

community.

They shared happenings taking place at their businesses in the upcoming months, like one-year anniversaries. Members even gave information about who they are and what they do, with the decision being made that each meeting will focus some time for members to introduce themselves and what they are passionate about.

As the meeting concluded, members and guests were invited to join the club down the road at the Coleman Legion for another social gathering. It was not long before the place was stormed by a female presence, with women filling seats and taking over the pool tables.

An outsider would think members had known each other for years as laughter and chatter filled the room. It was truly a chance for all of the women there to let loose, talk about their lives and have a fun night off among friends.

The members were already excited for the first ClubFUSE event on April 8, a self-defence class and poutine, and were eager to meet again at the club meeting later in the month.

Going home that night, it was clear that this event lit the fuse for all forthcoming events and gatherings for ClubFUSE in Crowsnest Pass.

Photo courtesy of Rachel Newrick

These ladies were all smiles at the first meeting of Crowsnest Pass ClubFUSE — an empowerment group for local women.

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Show us your favourite volunteers in action!

The April 19 issue of Shootin’ the Breeze will focus on volunteers in our communities.

We invite our readers to share photos of volunteers doing what they do best!

Images should be high-resolution JPEGs. Please include a description of who is in the photo and what they are doing, the organization they represent and the photographer’s name.

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Email to shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca by April 12, 2017

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Novice Chinooks win league banner

Photo by Brenda Shenton

Fans cheered on the Novice Chinooks as they played to a 6-4 win over Cochrane to win the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier 5 South championship.

Cochrane had a three-point lead at the end of the first period, but the Chinooks came back for the win.

In front, from left, are Kaydence North Peigan, Keagan Grant, Sasha Shenton, Tristan Grant, Kayson Crow Shoe and Hunter McMullen. In second row are Tuff Yellow Horn, Cashe Kropinak, Hunter Little Bear, Carter McGlynn and Maddox Prout. In back are coaches Eric Blanchard, Dylan Prout, Brad Kropinak and manager Jessica Jensen.

The Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Committee would like to thank the participants and their families, teachers and all the volunteers for your time and commitment in making the 2017 Crowsnest Pass Music Festival a huge success!

We are grateful to the trustees/administrators of these venues for allowing their use, without cost, to the Festival: The Crowsnest Community Christian Centre, Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, Grace Anglican United Church, Horace Allen School and Isabelle Sellon School.

We would like to thank Country Encounters for providing such wonderful customer service to our adjudicators.

Thank you to the Pass Herald and Shootin’ the Breeze for the media coverage for this event and thank you to Courtney from Real Country Radio as MC for the festival Grand Concert.

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The Breeze Mailbox AOHVA group presents plan The Alberta government is currently enacting the biggest change to provincial land use in 30 years.

Quite likely, it will impose a significant reduction or the complete elimination of all types of vehicular recreation in parks and public lands.

The Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association, representing 165,000 registered owners and their families, welcomes the development of a landuse framework for the respectful enjoyment of Alberta’s backcountry, on the clear understanding that it is there to protect the environment and wilderness for the people and not to keep it from the people.

AOHVA supports a solution that strikes a balance between environmental stewardship and recreation opportunities. We have worked with non-motorized and motorized groups and we have worked in collaboration with the government for many years to ensure the tens of thousands of people who use OHVs have access to ride, fish, hunt and camp responsibly.

Our proposed solution is comprehensive and actionable, inclusive, and environmentally, socially and financially responsible. By incorporating best practices from across North America and by implementing innovative approaches to developing, managing and sustaining shared trail networks, we can make Alberta the model for conflict-free recreational trail development and management.

We have a four-point plan to ensure past damage is corrected and not repeated in the future. We are committed to: 1. Working with the government, land-use framework staff and our

own experts in designing and developing trails that are sustainable and environmentally sound, and repairing damaged trails.

2. Dedicating 100 per cent of an increase in OHV registration fees to tackling important issues like habitat protection and proper trail construction and maintenance, in partnership with government.

3. Giving law enforcement agencies the tools and mandate to fully enforce the law on anyone who violates the new trails-management framework for the Castle and other parts of Alberta.

4. Building a better environmental and trail experience.

Our plan will work because it can be funded by OHV users not taxpayers. We are stepping up, putting our money where our mouth is.

Personally, I have attended more than 100 meetings with government ministers and staff over the years, and while there have been different ministers and staff, AOHVA has been a constant at the table.

We are prepared to work together.

Now we need the government to step up and work with us.

If you value Alberta’s wide-open spaces and your opportunity to enjoy them, now is the time to be informed, get engaged and take action.

Visit AOHVA.com and find us on Facebook. I encourage you to write to the premier and the minister, and to sign the petitions available on our website.

Brent Hodgson, President Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association

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Letters to the editor and notes from our readers

Quadder seeks reasonable conclusion A challenge to the Alberta government concerning the announced severe restrictions in land use by motorized recreationists in the new Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park: I am an 86-year-old Edmonton resident, one of the founding members of the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and an avid trail rider for 60 years. Due to a polio-affected leg, enjoying the backcountry by hiking or horse has not been an option.

In the 1980s and ’90s, representing motorized recreationists, I took part in several integrated resource plans and the Alberta 2000 process. I was also the volunteer steward of the Redwater Natural Area (now a provincial recreation area) for over 24 years.

Minimizing impact, with respect for wildlife and other users of the land, has always been at the forefront of my interests.

In past plans, some parks and wildland parks were created that resulted in the loss of traditional riding areas. However, in several wildland parks, while the general area became off-limits, some traditional trails became designated trails leading to certain destination points.

These remained open to motorized use (for example, Ruby Falls, Cadomin Mountain, Cardinal River Headwaters).

This was achieved by compromise, but was found to be a reasonable and acceptable solution.

This model can and should be considered for the whole area south of

Highway 3 in southwestern Alberta.

The government announced its plan for sweeping restrictions for motorized recreation in southern Alberta. It also indicated that public consultation meetings would be held. But the decisions were announced as facts.

That is not supposed to be how democratic governments work. One would assume that decisions would be made after public input.

With proper planning, some trails can be designated, maintained and enforced by policing. Education can be an important tool to mitigate adverse effects.

Some of the user groups, such as Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad, have improved trails and erected bridges for many years.

We have asked previous governments for years to utilize some of the funds created by the yearly OHV registration fees for trail improvement and maintenance, to no avail.

There simply have to be ample places in Alberta where the over 137,000 licensed OHVs (including snowmobiles) can be legally ridden and enjoyed.

Claims of adverse effects on wildlife have always been exaggerated and unproven.

I am hopeful that this issue can come to a reasonable conclusion.

Since the January announcement, several protest rallies have been held in southern Alberta.

Rudi Zacsko Sr. Edmonton

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4-H news report – Chinook Multiclub Chinook 4-H Multiclub has been busy since December. Each project has been making a ton of progress, learning new skills and practising old ones.

Shooting sports members continue to shoot at the gun range but changed things up a bit to incorporate archery into their project.

Market hog members received their pigs, Berkshire and Duroc cross. They also spent time learning to identify cuts of meat and to judge to find the “perfect pig.”

Market lamb members received their sheep, toured a sheep feedlot operation and reviewed cuts of meat. When choosing their lambs, they were reminded to look for a good stance, among other qualities.

We have one member in the photography project and he is making great progress. We are looking forward to seeing his photos.

Small-engines members are working hard to rebuild their projects. I’ve heard rumours of carburetor issues.

Our single sewing project member has completed several projects, including some clothes and a purse.

She is quite the little seamstress.

Our club hosted the district judging workshop this year. We held the event at Heritage Acres. Members judged several unique items, including a pen of gilts (female pigs who have not had piglets yet), hay hooks, dress shirts and licence plates. It was a fun and informative day where members were very

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involved.

We had the opportunity to attend a district communications workshop to improve and learn about public speaking and skills that go along with that.

Despite the “snowpocalypse” and extreme cold, our club held a successful communications night.

Several members moved on to district level, and Maeran Hinch and Aynsley Nelson made it all the way to regionals! Congratulations to all members, at all levels, for a job well done.

Things are in full swing now and a in a few short months we will be ready for our achievement day.

Stay tuned for more details!

Jillanna Hammond Chinook 4-H Multiclub Reporter

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The Breeze Mailbox Letters to the Editor and notes from our readers

Daybreak Alberta records at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Join CBC Radio One’s Russell Bowers as he hosts a live version of Daybreak Alberta at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in Crowsnest Pass, this Wednesday. Sid Marty will be the special musical guest.

Russell will be talking with Fred Bradley about the 100th anniversary of the Alberta Provincial Police and exciting plans for opening the APP Barracks in Coleman on July 1. Exhibits will describe police history in Crowsnest Pass, including the shooting of Const. Lawson in 1922, just outside the building.

Writer Angie Abdou from Fernie, who teaches creative writing at Athabasca University, will join the show to talk about her work and what inspires her writing. There will be stories about the 1903 Frank Slide and other tumultuous tales from Crowsnest Pass.

Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. The theatre is filling up, so you’ll need to act fast to get a seat.

The show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Citizens speak up in support of the Castle parks The quiet majority of Albertans are in favour of the Castle parks, and want to have this unique and important area protected — for critical source water, for quiet naturebased recreation, for threatened species such as westslope cutthroat trout, and for economic diversification opportunities that come with a well-managed parks system.

On March 14, citizens from the Pincher Creek area presented a citizens’ statement to MD of Pincher Creek council that expressed support for the Castle parks and a quick phaseout of off-highway vehicles. There was also clear recognition that the future economic benefits to the MD and area from the Castle parks will come from the vast majority of non-motorized recreation users.

Municipal District of Pincher Creek Citizens’ Statement for the Castle Parks As citizens of the MD of Pincher Creek and area, we are here today to make a statement in support of the Castle parks. It has come to our attention that statements made by the MD of Pincher Creek to the Government of Alberta on our behalf do not reflect our views.

We request that the MD council reflect our views in this matter: 1. We support and commend the Government of Alberta for using evidence-based decision-making to legally protect the myriad values in the Castle parks. The need to protect the Castle parks is not new to the MD of P.C. council. The recommendations for

protecting and sustaining our environment and source-water watersheds for the benefit of all go back to at least 1974.

2. We support and commend the Government of Alberta for working with indigenous groups to explore how the parks can be managed co-operatively.

3. We support and commend the Government of Alberta for a quick phaseout of OHV use in the Castle parks.

4. We support and commend the Government of Alberta in bringing forward the Castle Tourism Strategy that will provide economic diversification opportunities for all communities in the area of the Castle parks. The Castle parks have the potential to be a cornerstone of economic diversification and sustainability in this area — it is time to embrace them.

5. We encourage the Government of Alberta to engage a full spectrum of recreational users to develop and implement environmentally sound land-use and recreation management standards for public lands along the East Slopes.

The citizens who agreed with these points ask that people who are in favour of the Castle parks take the time to fill out the Castle parks survey at www.albertaparks.ca/consult.

Your voice is very important. Please, let it be heard.

Connie Simmons Resident, MD of Pincher Creek

My Little Corner

By Shannon Robison

Excellence surrounds us in little things every day. At times we are keenly aware of it and at other times we take it for granted.

Every week we aim to point out excellence from across southwestern Alberta through the pages of Shootin’ the Breeze.

From the first page to the last, you’ll find things to make you smile, cement a memory or even have a giggle. No accomplishment is too big and none is too small to be shared.

In the past week alone, I joined in standing ovations for Order of Crowsnest Pass recipients, watched a delightful group of young musicians address their instruments thoughtfully before playing to a large crowd, chatted with lovely women who are coming together to empower one another, watched skaters beam with joy as they performed carnival numbers, listened to an Olympic medallist coach local swimmers, saw families enjoy a fiesta fundraiser and athletes rewarded for their efforts.

I was moved by a young archer who created his own gopher target but was having trouble hitting it. He was on the verge of tears as I ducked out for my next event. An hour later he was beaming after coaching from a Paralympic athlete who was working with the local archery group. His enthusiastic smile was my favourite of the week.

Even on the worst days there are positive things to grab hold of.

Our page count was increased this week to share more of these accomplishments, but there are more waiting their turn — archery, swimming, skiing, to name just a few.

While more hard news hits the pages of the Breeze now than in the past, the vibe generated is still one of positive sharing and community celebration.

Next week the paper will include a reader survey. It’s been two years since the last one, and much has changed in that time.

Between now and then, think about what you like about the paper and what you think we can do better. Would you like more of this and less of that? We look forward to hearing from you.

Correction regarding labour and delivery in Crowsnest Pass At the Pincher Creek labour and delivery event March 7, a member of the Windy Slopes Health Foundation suggested that deliveries are no longer done at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.

That is not correct.

Low-risk deliveries are still done at Crowsnest Pass.

Mothers at higher risk of complications are referred to Pincher Creek Health Centre or Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, depending on the level of care required.

James Frey, Communications Director, South Zone Alberta Health Services

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Pincher Creek Skating Club presents Through the Decades

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Thank You! The Pincher Creek Spray Park Society would like to thank those who came out to make our Splash Of Luck a tremendous success.

We gratefully acknowledge the following supporters: Adam Grose

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Splash of Luck raises $13,000

By Shannon Robison Spirits were high and green beverages and Guinness were on tap at Pincher Spray Park Society’s Splash of Luck Fundraiser held on St. Patrick’s Day. Over 250 people enjoyed dinner catered by Twin Butte Country General Store, a comedy show, an evening of merriment and the chance to support the spray park effort through silent and live auctions.

When all was said and done, just over $13,000 was raised.

For society members, the evening may have held a degree of relief as it was the last large event planned to raise funds for the spray park, which is set to officially open July 1.

Chairwoman Jennifer Draper shared the story of her vision at the event. In July of 2013 she posted her thoughts of a spray park being a necessity on social media. “The response was amazing,” she said.

It took 19 months to have a public meeting, but at that time the Town of Pincher Creek guaranteed support of $100,000 if the balance of the funds could be raised. A month later the society was formed and the group got busy flipping burgers, holding bake sales, smashing cars and running a kids’ carnival in conjunction with the Legion. Large events such as Splash of Luck contributed to the coffers.

Jennifer said 99 per cent of the grants the group applied for were denied. In January, they were thrilled to announce that a joint application with the town had been successful for a federal Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant. Funds will be shared between pool upgrades and building the spray park.

“Thanks to the generous donations from people like you, Pincher Creek Spray Park will be open for business this summer,” she concluded to a huge round of applause.

Some friendly competition arose in the beer stein-holding contest that evening. Winners were Connie Joss, Tia Doell, Wendy Desjarlais, Wiley Handford, Rocky Reed and Gavin Bonertz.

Mountain Drift Photography’s photo booth was another highlight of the night.

While Jennifer may have said at the time that it was the group’s last fundraiser, she sees them doing a few smaller ones as the build date nears.

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Pincher Spray Park Society members are, from left, Billi Rigaux, Adam Grose, Brandi Starzyk, Rose Murfin, Jennifer Draper, David Tetachuk and Brandi Hutchison. Missing are Danielle Radvak, Kari Grandoni and Wayne Elliott.

Photo by Mountain Drift Photography Photos by Shannon Robison

Jill Becker, left, and Paula Szaroz were among the fierce competitors in the beer stein-holding competition at the Splash of Luck fundraiser held St. Patrick’s Day. The cake in second photo brought in a $500 bid from Gavin and Jennifer Parker in the dessert auction.

Peewee Chinooks capture league banner Pincher Creek’s arena was rocking Saturday night as the Chinooks took their game into overtime for a 5-4 win to cinch the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier 4 South championship over Okotoks. Riley Potts scored four goals in the final game, with Cory Dyck scoring the winning goal. In front, from left, are Noa Jessen, Carter Neufeld-Shea, Koltyn Kipling, Zack Hann, Maddox Dyck and Riley Potts. In first row standing are Drew Stuckey, Cory Dyck and Rhett Fitzpatrick.

In second row standing are Kieran Randall, Colton Kirkman, Jaron Scotton, Aiden Potts, Joah Randall and Braxton Wells. In back are coaches Sean Stuckey, Jay Potts, Travis Bastien, Trevor Kipling and James Elliott.

Photo by Lisa Stuckey

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Nurses Julia Schmidt and Lisa Buttazzoni with a bariatric bed to be used by acute care and continuing care at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.

LPN Connie Hill and Dr. Allan Garbutt demonstrate a new Lifepak 15, to be used in the emergency room and acute care.

Diane Nummi, left, and Dixie Evano demonstrate new sit-stand chairs and a new patient tub for continuing care.

Photos courtesy of Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation

Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation purchases new equipment for local hospital Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation has been in existence since 1996 and over the years has helped purchase equipment and support programs at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre, providing the residents and patients of Crowsnest Pass and area with up-to-date equipment.

Among the items recently purchased by the

Thank you, Safari Club International A $2,500 donation to Pincher Archery from Safari Club International’s Calgary chapter will be used to further education and enhance programming for youth. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Duane Filipuzzi, president of Pincher Archery; Craig Sinclair, Safari Club International; Vicky Lessard, youth co-ordinator; Steve Milan, vice-president; and Leah Filipuzzi, secretary-treasurer.

Craig said part of SCI’s mandate is to support youth and encourage the outdoor lifestyle.

Duane said the donation will help sustain the year-old archery club.

Photo by Brenda Shenton

foundation are a bariatric bed, lobby chairs, LifePak 15s, sit-stand chairs and patient tubs.

The foundation’s volunteer board members sincerely thank all donors who helped us attain our goals.

Our annual Kathy Allsop Memorial Golf tournament will be held June 23 at the Crowsnest Pass

Golf Club. This year we are raising funds for a new bladder scanner for acute care. Please consider entering a team or being a sponsor for this very worthwhile event.

For more information, please contact Joan Koinberg at 403-562-5018.

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Motorized watercraft banned from Waterton

Submitted by Parks Canada Motorized and trailer-launched watercraft have been prohibited in Waterton Lakes National Park, following the detection of invasive mussels in Montana.

Quagga or zebra mussels have been detected in the Tiber Reservoir, less than a half-day’s drive from Waterton.

The watercraft restriction is intended to safeguard Waterton from devastating, permanent ecological and economic impacts of aquatic invasive species.

The fingernail-sized freshwater mollusks can produce millions of eggs and easily attach themselves to objects such as boats. Their numbers can reach tens of thousands per square metre.

The prodigious filter-feeders strip nutrients from the water, leaving little or no food for native species. This affects the entire food web, impacting plant and animal life in the region, and altering water chemistry and clarity.

They can cause extensive problems by clogging water-intake structures, dams, water treatment facilities,

hydropower facilities, docks, breakwaters, buoys, boats and beaches.

Infestations are irreversible. No method, technology or natural predator exists to remove invasive mussels once established in a water body.

The biggest risks of infestation are downstream transmission from infected waters and transfer from infested areas in motorized and trailer-launched watercraft.

Mussels and other invasive species can inadvertently be moved to a new location attached to boats, equipment and trailers. Standing or trapped water in boats is a concern because invasive mussels have a microscopic larval stage, allowing them to be present without being visible.

An infestation would severely impact the unique ecology of the Waterton Lakes. In addition to serving as habitat for bull trout (a threatened species), they are the only known lakes to contain the assemblage of lake trout, pygmy whitefish and rare glacial relic species such as opposum shrimp and deepwater sculpin.

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The pygmy whitefish found in these lakes are considered a unique population and are designated a special concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Upper Waterton Lake is the only known location of deepwater sculpin in Alberta.

With the headwaters of the South Saskatchewan River basin located in Waterton, an invasive mussel infestation in the park could threaten irrigation networks for southern Alberta’s agricultural industry, water infrastructure for numerous jurisdictions including the cities of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and other recreational areas.

Parks Canada will continue to manage the aquatic integrity in Waterton Lakes National Park through monitoring, public education and a non-motorized watercraft inspection and permit program. Staff, outside researchers and contractors must follow best practices and a strict decontamination protocol for gear and equipment when working in park waters.

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A teaspoon of prevention can keep bad choices away

By Auralea Boldt While harm-reduction strategy is popular at the moment, motivational speaker Dwayne Peace still believes in some good old-fashioned prevention.

Dwayne has seen many bad choices throughout his 25-year career as a Calgary police officer and school resource officer. Now retired, he says this was the impetus for starting his pre-crisis intervention program, Life Synergy for Youth.

Dwayne took the floor at Matthew Halton School, March 14. His presentation explored issues like suicide, bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual identity and gender relations.

Dwayne shared a wealth of science, statistics, legal information, scenarios and personal stories during his three-hour presentation, all aimed at helping kids make informed decisions. The underlying assumption is that given the right information, teens will make good choices.

“I developed this company based on observations I made about students and the issues they faced daily in the schools,” he says.

This is Life Synergy for Youth’s third year returning to the school; school principal Mrs. Tara Tanner thinks his presentation is very relevant.

“He has the ability to provide students with valuable information in an engaging and impactful way,” she says.

Dwayne considers his current career his calling. He previously founded the Alberta Association of School Resource Officers, developed to support school resource officers. He also developed Dare to Care, which promoted his programming until 2015. He stepped out on his own with Life Synergy for Youth in 2006.

Life’s Challenges in Secondary School was the presentation offered at Matthew Halton School this year. A morning session for grades 8 to 12 was followed by a short afternoon session for a select group of Grade 9 students, with an evening session open to all parents.

The technological age students live in, along with the permanence of online activity, was a focus of the presentation. Dwayne reminded teens to be

thoughtful about what they do or say online, or when using cellphones — this information can live on indefinitely.

Laws that govern technology use came as a shock to many teens in the audience.

Dwayne keeps current by attending conferences on teen issues. He says Life Synergy for Youth constantly changes its subject matter as the landscape of our society changes, especially in terms of the technology. He believes that parents need to keep current also.

“As digital immigrants, we as parents have to be diligent in keeping up with what’s new,” he says.

Life’s Challenges in Secondary School also explores issues in need of attention, such as mental health and suicide.

When he first started Life Synergy in 2006, Dwayne says some schools were uncomfortable with these topics. Now many schools host the program because he tackles these relevant subjects.

Dwayne travels all over North America with Life Synergy for Youth, which he describes as a social enterprise that operates “as a not-for-profit without being one.” The website says that 100 per cent of donations go to subsidize the session fee for schools.

A University of British Columbia study, quoted on his website, surveyed students after they attended the presentation: 97 per cent felt the workshop was valuable and provided important information, while 94 per cent said it helped them realize they have autonomy in making decisions about their own lives.

The presentation went over well with the majority of Matthew Halton students, who felt the information they received was important.

One group of Grade 10 students felt that the presentation, while informative, was unlikely to permanently change behavior. They said the focus on issues like bullying has only led to bullies being more careful not to get caught.

Dwayne Pearce doesn’t see an end anytime soon to the issues teenagers experience. He would like to empower them by giving them options, positive choices and education.

At the core of the presentation is Dwayne’s belief in the golden rule — that we have a human obligation to treat others how we would want to be treated — and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Photo courtesy of Dwayne Peace

135-year-old historic ranch conserved in Foothills The Oxley Ranch, one of Canbinding contract recognized by ada’s oldest working ranches, has both provincial and federal law, been conserved for today and for and remains in place even if ownthe long term thanks to an agreeership of the land changes in the ment with the Nature Conservancy future. of Canada.

In Alberta’s southern foothills, This 917-hectare (2,266-acre) partnerships like this between property is situated in the majestic NCC and landowners help foothills of southern Alberta, in maintain the region’s ecological the MD of Willow Creek, west of integrity as a working landscape.

Stavely.

The southern foothills are a When the ranch was established priority for NCC’s conservation in 1882, it spanned 80,900 hectwork, as this region is one of the ares (200,000 acres), making it one last pieces of relatively intact of the four largest ranches in the fescue grasslands in the province.

Alberta foothills.

It is estimated that less than five Over the years, books have per cent of native fescue grasslands been written chronicling the story remain in the country, making this of the Oxley Ranch and detailarea one of the most threatened ing its role in Alberta’s ranching regions of Canada. history. Historically, the propThe eastern slopes of Alberta erty was associated with the Fort contain the last one per cent of the Macleod-Calgary Trail — the Canadian Great Plains that remain primary north-south transportaintact and still have enough space tion route prior to the Calgary and and habitat to sustain all of the Photo courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada Edmonton Railway. species that historically roamed The Oxley Ranch near Stavely holds rich Alberta ranching history. The Nature Conservancy of Today, the remainder of this the grasslands, including bears, Canada announced a protection agreement of the working ranch this week. historic property is managed as a wolves, cougars and their prey. cattle ranch that will be protected Endangered limber pine can under a conservation agreement, which prevents the cultivation of grasslands, drainage also be found on the property. of wetlands, and subdivision and development of the land.

The ranch is located near several other properties conserved by NCC, including the The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Alberta region is pleased to work on this projrecently announced Welsch Ranch, Waldron Ranch and King Ranch. ect with landowner Jennifer Barr and her family, whose ancestors began living on the All of these ranches feature important grasslands, and are also located in the headwaOxley Ranch in 1919. ters region of southern Alberta — an area that covers only four per cent of the province “This land is our family’s legacy; it’s been my personal sanctuary for my entire life,” but provides fresh drinking water to 45 per cent of Albertans.

Jennifer says. “I have a great appreciation for what my grandmother, my aunt and my Each working ranch conserved in this region benefits the ranching community, stepfather all sacrificed to hold on to this ranch. native wildlife and Alberta’s headwaters.

“I have always felt a great responsibility to care for it, to preserve it, for future generThis project was made possible with the support of Jennifer Barr and her mother, ations. It is a precious piece of God’s country that can never be replaced once it’s gone.

Willa Gordon, the provincial government through the Alberta Land Stewardship Grant, Knowing that it will remain as it is and will be protected from now on gives me great the federal government through the Natural Areas Conservation Program, and donors. comfort.”

A portion of this project was donated to NCC under the Canadian government’s A conservation agreement is a solution for landowners who still want to retain Ecological Gifts Program, which provides enhanced tax incentives for individuals or ownership of their property, but are interested in long-term conservation. It is a legally corporations who donate ecologically significant land.

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Good vibes were in play at the Shamrock Spiel

By Rachel Newrick Crowsnest Curling hosted a successful Shamrock Mixed Bonspiel and helped turn Crowsnest Pass green over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Kilts, leprechauns, “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” Guinness, Jameson, Baileys, shamrocks and four-leafed clovers, Celtic music and festivity filled the Coleman arena from March 17 to 19.

Sixteen teams, from Elkford to Calgary, battled it out in 29 games over three days, with progressive cash payouts so that everyone could enjoy wee pots of gold — loonies if you won and chocolate if you were knocked out.

Congratulations to all the finalists. In the A draw, Team Strandquist beat Team Cann; in the B draw, Team Griffith beat Team Barlow; and in the C draw, Team Marra beat Team Hall. The crowd was so enthusiastic that they started a Mexican wave!

We enjoyed the festivities, the comedic falls, the pig roast, the Irish quiz and leprechaun hunt, the team shot broom, the costume contest and jigs, music on the ice, and the crowds. We appreciate all the volunteer effort and team enthusiasm.

Save the date and come out next year. It’s always on St. Patrick’s Day weekend!

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Sapsuckers can damage landscaping trees

10 simple water-saving tips March 22 was World Water Day, an annual event that emphasizes the importance of conserving fresh water. There is plenty that you can do at home to help conserve water. Here are some simple tips: — Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and rinse your toothbrush with short water bursts. Doing so conserves around 80 per cent of the water normally used when you brush your teeth.

— Turn off your taps tightly to prevent dripping.

— Fix leaks in and around your taps, toilets and pipes as soon as possible. Fourteen per cent of indoor water use is lost through leaks.

— Install reduced-flow shower heads or adjustable flow-reducer devices on existing shower heads.

Taking a 10-minute shower using one of these shower heads can conserve nearly 60 litres of water.

— Attach a water flow reducer and/or aerator to your tap to decrease water use.

— Wash dishes in a sink that’s partially filled with water, and don’t keep the tap running. Then, use the tap’s spray attachment to rinse them.

— Water your lawn less frequently.

— Ensure your dishwasher is full before starting it, and set it to the shortest cycle.

— Install low-flush toilets, as they can decrease water use by 40 to 50 per cent.

— When doing laundry, do a full load in your washing machine and set it to the shortest possible cycle.

There is also much that organizations can do to help conserve fresh water and its sources. For example, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, a non-profit land conservation organization, helps maintain water quality by protecting and restoring wetlands, floodplains and stream banks.

NCC recently started a project to help maintain and improve river and wetland health in southern Alberta’s Waterton Park Front. The organization bought and distributed several off-site, solar-powered cattle watering systems throughout eight Waterton Park Front properties. These systems keep cattle out of sensitive areas along waterways by pumping water to upland areas.

To learn more about NCC and its freshwater conservation efforts, visit natureconservancy.ca.

By Crowsnest While sapsuckers, Conservation WildED as with other bird speSapsuckers, as their cies, are enjoyable to name implies, are known have around and trees for boring holes into the can recover from minor bark of live trees seeking damage, more extensive sap to eat, although their damage caused by their diet also includes insects. foraging sometimes They are the only group becomes an issue. in the woodpecker family Unsightly oozing sap that causes this type of can attract bees, hornets damage. and other insects. Fungi Red-naped sapcan colonize the sapsuckers are the species sucker holes and sap drips commonly occurring in and cause black growth our area. Adults of this on the tree or allow decay medium-sized bird have to enter the tree. Heavy a black head with a red feeding can girdle a forehead, white stripes, branch or tree, resulting red throat and a red spot in death of tissue above on the nape at the back of that location. the head.

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By Gary L. Clark - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://comAppearing in both deterrent to discourage mons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45278883 hardwoods and conifers, sapsuckers from feeding characteristic sapsucker on your favourite shade holes are about six millimetres in diameter tree is wrapping hardware cloth or burlap and are arranged in neat rows or columns on around the area being tapped. Other deterthe main trunk or major limbs. Thin-barked rents include smearing a sticky gel repellent trees are more susceptible to damage than like Tanglefoot on the bark and hanging those with thick or ridged bark. bright, shiny objects such as pie plates or The holes and resulting sap seepage are streamers as scare devices. Any of these the primary clues to sapsucker presence in methods may only shift feeding to higher up your yard. Insect damage from bark beetles or on the target tree or to other nearby trees. other boring insects typically produces fewer, Furthermore, sapsuckers are protected by smaller and randomly distributed holes. the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act Sapsucker foraging behaviour is highest and thus cannot be lethally controlled withearly in the spring, likely because of the sugar out a permit. Removing the bird would be content, quantity and pressure of sap in the ineffective anyhow because other birds would tree in spring. take its place.

Birds will usually test several trees in an Keeping in mind that sapsuckers tend area before selecting preferred trees, and to drill into trees that are already diseased then return repeatedly each day (and often or damaged, it may be best to sacrifice one in subsequent years) to eat the sap and any preferred tree to protect other healthier trees insects attracted to it. The preferred trees may nearby. be already stressed by some other factor.

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Peter John Janzen 1919 – 2017

Wednesday, March 29 – Town of Pincher Creek community information meeting: 6:30 p.m. at town hall gym.

– Nude figure drawing session: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Preregistration required, visit www.thelebel.ca for information.

– Pincher Creek Credit Union annual general meeting: no host bar at 6 p.m., supper at 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow at Heritage Inn. – Lenten service: 12 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pincher Creek.

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Peter John Janzen, born Dec. 1, 1919, at Rudnerweide, Russia, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord on March 21, 2017, at the age of 97.

Peter will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 72 years, Kathy, as well as his children: Ed (Leona), Doris (Morley) Pinkoski, Loretta, and Elaine Tyssen.

His memory will live on in the hearts of his grandchildren: Rayleen (Gerald) Beaudoin and their children, Sarah, Marshall, Lawson and Landin; Colleen Janzen and her children, Carter and Jeanelle; Hilary Janzen (Barett) and their children, Jonas and Finley; Colin Pinkoski (deceased 1999); Keith Pinkoski; Rayna (Neil) Glazenburg and their son, Oliver; David (Sarah) Friesen and their daughter, Lorelei; Julie Tyssen.

Peter is also survived by his sister Annie of Winnipeg.

Peter emigrated with his family from Russia to Tampico, Mexico, in 1924.

From there the family moved to the Springridge area of Alberta in 1927. Peter farmed along with his father, and later with his son Ed, in the Springridge area all his life, only leaving the farm in 2011 at the age of 92 to retire to Whispering Winds Village in Pincher Creek.

Peter and his wife, Kathy, were deacons at the Springridge Mennonite Church for 50 years.

Some highlights: Peter was involved with the local board of United Grain Growers at Brocket. He and Kathy enjoyed many years of travel to Mexico and other areas. He also enjoyed ice fishing, stream fishing and exploring mountains and prairies far and wide with children and grandchildren. The gardens and large yard at the farm became a pride and joy for him and Kathy and was admired by all who drove by.

Even though Peter had rheumatic fever as a teenager, he survived it and several other grave illnesses to live a relatively healthy life until age 97.

Relatives and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Snodgrass Funeral Home chapel in Pincher Creek on March 24, 2017. An interment service was held at Springridge Mennonite Cemetery, Pincher Creek, on March 25. A memorial service was held at Springridge Mennonite Church, Pincher Creek, on March 25, with Pastor Harold Schilk officiating.

If desired, in memory of Peter, contributions may be made to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0. To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com.

Friday, March 31 – After-school art program for ages 5+ : 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www.thelebel. ca for information.

Wednesday, April 5 – Pincher Creek Curling annual general meeting: social at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at curling rink.

– Lenten service: 12 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pincher Creek.

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– O-Dam annual general meeting: 6:30 p.m. supper, meeting at 7:30 at S.A.L.E. in Fort Macleod. For information, 403-894-2147.

Monday, April 10 – Pincher Creek Golf Club annual general meeting: 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Wednesday, April 12 – Deadline to submit photos of your favourite volunteers in action to shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca. Pictures will be published in April 19 issue of the paper.

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BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE

Most rural settlements in the Pincher Creek area have significant ranching heritages. Perhaps there has been no stronger connection with that agricultural past than in Twin Butte, also a major stopping point for early travellers between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes.

The south country was one of the earliest local districts to see a significant influx of cattle ranchers. Many of these dated to the 1880s, and by the eve of the First World War there were nearly 50 extended families who had established deep agricultural roots in the area.

One of those early ranching operations was that of Herbert Maynard Hatfield, born in England in 1855. He passed away some nine decades later as a well-respected Twin Butte settler.

His large ranch, along the left bank of the Kootenai (now Waterton) River and just east of the new hamlet, was established in 1889. He owned the property till his passing in 1945.

Local pioneer William (Billy) Huddlestun was Hatfield’s first foreman.

Ben MacDonnell had a lengthy tenure

as the ranch’s foreman from circa 1900 till his death in 1930. His successor was William Schultz; and in 1932, he was succeeded by Jack Hardy, whose family had come to the area in 1907. Hardy continued through 1947 and was the estate’s executor.

Schultz was a bit of a photographer and one of his black-and-white images now on exhibit in the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village depicts the ranch, looking east toward the Waterton River.

The ranch’s barns and corrals were situated in what was known as the Lower Flats, a tree-covered area adjacent to the river. A long bungalow-type house to the south served as Hatfield’s own residence, and the foreman’s dwelling was built at the far north end of the flats.

In many ways, Hatfield’s ranching operation was typical of those in the Twin Butte area. Cattle herds were large and well suited to the foothills terrain. Most spreads were close to reliable water sources.

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Connecting Canadians from coast to coast On Sept. 3, 1962, Prime Minister As all roadways do, the John Diefenbaker officially opened Trans-Canada Highway conthe Trans-Canada Highway at a tinues to evolve, with many ceremony in Rogers Pass, B.C. Howprovinces electing to add new ever, the highway — which stretches stretches to the established 7,821 kilometres between St. John’s route. In many locations, and Victoria — wasn’t completed to twinning — the process of full specifications until 1971. broadening the highway to Formal construction began in add two full lanes on either 1950 under the Trans-Canada Highside of a median — is underway Act, which set up parameters way (or already complete in for cost sharing between the federal the case of Alberta, SaskatchTwo travellers in front of a Trans-Canand provincial governments to build ewan and Manitoba). ada Highway sign near Ottawa, 1952. the roadways. Some sections had In addition to the Photo by Chris Lund. already been constructed, such as 7,821-kilometre main stretch, Source: Library and Archives Canada, Highway 17 in Ontario, while others several alternative routes are MIKAN No. 4292856. were yet to be formed at all. considered official segments The project was scheduled for completion of the Trans-Canada Highway, bringing its total sometime in 1956, but certain stretches proved length to 12,800 kilometres of pavement. more difficult to construct than anticipated. The For example, in the Maritimes, one passage two most challenging sections were the passage crosses Prince Edward Island while another avoids alongside Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie it, venturing exclusively through Nova Scotia. In and Wawa in Ontario, and the mountainous area Ontario, motorists can either follow the coast of through Revelstoke and Golden in British ColumLake Superior or head north and cruise through bia. the forested area of Kapuskasing.

In Ontario, the difficulty lay in the need to build And west of Winnipeg, travellers can choose 25 bridges and clear 98 kilometres of virgin forest. to stay on the original stretch and pass through The task was at last completed in September 1960.

Regina, Calgary and Banff, or take an alternate In B.C., work was delayed and plans were route farther north, along the Yellowhead Highway, revised due to the site being under constant threat that traverses Saskatoon, Edmonton and Jasper. of an avalanche. Snow sheds and earth dams were No matter which route you take or how much constructed to ensure the safety of workers, and time you spend on the highway, one thing you’ll the Department of National Defence was enlisted never come across is its end: both St. John’s and to help guard future motorists against potenVictoria claim the prestige of being Mile 0 of the tial calamities — a job it still performs today. The world’s longest road. stretch was opened to the public on June 30, 1962.

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of Indian descent who live in and contribute to our diverse society. Indian-Canadians are positively influencing every sphere of our national identity, with valuable contributions to academia, sports, entertainment, science, business and politics.

A few of the more recognizable figures include our current minister of national defence, Harjit Sajjan; comedian Russell Peters; award-winning novelist Rohinton Mistry; NHL centre Manny Malhotra; and cardiovascular research scientist Naranjan Dhalla.

Indians first came to Canada in substantial numbers at the beginning of the 20th century. The majority were Sikh farmers from the Punjab region who settled in British Columbia to make a livelihood in the forestry and mining sectors. However, members of this group were met with widespread racism and

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Around the same time, government policies were put in place that prevented new waves of Indian immigrants from settling in Canada. These discriminatory policies were held in place for several decades before being lifted around the halfway mark of the century.

The next substantial influx of Indians started to arrive in Canada in the late 1960s. This group consisted mainly of skilled professionals, who found employment or started businesses using their expertise. Many established themselves in Ontario, while a smaller but significant number chose to build their new homes in British Columbia.

These two provinces are home to the largest populations of Indian-Canadians. Since the late 1990s, about 30,000 have immigrated every year, making them the second most populous ethnic group coming to Canada (behind only the Chinese).

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Pincher Creek Volunteers of the Year Shootin’ the Breeze invites readers to submit nominations for a new award, which will be presented at the town’s volunteer lunch on April 21.

Complete this form and submit by April 12, 2017.

As this will be a yearly award, please refer specifically to outstanding volunteer efforts from the past year.

Name of Volunteer: ___________________________________________ Category: Photo courtesy of Lethbridge College

Annie Steward of Lethbridge College presents an iPad Mini 2 to Shelly Terpstra, whose name was drawn from survey respondents on Feb. 27.

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Submitted by Lethbridge College In December 2016, Lethbridge College, with the support of its local partner organizations, began promoting a Community Survey of Educational Needs intended to reach adult residents of Pincher Creek.

The data collected through the survey will help guide our next steps in the community and will ensure that we are using our available resources wisely to meet the educational needs identified.

We are truly pleased with both the quality and quantity of survey responses so far, and our community partners have asked us to keep the survey open for another couple of months to ensure that everyone who wants to participate is provided the opportunity to do so.

On Feb. 27 we held a draw for an iPad Mini 2 as a token of our gratitude to those who had already completed the survey, and we are pleased to announce that Shelley Terpstra is the lucky winner.

For anyone who has not yet responded to the survey, you still have a chance to do so. Simply go to www.lethbridgecollege.ca/communitysurvey to complete the survey, and you will be entered into our second draw for an iPad Mini 2.

You must be 18 or older to participate. If you have already completed the survey once, please refrain from doing so again; repeat submissions will be filtered out.

Thank you all for your help in identifying the educational needs of your adult population. Please contact Annie Steward at 403-563-7041 or annie.steward@ lethbridgecollege.ca for more information.

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Other area ranches included Peter and Maude Ward’s spread along Drywood Creek; William Huddlestun’s ranch immediately east of Twin Butte; the ranch of Edwin Harland, which utilized logs for its buildings harvested from nearby Wood Mountain (also known as Prairie Bluff or Corner Mountain); the H.C. Glasgow ranch situated on the hill that now bears the same name as the ranch, just south of Twin Butte; and the Graf ranch operated

by German-born siblings Hans, Otto and Robert.

These were just a few of many large-scale ranches in the district.

There were other Twin Butte-area pioneer agriculturalists whose historic contributions are less well known today. One early farmer was James Ezekiel, whose spread was located some three miles southeast of the Twin Butte post office and only a short walking distance from the Waterton (Kootenai) River.

According to the 1911 Dominion of Canada census, Ezekiel was born in the United States in July 1876 and immigrated to Canada in 1903 when he was 27. A member of the Roman Catholic faith, it is said that he often attended church services at nearby St. Henry’s Church. He did not have any immediate relatives in the Twin Butte area.

Neighbours to the west were the eight members of the Naphie (Nels) Eric Ekelund family. The entire family was born in the United States and in 1904 immigrated to Canada.

Shortly thereafter they established a flourishing ranch. The family became British subjects, but listed their ancestry as Swedish.

Naphie was the family patriarch and he was accompanied by four sons and three daughters: Alvin, born in January 1881; Jim, February 1889; Allan, February 1893; John(?) (his given name cannot be totally deciphered due to the old, cryptic handwriting of the census-taker), June 1903; Eulalie L., September 1885; Bertha, May 1898; and Eugenia, September 1901.

Naphie and his two eldest sons, Alvin and Jim, were listed in the 1911 census as ranchers. Having extra family members to assist with pioneer ranching endeavours was a godsend for most operations.

Brothers Frank and John Campbell also were Twin Butte pioneers. Their spread was located little more than a mile southeast of the post office. That same 1911 census listed the occupation of both siblings as ranchers. Both were born in the United States and had immigrated to Canada in 1902.

Frank, born in August 1876, was the older of the two. John, born in July 1881, was nearly five years younger. Both were affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and on occasion attended services at St. Henry’s Church.

These are but a few of the Twin Butte pioneer ranching families.

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2 miles northeast of Hill Spring Please contact Tanya Wilson

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Photos by Shannon Robison

Volunteers treated to a tropical evening

Crowsnest Pass volunteers enjoyed a Hawaiian-themed night out last Thursday courtesy of the municipality. The evening included pina coladas prepared by the Vaka family of Flyin’ Hawaiian Food Truck, a scrumptious dinner catered by Chris’ Restaurant, door prize presentations and entertainment by the Vaka family and Hoja. Clockwise, from top left, are young volunteers Kaleigh Fox, left, and Kenna Lewis; Austin Pool showing he is a quick study at the haka; Ben Vaka opening the show with a rousing nafa drum performance; Megan Vaka dancing a Tahitian dance with sister Amy (not shown); Matt Deroche of Hoja kicking up his heels as a young attendee looks on; and Tony Vastenhout stealing the show from Hoja members Jessie Froese, left, and Dave Yurkewich. The highlight of the evening was presentation of the Order of Crowsnest Pass to John Clarke and the Outstanding Youth Award and $1,000 scholarship to Erin Cnossen.