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Chris Matthews focuses intently on the broom held at the far end of the ice by Jeff Strandquist as he releases a rock during the C final of the Bunny Bonspiel. Sweeping are Braden Cann, left, and Cory Marra. The team won the game and some great prizes. See more photos on page 8 and on the Shootin’ the Breeze website and Facebook page.

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CCHS recently hosted 18 high school students from Finland. Riika Hirvonen, at left in first photo, said she enjoyed her first visit to Canada, especially meeting new people – such as host Kristen Pundyk, centre. Riika and Kristen acted as project recorders and maintained a blog and group website at final-exchange.weebly.com. With them is host teacher Krysta Macdonald. Second photo shows the group of exchange students and hosts taking a break while exploring Crowsnest Pass.

Finnish exchange students explore Crowsnest Pass

By Erin Fairhurst It’s not often that one gets to play tourist in their own hometown. But, thanks to an exchange program called FinAl, students from Crowsnest Consolidated High school got to do just that.

FinAl is a student exchange between Finland and Alberta, and 18 students from Kitee, Finland, visited Crowsnest Pass from March 31 until April 8.

According to CCHS teacher Krysta Macdonald, this gave our local teens a unique opportunity.

They gained “the experience of exploring their community through a new perspective,” she says, and they began “making lifelong connections with new friends.”

The Finnish students explored sites such as the Frank Slide, Hillcrest Cemetery, the Allison/Chinook area and other nearby attractions. They also attended classes at the high school and collaborated

on a project that explored immigration, labour and unions, and tourism from both local and international perspectives.

The Finnish students all participated in a homestay program and were paired up with a CCHS student and family. In October, the roles will be reversed when the Crowsnest contingent heads to Finland.

“It’s such a great program for the kids,” says Ms. Macdonald, who is spearheading the program.

“From the experience of hosting someone in their own community, to the experience of travelling abroad to a new community, it’s just really beneficial.

Making a connection with someone from the other side of the world is pretty profound.”

Former CCHS student Londyn Strandquist, a past participant, says she is still in contact with the homestay family who hosted her in Finland.

“I would go back in a heartbeat,” she says.

FinAl is in place at a number of schools throughout the province, and CCHS students who are interested in applying must be in grades 10 to 12.

“I wanted the experience,” recalls Londyn of her decision to apply. “I’d never been to Europe and I made so many new friends through the program. It was just awesome.”

For Finnish student Riikka Hirvonen, the trip to Crowsnest Pass marked her first visit to Canada.

She found many similarities between Canada and Finland, and said one of the best parts of her trip was “hanging with new friends.”

“When you see them all just chatting, you can’t tell the difference between the Canadian students and the Finnish ones,” says Ms. Macdonald. “There are definitely more commonalities than differences.”

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Local mom and athlete tackles Mount Kilimanjaro

By Auralea Boldt Temperatures overnight got “pretty Climbing one of the Seven Sumcold,” she says. But at lower altitudes, mits — the highest mountains on each it was hot. of the seven continents — was not a “It was kind of interesting to pack bucket-list wish for Sariah Brasnett. for,” she says.

She was struggling a bit with A -30-rated sleeping borrowed postpartum depression after the birth from a friend kept her warm, and the of her youngest child, Luck, now 15 best strategy was to dress in layers. months old.

It took them 5½ days to climb the She set herself a big goal, and an mountain, and the night they sumexperience she could look forward to. mited they left at 11:15 p.m.

Sariah — owner of Monster Fitness, “It was unnerving,” says Sariah. mom of two, paramedic, firefighter, “You’re hoping you had enough light, health-and-fitness coach and figure that your water wasn’t going freeze.” competitor — recently climbed Mount When they got to the top, they had Kilimanjaro in Africa. only about 15 minutes to spend. They She wants moms to know that it’s took pictures and then had about five OK and often necessary to do somehours to get back to camp. thing for yourself.

She says the wind at the top of “Some people would call it selfMount Kilimanjaro was a lot like the ish,” she says. “But, if you aren’t in the wind back home in Pincher Creek. right mindset, you aren’t going to help While she wasn’t able to talk to her anybody.” family the entire time she was on the She was thinking of climbing a mountain, they were able to follow 10,000-foot mountain in Banff when her progress via social media and a client at the gym mentioned that she GPS. The guides uploaded pictures so was going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. her family and friends could see she Sariah casually inquired if there was a had summited. spot left and, the next thing she knew, She says her son Silas was “super Photo courtesy of Sariah Brasnett Sariah Brasnett smiles broadly at Uhuru Peak in Tanzania — the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. she was booked in with a guiding pumped” for her, and that he and his At 5,895 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in Africa. Climbing to this peak in March company. class followed her progress. is another feather the Monster Fitness owner can tuck in her cap.

She had never summited a big The total cost of the nine-day tour, mountain before. Her main experience excluding airfare and stops in other was hiking and rock climbing. destinations, was $2,200. The group ended by spending a few days of wellBut at 19,000 feet, an altitude planes fly at, you don’t need technical climbing earned relaxation in Zanzibar, a holiday destination, before heading back to skills to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dubai and flying home.

She says there were fitness recommendations, but she didn’t do anything She is thankful to her mom, Lynn Brasnett; her partner, Tyson; and those special. Her current workout was preparation enough. who looked after her children. She says everyone offered “amazing support” for Breaking in her hiking boots was important — which she did walking on a her once-in-a-lifetime experience. treadmill.

While none of the other Seven Summits are directly on the horizon, she plans She says her partner, Tyson Henderson, is usually “onboard with my crazy to do lots of hiking with friends, family and gym members this summer. Next ideas,” and this time was no exception. summer, there could be a hiking trip on the Chilkoot Trail in southern Alaska Soon she was on a long flight to the other side of the world. and northern British Columbia — once a major access trail to the Yukon goldShe was gone from Feb. 20 to March 10 — her party went to Dubai first, then fields in the 1890s. to Tanzania, where the mountain is.

“I knew I needed something for me to look forward to,” says Sariah, looking The local guides for the expedition were very experienced. They had climbed back on her experience. “I think it’s good to have your own identity, outside the mountain hundreds of times in their careers, and they carry most of the of work, a different purpose for the day. I was really looking forward to it. To equipment so their clients can focus on the climb. have something for myself and share that experience with my family when I got Their biggest worry was altitude sickness. While some in her group trained in home.” an altitude chamber in Dubai, Sariah — who had read up on altitude sickness — Her inspiration, in part, comes from inspiring others. She feels that by being made sure to go slow and acclimatize herself. someone who puts herself out there to try new things, she helps other people get She also took a drug called Diamox as a preventive measure, but exhibited no out of their comfort zones. symptoms of the life-threatening illness.

She also has advice to offer those pursuing big goals or small ones.

She definitely noticed the thin air, she says, and it was hard to breathe or “Commit to the goal and do what it takes,” she says. “Think positively, don’t exert herself. undermine yourself, set your mind at it and just friggin’ go for it.”

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Students create network of tiny libraries

By Auralea Boldt The tiny home trend has come to Pincher Creek — in the form of tiny libraries.

Perhaps you’ve noticed the dollhouse-sized boxes with books in them popping up around Pincher Creek and area.

Type in “tiny library” on Pinterest and thousands of pictures will appear — designs ranging from phone booths to miniature churches. These libraries are popping up as near as Crowsnest Pass and Calgary, and as far away as Whitehorse.

While Pincher Creek has always had several take a book, leave a book locations, taking this idea to the next level was suggested by Wendy Ryan, who noticed what she calls “little wee libraries” in other locations.

She put a bug in the ear of Matthew Halton High School teacher Zach Harris, who chose to offer the the library-building course to students during the last experiential learning week. This is a time when students take a week off from their regular studies and light the fire of learning by exploring an area of interest.

The class of 14 ranged in their level of experience — not a prerequisite for the course. They were paired up to research design ideas that met practical concerns, like being doable in the time frame, and suitable for their skill level.

After tool and safety demonstrations, the students focused on the material cut list.

“It was head-down building for the rest of the week,” says Zach.

Diane Burte Stuckey and Wendy Ryan chose the locations for the libraries: Castleview Heights

Playground west of Ranchland Mall, the northwest corner of the St. Michael’s School track, Town Hall Park, Wentworth Playground near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Beaver Mines, Cowley and Moon River.

They made an effort to place the book exchanges near playgrounds and walking trails, where children in particular would have access to them.

Keeping them up and running is a collaborative effort.

“You need partnerships to make anything work,” says Wendy.

The Town of Pincher did its part by allowing the libraries on public land. In some other areas, like Crowsnest Pass, the libraries are placed in people’s yards.

Communities in Bloom, Friends of Library and head librarian Janice Day are currently stocking them using donations from the Pincher Creek United Church charity shop.

There may come a time they won’t have such a large role to play, as some Pincher Creek locals are yet to even notice the mini-libraries around town, like Trish Courchesne-Van Gool.

“I don’t know where they are in Pincher or I’d have see them, as I have 19 boxes of books to unload,” she says jokingly.

The mini-libraries promote a kind of recycling.

Generosity from various businesses also made the project possible. Rona donated the posts, tongue-and-groove cedar shakes and bags of concrete; much of the solid trim came from a sauna Travis Epps tore out of his house; Communities in Bloom supplied the hardware; and Josh Caldwell

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Thanks to Pincher Creek Ambulance and Paramedic staff. Special thanks to the communities of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Fort McMurray, our school, work, Masonic and Legion families whose kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.

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Zach Harris says it was very exciting for the students watching the houses come together. While each group ran into challenges, the neat part was watching them solve them.

“Kids have some cool ideas and it is great to see what they come up with,” he says.

Area resident Stephanie Collins loves the idea of the mini-libraries. She uses them in Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek. She says they are a fantastic way to get you out of your comfort zone, and to get you reading books you might not normally be drawn too.

While some would consider hard-copy books a dying art form, she thinks that having access to books in print is important. She considers it “sacrilegious” to read some books on an e-reader.

Zach says the trick, when it comes to reading, is finding good books. He’s hoping people in the community will share their favourites, a kind of pay-it-forward scheme.

The tiny library trend is growing across North America and the world. The not-for-profit website littlefreelibrary.com registers the locations for a small fee, and sells materials to aspiring builders. It started out with 100 libraries in 2011 and the number has grown to over 50,000.

Wendy loves the idea that people have access to a book at their leisure, or at times the library may not be open. She says even tourists on holiday don’t have to look far for a good book.

The next project she might plant a bug in Zach’s ear for — would be tiny bee houses.

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Photo by Auralea Boldt Jacalyn Anderson offers flowers and more at Seeds, one of the new businesses to open last fall on Main Street in Pincher Creek.

Creative designs flourish at new flower shop

By Auralea Boldt “It was never really my dream or my plan to have a flower shop,” says Jacalyn Anderson, whose business, Seeds, opened last December in Pincher Creek.

To call Seeds a floral shop would be an understatement. The store displays a collection of items ranging from pottery to linens, purses and decor, displaying Jacalyn’s beautiful and eclectic taste, a signature the store is built around.

She got her start at the local farmers market, selling her bouquets and flowers on Fridays as a creative outlet. If she had leftover flowers at the end of the day, she would take them to businesses on Main Street.

Little did she know she was gaining followers and waging a PR campaign at the same time.

The owners and employees of local businesses suggested the idea of a floral shop.

They told her it would be fun.

The next thing Jacalyn knew, she had the space rented and renovated — not quite the idea the mother of four boys under 10 had in mind.

Now she has joined those who suggested the idea, as a fellow business owner.

Jacalyn’s floral designs are far from traditional. Natural, unique and highly creative are the words that come to mind.

Starting at $15, you can get a bouquet of flowers and greens in her trademark wrapped style, reminiscent of flowers you would casually gather from a field and wrap in plain brown paper.

She also does more thoughtful arrangements in unique vases like milk bottles or wooden crates.

While her inspiration comes from the work of those she admires, it also comes from nature.

“You want to make it look like something that is planted there,” she says of her bouquets.

Sometimes she adds a little bit of moss or different greeneries that look very natural.

Jacalyn loves working with local items.

“Around here there’s so many amazing things that grow naturally, that are native to this area,” she says.

Jacalyn started following the work of floral designers — whose natural style echoed her own — on Instagram. Then, she started taking online classes from some of them.

“It’s definitely different and kind of

out there,” she says of her floral training.

For her, though, it is the best way to learn.

Flowers are just a jumping-off point.

When you walk into her store, unique items abound in inspired arrangements.

She loves the challenge of finding neat items that her customers will be interested in.

Many of the items she sells in her store come from personal connections she has made over the years — family connections, others whose work she admired — or from the happenstance of someone coming into her store with a design she loved.

Other business owners and their employees have been very supportive.

Many people have been stopping in and saying hello, and checking out the store.

She credits her location, on Main Street across from Harvest Coffeehouse, for attracting local traffic.

In addition to floral design, Jacalyn says she’s always loved art and building.

In fact, she and her brother did some of the rustic wood finishing and renovations at her current location.

Like many in her family, she’s always been creative.

What she most enjoys is when people come in and aren’t sure what type of arrangement they would like. She loves to put something together for them in their price range.

Being a business owner is a new experience for Jacalyn and, while there are challenges, there are many things she enjoys about it — such as being able to take her boys to work with her.

She credits her family and also her employee Mandy Murray with getting her to this point. She says Mandy helped her with organizational aspects of running a business, streamlining procedures, and her social media presence.

In the future, Jacalyn would like to put on more events, such as evenings where the store hosts local craftspeople to show off their products.

She also plans to grow a garden this summer that will supply flowers for her business.

Jacalyn named the store Seeds because she likes the quote “sowing seeds of kindness.”

“If you are buying for yourself, it’s a little seed in your house that puts a smile on your face,” she says. “If you are buying for someone else, you are planting that seed of kindness.”

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Lifestyle and Outdoor Adventure Show runs this weekend

Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual trade show this Friday and Saturday at the Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman, and organizers hope to see a good crowd stop by to check out the goods and services offered by area businesses.

Jackie Woodman, the chamber’s office manager, says about 80 vendors are signed up for the two-day event.

Businesses are divided into three zones — business, outdoor adventure and home-based. All will be well populated with exhibitors and the diversity will be worth the $5 admission fee.

Entry is free for children under 12, who will be especially interested in the bouncy castle and creative corner that are new to the show this year.

Face painting, fun sketching and balloon creations can also be found to tickle the fancy of youngsters in attendance.

Jackie says there are some pretty cool door prizes up for grabs this year. Attendees receive a passport on entering the show and can collect stamps at five stations located throughout the venue. Once the passport is complete, it can be entered into the draw barrel.

In past years, the passport indicated the location of the stamping stations. This year a bit of mystery has been added — only the number of stations per zone will be listed. This should make the activity more interactive and a bit more fun.

Saturday’s stage features live music and demonstrations such as karate, tai chi and drumming.

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If your stomach growls while you’re on site, tasty treats await from two food trucks that will have their grills fired up.

Copies of the new Crowsnest Pass Visitor Guide and shop-local stickers will be available from the Chamber of Commerce booth.

Jackie is looking for a few more volunteers to assist at the door on Saturday. If interested, please give her a call at 403-562-7108 or email office@ crowsnestpasschamber.ca.

The show runs from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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My Little Corner

By Shannon Robison

Hurry, hurry haaarrrd! Haaaaarrrrrd!

The Crowsnest Pass curling rink was a loud place Sunday afternoon during the final draws of the Bunny Bonspiel.

All six sheets of ice were rocking as men’s and women’s teams vied for top spots in the A, B and C finals.

Even with my limited knowledge of the sport, it was impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of the game.

Conflicting timing is often an issue for me as I dash from one community event to the next with camera and notepad in hand.

While I have popped in at several of Pincher Creek’s curling events this winter, it was always for a brief bit of time before I needed to be somewhere else.

On Sunday there was a schedule conflict with Easter supper, but I had time to stay for the first four ends or so — long enough to get into the games and to appreciate the finesse of the players.

Knowing that teams come from all over to take in the Bunny, it was great to see many familiar faces from our local communities on the ice for the championships.

At first I wondered how one stayed focused on their own skip when so many were vocally urging their teammates on. Then I began to catch the subtleties of the different skips.

One fellow could yell, “Hard, hard, hard, hard, hard, hard, hard ...” to the sweepers without even moving his mouth.

I saw some amazing shots and learned a few new curses. It was a lot to take in.

I noticed how different the shoes and brooms were from the equipment I tried the sport with about 30 years ago.

I also noticed a very young fellow playing lead. It turns out Zachary Duncan is 13. His team won the A side. Not only that, he was also on the winning team when he was only 10.

Both the Crowsnest and Pincher curling clubs do much to encourage young players to take an interest in the sport. Watching Zachary in action would definitely provide incentive.

While the majority of costumed teams played on Friday, there were some great-looking bunnies on the ice Sunday as well.

We’ll have a full story about the bonspiel in next week’s issue. For now, please check out the photo gallery on our Facebook page, ShootinTheBreeze.

Congratulations to all who participated and to organizers for hosting an event which, like the Energizer Bunny, keeps on ticking.

Photos by Shannon Robison

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

Input sought for Waterton’s new visitor centre Parks Canada invites people to share their views on three design options for the new visitor centre in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Canadians can provide their input until May 12 to help shape the look, feel and function of the new facility, both inside and out.

As Parks Canada’s places belong to all Canadians, we want to ensure that the new visitor centre meets the diverse and evolving needs of all visitors for generations to come.

To participate in the consultation and learn about the planning process, visit www.letstalkwaterton-

visitorcentre.ca or join Parks Canada in Waterton on April 29 for an open house. All feedback will be carefully reviewed and considered in the decision-making process.

Following the public-input stage, Parks Canada will report back on what was heard about the design options and the website will provide updates on the project until the final design is announced in September.

The new visitor centre and its location within the townsite will offer visitors a better level of service and enhanced visitor experiences through a full range of services and

interpretive programming throughout the year.

This facility will welcome Canadians, along with visitors from around the world, and provide them with opportunities to learn about the park’s cultural and environmental significance and its status as part of a world heritage site and the world’s first international peace park.

The plan for the new visitor centre is based on the Waterton Community Plan and the Waterton Lakes National Park Management Plan.

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Volunteerism has no boundaries

By Shannon Robison Sandra Hankey says her daughter has always been one to know what she wants and to go after it.

Those who know Kimberly Hurst would agree. Being a solid parent and a contributing community member are values Kimberly holds in high regard and strives to meet on a daily basis.

Public recognition is not the reason Kimberly volunteers with many groups.

She is happy to do it and believes that if you’re part of a community you should be giving back. “It’s almost a way of saying thanks,” she says.

Her efforts have been noticed, though, and have been recognized.

Kimberly and her husband, David, live on a ranch just up Highway 22, so most would consider Lundbreck her community.

In 2015 she was named Lundbreck’s Citizen of the Year for her work with various groups. But it doesn’t stop there.

To Kimberly, her community includes Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass — places her family also spends time.

In October, she received the Chamber Member of the Year Award from the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the

organization.

A few weeks later, the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce acknowledged her efforts with the group by selecting her as recipient of the Community Spirit Award.

Both times she was surprised and overwhelmed to be singled out.

While unofficially involved on many more fronts, Kimberly is currently president of the Livingstone School Parent Council, president of the Lundbreck Citizens Council and second vice-president of Pincher Creek and District Citizens on Patrol. She is also a Cleaver leader with Timber Trails 4-H Club.

She is a founding member of the Crowsnest Community Market and manager of the Pincher Creek Pioneer Country Farmers Market. If you’ve been to a trade show or market in the area, you’ve likely seen Kimberly at her Scentsy table as well.

She volunteers with the Crowsnest Pass Dance Festival Society and with event planning for both the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass chambers and assists with Bellecrest Days.

On the home front, she and David have three busy children — Megan, See VOLUNTEERISM, continued on page 11

Kimberly Hurst in action — played out after changing a tractor tire during this winter’s “snowpocalypse,” at the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony, and promoting the Lundbreck market with son Glen.

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Lander and Glen. On any given day she might be running kids to activities, pulling a calf or changing tractor tires in a snowstorm before cooking a family meal.

Somehow she manages to keep it all together.

The seeds of volunteerism are grown at home, and Sandra may not know that she is the inspiration behind Kimberly’s giving spirit.

“As long as I can remember, Mom was always involved in a variety of things,” she says. “Mom has been a huge influence for me.”

Kimberly began volunteering while a junior high student in Cold Lake. She tutored and mentored other students and carried on from there. “I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember,” she says.

In 1992 the family moved to Pincher Creek, where Kimberly took community college courses in travel and tourism. Her intention was to work on a cruise ship, but instead she wound up working in the call centre for a software development company in Vancouver, and quickly moved up to head its sales team.

Pincher Creek had grown on her though. “It was a great job, but it wasn’t here,” she says. “It’s a small town, but there’s so much to do here.”

She returned to small-town life and completed Level 3 in early childhood training through evening and weekend classes.

After she and David married, her focus shifted to family and ranch life.

“I volunteer because I like how it makes me feel and it’s good to know that what I’m doing is making a difference,” she says.

With all the positions she successfully manages, it’s inevitable that others come to her for advice. “I’m happy to help if I’m able, but some days there’s just not enough of me,” she says with a laugh.

“It all takes time, and each thing is important in its own way,” Kimberly adds. She is learning to weigh new options against current commitments and to recognize when she is taking on too much. This is a challenge for someone who has a difficult time saying no.

Most important to Kimberly is setting a positive example for her kids.

“I want to be a good, positive role model for my children,” she says. “I want them to see that volunteering is rewarding and important.”

In turn, she is teaching her children the same lessons she learned years ago from her own mother.

“Payment for volunteering comes in different ways,” she says. “It’s important to be part of the communities we benefit from. They all have a lot to offer — not one more so than another.”

Thank you, Kimberly, for your dedication to the communities you call home.

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Volunteering is a partnership for the Hancocks

By Shannon Robison Better that than one of the tarantuJohn Hancock doesn’t care to sing las they raised! his own praises. While he was recently Together they researched and awarded a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunco-authored Spiders of Western Canteers, he is quick to downplay his own ada — this work spanned 12 years. work and to point to others who are just At the same time they became as worthy for their efforts. increasingly involved in the commu“Consider that there are about 120 nity and the organizations within it. volunteer organizations in Pincher John and Kathleen worked with Creek and area,” he suggests. “If each many groups — Pincher Planters, one has two key people, that’s 240 peoCommunities in Bloom, Huddlestun ple who should be standing where I was.

Senior Centre and the Winter Lights Somehow it seems wrong.”

Challenge to name a few. John’s white The intent of the award is to honour hair and beard also make him a popthe dedication and commitment of volular fellow in the weeks leading up to unteers across the country.

Christmas.

It is only awarded to individuals, He says Communities in Bloom Photo by Kathleen Hancock although John says his is dedicated to put Pincher Creek on the map and John Hancock, left, accepts a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Mayor Don all 120 groups who make a difference in Anderberg at the March 13 meeting of Pincher Creek town council. made it a desirable place to live, while the area.

Pincher Planters gives hope and pride “I couldn’t have done any of this without my wife,” he of place. adds.

In his spare time, John is writing two books. The John and Kathleen are seldom seen apart, and voltopic of How to Study Spiders is self-explanatory. unteering is just one of many things they do as a couple.

Requiring definition is Paradise Blue, which is his life Kathleen jokes that they’ve been together 33 years too story. John does the writing and Kathleen the editing — long — laughter is plentiful around their kitchen table. another joint effort in action.

Their life in Pincher Creek began 17 years ago. John They also find time to camp and, at the ages of 72 and Kathleen had arrived in Canada from England on and 81, to knock things like whitewater rafting, ziplinApril 3 and exactly a month later they moved into the ing and cliff jumping off their bucket list. house where they continue to reside.

John is passionate about replacing the Pinchers Kathleen, who was born in Ireland, says she had carMural that once graced Main Street at the corner of Bev ried on a love affair with Canada from the time she was McLachlin Drive. The project has been going for four eight, thanks to an exchange teacher. Life happened, she years and he is hopeful to see an installation soon on adds, and she loved the nation from afar until her first the library wall, which is the site of the original NWMP visit in 1994. horse ranch.

John says coming to Canada has been like starting a Life is busy. new life and that neither of them has looked back.

John received an invitation in November to attend En route to Waterton, the couple drove through a ceremony to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for VolunPincher Creek on that fateful visit in 2000. They stopped teers.

Photo by Shannon Robison to go to the bank and had lunch at the Daily Grind.

There were several reasons he didn’t make the trip As with all they do, John and Kathleen faced her “There was something about this place,” Kathleen — he was required to wear a suit and doesn’t have one, cancer treatment together, as shown in this cansays. “It was the right-sized town with everything, includ- did shot from the 2014 Relay for life. the weather terrible, and, most importantly, the date ing reasonable property prices.” conflicted with his commitment to judge the Christmas John’s primary motivation was the opportunity for a 28,000-square-mile perlights competition. The decision was easy on his part. mit to study spiders in Waterton, Jasper and Banff, along with a blanket permit While John is grateful to Wendy Ryan and all others involved in his nominafor Alberta’s provincial parks. tion, he stresses the importance of all volunteer contributions above his own.

With little more than an air bed and a cardboard box for a table while they “Writing your memoirs makes you relive your life and remember things awaited delivery of their possessions, John and Kathleen became citizens of you’ve forgotten,” he says.

Pincher Creek.

Kathleen would like to make some new memories by camping and taking a They were impressed by the friendliness of neighbours and both soon began holiday this summer. volunteering in the community.

John hopes to make time for this and to spend time with his wife in their new Kathleen started with the adult literacy program and SPCA, while John RV. How many holiday days they’ll fit in remains to be seen. became involved with the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition.

“Kathleen wants me to stop, but I don’t think I can.”

The volunteer bug had bitten them.

Thank you, John and Kathleen, for your contributions to the community.

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATE THEIR TIME TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY GREAT! Thank you to our hard-working volunteers for their dedication. In and outside the mine, each one of you plays a valuable role in keeping the Bellevue Underground Mine open to the public.

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By Donna Elliott For our community, Aquila’s and Priscilla’s Thrift Shop is a place to purchase whatever you need for the right price.

After having garage sales in the Pincher Creek United Church parking lot for two years, then having to contend with unsold items, the idea of a thrift shop in the unused Christian education wing of our church was given great thought.

October 1981 saw the opening of Aquila’s and Priscilla’s Thrift Shop.

Margaret Henning was paid $800 a month (coming out of earnings) to co-ordinate the thrift shop and organize a few Bible studies during the year.

In December 1987, I was asked to co-ordinate our shop. I said only if it was to volunteer. So, since 1987 I have been the volunteer co-ordinator with many volunteer ladies helping.

Week after week, faithful volunteers come each Thursday to sort, organize and mark articles to be sold. There are two ladies’ clothing rooms, one children’s, one men’s and one miscellaneous room.

We continue to operate Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three ladies take turns phoning volunteers to make sure there are helpers for each shift.

Our shop is kept very clean and has a good reputation with our customers.

They say it is well organized and one the the nicest thrift shops they have been in. Our volunteers take time to listen, help and visit with customers, making for a very friendly atmosphere.

We also continue to very discreetly help individuals having hardships.

Each week, the Lethbridge Diabetic Society picks up excess bags of clothing, as we are short of storage space. It in turn sells to Value Village, generating much needed money for the society.

We, the volunteers, continue a great service to our community, which in turn gives us much satisfaction as we lend a hand looking out for others.

We all share a great bond — friendship, love, togetherness and laughter.

Thank you to all our volunteers and to the generous community members for their donations.

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In left photo, Hazel Larson enjoys the pool. In middle photo are Helen Nelson, left, Lily Scott, Maxine Goasdoue, Anne Stickney and Anne Dixon-Bruder at Edna Nelson’s retirement party. In right photo is Barb Blackmer with baby Mila.

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Crestview Lodge Highlights

By Mysti Ayers Spring couldn’t have come soon enough. It’s time for the snow to disappear and the tulips to peek through.

Crestview Lodge residents headed over to Vista Village in March for the Day of Prayer. What a beautiful service; we enjoyed every minute of it. Vista popped over for coffee and an afternoon visit with some friends and family.

Our Tracy took a trip to Belize and was gracious enough to share her pictures with the residents and staff. Beautiful pictures, Tracy — thank you.

With the weather getting warmer and the days getting

longer, I thought I would add swimming to our calendar. A few ladies participated in the swimming, and I am hoping for more as summer gets underway.

I have also added paraffin wax treatment for the hands to the calendar. The treatment works wonders to relieve some of the ongoing aches and pains of arthritis, and it didn’t take long for word to get around about how nice it is.

Our monthly pub night was an evening of entertaining music, dancing, cocktails and snacks, with the help of the Orange Blossom Express. The Rocky Mountain Fiddlers came to the lodge to share their talent with everyone. We’ll

have to see about having them come again sooner than later.

We had quite a few special events happen in March. The residents put together a baby shower for one of our volunteers.

We played a few games, ate a few cupcakes and drowned ourselves in pink. It was great to meet the new baby girl.

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together with our monthly birthday party. We played some green games, won some green prizes and ate some green birthday cake.

Our financial administrator, Edna Nelson, retired at the end of the month. The residents put together quite a nice Minnie

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Barb Close, beloved wife of Bob Close, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2017, after a three-year battle with heart issues from a bout of H1N1 flu.

Barb was born on Dec. 5, 1949, in Hardisty, Alta., and moved to Wilkie, Sask., at the age of 14. She met Bob in the spring of 1967 and they were married in August 1968.

Barb spent many years working at the Royal Bank in Saskatoon and North Battleford, Sask. In 1988, they moved to Pincher Creek, where Barb worked at the Alberta Treasury Branch until 2000, at which time she went to work at Meyers Norris Penny, where she thoroughly enjoyed working as an accounting technician. She continued this work with Dennis Robin until her health forced her to retire.

Barb loved to have company over to the house to play cards or visit with. She also enjoyed golfing and travelling, and often combined the two. Barb is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob; two daughters, Leanne (Chris) and Rebecca (Jason); three grandchildren, Emily, Abby and Kayla; her sister, Susan; and many loving nieces and nephews and other relatives.

She was predeceased by her parents, Frank Budzyna and Frances Bydzyna.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (958 Christie Ave., Pincher Creek). A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 21, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Father Silvano Vargas officiating.

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Easter fun Vista Village in Pincher Creek held an Easter gathering last week with live music, a singalong with Caroline Johnson on piano, and yummy treats.

Clockwise from top left: Vernie Bruder, left, and Theresa Verleun celebrate during the party by donning their colourful bonnets. Mary Cote and Anne Elle entertain with their beautiful violin music. Irma Kostyniuk and Edith Young enjoy candy egg nests served by volunteer Maureen Rouleau. The happy winner of the basket of goodies was Ida Bond.

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A local look back Camaraderie at its strongest: miners and ponies

BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES A man and his horse have dictated the image of Alberta and the Canadian West for just over a century. The image of the cowboy on the prairie with a faithful steed sharing in the adventure has become iconic. The farmer and his plow horse have also dictated the prairie scene.

Most Albertans today associate the horse with the province’s past. Today we honour that past with rodeos and carriage rides, and anyone who has attended Kananaskis Pro Rodeo has seen how popular and exciting cowboy culture is in our region.

The horse that doesn’t get the spotlight when discussing Alberta’s past is the mine horse or “pit pony.” Horses were very much a part of the Crowsnest Pass mining story.

These great horses were used to labour the coal out of the mine as the men filled the coal carts and led them to the surface.

The miner and horse combo is no less vital to the development of Alberta and the Canadian West than the cowboy’s quarter horse or the farmer’s Clydesdale, but unfortunately its story is not as prominent.

Before the advent of machinery, air systems and diesel-powered equipment, the one-horsepower “pony” was vital to coal production. Often better protected than the miners themselves, the horses that went underground were issued heavy helmets and protective gear. Padding was placed on their hips and these horses did not wear blinders, enabling them to see all around the tunnels.

In contrast, the early miners wore cloth helmets and often worked in environments

that lacked safety equipment. A horse that was good at its job in the mine was worth more than a miner, and a worker who injured or killed a horse on the job was likely to be fired. Miners were a dime a dozen, but a good horse was invaluable.

The horses hauled the coal cars up and out of the mines, and they usually became very good at their job. They would be loaded up with five cars and the horses would get used to feeling four clicks of the couplers. If a fifth click occurred, the horses would just stop, knowing that the miners had tried to attach an extra car.

The men of the mines would forge strong relationships with their horses. One story from the Mohawk mine is from driver Don MacDonald. His horse developed a certain preference for snuff. Don would collect extra snuff from miners and place it between the horse’s lips and gum so she could suck on it during a shift.

This horse also developed a taste for the chalk used to mark coal cars and would steal any chalk stick that extended from a pocket.

No one will discredit the significance of the cowboy or the farmer and their horses in Alberta’s history. Western Canada was greatly influenced by these people and animals. Similarly, the history of mining communities like Crowsnest Pass, which was “carved out” by the miners and their horses, made a significant contribution to the story of Alberta.

Remembering the often-forgotten dynamic duo of the miner and the mine horse shows us how unique our region’s history is.

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Storyteller with a cause

If you grew up reading quintessential Canadian children’s books like Owls in the Family or The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be, you’re not alone.

Farley Mowat’s 40-plus books have been translated into 52 languages and have sold close to 17 million copies worldwide.

But not all of this prolific author’s works were written for young readers. The vast majority of Mowat’s books were aimed towards adults and often broached the topic of the colonial impact on indigenous people and the natural world. Most of his works depicted Canadian landscapes and wildlife with vivid detail and a sympathetic eye.

Mowat spent parts of his childhood in Ontario and Saskatchewan and started writing before he hit his teens. As a young man he served overseas in the Second World War and was appalled by the horrors he witnessed. His time on the battlefield damaged his faith in mankind, and he turned to the natural world for solace.

Back in Canada, he enrolled at the University of Toronto and graduated in 1949 with a BA in zoology. Around this time, he took a job as a biologist for the government and travelled to the Northwest Territories with a team of scientists to monitor the declining caribou population.

Herds of caribou were being decimated, and wolves were thought to be the cause; however, Mowat discovered that human activity — trapping — was a much more likely culprit. During his stay in Northern Canada, Mowat witnessed first-hand the poor living conditions of the Inuit. This expe-

rience inspired his first published novel, People of the Deer, released in 1952.

From the get-go of his literary career, Mowat was a polarizing figure. His non-fiction works were greatly embellished and he was accused of falsifying many of his autobiographical accounts. Despite the controversy, the impact of Mowat’s writing brought the issues he cared most about — destruction of the natural world and exploitation of indigenous nations by colonial forces — the attention he felt they deserved.

Of Mowat’s many works, Never Cry Wolf is perhaps the most well known. The 1963 novel played an important role in changing the public’s perception of wolves. The Canadian Wildlife Service received countless letters from the book’s readers, who implored the government to stop killing wolves. Twenty years after its publication, Never Cry Wolf was adapted for the screen and received widespread critical acclaim.

Despite the popular success that Mowat’s autobiographical works garnered, it’s his fiction for young readers that most impressed literary critics. The coming-of-age story Lost in the Barrens won a Governor General’s Award, and it too was later made into a movie.

After a writing career that spanned more than five decades, Farley Mowat died in 2014.

He leaves us the legacy of his books and a better understanding of the value of Canada’s precious wilderness.

Where are we from?

The journey doesn’t start THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC at the beginning.

It begins at the end.

Canada’s Chinese community

Chinese people first arrived in Canada in 1788 to Congratulations Class of 2014! help establish a trading post in Nootka Sound, near Vancouver Island. Union However, it was only in the 19th century Pincher Creek Credit that more substantial numbers of immigrants arrived from China.

British Columbia was settled first, with many coming by way of San Francisco. By the turn of the 20th century, there were just over 17,000 Chinese immigrants in Canada; however, Chinese immigration was intentionally impeded by the Canadian government due to racist attitudes of the era. A head tax was imposed that forced Chinese individuals coming into Canada to pay a fine, and the price was raised twice before the Chinese Immigration Act — known today more accurately as the Chinese Exclusion Act — of 1923 all but prohibited them from coming into Canada at all.

These restrictions remained in place until 1947, and a formal apology was issued to the Chinese-Canadian community by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2006.

The apology was accompanied by an announcement of financial compensation for survivors affected by the

head tax.

Chinese-Canadians faced discrimination in multiple ways, most significantly at the hands of employers who paid them 50 per cent less than Caucasian workers. One of the biggest companies hiring them was the Canadian Pacific Railway. Working conditions were so abysmal that hundreds died as a result.

After 1947, things slowly began to change, and between 1999 and 2009, the Chinese were the largest group of immigrants coming to Canada.

Today, Chinese-Canadians represent one of the largest ethnic groups in Canada.

They make up four per cent of our country’s population — over 80 per cent distributed in British Columbia and Ontario — and as of the 2011 National Household Survey, individuals who claimed full or partial Chinese heritage numbered close to 1.5 million.

Chinese-Canadians are an indispensable part of our cultural mosaic and have made notable contributions in science, the arts, academics, politics, entertainment and business.

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Jacomina (Iet) Dolman

James Filipuzzi

1932 – 2017

1949 – 2017

Jacomina (Iet) Dolman, née Berends, was born in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, in 1932 and passed away in Pincher Creek on April 8, 2017.

Left to miss her and remember her most lovingly are her husband, Gerrit (John) Dolman; her daughters, Elizabeth (David Green) of Pincher Creek, Yolande (Mark Taylor) of Invermere, B.C., and Anita Johanna (James Moran) of Ottawa; her two wonderful grandchildren, Alexandra Jaqueline Taylor and Dylan James Moran-Dolman; and her youngest brother, Hans (Irene) Berends, of Bellevue.

Iet’s family wishes to thank Dr. Beverly Burton and all the medical support and EMS staff in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge and, finally, Vista Hospice, for their outstanding care and efforts to make her final days as comfortable as possible.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend the procession for burial at Cowley Cemetery on April 13, 2017. A memorial tea followed at Eden’s Funeral Home.

Donations in her memory are encouraged and may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/Northwest Territories Division, 200-325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5; or to your favourite charity.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Angelo Filipuzzi of Crowsnest Pass, who battled valiantly against cancer but unfortunately succumbed to his illness on April 7, 2017, at the age of 67.

Jim was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Blairmore, to proud parents Primo and Elda Filipuzzi.

His childhood years were filled with fun and adventure and he befriended many members of our community. Having a large family always around him, Jim was grateful for the support

and care they gave him.

He truly appreciated the majestic beauty of this area and never strayed. He enjoyed the outdoors photographing the landscapes and wildlife, walking his canine companions and caring for all animals, playing hockey, frequenting garage sales and tinkering in his garage with all sorts of inventions and repairs. His talent with his hands and troubleshooting skills paved the way to his employment as a certified electrician.

A man of quiet faith and compassion, he was an inspiration to so many of us. He led by example and did his best to be someone you could depend on.

Jim was blessed with a family whom he cherished; a proud father and devoted husband, he dedicated his heart and soul to their happiness. He suffered many trials and failures, and celebrated many accomplishments and successes. He lived his life well and will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Those left to mourn his passing and treasure his memory include his wife, Mary Filipuzzi of Blairmore; his children, Duane (Leah) Filipuzzi of Pincher Creek, Jamie (Nikki) Filipuzzi of Vernon and Carey (Dave) Attwood of Nanton, Carrie Still of Carbon; his grandchildren, Ryden Attwood, Riley Attwood, Morgan Filipuzzi, Mataya Filipuzzi, Damyn Filipuzzi, McCoy Still and Sawyer Still; his brother Kim (Peggy) Filipuzzi; his sisters, Judy (Steve) Dangerfield of Vauxhall, Adeline (Don) Murlin of Lethbridge and Donna Jumarchuk of Crowsnest Pass; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Candice Filipuzzi; his parents, Primo and Elda Filipuzzi; and his brother Allan Filipuzzi.

The memorial service celebrating Jim’s life was held on April 12, 2017, at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore, with Rev. Renso Castellarin officiating.

Donations in memory may be directed towards the Canadian Cancer Society, and condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

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Notice to Creditors and Claimants

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Part-time bartender/server needed at the Royal Canadian Legion #43 in Pincher Creek

Estate of

who died on February 26, 2017

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 1, 2017, with R. Roy Davidson at R. Roy Davidson Law Office, P.O. Box 1329 | 645 Main Street Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre is currently accepting applications for summer employment. Training will start weekends in April.

Must have own transportation and be available to work shifts. Experience is preferred.

Server – cafe and banquets, days, evenings and weekends.

Must have ProServe and ReelFacts training, available online through AGLC. Housekeeping – daytime shifts, weekdays and weekends Kitchen – dish pit and prep, days evenings and weekends Please send resume specifying which department to: gm.pinchercreek@heritageinn.net

Must be able to multitask.

Includes evening and weekend shifts.

Please email resumes to RCLegion43@hotmail.com or drop at the Legion 691 Main Street, Pincher Creek Attention: House Committee

2017 Employment Opportunity MUSEUM ASSISTANT The Crowsnest Museum is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing and motivated individuals to fill Museum Assistant positions for the 2017 summer season.

Some of the Museum Assistant’s responsibilities include: conducting programs for school/youth groups and visitors of all ages; guided museum and outdoor tours; admissions; administrative and gift shop duties; special events; exhibits and displays; outdoor work; minor janitorial duties; research and a variety of museum/collection related projects.

Previous experience in customer service and/or in areas of tourism/interpretation/theatre are an asset, but not required as training will be provided. Must be minimum 16 years old and be a current and returning high school or post-secondary student.

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre is currently seeking permanent part-time and/or full-time kitchen helpers Wage $12.20 per hour. Benefits include meal allowance and discounts.

No experience or education necessary.

Duties include: prepare food items; clean, peel, slice foodstuffs; portion and wrap foods; package take-out; stock refrigerators, salad bar and buffet; keep records of the food quantities; wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit; clean kitchen area; receive, unpack and store supplies.

3 QUARTERS OF FARMLAND - Boyle, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton.

480 +/- title acres. 180 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction. com/realestate.

These are full-time positions through the summer months at a rate of $13 per hour. All positions are subject to grant funding approval.

SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE For details, visit www.crowsnestpasslibrary.ca manager@crowsnestpasslibrary.ca

Please mail, email or hand-deliver your resume and cover letter no later than Friday, April 28, 2017 to: Crowsnest Museum, Attention: Chris Matthews 7701 - 18 Ave., Coleman P.O. Box 306, Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0M0 Phone 403-563-5434 Email: cnmuseum@shaw.ca www.crowsnestmuseum.ca Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friday, April 21 – Volunteer appreciation luncheon: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Hall.

Short program at 12:15. Hosted by Town of Pincher Creek and MD of Pincher Creek.

– Pass Pottery Club Spring Sale: 5 to 9 p.m. at the Coleman Sports Complex.

One-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day made by local artists.

– Crowsnest Pass Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show: 3 to 9 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex in Coleman.

6:30 p.m. at Crowsnest Consolidated High School in Coleman. Dr. Robbin L. Gibb, U of L professor, will be discussing the research findings of drugs and the brain in preteens, teens and young adults. To register please call or email Ms. Fidelak at fidelakd@lrsd.ab.ca or 403-563-5651 or Kayla Strandquist at kayla@cnpparentlink.com or 403394-5260. Child care will be provided at CCHS by registering ahead of time.

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– Junior golf lessons: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Golf Club. Sessions run weekly for five weeks.

Friday, April 28 – Kananaskis Pro Rodeo: 7 p.m. at Coleman Sportsplex.

Saturday, April 29 – Kananaskis Pro Rodeo: 6 p.m. at Coleman Sportsplex.

– Cowley Lions Club pancake breakfast and garage sale at Cowley Community Hall. Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds to assist Jannet and Terry Findlater.

Tuesday, April 25 – University of Lethbridge 50th anniversary presentation by historian Mike Perry: 7 to 8 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. All are welcome.

Saturday, April 22 – Pass Pottery Club Spring Sale: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Coleman Sports Complex. One-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day made by local artists.

– Crowsnest Pass Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex in Coleman

Wednesday, April 26 – Nude figure drawing session: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek.

Pre-registration required, visit www. thelebel.ca for information.

Monday, April 24 – Pincher Creek Hockey Association annual general meeting: 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym.

– Drugs and the Adolescent Brain — an evening of information for parents, educators and community members:

Happy Earth Day April 22

Sunday, April 30 – Kananaskis Pro Rodeo: 2 p.m. at Coleman Sportsplex.

Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Trade Show at the arena.

Thursday, April 27 – Pincher Creek Co-op annual general meeting: 7 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek.

– Sneak-A-Peek Night: 5 to 8 p.m. at Perfect Posies Greenhouse in Pincher

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Music of the Pass Crowsnest Museum hosted a drop-in program celebrating Music of the Pass on March 25. Musical artifacts and photographs were on display, and a station was set up for children who wanted to get creative by making their own instruments.

Siobhan Rasmussen, the museum’s program director, was on hand to discuss the musical artifacts, including the tarnished euphonium in this photograph.

The euphonium was fished out of Frank Lake in 1967 and has the words “Town of Coleman” engraved inside of it, but how it wound up in the lake is a mystery.

“Music has always been a big part of history in the Pass,” says Siobhan. “All of the different ethnic groups have been part of it. The immigrants brought what little they had and, more often than not, they had musical instruments.”

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