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A considerable amount of action can take place in eight seconds or less, as shown in this series of photos of Tayton Provost. The youngster showed an impressive amount of athleticism from the time the chute opened until his boots were back on the ground in the calf-riding event at Bull-A-Rama. A large crowd gathered at Midnight Stadium in Fort Macleod to watch the bull-riding event that featured youngsters and champions competing in calf riding, junior bull riding and bull riding. Bull-A-Rama was a fundraising event for Piikani Nation Secondary School Travel Club. See more photos at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook or www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

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Corrie Bubik values time outdoors with her own children, at left with daughter Linnea Mae, and with members of Crowsnest Forest Kids.

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Informal forest school takes root in Crowsnest Pass

By Auralea Boldt “Our house is really messy,” Corrie Bubik says. “We are exchanging a clean house for authentic learning experiences. And letting our children be bored so they can be creative.”

Four years ago, Corrie took a huge leap of faith when she and her family moved from Calgary back to her hometown. It was here in Crowsnest Pass — where her ancestors were homesteaders and seasonal coal miners — that she started an informal forest school.

Corrie had already been exposed to a unique approach to education. She was a teacher at the Calgary Arts Academy, where teachers taught alongside artists in the classroom.

Questioning the value in her family’s urban existence, and the legacy they wanted to create, Corrie was primed for the experience when she picked up a copy of Today’s Parent magazine with an article about forest schools.

Corrie was intrigued by the “authentic learning opportunities” forest school offered, emphasizing a hands-on learning approach in a woodland environment.

She took her training in Calgary, where she was certified by Forest School Canada, a board that ensures standards for forest schools are kept consistent, and inspired by the UK model.

When she posted a message on Facebook, over 100 local families expressed interest.

The group began partially as a complement to the homeschool education Corrie was giving her children. She wanted to ensure they had opportunities to play with other kids. But, she also wanted to help other families spend more time in nature.

Crowsnest Forest Kids meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m., usually at Miners Path in Flumerfelt Park. The group ranges in age, generally up to Grade 1, with some older children and teenagers — anywhere from 10 to 30 kids.

While sometimes they meet in other places for different activities, Corrie likes to keep their meeting spot as consistent as possible.

“One of the values of forest school is to develop a

relationship with the land, get to know the trees, how the creek rises and falls,” she says. “You can’t do that if you aren’t going to the same spot.”

Many people are drawn to the idea for its lack of structure. Corrie might have a few ideas or simple supplies for an activity she brings out, but whatever activity the children initiate, they go with.

This child-led learning process — a tenet of forest school — is based on the idea that children innately know the activity they need, at the developmental stage they are at.

The adults are there to offer guidance, support and facilitation.

While it’s easy to have an idealized view, Corrie acknowledges that forest school is not without its challenges.

Some parents and children are uncomfortable initially with the lack of structure.

“Forest school is meant to be a play-based, child-directed inquiry process,” Corrie says. “If they aren’t used to it, it can take some time to see the value in giving kids time to be bored, and be inspired by what’s around them.”

In the winter months, only the real “diehards” stick around, but now that sunshine and warm temperatures are returning, so are families.

Corrie says it can be stressful for young families to get out the door on time, with all the appropriate items.

“Once we get there, it all dissipates,” she says. “Being in the woods is really healing for me.”

She says the proven benefits of forest school include improved attention span, social capability and co-ordination. Kids have fewer sick days and are more considerate, cortisol levels even out, and heart rates become more natural.

“Usually you are experiencing what you are learning about first-hand,” Corrie says. “You can see the life cycle of the tree, compared to just seeing it in a textbook. When you care about something, you remember it without having to try — plus you are going to be a lot more active, and when we are active our brains work better.”

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Another important aspect of forest school is giving children opportunities for risk-taking — opportunities that are increasingly limited in a modern environment.

“Self-esteem isn’t grown just through encouraging words,” Corrie says. “It comes through trying hard at something and accomplishing a goal. A lot is taking risks.

If we are so sheltered and confined to the safe places, a lot of that growth can’t happen, or not as quickly.”

Corrie values the contributions of other moms and dads in her group. Parents have many types of knowledge and skills they can offer — she especially appreciates those with a biology background, which is not Corrie’s area of expertise.

She also believes that those who grow up in nature, and develop a connection with the natural world, are likely to become environmental stewards.

While she says a formal forest school is not on the horizon, as it conflicts with her homeschool schedule, it is a dream of hers and she wouldn’t be opposed to teaching at one if someone else was willing to do the legwork.

Her vision is to expand the group to accommodate older kids, with an emphasis on building outdoor skills.

She acknowledges that she is limited in how much more energy she can devote, but is confident that the “right people at the right time will come around.”

She recently received an FCSS grant, with which she was able to buy tools, a wagon to haul gear, and slacklines — a type of outdoor tightrope. In the future she hopes to buy snowshoes for the entire group for winter activities.

She’s really happy that FCSS sees the value in the group.

Corrie relates that our modern public education system has its roots in the industrial revolution, and some aspects may be outdated. But, she is optimistic that it can improve and that we are always growing and changing.

“I’m encouraged,” she says, “when I see a school taking on a garden, and learning about biology in a hands-on, natural way — instead of just through a worksheet and watching one bean seed grow in a cup in the windowsill.”

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By Auralea Boldt ered a temporary structure.

Perhaps you’ve daydreamed of downShe was grateful for all the help she received, sizing and doing away with big mortgage especially from her brother and brother-in-law, payments. Maybe you’ve watched the who assisted her with logistical and technical documentaries or read the articles. aspects of the operation — things a contractor Pincher Creek can officially lay claim to would usually handle if you were building a home. its first tiny-home inhabitant.

“I wanted to be the tough woman,” she says, Marjorie Latimer, who recently moved acknowledging that it didn’t entirely pan out that back to the area after being away for a way. She wouldn’t be where she is today without all number of years, started living in her the help she received along the way. tiny home on her mother’s property three She doesn’t have all the bugs entirely worked weeks ago. out yet. Things like installing sewer and water are While she dreamed of living in a log an ongoing process. home one day, and was even setting aside “I don’t know how winter is going to be,” she items, the tiny-home trend was not directly says. “I haven’t figured out the whole temperature on her radar. system.”

Marjorie, who is a teacher, was working There are also aspects she didn’t consider as a substitute and looking for a place to beforehand. Recently her three children came to live, which led her to the next step of her visit. Since she didn’t have space for them, they Photo by Auralea Boldt adventure. had to stay with relatives — which ultimately Marjorie Latimer is trying out tiny-home living in Pincher Creek.

She saw her current home on display worked in their favour “as I’m not much of a in Waterton, as part of a Parks Canada cook,” Marjorie jokes. project. She phoned the builder, Ashley Baptiste, and travelled to see the home, which She sometimes questions what will happen when she is older, and says it might be had been moved to Carstairs. difficult to climb the ladder to the loft. She strikes an optimistic note, though.

At a great price, she bought it on the spot.

“Who knows? It could be a smooth transition from the tiny house to the old folks Finding the tiny home was an experience she describes as serendipitous: “The stars home.” just aligned and this little house was just there for me, miracle of miracles.”

She says the hardest thing is getting ready to go work.

To Marjorie, the tiny home trend makes sense, especially for people who can’t afford “Oops, that’s kind of wrinkled,” she jokes. a bigger space or don’t want to spend a lot of money.

For Marjorie, the process has been one of transformation. Living a minimalist lifeHer ideals are very much in line with those associated with the movement. What style has made her much more open-minded. appeals to her is the minimalist lifestyle, not creating a huge footprint, and also the “I’m getting some people now. It does create more understanding of other’s mindfinancial aspect. sets,” she says.

“Wanting to spend more of my life outdoors instead of indoors, all the classical stuff She also loves the esthetic of her tiny home, which is all wood inside. that is really true for me,” she says.

“The builder was so thoughtful and created such a beautiful space,” she says. “It’s a In preparation for her new lifestyle, she started downsizing and finding new homes really pure, almost holy, thing. It’s just the bare bones, what’s important.” for items she owned.

Being a spiritual person is perhaps a quality that has influenced the path towards her “I spent so much time accumulating stuff, and now I need to get rid of it because I current existence. don’t have a use for it,” she says.

“I think what is real and true is what guides us. Sometimes we have to slow down so Marjorie, a voracious reader, says she still owns hundreds of books — a collection she we can listen to that voice,” she shares. needs to downsize.

Overall, she says, the experience is not precisely what she expected.

Her mother gave her permission to put the home on her land, a few minutes outside “Maybe it’s even better than I expected. Simplicity is awesome. It governs you enough of Pincher Creek, while Marjorie also sought permission from the municipal district. because it is so simple. Your brain goes: Wait, I can apply that to the rest of my life! I They MD doesn’t yet have any official framework in place for the new trend, but she think that’s one of the greatest benefits.” was granted permission to put the tiny home on her mother’s lot, as the home is consid-

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The MD and Town of Pincher Creek recognize and express their appreciation to the volunteers who help in so many ways to keep our community strong!

4-H Clubs and District Council A Golden Life Community (Whispering Winds Village) Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance Alcoholics Anonymous Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek Angels Within Us Aquila’s & Priscilla’s – United Church Thrift Shop Beaver Mines Community Association Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation Brighter Futures Canyon School Booster Club Castle Mountain Community Association Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition Catholic Women’s League Cemetery Committee Children’s World Daycare Society Chinook Spitzie Mason’s Lodge Citizens on Patrol Communities in Bloom Community Police Committee Community Transportation Committee Community Housing Committee Cowley Hall Association Cowley Lions Club Dolphins Swim Club Ducks Unlimited Economic Development Committee Elks Lodge #474

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My Little Corner To those who volunteer, all of us at Shootin’ the Breeze offer sincere thanks during this National Volunteer Week.

“A community is only as good as we make it.”

DonaLee Smith said this is a motto she lives by as she accepted a certificate honouring her service to Community Hall at Pincher Creek’s volunteer lunch.

It’s a great one because it’s absolutely true.

We all benefit from the efforts of those who aren’t afraid to take the bull by the horns and tackle new projects, and from the dedication of those who ensure that long-standing events and activities carry on, year after year.

Imagine our community without volunteers.

The picture would be a dismal

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one because so many community ventures are the result of volunteer efforts.

Every time someone takes the initiative to step up, our community grows stronger. Each small, individual act makes us better as a whole.

From the first issue of Shootin’ the Breeze we have carried on a tradition of honouring local excellence and have shared countless stories of volunteerism.

The timing seemed right this year to introduce Pincher Creek Volunteer Citizen of the Year Awards in three categories – junior, adult and senior. We thank all who submitted nominations.

At Friday’s lunch I had the pleasure of announcing the winners.

Tad and Geri Ladiuk were surprised to be acknowledged for their efforts to keep the community paths

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free of garbage.

Fred White was named for his volunteerism with the Pincher Creek Legion, particularly for his work at the Bobby Burns Fish Pond.

One name I didn’t share was the winner in the junior category as we wanted him to learn the news first and he was away. I’m terrible, but am going to keep you in the dark just one more week so we can present the award to him at school.

Don’t forget that nominations for the Foothills Canada 150 Medal are accepted until May 1. For information, visit JohnBarlowMP.ca or call 403-603-3665.

I’ve yet to meet a volunteer who wants their work to be in the spotlight, but it’s important to show our appreciation.

Why not nominate some for this medal and make their day?

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The WBR invites you to share with us your northern leopard frog stories and observations, both past and present, so that we can help identify possible locations for frog reintroductions and future stewardship projects.

Waterton Lakes National Park is working toward establishing a self-sustaining northern leopard frog population, and frogs have been successfully reintroduced at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park and Magrath in recent years.

The WBR project aims to create public awareness about the importance of northern leopard frogs in our ecosystem and to create opportunities for WBR residents to help improve their status in our area.

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Celebrations were held last month in Crowsnest Pass and last week in Pincher Creek to acknowledge those who give their time and talent in their communities.

In left photo are Debby Brown, Kimberly Hurst and Larry Kaludjer. Debby and her husband Bruce were named Lundbreck’s Citizen of the Year, while Larry was selected as the hamlet’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Kimberly is president of the Lundbreck Citizen’s Council.

If you missed it, be sure to see the Shootin’ the Breeze volunteer section that ran in last week’s paper to coincide with the volunteer lunch in Pincher Creek.

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The Town and MD of Pincher Creek presented certificates at Friday’s volunteer lunch to many who had donated at least 150 hours of time in the past year. A handful of those recipients are shown above. Kneeling, from left, are Blaise O’Rourke, Lois Everett and DonaLee Smith. Standing are Coralie Edwards, Doug Waterson, Charles Price, Karen Andrew and Ken Neumann.

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Amazing family teamwork From left, Eva and Dean cheer on Karla and Daelan Breeze as they make their way through a water challenge, filling a bucket with one cup of water using a squirter, during the Amazing Race Family Edition in Pincher Creek. Brighter Futures partnered with CrossFit, the pool and the library during Easter break to host the family event, where teams completed age-appropriate challenges at the library, the gym and the pool. The final stage of the event was very popular; all members had to construct an edible food art piece.

By Robin Thoen With spring comes the promise of warmer days and sprouting blooms, lawns to thatch, sheds to clean out, taxes due. Wait a minute! Spring is supposed to be relaxing and refreshing — how did it get so stressful all of a sudden?

Stress is a natural experience for all of us.

When our minds or bodies are faced with difficult situations or tasks, we can experience a physiological reaction that can range from mildly annoying to deeply debilitating.

What causes the stress is unique to each individual. Likewise, how a person reacts to stress can vary greatly.

While it can be tempting to compare yourself to others in your ability to deal with or manage stressful situations, it’s important to remind yourself that you are unique.

Everyone experiences stress differently.

What may stress one person may never be an issue for you.

There are many methods and skills that anyone can learn in order to cope better with stress.

Start by making sure you are taking care of yourself physically. Eating well and getting enough daily activity and rest will help your body be better prepared to deal with stressful situations. A tired, hungry person usually has a more difficult time coping when things get tough.

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are their some coping techniques you could utilize to help get you through the stress better?

Sometimes, even once the stressful event has passed, the effects can linger. Try finding ways to relieve stress on an ongoing basis.

Look for activities that you find relaxing and try to find time throughout the days and weeks to do those things.

Take a short walk, garden, read a book or play some hockey. Just as stress looks different for everyone, so too will the things that we find relaxing.

The most important thing to remember is that it is never too late or a sign of weakness to ask for help. We all need help with something at some point in our lives. Vocalize your needs and difficulties to loved ones around you. Sometimes just talking about it can be a great relief.

If things are getting so difficult that you’re finding it hard to maintain work responsibilities or social relationships, talk to your family doctor. A variety of resources are available to help you find ways to deal with life’s stresses. Your family doctor will be able to help you create an individualized plan of action.

Stress happens year-round, to all of us, so there is never a better time to learn how to deal with it better.

Robin Thoen is a registered nurse and the clinical care co-ordinator at Crowsnest Medical Clinic.

Healthy mouth equals healthy body Most of us realize that diet and exercise play an important part in keeping us healthy. But did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of a healthy body?

Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person’s quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being.

Oral disease, like any other disease, needs to be treated. A chronic infection, including one in the mouth, is a serious problem that should not be ignored. Yet

bleeding or tender gums are often overlooked.

Research has shown an association between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, respiratory illness in older adults, as well as preterm and low-birthweight babies.

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Top rinks at the 70th annual Bunny Bonspiel

Men’s A event winners – White team

Women’s A event winners – Dupont team

Men’s B event winners – Ozar team

Women’s B event winners – Strandquist team from Crowsnest Pass are Kayla Strandquist, left, Brenna Draper, Kayla Marra and Nicole Marra.

Men’s C event winners – Strandquist team from Crowsnest Pass are Jeff Strandquist, left, Braden Cann, Chris Matthews and Cory Marra.

Women’s C event winners – Garlock team

Photos by Cory Schultz

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Charles Robert Leach

Claudia Green 1942 – 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claudia Green (née Hammond) on April 20, 2017, at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre in Blairmore. She was blessed with 74 years of life.

Carol Claudia Green was born on Sept. 6, 1942, to Claude and Herta (Hattie) Hammond.

She grew up on the farm in Tennessee Coulee with her older sister, Phyllis, where they learned the value of family and friends, and of completing every task you were presented

with to the best of your ability.

After high school, Claudia attended Garbutt Business College in Lethbridge.

As a young woman, she married Leonard Green and the couple settled in Burmis, where they began ranching and raising their family.

Claudia was a hard-working ranch wife, and she also held various jobs off the farm, such as at Pincher Creek Co-op, Haugen’s Esso Bulk Station, McRae’s Bulk Station and the Heritage Inn. Claudia was “mom” to all creatures great and small, from ducklings incubated from an abandoned nest, to horses purchased to save their lives and nurture back to health. As a true country girl, she enjoyed countless contented hours outdoors picking berries and wildflowers.

Claudia always seemed to have a project on the go, or a new passion to keep her busy, like taxidermy or creating stained glass, but her true love was music. She was self-taught on many instruments and spent many happy hours playing them.

Claudia was fiercely devoted to whatever she set her mind to and wouldn’t give up until it was done. She will be missed.

Those left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life include her husband, Leonard; her children, David Green, Sheila (Mike) Pratchler and Roxann (Lee Hildebrand) Green; her grandchildren, Kyle Green, Cortney Green, Trent (Cara) Bennett, Cole Bennett, Shelby (Billy) Trotz and Allie Pratchler; and her great-grandchildren, Rylee Stedman, Linda Trotz and William Trotz.

She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Hattie Hammond, and by her sister, Phyllis Wenaas.

With respect for Claudia’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Pincher Creek SPCA. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements 403-562-8555

Kenneth Robert Dickie 1937 – 2017

Ken Dickie of Pincher Creek passed away on April 15, 2017, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family and attended to by the caring staff in “C” Cottage at Vista Village.

Ken was born on Sept. 22, 1937, in Lethbridge to Errol and Elizabeth Dickie, and the family moved to Calgary when Ken was three. He treasured his summers spent with his cousin Ron on his maternal grandparents’ homestead in Wrentham, Alta.

He married Harriett in 1960 and they established their home in Pincher Creek in 1962.

After completing school in Calgary, Ken began what would be a 30-year career with Shell Canada. Ken retired in 1988 and in his retirement years could be found tending to his horses, driving his truck with a dog in his passenger seat, or spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

1939 – 2017

Charles Robert Leach passed away on April 5, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ont., to Vivian and Ellen Leach on May 15, 1939.

While Chuck grew up on a farm, he found his true calling driving a big rig. He hauled logs, livestock and freight; moved mobile homes; and hauled heavy equipment to forest firefighters in the bush. He also drove rock trucks in the Northwest Territories. Chuck was to destinations from Victoria to Halifax, Yellowknife to Mexico, and everywhere in between.

When not on the road, he enjoyed the company of his close friends.

Chuck is survived by his sons, Bill (Karin) of Sturgeon County, Alta., Rob (Charlotte) of Armstrong, B.C., Tanner (Elaine) of Airdrie, Alta.; his daughters, Laurie Anne (Wendall) of Calgary, Allison (Francis) Wight of Calgary, Kathy (Marty) of Valleyview, Alta.; and 13 grandchildren.

Chuck’s remains will be placed, as to his request, with those of his parents and younger brother, Billy, at Arrowwood, Alta. No date has been set at this time. To those wishing to attend, please contact Bill Leach through Snodgrass Funeral Home in Pincher Creek, 403-627-4864.

403-627-4864 Pincher Creek www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

Robert Cecil Lounsbury 1926 – 2017

Robert Cecil Lounsbury passed away peacefully April 19, 2017, at Pincher Creek hospital. He joins the love of his life, Vera Jean Lounsbury; his oldest child, Donna Jean Lounsbury; and his brother Donald Hall Lounsbury — who all predeceased him.

Bob was born in Eatonia, Sask., Oct. 20, 1926, and was the youngest child of Cecil and Ada Lounsbury.

He is survived by his daughter Susan Dianne DelBello (Marino DelBello) and son Robert Brock Lounsbury.

Bob found a softer way with his grandchildren, and he and Vera raised Darci Lounsbury (Matthew Philips) for many years. She has siblings Janine Keats (Cyril Keats) and C.J. Williams (Charlie Fecho).

His other granddaughters are Danielle, Lindsay and Leah Lounsbury. His greatgrandchildren are William and Grace Philips.

Through his younger years he developed a great affection for firearms and hunting — particularly geese — which were plentiful around Netherhill, Sask., where he grew up. He also developed an interest in farming, and a deep respect for farmers. Goose hunting and farming were common topics of discussion for him.

Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Vera King, in 1951. They spent time in Regina, and went on the road to practise his work as a landman. Many leases he signed in the ’50s stand today, and are spoken of with praise still. He and his wife worked as a team and sacrificed heavily so they could build enough capital to start businesses and raise their family in Pincher Creek.

He worked alone and with partners to establish Foothills Auto Service, Foothills Hotel, Foothills Trailer Park, Foothills Laundromat and Foothills Car Wash, and he was one of the original investors in Westcastle ski hill. He did honest business and he and his partners remained friends for life.

Bob and Vera were well known in the community and did a great deal to help people around them. In particular, Bob was a founder of Ducks Unlimited, Pincher Creek chapter.

A celebration of his life will be held at Pincher Creek United Church, Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m., following a family graveside service.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Pincher Creek Ducks Unlimited, PO Box 1016, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

403-627-4864 Pincher Creek www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 56 years, Harriett; his children, Jeff, Greg (Rhonda), Trevor (Leslie) and Leah; his grandchildren Courtney, Ryan and Meagan; and his cousin Ron Townsend.

Ken was predeceased by his parents, Errol and Elizabeth, and his granddaughter Rya. A celebration of life was held on April 22, 2017, at Vertical Church in Pincher Creek, with Pastor David Goff officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be directed to the Good Samaritan Society – Vista Village, PO Box 1510, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and N.W.T., 308, 14925 111th Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5M 2P6.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneralhome.com

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, April 26 – Nude figure drawing session: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Preregistration required, visit www.thelebel.ca for information.

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 Creek.

– 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.

– St. Michael’s CWL Strawberry Tea: 2 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pincher Creek.

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

– Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Trade Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

Tuesday, May 2 – Friends of the Library used book sale book drop off: noon to 8 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

Tuesday, May 9 – Estate planning seminar hosted by Windy Slopes Health Foundation: 7 p.m. at Ramada Inn in Pincher Creek.

Wednesday, May 3 – Friends of the Library used book sale: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

Thursday, May 4 – Friends of the Library used book sale: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

Thursday, May 11 – Bellecrest Community Association annual general meeting: 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bellevue. Everybody welcome.

Friday, May 5 – Bellecrest Seniors Association Strawberry Tea: 12:30 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bellevue.

– Syncline Castle Trails Association annual general meeting: 6:30 p.m. Call 403-627-5131 for details.

– Friends of the Library used book sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

– Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Trade Show: 3 to 8 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

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BY FARLEY WUTH, CURATOR OF KOOTENAI BROWN PIONEER VILLAGE markets in 1887. The agricultural expertise of George Lane and John Ware paid off in dividends.

One of the newly established ranches of the 1887 season was that of the Macleod Cattle Co., whose shareholders included ranchers in the Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod areas and points between. The original promotional literature noted that its shareholders were not to receive dividends for five years, during which time profits were to be invested in new cattle herds.

The company acquired leased land near the Maunsells’ holdings near the east end of the Piikani First Nation reserve, and folklore indicates ranch buildings were being built up in the Porcupine Hills.

The new company purchased over 100 head of cattle from the C.A. Lyndon Ranch, nestled in the southeastern corner of the Porcupine Hills. This cattle operation was established in 1881 by Capt. Augustus and Margaret Lyndon, who had strong NWMP connections.

They knew well Pincher Creek’s own John Herron (1853-1936), who served many years with the force as well as in dominion political circles.

The Macleod Cattle Co. also purchased cattle from the Cochrane Ranch, which established its new location between the Waterton and Belly rivers in 1887.

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Alberta TREE: LODGEPOLE PINE The lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) was chosen to become Alberta’s provincial arboreal emblem in 1984. Its wood was once used to make railway ties that connected Alberta to the eastern provinces. Today, it’s used to fabricate poles, pulp, plywood and more. The lodgepole pine can reach 25 metres in height and live as long as 100 years.

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Early chronicles of Pincher Creek ranching history Pincher Creek’s history is well known for its North West Mounted Police horse ranch origins. Within a decade, numerous family and corporate ranches were scattered across the rugged landscape. Chronicled here are a few of those frontier cattle tales.

1887 was a banner year for the Oxley Ranch, a large corporate spread straddling the southern reaches of the Porcupine Hills.

Cattle herds flourished and company officials made plans for massive sales. It was reported in the press of the time that 400 head were shipped east and then to England.

During those early years, some of the strongest cattle sales were to the Piikani agency at Brocket and to the NWMP in terms of horses. Local markets migrated west to the coal mining settlements of the Pass once the railway had been constructed in 1897-98.

Given their prime condition and the strong markets for beef, ranchers were pleased with final sale prices. Corporate ranches sold calves for an average of $75 apiece. Twenty-one years later, cattle were sold at $26.50 per head.

Farther north, the Northwest Cattle Co. also shipped cattle to old country markets.

Ranging from three to five years of age and weighing roughly 1,500 pounds apiece, the cattle had “just come off the range” and were very healthy as a result of prime ranch conditions. Over 700 head were shipped to foreign

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Question 1 — Art, literature and entertainment Born in 1945 in Springhill, N.S., this singer-songwriter was the first Canadian solo female artist to sell 500,000 records in the United States.

Question 2 — History and geography Which Canadian city is known as the diamond capital of North America?

Question 3 — Science and technology You probably owned a pair as a kid, but this device, invented by Canadians Donald L. Hings and Alfred J. Gross in 1942, was originally intended for military use.

Question 4 — Sports and leisure Despite being blind in one eye, this Ottawa native scored 14 goals in a Stanley Cup game in 1905. To this day, he holds the record for most goals scored by a single player in a professional hockey match.

3: The walkie-talkie 4: Frank McGee

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

Championing equality for all Canadians

In 1975, Douglas Wilson was director of the Saskatchewan Association on Human Rights, an NGO a graduate student in education that focused on defending the rights at the University of Saskatcheof marginalized individuals throughwan. Recently out of the closet, he wanted to form an on-campus gay out the province.

In the mid 1980s, Wilson reloassociation and placed an ad in the cated to Toronto, where he took a student paper to recruit members. position working for the Toronto The university’s dean of educaboard of education in its race relation was appalled by the idea and rapidly revoked Wilson’s eligibiltions and equity office. He also ity to supervise practice teachers. formed the Rites collective, which When news of this got around, published Rites: For Lesbian and students, staff and teachers at the Doug Wilson on the cover of the December Gay Liberation. Additionally, Wilson university elected to fight the deci- 1975 issue of Body Politic. © University of volunteered with the Federation of sion. The story was picked up by Saskatchewan archives.

Toronto Tenants’ Association, the the media and gained national attention, thereby Friends of Downtown, AIDS Action Now and Mission for Peace. bringing to light the seldom-discussed issue of gay In 1988, Wilson became politically mobilized rights.

While the courts ultimately ruled in favour of and was nominated as the NDP candidate for the Rosedale riding. He was the first openly gay canthe university, Wilson refused to skulk back into didate nominated by a major political party in the closet. Instead, he dedicated the rest of his Canada. However, in the midst of campaigning, life to human-rights activism, believing that every Wilson was diagnosed with HIV and dropped out individual deserved to be treated with the same of the race. respect regardless of race, gender, religion or sexHe spent the rest of his lifetime as an AIDS ual orientation.

Wilson got involved in a number of projects activist and was founding chairman of the Canadian Network of Organizations of People Living that supported gay and lesbian causes. He helped With HIV/AIDS. He died of an AIDS-related illness form the Saskatchewan Gay Coalition, served as fourth president of the Gay Community Centre in 1992.

Doug Wilson’s legacy lives on through the of Saskatoon, and was instrumental in creating Doug Wilson Award, given annually to University Metamorphosis, a festival celebrating diversity and inclusion in the Prairies. of Saskatchewan students who help advance the cause of LGBTQ rights on campus. The tireless He also established Stubblejumper Press, activist made an impact on society that goes which published literary works penned by gay and lesbian authors from across Canada. Around beyond any single cause, and his fight had a major effect on Canadian social attitudes. this same period, Wilson was hired as executive

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 German community

German people have lived in Canada since the 18th Congratulations Class of 2014! century. The very first German settlement was established in the 1750s in Nova Scotia, and evidence of this Pincher Creek Credit Union early community survives to this day in the names of towns and churches along the province’s southern shore.

The Little Deutsch Church in Halifax, founded in 1752, is the oldest surviving German church in Canada and has been a national historic site since 1997.

Elsewhere, a smaller group of German settlers established communities along the St. Lawrence River during the 1760s. The American Revolution prompted further immigration, with German loyalists fleeing to Canada in considerable numbers throughout the 1770s.

Waterloo County in Ontario was a hub for German immigrants from both the United States and Europe during the 1830s, before Western Canada took over as the destination of choice. German settlers in Manitoba were mainly Mennonites from Prussia, while those in British Columbia came by way of the U.S. during the Cariboo Gold Rush. By 1911, there were over 150,000

Germans spread out across virtually every province.

Things changed dramatically during the world wars.

Immigration slowed significantly, and German Canadians who had once been widely accepted were suddenly ostracized. Many were interned for being disloyal to Canada.

As a result, numerous German-Canadians elected to change their names and even deny their German heritage. Thankfully, the end of the Second World War brought an end to this trend.

From 1945 onwards, Germans once again came to Canada, this time in greater numbers. By 1994, the community reached 400,000 individuals. Today there are over three million Canadians who claim full or partial German ancestry.

Many towns still bear German names, and German is the mother tongue of 430,000 people across Canada.

Prominent German-Canadians include Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, award-winning author Miriam Toews, architect Eberhard Zeidler, former prime minister John Diefenbaker and NHL left-winger Dany Heatley.

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Crowsnest Medical Clinic Ltd. Hours: Regular clinic hours, 35 hours per week Rate: To be negotiated Start Date: July 1, 2017 Job Description: The Clinical Care Co-ordinator (CCC) plays a leadership role in the Crowsnest Medical Clinic as a point of contact for the clinic’s participation in the Chinook Primary Care Network (CPCN). The CCC takes a lead role in program development and improvement in the clinic environment, including both operational and patient care teams, in partnership and with guidance from the Clinic Manager and physician group. The CCC is supported by the CPCN Primary Health Care Integration Lead, Clinical and Quality Improvement Lead and the Evaluation team. The CCC has a strong understanding and commitment to quality improvement processes, program development and management/integration of multiple projects including patient education and direct patient care. The CCC is not responsible to directly surpervise or manage clinic staff.

Position Summary: Working with the physicians and patient care teams, the CCC is responsible for ensuring the provision and performance of chronic disease programs in the clinic in accordance with Chinook Primary Care Network standards.

Major Duties & Responsibilities • Investigate the availability of and facilitate access to local programs to support patients with chronic diseases in accordance with CPCN standards • Liaise with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to identify CDM needs with the Crowsnest Pass • Develop and implement CDM programs to meet local needs through the Crowsnest Medical Clinic • Ensure that clinical practice guidelines and protocols for CDM patients are in place and reviewed on an annual basis • Ensure that all data related to CPCN quality improvement programs is accurate, recorded in a timely manner and reported based on the schedule set out by the CPCN • Analyze quality improvement data and facilitate clinic improvement activities based on current results • Develop and maintain a database of existing services within the community that support the patient as a whole, including social services, education, health, recreation and local employers • Establish key linkages with the community to support patients, either one on one or in a group setting • Identify the need for and co-ordinate the development of educational materials specific to CDM programs offered by the clinic • Develop orientation and training programs specific to the care team members • Assess each care team member’s clinic skill and provide coaching, mentoring and training to ensure they are working to their full scope of practice • Participate in the recruitment of care team members together with the clinic manager • Annually, or as scheduled, participate in assessing care team members’ performance as it relates to

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Required Skills & Abilities • Able to prioritize and manage multiple processes and tasks • Maintain focus on the patient needs • Identify and readily establish key relationships • Proficient computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Able to remain calm with difficult patients • Maintain confidentiality of patient information • Able to coach, mentor and train care team members • Ability to translate CDM strategies into programs and educational materials Required Qualifications • Registered Nurse/Baccalaureate Nursing degree • Basic Cardiac Life Support and Diabetic Teaching certification is desirable • Quality Improvement Training is an asset • Chronic disease assessment, education and management experience preferred • Commitment to, and knowledge of, primary care and community health • Commitment to quality improvement and measurement with data-driven decision making abilities • Understanding of and commitment to working in an interdisciplinary, team-based primary care setting • Strong leadership, organizational, facilitation and education skills • Demonstrated excellence in electronic medical record systems and various software including Microsoft Office

For further information or to apply, please send applications to manager.CrowsnestClinic@outlook.com

Summer Student Employment Opportunity Environmental Field Technician Employment Term: May 1 to Sept. 1, 2017 Benga Mining Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Riversdale Resources Limited, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is proposing to develop a steelmaking coal mine, referred to as the Grassy Mountain Project in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada.

We currently have a summer-student employment opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician. This 40-hour/week position reports to the Environmental Advisor, Sustainable Development. Responsibilities include executing various environmental field programs and assisting with onsite operations for the Grassy Mountain Project site over the summer field season.

WORK PERFORMED – KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Environmental Management • Supports the development and implementation of Aquatic Stewardship Program for Gold and Blairmore Creeks or other collaborative conservation activities and co-ordinates environmental field programs and activities on site.

Key Responsibilities • Selenium pilot project – Supporting set up of project, sampling monitoring • Monitoring dust jars – Checking jars for damage, solution levels (weekly in summer months), refilling when necessary, replacing the jars monthly, organizing the resulting analytical data • Wildlife and security cameras – Monitoring of cameras, checking/replacing batteries, downloading images, sorting and compiling photos • Weed management – Checking and documenting weeds on Grassy Mountain, co-ordinating with crew spraying for weeds, removing weeds in late summer (common mullein, blue weed) • Weather station – Monitoring weather station for functionality and possible vandalism • Site monitoring – Checking on sediment mitigation installations and reporting conditions to regulators and Environmental Advisor • Analysis and reporting on air, site waste, water and release emissions Qualifications • Completed, at minimum, one or two years of post-secondary environmental studies • Excellent organizational and time management skills to complete tasks with minimal supervision • Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment • Appreciation of surroundings, commitment to safety and environmental protection • Must be in excellent physical condition – this position requires physical labour and the ability to work in outdoor conditions in a mountain environment where adverse weather conditions and other natural risks can occur • Valid driver’s licence

Qualified candidates are invited to email a cover letter and resume to Riv.careers@rivresources.com

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