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Sabres let creativity soar

Last Friday was Sabre Day at Livingstone School in Lundbreck.

Every Sabre Day is different and this was the second time a “maker day” happened. Students made threedimensional sculptures and wooden creatures, among other things. Lance Loseth and some of his schoolmates created their own kites that they proudly sent to the skies. See more on page 11.

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Garden will enhance nutrition of food bank hampers

— complete with picnic tables.

By Auralea Boldt He’s not exactly sure how the day-to-day “I happen to think having access to adequate operation of the garden will run, but is confident food is a human right,” says Ria Firth. “The better everything will come together in due time. nutrition we have, the more resilient and vibrant our “In my perfect little world there’s going to be a society is going to be.” whole bunch of people who just want to help,” he Ria is the co-ordinator for the Junction food says. bank in Pincher Creek, which McMan Youth, ComHe sees the garden as the first step in a larger munity and Family Services operates with support vision, one that could include a course on how to from the Town and MD of Pincher Creek and from make nutritious food as the next step and, in time, a Napi Friendship Centre. soup kitchen using vegetables from the garden.

The food bank can supply enough food for those He likes that the garden is a tangible first step facing food insecurity for five to seven days each that the community can see in action. month, but it is not of the nutritional quality Ria Ria sees growing food and making nutritious would like to see. meals as an endangered life skill for many people — In conjunction with McMan, Pincher Creek not limited to those facing food shortages. She sees Food Security and the Wellness Committee, the a gap where several generations of working parents Rotary Club plans to start a community garden for Rotary member Bob Compton stocks food bank shelves.

Photos by Auralea Boldt have not been able to pass on “food-intelligent the food bank this spring. skills.”

The club has put the Junction high on its list of Non-nutritional food is a “drain on the health-care system,” Ria says, and highlights causes. Rotary has already purchased a freezer and fridge for the food bank, and has the relationship between early childhood development and good nutrition — a viewsourced local food donations. point that scientific literature supports.

The Town of Pincher Creek has given permission for the lot beside the food bank — Recently the Junction has seen many first-timers with long professional histories earmarked for future affordable housing — to be used as a garden. behind them. They cannot find work and their employment benefits have run out.

Produce from the garden will become part of the food clients receive when they visit “Hard times can happen to anybody,” Ria says. the Junction, in an effort to enhance the nutritional value of hampers.

Forty per cent of users in March were homeowners. Sixty-one per cent were those Growing food is a decision that will also maximize the food bank’s limited budget. with disabilities, and 38 per cent had medical issues, she adds.

“Transportation costs are always going to increase,” Ria says. “The closer we can be, “The vast majority have not capacity to get work that is sufficient, or receive benefits the higher quality the food will be, the greater value of the money we are putting out that are sufficient to meet basic needs,” Ria says. goes towards food.”

Both Dan and Ria believe the current economic climate is helping to combat the Rotary Club president Dan Crawford thinks the project could potentially teach garmyth that food bank use is an “issue of character rather than circumstance.” dening skills to interested people who never had the opportunity to learn.

“The type of food we are giving out is not gourmet. It’s not something you would Ria Firth agrees. choose if you had any other option,” says Ria. “I would hope clients would be inspired by the general activity happening, and want To volunteer or to donate to the Junction, call 403-627-2014. You can also visit the to learn,” she says. “It could give them a sense of control and understanding about how food bank, open for hamper service on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m., they can create more food choices through gardening, even if it’s a windowsill full of at 659 Main St. herbs.”

The local community does an excellent job of supporting the Junction through its Donations would help the project get up on its feet: dirt, gardening tools, hoses, a volunteers and financial support. sprinkler, spare planters, plants that have been started indoors, a shed, and materials for The town can even be considered a vanguard for other communities. a fence to keep the deer out.

“A lot of other communities look to Pincher Creek to see how they are doing things,” Dan sees a social aspect to the garden. He pictures the community coming together Ria says. to grow and tend the garden, and even the creation of a hang-out area next to the garden

Helping at the Junction food bank last week were, from left, Rotarians Cliff Elle, Anna Eggert, Karin Buhrmann, Dan Crawford, David Simmons, Ken Butler and Bob Compton.

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Photo by Tyler Ryan Greg Hale, a senior wildlife biologist, speaks about the impact the Emerald Lakes wildlife fencing has had on sheep.

Experts explain wildlife fencing at Emerald Lakes

By Tyler Ryan Researchers and area residents visited the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre last Thursday evening for an information session regarding the wildlife fencing that has been installed along Emerald Lake on Highway 3.

About 30 members of the public attended and were encouraged to provide input for future highway projects that will be designed to keep both wildlife and commuters safe.

Organized by Road Watch in the Pass, the Miistakis Institute and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, the evening had presentations

by Rob Schaufele of Road Watch in the Pass and Greg Hale, a senior wildlife biologist. Thomas Vogelsang, an infrastructure engineer with Alberta Transportation, and Dale Paton, an ecological expert who works with Anatum Ecological Consulting, also presented.

In an interview prior to the information session, Rob said a big part of why this session was put together was to help educate people about the fencing along Highway 3, as well as address complaints that people had.

“There was a bit of negative feedback and most of it was because people don’t really understand how the fencing works and why it was put exactly where it was and some of the specifics of it,” he said.

Rob also said the wildlife fencing along Highway 3 is similar to the fencing in other areas, like Banff National Park. However, one of the biggest challenges is that there are stretches of land that may not be built on without permission from landowners.

“The big issue is that this isn’t a park and we can’t fence long lengths of roadway as easy as they can in the parks because there is private land and access roads and that kind of stuff,” said Rob. “It’s a lot more difficult to do this type of project outside of the park setting.”

One of the biggest topics of the night revolved around the effectiveness of the fencing. Rob said the fencing location was chosen because many animals had been struck on that particular strip of highway and more sheep had been killed there, compared to the areas half a kilometre east and west.

According to all the presenters, evidence suggests the fencing has been working but further investigation is needed, given that the fencing was only completed in October 2016. Rob did say that since the fencing has been constructed, not a single sheep has been hit and killed in that particular area.

According to Greg, the senior wildlife biologist, about 350 to 400 sheep reside through the Crowsnest Pass and the Livingstone Range. In 2016, about 10 to 15 sheep were reported as struck and killed.

After Greg wrapped up his presentation, Thomas addressed the crowd. Speaking from the perspective of Alberta Transportation, Thomas gave a detailed presentation about the steps the provincial government took to get the fencing completed by October 2016.

According to documents provided by Thomas and the Government of Alberta, the project originally started in May 2010 with the Highway 3: Transportation Mitigation for Wildlife and Connectivity report.

A series of studies regarding Highway 3 were then conducted and Alberta Transportation began internal discussions regarding the project in July 2014.

After Alberta Transportation provided both executive approval and funding approval in January 2015, design, consultations, and the awarding of contracts followed and by August 16, 2016, construction of the new fencing began.

On Sept. 8, 2016, the project went through a final inspection and was then finalized. Since October, the effectiveness of the fencing has been monitored.

According to Thomas, the process of building the new fencing faced some challenges along the way.

In his presentation, he cited three major issues that needed to be addressed: — Off-highway vehicle users and the loss of a known OHV trail.

— The jump-out heights for animals needed to be reworked because they originally caused animals to jump out at a distance higher than the two-metre drop required.

— Ongoing maintenance and operation of the fencing, including repairing damage caused by both animals and people.

Regarding the OHV issue, Thomas noted that even though it is unfortunate that a known path is now lost due to the construction of the fencing, the safety of the animals took precedence.

As for the the jump-out distance, there has been additional construction to ensure that the jumpouts are now adequate and will not cause injury to the animals. Thomas’s presentation included future projects that may be undertaken, such as additional or extended fencing near Emerald Lake, a fencing project along Highway 22, and Rock Creek Passage.

Dale Paton took the stage after Thomas. The bulk of his presentation covered future mitigation strategies, such as using an alternative to road salt during the winter, which would prevent sheep and other wildlife from coming too close to the highway and reduce the potential of getting struck.

Another strategy that was brought forth was to reduce the availability of grasses along the highways during the spring to further reduce the potential of sheep and other animals coming close to the highway in search of food.

A member of the audience asked Dale about the feasibility of setting up road signs along the route that would both reduce the speed limit and inform drivers about the potential for wildlife in the area.

Dale responded by saying that road signs lose their effectiveness after a period of time because people become less likely to pay attention to them or they may become complacent and ignore the signs altogether. He also cited cost as a factor.

In order to help make the roads safer, Rob said that people should consider joining up with Road Watch in the Pass, as well as partnering with Collision Count through the Miistakis Institute and tagging along with Rob and other volunteers on hikes through areas with future mitigation plans.

Collision Count, an app that can be downloaded onto a smartphone, allows volunteers to report roadkill and provide details such as where the animal was found, and to upload a photo if necessary.

According to information produced by Road Watch in the Pass, about 150 animals get hit every year and the cost of these accidents exceeds $1 million every year.

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Relay for Life set for June 24

By Tyler Ryan Pincher Creek’s fourth annual Relay for Life is happening June 24, and there is still plenty of time to put together a team, register and get involved.

The relay takes place at the soccer field on the west end of town, right by the Pincher Creek Community Centre along Canyon Drive.

Karen Andrew, an organizer with Relay for Life, wants people to know that everyone is invited to come and show their support. On June 24, registration will begin at 3 p.m. and the relay will go from 4:30 to 11 p.m.

The cost to register is $15 per person and parents are encouraged to bring their kids. Karen says that as long as the adults are registered, the kids get in as well. As for teams, there’s no set amount of people that need to be on a team, and registration can be done online or in person.

“It’s very relaxed,” Karen says. “When [people] hear ‘relay,’ we don’t want them to think that they’ve got to run or be on the track at all times.”

“What it really is about is supporting people that have been through cancer, that have cancer, and it’s about raising money and awareness for all types of cancer.”

Relay for Life will begin with an honorary survivors lap. Throughout the relay, a number of events and activities will be going on, such as a free barbecue, live music and fun interactive games. There are also 50-50 tickets available for $2 each, and the prize is $500.

People are encouraged to dress up in costumes if they want to, and to purchase a $5 luminary that can be decorated. In the evening, all of the luminaries will light up the path for the relay.

Karen says the luminaries are sold on the day of the event, but there will also be advance sales at Ranchland Mall. In addition to the luminaries, she says, they will be selling merchandise and introducing people to the relay when they are up at the mall.

If you would like to purchase a luminary, get some merchandise, or talk to someone about Relay for Life, Karen says there will be a group of people at the mall every Friday until June 16, between 2:30 and 6 p.m. There will also be a group on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During these times, people can also sponsor other individuals for the relay or give a general donation. All funds raised will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, designated to go towards research.

Karen hopes as many people as possible will attend Relay for Life and show their support for those who have fought or are currently fighting cancer. She wants the event to be as inclusive as possible, and even if you can make it for only a short time, she is very grateful for that.

While the reason for Relay for Life is serious, Karen says it’s also “all about having fun and support.”

Pincher Creek’s first Relay for Life in 2014

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Learning to be prepared

The Blairmore fire hall hosted an open house May 10 as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Fire and emergency medical personnel were on hand to answer questions and to speak to the public about the importance of being prepared. Equipment was on-site and informational pamphlets and material were also available.

Shown here, Darryl Johnson of Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue gives Nel Van Kamer an overview of a specialized casualty tent that was set up for display. Nel attended the open house because she read about the event a few weeks ago, and says she found it “very informative.”

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Students from Matthew Halton High School recently took part in experiential learning week activities like culinary arts and archery, and some students even built their own longboards. Assistant principal Greg Freer says the week was a great success and will happen again in October.

Students learn through hands-on experiences

By Tyler Ryan From April 30 to May 6, students from Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek — along with four students from J.T. Foster High School in Nanton — participated in experiential learning week activities.

Assistant principal Greg Freer says students had a range of courses available, including an outdoor educational program, a hands-on course where students built their own longboards, and a drama course where the students put on their own play. In addition, 50 students from grades 10 to 12 had the opportunity to spend the week at the University of Lethbridge.

“We had media design, science studies and ecology, criminal justice was a really big one, agriculture and culinary arts,” Mr. Freer says, and feedback from students, teachers, and parents was really positive.

In addition, he says, attendance numbers are incredibly high during experiential learning week and a lot of the students look forward to this opportunity.

Looking ahead, Mr. Freer confirms that there will be another experiential learning week in October, during the 2017-18 school year.

A lot of the activities are free but the trip to Lethbridge does cost $150. However, he says that if cost is a

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Finally, Mr. Freer was asked: “If you had the chance to participate in experiential learning week as a student, what would you choose?”

“Oh wow, it’s hard to choose. I just wish we had something like this as a kid and so does everybody else, and so do a lot of our parents,” he said. “I think the most valuable one is the university experience.”

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My Little Corner

Barb Tomik, left, and Bonnie Tomik have donated new blinds for the acute-care rooms at the Pincher Creek Health Centre in memory of their mother, Georgia Louise Tomik.

Photos by Tyler Ryan

Blinds donated by Tomik family

By Shannon Robison

When I moved from Saskatchewan to Alberta almost eight years ago, I was already entranced by what this area has to offer and how beautiful it is.

Living here has had only one major drawback — the distance I now reside from my family and lifelong friends.

Every trip home, someone inevitably asks when I’m moving back. My group of elementary school girlfriends have come up with many enticing scenarios and reasons why they think I should do just that.

While I’m a road warrior by nature and don’t mind the long drive from one home to the other, they aren’t quite as adventurous. When I try to describe the things I love about living here, I know they don’t really get it.

One of my favourite things is to cruise the backroads. There are so many interesting and beautiful things to see, and repeat trips through the same area always seem to reveal something different. In all directions, one can enjoy nature and history. I’m not sure which is more fascinating.

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. These shots, most taken by my daughter, Jaiden, show how much there is to see and appreciate on an after-work drive in the sunshine.

This is a clipping I will forward to my friends. Perhaps they will see a small part of what I see.

Can you guess which road we travelled that evening?

By Tyler Ryan Pincher Creek Health Centre has received new blinds in its acute-care rooms, thanks to a donation by the Tomik family and the help of Windy Slopes Health Foundation.

Sisters Bonnie and Barb Tomik spent time at the Pincher Creek hospital when their mother, Georgia Louise Tomik (née Rutledge), was admitted. According to Bonnie, during the summer that they spent in the hospital with their mom, the old blinds were problematic and they had to take things into their own hands.

“It just wasn’t dim enough for her eyes and the blinds didn’t work, so we taped up a sheet,” Bonnie says. “Finally we went and bought our own blackout curtain and tension rods, and that worked, but [the hospital] just didn’t have a room with curtains and blinds that worked.”

“So we thought, when she passed away, that we would make donations to this project.”

The process towards getting the new blinds started with Barb writing a letter informing Windy Slopes Health Foundation about the bad shape of the blinds, and expressing interest in helping the hospital get the new blinds that it needed. The process took only nine months, and by March the sisters knew the new blinds would be installed.

According to Cheri Bobyk, owner of Naked Windows Shades and Blinds, the blinds cost just under $5,000 to make and install.

Barb commends the staff of Pincher Creek Health Centre.

“The nursing staff here is a wonderful group of people and this has helped solve some of their problems too,” she says.

“It assists them in making their patients comfortable.”

Cheri Bobyk was in charge of building and installing the blinds.

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Garden-inspired decor brightens spaces and mood Many homeowners take up gardening to transform their homes with beautiful flowers and foliage, while others do so to yield fresh fruits and vegetables. But gardening can be more than just a weekend hobby. In fact, it may be especially beneficial for homeowners to surround themselves with more plants and natural decor, whether in the yard or in the home.

Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.

Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden decor trends to try in and around your home.

Living wall planters — A living wall planter can add greenery to any decor without taking up floor or table space. Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can

be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface.

While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing decor.

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Creative furniture designs — Maybe you’re a person who appreciates the unique and whimsical. Tables, benches and chairs can be built with planting channels that enable you to have greenery and garden decor in one piece.

Envision a picnic table with a cutout down the centre for a thin row of plants or decorative grasses. This is a project the entire family can get behind; the more creative ideas the better.

Improved outdoor lighting — People who like to spend time in their gardens and yards may not want to be limited by sunrise and sunset. By incorporating different lighting sources, you can create a retreat that is welcoming at any hour. Although flood lights and overhead lights can illuminate a space, consider ambient and decorative lighting to create the desired ambiance.

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You can purchase a stand-alone fire pit from any number of retailers or build your own with patio pavers and fire bricks to line the interior of the fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces require more work, and you want to hire a mason to ensure proper installation.

Enjoyable yard additions — While plants and seating may take centre stage, some people still want to have fun in their yards.

There’s an increased demand for yard designs and decor that can put the fun in backyard living.

Bocce courts, ring-toss and beanbag-toss boards, can be incorporated into landscape designs, giving you yet another reason to spend a few hours in the great outdoors, where you can experience a few healthy laughs in the process.

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A local look back Emilio Picariello

BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Born in Italy, Emilio Picariello (1879-1923) was the second son of a farm labourer and wine merchant. When he was 20, he immigrated to North America.

Like many immigrants, Emilio went where opportunity took him. He married in 1904, and in 1911 the couple relocated to Fernie, B.C., with their two young children to manage a macaroni factory.

From the macaroni factory he expanded into retail, and soon Picariello’s businesses included an ice cream factory, a delivery fleet and a service garage. He made his own liquor and also started buying empty bottles, becoming “E. Pick, the Bottle King.”

In 1918, he bought the Alberta Hotel in Blairmore and became an upstanding citizen there. He was a successful businessman who served as a town councillor in Blairmore. He gave generously to the poor, distributing food and money to families at Christmas and on other holidays. During a miners’ strike in 1918-19, he supplied food to workers’ families.

That all changed Sept. 21, 1922, with the murder of Const.

Lawson of the Alberta Provincial Police in Coleman. Shots were fired, a policeman died, suspects fled and it all ended with three people buried in the ground.

Discover the story of Canada’s most infamous rum-running murder at the APP Barracks in Coleman. Visit the Scene of the Crime, the exact spot where the shots were fired and a man was killed, while also experiencing the trials and tribulations of policing Prohibition in Alberta, the court case surrounding the murder, as well as the repercussions of the entire event.

The APP Barracks are opening Canada Day weekend 2017 in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Join us the afternoon of June 29 for the grand opening celebration.

You can find all the details at www. appbarracks.com, or contact Chris Matthews at chris.cnmuseum@shaw or 403-563-5434.

Info Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

NOVA SCOTIA FLAG

Nova Scotia’s provincial flag dates back to 1858, making it the only one adopted before Confederation. It depicts a diagonal blue cross on a white background, with a lion on a gold shield in the centre. The flag is a variation of the Scottish flag and thus pays tribute to the province’s namesake.

Connecting Members and Giving a Helping Hand for 72 Years Proud to be the region’s locally owned and operated credit union

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WEEKS TO GO

Quiz Question 1 — Art, literature and entertainment What does the acronym CRTC stand for?

Question 2 — History and geography The Cypress Hills, whose northern slopes are among the few places in Canada still frozen from the Wisconsin glaciation that ended 11,000 years ago, straddle the border between which two provinces?

Question 3 — Science and technology What food-processing technique was invented in the 1920s by Ontario biologist Archibald Huntsman to aid the shipping of fish fillets?

Question 4 — Sports and leisure What was the name of Ottawa’s original football club, which formed in 1876 and played in the CFL from its 1958 inaugural season until folding in 1996?

2: Saskatchewan and Alberta 3: Fast freezing 4: Ottawa Rough Riders

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Answers 1: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Canadian treasures CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

A new way to travel the Great White North people and was sold to country Whatever your feelings about the doctors, ambulance operators, and current state of affairs surrounding priests living in remote areas. As multinational aerospace and transsales increased, Bombardier graduport giant Bombardier, we can all exhibit Canadian pride in regard to ally transformed his workshop into a manufacturing company, which the company’s founder, Joseph-Arofficially opened under the name mand Bombardier. This inventor, L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée engineer and entrepreneur revolutionized winter travel in Canada with (roughly translated, Bombardier his innovations to the snowmobile Snow-Car Ltd.) in 1942. and his subsequent invention of the By the dawn of the Second Ski-Doo. World War, Bombardier had sold thousands of snowmobiles and Born in a small farming village in Joseph-Armand Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Bomdeveloped several prototypes. bardier was imbued with an innate Among these were four designed Bombardier gift for mechanics and engineering. exclusively for the military.

1907-1964 Legendarily, he built his first machine But after the war, things began that could travel across the snow when he was to change. Most significantly, governments started only 15. Using two wooden sleds hitched together, to plow rural and secondary roads in the winter, a handmade wooden propeller and a refurbished eliminating most of the need for Bombardier’s Model T Ford engine, the contraption ran over a snowmobiles and effectively rendering them obsokilometre before the teen was told to dismantle it lete.

Undeterred, Bombardier innovated and for safety reasons.

At 17, Bombardier dropped out of seminary to adapted to the changing times. He went on to study electrical and mechanical engineering. Afterdesign a handful of all-terrain vehicles, including wards, he returned to his hometown of Valcourt the popular Muskeg tractor, for the mining, forestry and borrowed money to set up a workshop. Quickly and petro industries. he gained a reputation as an expert in all things The success of the Muskeg enabled Bombardier mechanical and the popularity of his services was to return to his roots and create an entirely new such that he was able to repay his loan within three type of snowmobile. The prototype resembled a years. motorcycle and was lighter, smaller and less expenWhile his business grew, he tinkered in the sive than past models. background with designing and developing a snowThe Ski-Doo was first commercialized in 1958 mobile. Bombardier’s first prototype was born and within a decade had significantly altered life in in 1935, and in 1937 he patented his machine’s northern communities. Moreover, widespread recsprocket wheel and track drive system. reational use of the vehicle guaranteed future sales Two years later, the B7 was brought to market. long after its inventor died in 1964.

Resembling a tank, the vehicle could seat seven

Where are we from?

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

It begins atWhen the end.

St. Paddy’s Day rolls around each year, to Canada. Many of this group died en route and

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Canadians across the country don their greenest Congratulations Class of 2014!

garments to celebrate the Irish presence that’s Pincher Creek Union part of our national identity. suchCredit a fundamental While Montreal’s celebration is the oldest and largest — the city has proudly hosted a parade every March 17 since 1824 — the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has gone as far as making the day a public holiday.

The Irish started calling Canada home as early as the 17th century. Close ties with the French landed them a place in the early colonies of New France and a number of Irish communities were established in the Maritimes. However, the largest waves of immigration occurred in the first half of the 19th century.

During the late 1840s, Ireland was plagued by the Great Famine; of the nearly two million people that fled, hundreds of thousands made their way

others never survived past quarantine at Grosse Île.

Those who made it often preferred to work in cities and towns, with many eventually moving southwards to the United States.

By 1871, the Irish represented the largest ethnic group in Canada in every major town except Montreal and Quebec City.

Today, 14 per cent of the Canadian population — or just over 4.5 million — claim full or partial Irish ancestry. The most significant numbers continue to be in the Maritimes, but Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia also have substantial populations.

Well-known Irish Canadians include former prime minister Brian Mulroney, novelist W.P. Kinsella, businessman and brewer Eugene O’Keefe, comedian Mary Walsh and the late, great folk musician Stompin’ Tom Connors.

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Teachers and students work together on maker day

During Sabre Day at Livingstone School, adults get involved too! In first photo, assistant principal Mary Krizan got all taped up for the “maker day” as some of the students were designing clothing and superhero outfits made of duct tape. According to Liesl Leishman, a Grade 6 teacher at the school, the point of the maker day is to have students plan, problem-solve and create something by the end of the day. In second photo, Isaac Loseth, right, helps Jonah MacGarva get suited up in his cardboard armour. Students participated in various activities during the day, and Jonah and Isaac signed up for an event inspired by medieval knights.

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Students enjoy colourful powwow Livingstone Range School Division hosted a division-wide powwow May 4 in Fort Macleod. In addition to traditional powwow activities like drumming, dancing and enjoying aboriginal foods, the event provided an opportunity for all students to share and celebrate Indigenous culture and make connections with one another and their communities.

Throughout the day, students created art, played Blackfoot games, heard stories from elders, watched the raising of a teepee and learned about post-secondary opportunities.

Photos by Amber MacKinnon Photography

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Crestview Lodge highlights

May Gehman 1940 – 2017

Kind, loving and sincere ... these are a few words that describe May Gehman, who passed away on May 5, 2017, at the Crowsnest Pass hospital.

May was born on May 23, 1940, to Arthur and Verda Wright of Cowley. Being raised on the farm, May appreciated hard work and healthy farm living.

After completing her high school education, she moved to Calgary and attended secretarial college for a year, and gained employment at an insurance company for three years. She decided that city life was not for her and in 1961, at the age of 21, May moved to Coleman and worked as a secretary for the Alberta Forest Service. It was at her place of employment that May met the love of her life — Allan Gehman, a forest officer.

It was in the fall of 1962 when May bought a new car. Now this car got Al’s attention. When families were told of May and Al’s engagement at New Year’s Al’s mother was sure that he was marrying May for her money. Little did she know that you don’t marry someone for money after they have bought a new car!

May and Al were married on Feb. 16, 1963, at Foothills United Church in Cowley.

Six months later, they moved to an Alberta Forestry ranger station home, which was 30 miles from the nearest town. Three years later, the government decided to centralize all their “ranger” staff, and everyone was moved back to Blairmore. It was here that May obtained secretarial employment with the Alberta Government Welfare Services and retired in 1995 after 28 years of service.

May was a 42-year member of the Royal Purple of Canada lodge and held the office of “secretary” for 24 years. She volunteered in all their charitable projects.

After retirement, May and Al enjoyed spending their winters in Magnolia Park, their second home, where they had made some wonderful, lasting friendships over the years. She enjoyed travelling with Al and camping with her family and friends.

Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 54 years, Allan Gehman of Coleman; Eric and Myrna Wright and family of Pincher Creek; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members; her friends from the Royal Purple of Canada lodge; and her friends from Magnolia Park.

Contributions in memory of the late May Gehman may be made to Crowsnest Pass Health Care Foundation, PO Box 455, Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0.

A graveside service for the late May Gehman took place at the beautiful Cowley Cemetery on May 10, 2017. It was followed by a reception at the Cowley Community Hall, with sharing of stories of May with Allan, their family and friends.

Snodgrass Funeral Home in Pincher Creek assisting the Gehman family with funeral arrangements 403-627-4864 Pincher Creek www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

By Mysti Ayers April at Crestview Lodge started off with Coyote Creek volunteering their time by giving the residents some toe-tapping, knee-slapping good old live music.

We tried a new way to decorate Easter eggs. We rolled some eggs in shaving cream mixed with dye, and wrapped some in paper towels, dripping dye on them. It was exciting to see the finished results.

Later that evening, the Mennonite singers shared their talent with the residents, which is always appreciated.

The residents are enjoying our paraffin wax sessions. It is nice to just sit back and be pampered a little. I hear it’s working quite well soothing the aches and pains of arthritis.

We broke out the ice cream and shared it with everyone at the monthly ice cream parlour.

Easter arrived fairly quickly this year. We ended the long weekend with an Easter tea get-together combined with the April birthday celebration. Dovie made the most adorable Easter bunny birthday cake.

This month it was our turn to host a coffee break with Vista Village. We always look forward to some fresh faces we haven’t seen in a while. The residents were lucky enough to bring home some money from the bingo that Whispering Winds Village hosts every month.

The last few months, the Grade 7 health class from Matthew Halton High School worked on a project that included some resident volunteers. When the class completed the project, the school invited us to a gala so the students could present the residents with the completed project.

We accepted their invitation and are glad we did because the students did an amazing job. Not all the volunteers were able to go, due to mobility issues, so we are hoping the class will try to make their way up here so they can present the projects to the volunteers that couldn’t make it.

At the end of the month we showed our appreciation to our volunteers with a small tea get-together with snacks, speeches, thank yous, door prizes and quite a nice visit. Thank you to all who attended.

Last but not least, our favourite time of the month (or maybe it’s just mine) is pub night. We were happy to have Play’n Country for that evening’s entertainment.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered time at the lodge. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you.

Mysti Ayers is the activity co-ordinator at Crestview Lodge in Pincher Creek.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! See garage sale listings in separate ad on this page Thursday, May 18 – Fundraising barbecue: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Western Financial in Coleman.

Wednesday, May 24 – Crowsnest Conservation May Species Count: from Summit Lake to Burmis Lake.

For information, 403-563-7545 or birds@ crowsnestconservation.ca.

– Tours of Pincher Creek water treatment plant: 2 to 4 p.m. Bookings not required.

Thursday, May 25 – Crowsnest Conservation May Species Count: from the junction of Highways 3 and 22 to the Gap. For information, 403563-7545 or birds@crowsnestconservation.ca.

Saturday, May 27 – Free fiddle workshop with Nate Baker: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, Main Street, Pincher Creek. Preregister at 403-6278786.

– Free fiddle concert by Nate Baker: 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, Main Street, Pincher Creek.

Tuesday, May 30 – Crowsnest Pass and area Ages and Stages Child Development Checkups: 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Horace Allen School in Coleman. Register for free appointment by calling Kylee at 403-5630805.

Wednesday, May 31 – Nude figure drawing session: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Preregistration required, visit www.thelebel.ca for information.

– Shootin’ the Breeze Grad Special (for all schools): advertising deadline is May 26.

Call 403-904-2227 for information.

At left, Herman Peters poses with Matthew Halton students. At right, Barb Blackmer enjoys a paraffin wax treatment.

Photos by Mysti Ayers

In Loving Memory of Ronald Four Horns

Friday, June 2 – Deadline to submit Shootin’ the Breeze reader surveys. See page 15.

Sunday, June 11 – Music in the Mountains - Celebrating Canada’s 150th: 7 p.m. at SpringBreak Flower Farm. Featuring Crowsnest Community Choir and Big Band musicians.

Tickets at Scotiabank, Crowsnest Pass.

Saturday, June 17 – Recycling Roundup: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall parking lot in Pincher Creek.

July 5 to 8 – Southern Alberta Summer Games. Registration is open now! Call Kiera Greenly at 403-627-4322 or email recstudent@ pinchercreek.ca.

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words. Additional words are 15 cents each. Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price.

Listings are complimentary for events also promoted with display ads.

Email your event to office@shootinthebreeze.ca or call 403-904-2227 Deadline is Thursday prior to publication at noon

GARAGE SALES SPRING CLEANING GARAGE SALE Pincher Creek Food Bank 659 Main St., Pincher Creek May 20 to 22 Garage sale season is here!

Use this inexpensive group ad to drive more people to your sale. Listings may include as much detail as you like.

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words.

Additional words are 15 cents each.

Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price.

Email your event to office@shootinthebreeze.ca or call 403-904-2227 Deadline is Thursday prior to publication at noon

It has been one year for our family since you walked on and took your journey home.

We miss you every day.

Physically you may be gone, spiritually you continue to guide us and keep us safe from harm.

May you bathe in Creator’s love, light and protection.We all know you are dancing and singing with angels.

Ronald, Daddy, Papa, Oldman — you are forever in our hearts.

Missed by family and friends Sylvia, Sarah, Josh (Jessica), Ross (Jyme), Jazz (Gerald), Leslie, Jessen, George (Beverly), May, Terry, Harvey, all your grandchildren, nieces and nephews

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CLASSIFIED ADS – You’ll find it here!

Local classifieds appear in bold text, ahead of the blanket classified ads.

Weekly local ad rate is $10 for up to 25 words, additional words 15 cents each.

Ads are charged at half price for consecutive weeks running without changes.

To place your ad call 403-904-2227 or send an email to office@shootinthebreeze.ca.

AUCTIONS MAYLON ACREAGE AUCTION. 38321-RR12 Red Deer County, Alberta (Sylvan Lake), Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. Selling collector vehicles, Harley Davidsons, ATV, snowmobile, backhoe, paint booth, fine furniture, acreage equipment, tools; www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-371-6963.

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EARLY VARIETIES. Go Early HRS Wheat. AC Juniper Oats. Busby & Sundre Barley. AAC Peace River Field Peas. Early One Polish Canola; mastinseeds.com.

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-2638254.

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Mega Madness Sale!” 20x23 $5780. 25x25 $6312. 30x31 $8175. 33x35 $9407. One end wall included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

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Residential hydro-seeding, post-holes, stump grinding, trenching, firewood. Volume discounts. Free delivery. 403-895-TREE (8733).

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PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks in Saskatchewan. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw. ca for further details.

24 FULLY SERVICED LAKE PROPERTIES - Buffalo Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

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2 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Fawcett, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 302.8 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

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1 GRAZING LEASE - Boyle, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 428.01 +/- acres. $3000 surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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5,600 +/- SQ FT SHOP & Office Building - Whitecourt, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Roszko Construction Limited. 1.38 +/- Title Acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

STAGE COACH INN & Strip Mall - Duchess, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 20 in Lethbridge. 16 room hotel, separate reception & manager’s residence and 4 Bay Commercial Strip Mall. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

Glen Keeley Memorial

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Stavely Alberta | Stavely Indoor Arena P B R A P P R O V E D

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• Work only 1-2 hours per morning • Deliver between the hours of 9 am and noon (flexible delivery times) • Make approximately $750 per month • Deliver newspapers to stores and local residents within the community of Pincher Creek • Applicant must have a smaller, reliable car, valid driver’s licence and insurance • Ideal opportunity for stay-home moms, retired or semi-retired individuals, or anyone looking to augment their income For more information, call Mike Petty, Distribution Co-ordinator Lethbridge Herald Daily Edition at 403-380-7589

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Main Street location in Pincher Creek Approximately 300 square feet with large windows Could be separated into reception and work area — perfect for professional presence

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - Benga Mining Limited Benga Mining Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Riversdale Resources Limited is proposing to develop a steelmaking coal mine, referred to as the Grassy Mountain Project in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. The Grassy Mountain Project includes the construction of a new coal mine with a state-of-the-art coal handling and processing infrastructure to produce 4.5 million tonnes of hard coking coal per year over a minimum 25 year mine life. We are currently in the regulatory review phase of the project.

We have three exciting employment opportunities available: COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISOR Riversdale is committed to building long-lasting positive relationships with community members and stakeholders through working together to identify opportunities for mutual benefit.

We value open communications built on trust and respect. Reporting to the Manager of Sustainable Development, the Community Relations Advisor has two significant areas of responsibility; 1) Overseeing community engagement initiatives with the goal of ensuring Riversdale is actively involved and viewed as a valued business partner in the sustainability of local communities in and the project; and 2) Corporate Communications, building good understanding of the Project within the community.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSISTANT We are currently in the process of developing comprehensive Employee Health and Safety Programs. We have an exciting term employment opportunity for a Health and Safety Assistant. This is a part-time / 16 hours per week term position, expected to run approximately four months, subject to the completion of the H&S project. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Health & Safety Assistant will be responsible for the administrative activities associated with the development of the new programs. The incumbent may also be called upon to deliver safety training and induction orientation to staff and visitors.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR Reporting to the Manager Sustainable Development, the Environmental Advisor is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting on Riversdale’s environmental sustainability endeavours. The incumbent liaises with internal and external environmental stakeholders including; employees, consultants, government regulators, and community members to identify environmental issues and concerns, advise on management strategies and implement management programs.

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Please visit our website: www.rivresources.com Contacts, Employment Opportunities for further details on job responsibilities and qualifications required. Qualified candidates are invited to email a cover letter and resume to Riv.careers@rivresources.com.

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Over the weekend, I went back home to Calgary because a friend of mine was celebrating her 21st birthday and I promised that I wouldn’t miss it. The moment I hit Deerfoot Trail — one of Calgary’s busiest highways — I was immediately reminded of how much I despise driving around in the city. I also missed being able to wake up and see the mountains so clearly, and spending $40 on gas to drive to and from the city is a bit pricey for a student.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that Pincher Creek is going to see a lot more of me during the summer. My only suggestion is that Pincher Creek needs more radio stations because I’m not a country music kind of guy, and I swear I’ve heard Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” at least 10 times on the radio this week.

As I’ve said before, if you see me around town, don’t be afraid to come up and say hi. If you have a story to tell, just shoot me an email at tyler@shootinthebreeze.ca.

And finally, I want to mention that Relay for Life 2017 is coming up on June 24. Every single person I’ve ever met has been affected by cancer in some way, either by personally fighting it or by standing with someone else who was fighting the disease.

As someone who knows a few people who have beaten it, are currently fighting against it, or have passed away, I think events like Relay For Life are an awesome way to celebrate with survivors, remember those who we’ve lost, and take steps to help find a cure. Registrations are ongoing and I hope to see many of you at Relay for Life.

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Surveys may be dropped at our Pincher Creek office, mailed or sent by email: 697A Main Street | Box 1060 | Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 office@shootinthebreeze.ca In Crowsnest Pass, surveys can be dropped off at Robin & Co. Chartered Accountant — 2022 127 Street, Blairmore Mrs. Pichurski leads the Horace Allen School song at the Music Monday assembly.

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Members of Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

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Students celebrate Music Monday Students from Horace Allen School in Coleman and Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore celebrated Music Monday on May 8.

Both schools sang their school songs, as well as the Music Monday anthem, which is composed by a different Canadian artist every year.

After delivering their performances, students settled in to listen to a performance of the symphonic fairy tale Peter and the Wolf by the Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra.

The Horace Allen School song was led and accompanied by Mrs. Pichurski, and the Isabelle Sellon School song was led and accompanied by Mrs. Neudorf. Peter and the Wolf was conducted by Debbie Goldstein and narrated by Betty Smith, Music Monday, a nationally recognized event, began in 2005 and is organized by the Coalition for Music Education. Its goal is to celebrate the importance of music in our schools.

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