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More than half of the Pincher Creek Dolphins registered swimmers have qualified to compete at provincials this summer. Captured on deck at practice this week and holding the banner are, from left, Eliza Grose, Delainy Grose, Grace Sommerfeldt, Carter Grose, Madison Grandoni, Amelia Van Bussel, Oliver Peterson, Lincoln Grandoni and Adrijanna Cooley. In back are Spencer Sommerfeldt, head coach Ardelle Layden, Cadence Sinnott, Kullen Molaro, Sarah Sommerfeldt, Brynn Grose, Ruan Peterson, Naoise Gelber, Lincoln Sommerfeldt, Owen Sommerfeldt, Solomon Cooley, Tyler Sommerfeldt, Ben Cooley, Carrie Cooley, William Johnson Jr. and assistant coach Scott Sommerfeldt. Qualifiers missing from photo are Sasha Elliott, Bronwyn Gelber, Adam Grose, Taylor Liscombe, Tristan Liscombe, Jarret Plante and Ryan Plante. Thirteen relay teams from the club have qualified to race. Good luck this weekend in Edmonton — go Dolphins! Photo by Brenda Shenton

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Hillcrest Meadows development struck down By Tyler Ryan After a tense evening between Pincher Creek town council and area residents, the controversial Hillcrest Meadows Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 1621-17) — which proposed the construction of 78 residential dwellings — has been defeated. In a 4-1 decision Monday, town councillors voted against a second reading of the proposed bylaw that contained various amendments to the area plan. One of these amendments included the removal of the multifamily designation to the area structure plan. For the bylaw to become official, three individual readings would have needed to pass through council. Many of the 86 individuals who attended the public meeting in the town hall gym were in opposition to the proposed development in the northeast side of town, along Crocus Street and Tumbleweed Avenue. Ed Martin, president of Martin Geomatic Consulting, spoke before council and acknowledged the concerns raised by citizens during an open house back in

July. The Lethbridge company is the main consulting firm that has been working with town officials on the logistics of the proposed development. Many of the same issues were brought up again Monday evening as residents voiced their concerns regarding groundwater drainage, slope sloughing and the overall necessity of the project. “Why? Why is this a consideration?” Brian McGillivray asked town council, after highlighting that a significant number of homes and lots are for sale in the area. Donna Downing, another resident opposed to Hillcrest Meadows, read out four pages of comments from other concerned citizens who slammed the new development. In a letter received by the town on July 17, Allen and Evelyn Wocknitz wrote, “We are very concerned about the devaluation of our property due to the fact that the largest appeal of living in this subdivision is quiet tranquility of country living. We chose our location knowing that there was very little traffic in our area and that having the

‘remote’ access that is currently here meant that we had a greater distance to travel to get to most locations in Pincher Creek.” “Foxborough Lane was not developed for high volume traffic,” the letter continued, citing the narrowness of the road and the safety issues that may arise. Concerns regarding Foxborough Lane’s ineffectiveness as a major roadway were echoed throughout the town hall session. A few of those in attendance also took issue with a perceived conflict of interest between Coun. Doug Thornton and the proposed development, noting that part of the land is owned by the councillor. Some went as far as accusing town council of not being transparent throughout the process. However, every councillor present during the town hall — Duane Filipuzzi, James Litkowski, Lorne Jackson and Mark Barber — as well as Mayor Don Anderberg, disputed these claims by stressing that Coun. Thornton had not voted on the

Hillcrest Meadows Area Structure Plan. “Anybody can look through the council minutes and see that Coun. Thornton recused himself from those discussions,” Mayor Anderberg said. Section 172(1) of the Municipal Government Act states: “When a councillor has a pecuniary interest in a matter before the council, a council committee or any other body to which the councillor is appointed as a representative of the council, the councillor must, if present, abstain from voting on any question relating to the matter.” Coun. Thornton was not present during the first half of the public meeting. After a short recess, he did make an appearance but immediately recused himself from the vote, acknowledging a pecuniary interest in the matter. He did not return to the session. As soon as the vote on the second reading was defeated, many of those who remained erupted into cheers. The proposal can be brought forward to council again in one year’s time.

Turtle Mountain story conveyed in music By Erin Fairhurst Turtle Mountain Music Camp, a locally organized strings-based camp, wrapped up a successful week of musical growth with a faculty concert last Thursday and a student concert on Friday. At the faculty concert, local music teacher Shelly Groves performed on violin, visiting instructor Christine Bootlund of Medicine Hat performed on cello and Shee Ling, also of Medicine Hat, played both violin and piano. Special guest Joanna Millis played viola. Tynan Groves, the camp co-organizer and fretted strings instructor, composed a piano trio entitled “Turtle Mountain” that was

performed during the evening. The original composition was performed by Shelly Groves on violin, Shee Ling on piano and Christine Bootlund on cello, and musically told the story of a precolonial Turtle Mountain to the devastating slide — punctuated with frenzied bowing and piano chords — to the melancholic aftermath, tinged with both hope and despair. The small audience at Crowsnest Community Christian Centre was treated to an intimate evening of high-quality music and high-calibre talent. Songs ranged from playful Beatles tunes to emotional classical pieces.

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Shelly Groves, left, Shee Ling and Christine Bootlund perform “Turtle Mountain,” a composition by local musician and teacher Tynan Groves.

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Thank you to everyone who helped us in any way at the time of Frank Bruder’s passing. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, hugs, phone calls, visits, gifts of food and flowers, memorial donations and being with us at the prayer service and funeral. We greatly appreciate the guidance we received from Shawn and staff at Eden’s Funeral Home. Thank you to Fr. Silvano Vargas, Rosalie Levesque and the St. Michael’s choir for the very comforting service and music. To the Legion and Legion Auxiliary, thank you for hosting and serving the fine lunch and for the honour guard and farewell ceremony. With much appreciation for the community of Pincher Creek, Ann Dixon-Bruder, Linda and Wayne Hadley-Roberts, Francine Sorge, George Bruder, Gwen and Mitch Jacques

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Sweets, treats and the Stardust story By Tyler Ryan For Dia Pope and Pierre Comeau, the journey to success has been a pretty sweet ride. The couple own the Stardust Motel and the adjacent Stardust Sweets and Treats shop in Pincher Creek. Prior to setting up shop, Dia and Pierre spent time exploring the world. “Pierre was with the military and we did a lot of travelling,” Dia says. “We were fortunate enough to be on a plane every week, from Europe to Africa, to the little places in between, across Canada and the United States.” A few years before coming to Pincher Creek, Dia and Pierre visited the area a lot while living in Wainwright. One year before Pierre’s retirement, he was contacted about the prospect of moving to Ottawa for work but the couple decided this move was not for them. “We ended up taking on some contract work in Old Crow, Yukon,” Dia says. They lived in the Arctic for a year because Pierre wanted to take a break from working in law. “When it came down to moving out of Old Crow, we decided that what we needed to do was find a spot to plant some roots and be closer to the family,” Dia says. “We’ve always gravitated towards the Pincher Creek or southern Alberta area,” she adds, and deciding to come to Pincher Creek was a “no-brainer.” Pierre picked up the phone and cold-called Pincher Creek’s North and Company law office, and within a day was called back and asked to start as soon as possible. The wheels started turning. Upon arriving in Pincher Creek, the couple needed a place to stay and, initially, they stayed at the Stardust while searching for a home. The search came up empty. But then Dia had a brilliant idea: why not buy the Stardust Motel, fix it up, and make it their new home?

Dia says previous owner Ray Casavant “thought we were crazy but we ended up [buying] it and, quite surprisingly, it’s been a great venture.” After purchasing the business in October 2013, Pierre and Dia buckled down and poured their time and energy into completely overhauling the motel. One of their first objectives was to renovate the rooms and modernize the space. “The rooms had a 1970s feel,” Dia says. “They were dated and very fossilized with swag lamps and clapper lights.” “It needed a lot of loving and basically Pierre and I did it ourselves,” she adds. After revamping the rooms, the Stardust Motel was open for business. “We’ve tried to create a home away from home for people,” Dia says. She wanted to move away from the “cookie-cutter” approach of some of the hotels she and Pierre had stayed in during their travels. They focused on a more personal style of business, where visitors aren’t viewed as “just guests.” Instead, they aim to makes connections and build friendships with the people who stay there. After initial renovations, the next step in the Stardust story involved building chalets on the property, a new gazebo, a cookhouse and the Sweets and Treats shop. All of these additions were done this year and they had only 12 weeks to complete everything. “The plan was to be open by July 1, and we were,” she says. Most of the work and supplies for the new additions came from local contractors and businesses and the couple is proud knowing that they didn’t need to go elsewhere to find talented individuals to work on the project. With the opening of Sweets and Treats, Dia wants to support See STARDUST, continued on page 4

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Crestview highlights By Mysti Ayers On Canada Day morning, Crestview Lodge residents travelled to Cowley for a pancake breakfast. We took a couple of hours to relax and visit with some old friends before we had to head home for our own Canada Day festivities. At the beginning of the month, the residents and I took the bus out to Coleman to have coffee and a snack at the Cinnamon Bear Café. What a great little place to stop. It was a beautiful day and such a lovely drive; the heat didn’t seem to faze us. The Good Timers were this month’s entertainment at our pub night. The residents sure love that accordion. Our next trip was with Farley Wuth. He took the residents into Waterton and they toured the Red Rock Canyon and, of course, stopped for ice cream. The Mennonite choir performed as well the same week. Bethany Unrah volunteered to make homemade ice cream for this month’s ice cream parlour, and it was so worth it. Thank you, Bethany, you are welcome to make homemade ice cream any time. The children from Children’s World Daycare are making

visits to the lodge this summer. Resident Jerry Sikorski brought out his mandolin and violin to play for the kids. They listened to the music and a couple of girls entertained us with a dance or two. For that, they were given an opportunity to play the instruments. The residents were invited out to the Room to Grow Greenhouse to pick some fresh vegetables and berries if they wished. Heather and Norman Dodd were great hosts. They gave us a little tour, served us ice cream with fresh berries of our choice and iced tea. Thank you, Heather and Norman, we had a fantastic afternoon. We celebrated six birthdays in July with a scrumptious birthday cake provided by our talented ladies in the kitchen. Happy Birthday to Bent Damgaard, Irene Cyr, Walter McAleer, Audrey Beer, Annie Robertson and John Binnie. Our volunteers for the month were Chris-Ann Anderson, Sylvia Barbero, Bethany Unrah, Linda McGarva, Toni Solenen, Lois Everett, Addy Halibert, Arnold and Edna Nelson and Liz Cracau. Thank you very much for the time you take to help make our residents’ daily lives a little brighter.

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see what was going on.” Dia says the successful opening and positive word of mouth have really boosted business, and both the sweets shop and the motel have lots of return customers. “I’m not going to give any names, but there are some customers who come back twice a day!” she adds with a laugh. A highlight of the sweets and treats shop is a huge wall of popcorn that dazzles visitors. “We have over 80 flavours of popcorn,” Dia says. “Some sweet and some savoury, and we’re proud to have that.” She adds that some come to Sweets and Treats just to hang out with family and friends while they lounge in the gazebo with their ice cream. The new chalets were designed to provide full amenities, with most boasting multiple rooms and

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and work closely with the town. “Another thing that we’re thrilled with is we could hire local faces” to work in the shop, she says. “I basically bought myself a job in buying the motel. Right now we’ve got a staff of eight. They’re all part time and they do a fabulous job.” Since officially opening on Canada Day — with a soft opening on June 30 — business has been booming at the sweets shop, Dia says. She calls the soft opening “a trial by fire” because the staff “had never scooped ice cream before.” “But I have to say, they were amazing. People were excited to

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Claudia Higginbotham, left, and Madison Boese are two of the friendly faces who work behind the ice cream bar at Stardust Sweets and Treats.

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full kitchens. Looking forward, Dia hopes to host more events and maybe even concerts at the Stardust. She also is mulling over the idea of opening up a pub in the near future, and is open to suggestions from visitors, townspeople and other businesses in the area. She’s also interested in building up the menu and partnering with other locals, maybe even offering unique foods, like a hotdog called the Stardog. However, Dia knows there are limits to what can be done with the business, especially if it would mean encroaching on the territory of others. “As for events for families, I’d love to run penny carnivals but it seems that Kootenai Brown has that under control, and we don’t want to step on toes here,” Dia says. So what are some of Dia and Pierre’s keys to success? “What’s really important is you need a game plan,” she says, and then “you need to focus on what it is that you want to do with that business.” She says the next step for potential business owners is to have all of their finances in check and to know the specifics about any overhead. “We all have great dreams of what we’d like to do, but all of a sudden you start getting your tax bill and GST bills and utility bills and rent — and [if] you forgot to calculate that into the overall business plan, it

starts to create issues,” Dia says. “Make sure you know what you’re spending and make sure you’ve done your homework.” And finally, Dia says to check the demographics of the area to “see if that business is actually going to fit into your community.” The Stardust Motel and Stardust Sweets and Treats are located at 979 Waterton Ave., directly across from Fas Gas. If you see Dia or Pierre at the Stardust, go ahead and shoot the breeze, grab an ice cream and take a load off in the gazebo, because they would love for you to stop in and check it out. “So that’s the little Stardust story,” Dia says. “And I think we’re here to stay for a while.”

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Whirling disease and heat affect local fishing By Tyler Ryan The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the detection of whirling disease in the Bow and Oldman river watersheds. The disease was first detected in Johnson Lake last August and has now infected three watersheds in total, but experts and local anglers do not think the situation is out of control. Kate Wilson, an invasivespecies specialist with the Alberta government, says over 200 sites across six watersheds in Alberta have been monitored for the disease since it was first confirmed in Johnson Lake, with a few positive tests in the Oldman River watershed. She adds that five aquacultures have also tested positive for the disease. Four of the unspecified facilities remain under quarantine. The other underwent steps to eradicate the disease from the premises. According to CFIA, whirling disease has been confirmed at three sites in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek: — The confluence of the Crowsnest River and Todd Creek. — Downstream from the Highway 3 bridge near Lundbreck. — Upstream of the confluence of the Crowsnest River and Rock Creek. Whirling disease spores affect primarily juvenile fish, which are more susceptible than older fish. Those that have developed an immunity may be left unscathed. Typically, a fish that has been infected with whirling disease will literally whirl around in a circle due to a damaged or deformed spine or tail. The fish may also be discoloured and have a blackened tail. Whirling disease infects many salmonids, including rainbow trout and mountain whitefish. However, some infected fish may not exhibit any symptoms. Susan Murray and Vic Bergman are local anglers who own fishing shops in Crowsnest Pass. Neither has heard of anyone coming across a fish with whirling disease recently. “There’s potential for it to be

serious,” he says, “but I think it’s been blown out of proportion a little bit.” The disease may have gone undetected in Alberta for many years. Vic says experts have been testing bodies of water in the Pass and have said the disease is “basically found in all of the rivers south to the Montana border.” “That doesn’t happen overnight,” he says, “It’s impossible.” “You can’t stop the hundred species that would be picking it up, unfortunately,” Susan says. “Otters travel from systems all of the time.” “I know it’s being treated like it’s new because of Johnson Lake,

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but it’s not new.” Kate acknowledges that the comments made by Susan and Vic may be a possibility but she also says the government would likely have received more reports of fish exhibiting the symptoms of whirling disease if this was the case. “We did have a prevention program in place until 2002 and [experts] were doing some sampling and I think it would have come up at that time as well,” she says. “But between 2002 and now? Absolutely, it could have been introduced at anytime and that’s kind of the thing we’ll never know.” Regardless, Vic, Susan and Kate all recognize that whirling disease can be a big problem because it can decimate fish populations if it spreads. Currently there is no way to treat the disease and the mortality rate among juvenile fish can reach up to 90 per cent. There are two main ways that whirling disease can be introduced into a body of water: through the introduction of fish that have been raised in an infected aquaculture or through human contact. The

disease comes in the form of a microscopic spore and can be transported easily by anglers who do not properly clean their equipment. There are a few things that fishers and people with boats should keep in mind when they go out. The Alberta government has requested that anglers voluntarily restrict the times that they go fishing to the hours between midnight and 2 p.m. because of low river flows and higher-thannormal water temperatures. Anglers are also encouraged to fish in stocked ponds and lakes. Fishers are also asked to minimize the amount of time handling fish, by releasing the fish as quickly as possible to reduce fish stress and minimize fish mortality. These guidelines are especially important to fishers in Eastern Slope zones 1 and 2. ES1 refers to the Oldman and Bow river watersheds, while ES2 includes the Red Deer River and North Saskatchewan River watersheds. In the event that a fish with whirling disease is found, it is recommended that the infected fish is disposed of, unless the fish must be put back in a catch-andrelease zone. Anglers are asked to keep track of the location where the infected fish was contacted, take pictures of it if possible, and report the incident to the Aquatic Invasive Species Hotline at 1-855336-BOAT (2628). The disease may be unpleasant but it does not harm humans. If an infected fish is caught in an area where it does not need to be released, hungry anglers can eat it if they wish. Finally, it is extremely important to wash equipment thoroughly. Kate and Susan say using a mixture of hot water and bleach should be enough to kill off any spores that may have attached to equipment. “We are saying clean, drain, dry,” Kate says, referring not only to equipment but also to any fishing boats used on the water. “It’s most effective if you do that right before you get in your car and leave.” Kate says anglers should consider having equipment that is used only within specific zones, so that bodies of water are not crosscontaminated. “It’s not everywhere and we need to work together to mitigate the spread of whirling disease,” she says. More information about whirling disease in Alberta is available at web page aep.alberta. ca/fish-wildlife/wildlife-diseases/ whirling-disease.

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Crowsnest Pass Track & Field Club Gelber runs to gold

Mathias Gelber ran away from 23 of the fastest runners in Canada on Saturday to capture the gold medal and the national champion’s crown in the 2,000metre race at the national track and field championships. Mathias lives in Pincher Creek and just completed his second season with Passtrak — the Crowsnest Pass track and field club — and his first season with the Alberta track and field team. The Canadian championships for the midget and youth age groups were held in Winnipeg last Friday to Sunday. The midgets include athletes who are 14 and 15 years old while the youth category includes those who are 16 and 17. Mathias is 15 and was ranked third in Canada in the midget age

group prior to the race. Knowing that his main two opponents had excellent finishing speed, his race plan was to take the pace out hard to drain the speed out of others’ legs. The plan worked well as he opened up a gap in the first four laps that no one could close in the final 400 metres. Mathias finished the race in five minutes 43.43 seconds, which is a lifetime best performance by nine seconds, and set a new Passtrak club record for his age group. He also broke the Alberta record for his age group by 2.9 seconds. Mathias will now take some well-earned time off before the cross-country running season starts in mid September.

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CORNER While most days during my vacation included some time working on Shootin’ the Breeze, I found time for some wonderful adventures with my daughter, Jaiden, my family and many dear friends. While attending a Hart family reunion at Setting Lake, Man., a cousin flew us farther north to a small lake. It was amazingly serene and so beautiful as we set out from shore in dinky, beat-up fishing boats. The six of us were completely alone with nature. My claim to fame was reeling in a 26½-inch walleye with my last cast of the day. My bait had been subjected to numerous nibbles and I had only the minnow’s head left on my jig. I jokingly sang a weird ditty pulled from a high school memory of watching HBO ... Fish heads, fish heads, roly-poly fish heads. Fish heads, fish heads, eat them up, yum! A fish immediately struck.

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After a good fight to reel it in, the dandy walleye was photographed and released back into the cold waters. At the lake is where I can feel myself come as close to relaxing as a workaholic-type person like me can get. We were lucky to spend time at several northern lakes while vacationing. The last was my favourite. Jaiden found an obscure place called Clarence Steepbank Provincial Wilderness Park. While little information was available online, we decided it looked like a great place to spend our last full day in Saskatchewan. After hiking the final kilometres in, we found a wonderful little haven. Silence was broken only by the calling of birds, jumping fish and a plane passing overhead. It was golden. We’ll go back again as I seek the perfect place to learn to relax. For now, it’s back to work!

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Take in the experiences of Pincher Creek’s annual Pro Rodeo By Tyler Ryan It’s that time of year again — the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo is back in town! From Thursday to Sunday, the town will be booming as some of the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls compete for cash and a chance to advance to bigger competitions at the end of the year. Lynn Lievers is co-chairwoman

of the Pro Rodeo and she’s excited about what this year’s rodeo has to offer. She says the rodeo is “the single biggest annual event in Pincher Creek and the whole town gets behind it. It’s just a chance for the community to get together and have a weekend of fun.” The rodeo kicks off Thursday at the ag grounds with local team

Shell Waterton Complex welcomes everyone to this year’s rodeo and wishes all a safe and entertaining weekend

roping at 6:30 p.m. Registration for the event runs from 5 to 6. There is no charge for spectators to take in this event and the beer gardens and concessions will be open from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The concession booths are run as fundraisers for the 4-H clubs and the local food bank. In celebration of Canada 150, youth aged three to 18 are invited to join in the singing of O Canada during opening ceremonies both Friday and Saturday. Those interested can meet at the concession at 4 p.m. Thursday for a quick practice. Anyone interested can contact Diane Bowen-Oczkowski for more information at 403-627-2893. Kids can participate in one or both opening ceremonies and Diane is excited to see young Canadians take part during this anniversary year. Those participating will receive a complimentary rodeo pass at the practice. On Friday, a kids gymkhana starts the day at 10 a.m. It costs $5 to register a young cowboy or cowgirl for the gymkhana and spectators get in free of charge. Activities include barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole racing and stake racing. Lynn says everyone who competes in the gymkhana gets a ribbon and “a bag of swag from UFA and a bag of candy from Bev and Bob Barr.” The concessions and beer gardens open up again at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Pro Rodeo events start at 6:30. Lundbreck’s Oldman River Brewing is providing draught for the beer gardens from Friday to Sunday.

“We definitely want to support local, and they’re just brand new and we thought it would be a great chance for everyone to have a taste,” Lynn says. Saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, bull riding, ladies barrel racing, steer wrestling and tie-down roping are the main events of the Pro Rodeo. There will also be novice events in saddle bronc and bareback, along with boys steer riding. Keep an eye out for local athletes competing in the rodeo — Cal Marr in saddle bronc, Bobby Peters in bareback, Cooper Zur in bull riding, Cooper Trotz and Otys Little Mustache in steer wrestling, and Niki Flundra in ladies barrels. People attending Friday evening are asked to wear pink in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. The Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo will accept donations and sell 50-50 raffle tickets to help raise funds for the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign. Concessions and the beer gardens open at 1 p.m. on Saturday and the Pro Rodeo starts up at 2 p.m. During intermission both Saturday and Sunday, kids aged six to 12 can take part in a calf scramble for a chance to win a new bike. The bikes are donated by Windyview Mechanical every year. Kids can also enjoy fun events at the ag ground from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday thanks to Children’s World Daycare. The Wild Ride Calcutta is back again this year by popular demand. The calcutta takes place

Distributed weekly to Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Brocket, Hill Spring and Glenwood

immediately following the bull riding Saturday. People can bid on local cowboys Dan Rottger, Ryan McGlynn, Stehen Hochstein, Call Marr, Tyler McBride and Chance Bohmer, who will take on the bucking broncs during the Sunday intermission. The event debuted last year and was a crowd pleaser. New this time around is payouts to riders placing first, second and third. The Waffle Wagon will serve supper at 5:30 at the ag grounds as the slack show begins. There is no charge for the slack competition, which includes ladies barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling. The last big-ticket item for Saturday evening is the cabaret, featuring live music by up-and-coming country artist Drew Gregory. Doors to the Horsehoe Pavilion open at 8:30 p.m. “I’m really excited about the cabaret this year,” Lynn says. “I have attended his cabarets before at other rodeos and he puts on a really good show.” Along with sponsorship from the town and local businesses, money raised by the annual cabaret ensures that costs associated with the Pro Rodeo are covered. This includes hiring judges and having good stock for the contestants. The cabaret is an 18-andover event and admission is

$15. Sunday events start at 12:15 p.m. with mutton bustin’ for kids three to six years old. The Southern Alberta Mounted Shooters will put on a show at 1 p.m. The concession opens at the same time, so grab a beer, get some grub and watch some talented riders shoot. Lynn says they will be shooting blanks and it is totally safe. At 2 p.m., the last Pro Rodeo events take place and the Wild Ride happens again at about 3:30. Rodeo admission is $15 per day for adults and $5 for anyone aged six to 14. Children five and under get in for free. Sunday is family day and everyone under 14 gets free admission when accompanied by an adult. A Pro Rodeo weekend pass costs $35. Rodeo passes can be purchased at the gate, with cash only. There are still spots available for anyone interested in volunteering during the Pro Rodeo and cabaret. For full details and general rodeo information, please visit www.pinchercreekprorodeo. “It’s a way to remember our roots,” Lynn says about why the Pro Rodeo is special. “Pincher Creek has always been an agricultural town and it will always be an agricultural town and this is a celebration of that.”

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2017 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo

ORDER OF EVENTS

Performance 1 – Friday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Performance 2 – Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. Performance 3 – Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Performance 4 (Slack) – Saturday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Bareback

Steer Riding

Sponsored by M&M Motors M&M Motors

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 LUCAS MACZA

HIGH RIVER AB

__________

1 JAKE PLOTTS

DRAYTON VALLEY AB

__________

2 KOLE ASHBACHER

ARROWWOOD AB

__________

3 CHASE ZWEIFEL

PARADISE HILL SK

__________

4 DAWSON HAY

WILDWOOD AB

__________

Friday Leader: _____________________________________________________________

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 BAILEY PLAISIER

OAK LAKE MB

__________

2 MASON HELMECZI

ESTERHAZY SK

__________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM SCORE

1 LOGAN HAY

WILDWOOD AB

__________

2 CHANCE BARRASS

YELLOWHEAD COUNTY AB

__________

Saturday Leader: _____________________________________________________________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m.

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 BRETT WILLIAMS

STAVELY AB

__________

Champion __________________________________________________________________

Watch for Pro Rodeo photos at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook Foothills and Timber Trails 4-H Beef Clubs wish all contestants in the 2017 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo the BEST of luck! Remember to stop by the corn booth at the rodeo, manned by the Pincher Creek district 4-H clubs

A HUGE thanks to the buyers at the 2017 4-H Achievement Day We appreciate very much your support for investing in our future!

MPE Engineering

Backcountry Butchering

Bruder Spraying

Boulder Metal

Hedderick Insurance Agencies

Sinnott Farm Services

Howard Brown Construction S.A.L.E. Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic Great Excavations Smith Trucking Dick Hardy

EBY Trailers/T Down Trailers Riteline Electric Fountain Tire Mammoth Ranch Castle Ford Hanlon Ag Jenkins Lazy U M&H Ranch and Feedlot

Rocky Mountain Mechanical Westcastle Motors Mayer Construction C&D Floral Pincher Creek Meats Ag Value Mask Welding Western Sheep Marketing Grassy Butte Environmental

Coulson Stauffer —District Grand Champion Steer Purchased by Pincher Creek Co-op

The 4-Hers also wish to acknowledge our many sponsors: Hedderick Insurance ADAM Mechanic Dennis & DonaLee Smith 66 Ranch Superform Spray Lakes Sawmills Lundbreck Tire Canastone Contracting JF Arena

Tough Country Communications High Country Western Wear Earl & Gloria Higginbotham Windy Ridge Ultrasound Inc. Co-operators Insurance Boston Pizza

LTW Contracting

Three Rivers Rentals/ Hann Family

C&D Floral

Cox Electric

OK Tire/ Allied Distributors

Lyle & Rylee Hewitt

Turnbull Charolais Kellington Memorial Bear Butchering

Deloy Mackenzie —District Reserve Grand Champion Steer Purchased by Davis Rairdan International and D.C. Fencing

Alvin & Lorraine Robbins

O’Bies General Store Silvertip Mechanical Pat Lagarde

Spokes & Motors

MacGarva Company Ltd.

Riversdale Resources

Ron & Marilyn Maufort

Trotz Brothers Holdings

Terry Graf Trucking

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Shell Waterton

Pharmasave

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Rope in Some Great Deals! This Saturday, Aug. 19 ONLY!

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tie-down roping Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Inn

$5, $10, $20, $30 Racks Dot Sale – 30 to 60% off

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The more you buy, the more you save!

CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

$5 Grab Bags

1 DUSTIN MANDEL

MAGRATH AB

__________

Don’t miss this super fun sale and your chance to go rack roping

2 CHASE HOFER

MAGRATH AB

__________

3 RILEY WARREN

STETTLER AB

4 AARON MILLER

CREMONA AB

__________

5 DARREN DUBLANKO

THORSBY AB

__________

6 LOGAN BIRD

NANTON AB

__________

7 MARK NUGENT

WATER VALLEY AB

__________

8 SCOT MEEKS

AIRDRIE AB

__________

9 VIRGIL POFFENROTH

RED DEER COUNTY AB

__________

10 TYLER POPESCUL

GLENTWORTH SK

__________

11 JESSE POPESCUL

GLENTWORTH SK

__________

12 LOGAN HOFER

MAGRATH AB

__________

Ruffles Boutique

2012 Ltd.

403-627-4640

Monday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

803 Main Street

Pincher Creek

__________

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

Rodeo Weekend Specials Batiks 25% OFF Accuquilt Go! Dies 50% OFF

KITS Buy 1 35% OFF Buy 2 40% OFF Buy 3 50% OFF

Cuddle, Minky, Bleece and Fur 35% OFF

Marti Michelle Rulers and Patterns 45% OFF

Homespuns 35% OFF

Select Rulers & Patterns 45% OFF

Tula Pink 35% OFF

403-904-4040

656 Main St. Pincher Creek

dragonsheartquiltshop.com

CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 CLAY ELLIOTT

NANTON AB

__________

2 TIMBER MOORE

AUBREY TX

__________

3 BRAD SOMMERFELDT

CARDSTON AB

4 JASON SCHAFFER

BROADUS MT

__________

5 STETSON VEST

CHILDRESS TX

__________

6 KEELY BONNETT

PONOKA AB

__________

7 MACE PEROZAK

CLARESHOLM AB

__________

8 STEELE DEPAOLI

LONGVIEW AB

__________

9 CODY BRETT

SILVER VALLEY AB

__________

10 KY MARSHALL

BOWDEN AB

__________

11 DAWSON JOHNSON

STRATHMORE AB

__________

12 MATT SHIOZAWA

CHUBBUCK ID

__________

Saturday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m.

Welcome to Pincher Creek! We’re excited to see some great rides this weekend! Best of luck from all of us at Castle Ford

www.castleford.ca 835 Waterton Ave.

403-627-4461 Pincher Creek

CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 RUSSELL CARDOZA

TERREBONNE OR

__________

2 WYATT HAYES

VAL MARIE SK

__________

3 ALWIN BOUCHARD

SCANDIA AB

4 TYSON DURFEY

WEATHERFORD TX

__________

5 ERIK DUBLANKO

THORSBY AB

__________

6 KIRK ROBINSON

RED DEER COUNTY AB

__________

7 RHEN RICHARD

ROOSEVELT UT

8 LEE ROMBOUGH

SEXSMITH AB

__________

9 CURTIS CASSIDY

DONALDA AB

__________

10 KYLE LUCAS

CARSTAIRS AB

__________

11 BLANE COX

CAMERON TX

__________

12 RANDALL CARLISLE

ATHENS LA

__________

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

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steer riding Sponsored by Fortis Alberta

Rodeo Weekend at the

Pincher Creek Legion Live Music by Jim Peace Friday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 DEXTER PATTON

WORSLEY AB

__________

2 QUADE HUGHSON

FOREMOST AB

__________

3 LUKE FERBER

IRRICANA AB

__________

Saturday, Aug. 19 Following the Parade

Kids Carnival Beer Gardens Pulled Pork, Coleslaw & Beans Meat Draw at 1 p.m.

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 DIXON TATTRIE

YOUNGSTOWN AB

__________

2 MATT HOWARD

MUNSON AB

__________

3 DYLAN CONNERS

BLUFFTON AB

__________

4 LUKASEY MORRIS

ATOKA OK

__________

5 STEFAN TONITA

SASKATOON SK

__________

403-627-4024 691 MAIN STREET

Welcome to Pincher Creek for the 2017 Pro Rodeo!

Saturday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Have a fun and safe weekend!

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

SCORE

1 CARTER SAHLI

RED DEER AB

__________

2 JETT LAMBERT

GRANDE PRAIRIE AB

__________

3 BRANDON TETZ

CREMONA AB

__________

4 RILEY SIBBET

STRATHMORE AB

__________

Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Eden’s Funeral Home A division of Caringroup

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

403-627-3131 966 Elm Street Pincher Creek

Dennis Novak

www.edensfuneralhome.com

Shawn Kyllo

Town of Pincher Creek Presents

l a v i t s e F s hildren’

2017

FREE family fun

Friday august 18th 6pm Central Park (Town Hall Park) 962 St John Ave

Live at Pincher Crrk Pro Rodeo Cabaret Saarday Auguﬆ 199 8:30pm $15cover

Cash Only. 18 & Over Only. Horse Shoe Paviion.

Live DJ Petting zoo Bouncy Castle pop up adventure park FOOD & Snacks Movie For more info contact Kiera at the Rec Office 403 627 4322

Distributed weekly to Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Brocket, Hill Spring and Glenwood

Ladies barrel racing Sponsored by Fountain Tire

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 VIRGINYA FORAN

SPRUCE GROVE AB

__________

2 SHALAYNE LEWIS

VERNON BC

__________

3 LISA ZACHODA

OKOTOKS AB

__________

4 TONI DIXON

MILLARVILLE AB

__________

5 GAYLENE BUFF

WESTWOLD BC

__________

6 DIANE SKOCDOPOLE

BIG VALLEY AB

7 BOBBIE GOODWIN

CRANBROOK BC

8 SUNNIE MEIERS

ROCKY MOUNTIAN HOUSE AB __________

9 JENN BUNNEY

BYEMOOR AB

__________

10 EMILY PUGSLEY

CALGARY AB

__________

11 BRADI WHITESIDE

LONGVIEW AB

__________

12 KYLIE WHITESIDE

LONGVIEW AB

__________

TIME

1 NANCY CSABAY

TABER AB

__________

2 MELISSA THIESSEN

STETTLER AB

__________

3 CRANNA ROBERTS

RED DEER COUNTY AB

__________

4 BAILEE SWITZER

ANEROID SK

__________

5 RENE LECLERCQ

HOLDEN AB

__________

6 CARMAN POZZOBON

ALDERGROVE BC

__________

7 NICOLE PANA

WOOD MOUNTAIN SK

8 MARCI LAYE

BASHAW AB

__________

9 RENIE SCHNITZLER

VANSCOY SK

__________

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Stop by this weekend at

Lushazz

to see our selection of dresses, shirts, pants and accessories. We have everything you need for a night out!

Mention this ad to SAVE 15% 702 Main Street Pincher Creek

Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic welcomes all 2017 rodeo participants to town!

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. FROM

Shootin’ the Breeze

Welcome to the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo!

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

CONTESTANT

August 16, 2017

__________

10 CALLAHAN CROSSLEY HERMISTON OR

__________

11 JOLEEN SEITZ

SAVONA BC

__________

12 JAIME HINTON

BULVERDE TX

__________

403-627-3900 1124 Waterton Ave. Pincher Creek

Saturday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 CRYSTAL CHRISTMAN

OKOTOKS AB

__________

2 SYDNEY DAINES

RED DEER COUNTY AB

__________

3 STEFFANIE MATHER

POUCE COUPE BC

__________

4 RUSTY RAE QUAM

WAINWRIGHT AB

__________

5 TAYLOR JACOB

CARMINE TX

__________

6 KENDRA EDEY

LONGVIEW AB

__________

7 SHAYNA WEIR

PONOKA AB

__________

8 TAYLOR SHIELDS

COCHRANE AB

__________

9 RYLEE SHIELDS

COCHRANE AB

__________

10 TAYLOR MANNING

EDSON AB

__________

11 NIKI FLUNDRA

PINCHER CREEK AB

__________

12 COLBY GILBERT

MAPLE CREEK SK

__________

13 SUZANNE DEPAOLI

LONGVIEW AB

__________

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

Welcome All 2017 Rodeo Participants! We’re the Proud Sponsor of Ladies Barrel Racing

1075 Waterton Ave.

403-627-4456

Pincher Creek

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Distributed weekly to Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Brocket, Hill Spring and Glenwood

saddle Bronc Sponsored by Hedderick Insurance Agencies Ltd.

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

RIDING

1 KOLE ASHBACHER

ARROWWOOD AB

OS 936 TWO TIMER

2 COLE SCOTT

KAMLOOPS BC

OS 703 COD LIVER

3 LANE WATT

OKOTOKS AB

OS M40 BAR STAR

4 DUSTY HAUSAUER

DICKINSON ND

OS 308 DEAD MANS HORSE

5 DAWSON DAHM

DUFFIELD AB

OS 323 FORTUNATE SON

6 CHASE ZWEIFEL

PARADISE HILL SK

OS L7 AMERICAN SISTER

7 DAWSON HAY

WILDWOOD AB

OS 321 DANCE HALL

RR OS O290 DEVILS WHO RR OS 88 RED LINE Scores by Cowboy Number: 1 __________

2 __________

6 __________

7 __________

3 __________

4 _________

5 __________

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

RIDING

1 TROY CROWSER

WHITEWOOD SD

OS 71 CARBON COPY

2 JUSTIN BERG

CAMROSE AB

OS 60 AMES NO CHANGE

3 COLEMAN WATT

HARDISTY AB

OS 49 SIDE BY SIDE

4 CHAD THOMSON

BLACK DIAMOND AB

OS B9 CALICO GIRL

5 PRESTON BURR

STRATFORD TX

OS 530 QUITTIN TIME

6 JIM BERRY

ROCKY MTN HOUSE AB

OS D6 DETROIT CITY

7 LANE CUST

SYLVAN LAKE AB

OS Z5 MAY SLIP

8 TYREL LARSEN

INGLIS MB

OS 752 TAKING CHANCES

9 ZEKE THURSTON

BIG VALLEY AB

OS V142 BLUE WINGS

RR OS 508 LUNATIC PARTY RR OS 204 JAIL BREAK

Blackburn Jewellers

Scores by Cowboy Number: 1 __________

2 __________

3 __________

4 _________

6 __________

7 __________

8 __________

9 _________

5 __________

Saturday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

RIDING

1BRENDAN LAYE

CONSORT AB

OS L7 AMERICAN SISTER

2 JAKE WATSON

HUDSONS HOPE BC

OS B8 OLS TUBS LITTLE MUFFIN

3 LAYTON GREEN

MEETING CREEK AB

OS 555 ROCK STAR

4 SAM KELTS

STAVELY AB

OS 024 PRIDE TRAP

5 CALL MARR

TWIN BUTTE AB

OS 70 SUDDEN IMPACT

6 JOSH HARDEN

BIG VALLEY AB

OS 709 FENDER BENDER

7 CLAY ELLIOTT

NANTON AB

OS V40 I SEE LITTLE

8 SHORTY GARRETT

DUPREE SD

OS D983 BRIGHT LIGHTS

9 CHUCK SCHMIDT

KELDRON SD

OS O290 DEVILS WHO

OS XW OLS TUBS MAGIC CARPET

RR OS T97 DOUBLE VISION Scores by Cowboy Number: 1 __________

2 __________

3 __________

4 _________

6 __________

7 __________

8 __________

9 _________

5 __________

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

up to

50% OFF

August 19 to 26

In-store specials on jewelry and merchandise

403-627-3292 768 Main Street Pincher Creek www.dorisblackburn.ca

Distributed weekly to Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Brocket, Hill Spring and Glenwood

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team Roping Sponsored by Dexter Oilfield

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

STARDUST

SWEETS AND TREATS

CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 JONNY WEBB CHAD KURTZ

OKOTOKS AB FORT SASKATCHEWAN AB

__________

2 LEONARD JOHNSON A.J. SULLIVAN

BRETON AB ROCKY RAPIDS AB

__________

3 CLAY ULLERY RILEY WILSON

TWO HILLS AB CARDSTON AB

__________

4 JUSTIN MCCARROLL BRETT MCCARROLL

CAMROSE AB CAMROSE AB

__________

5 KIEL WILSON TRISTIN WOOLSEY

LONGVIEW AB NANTON AB

__________

6 JEREMY BUHLER LEVI SIMPSON

ARROWWOOD AB PONOKA AB

__________

7 COLE DAVISON CORY KIDD

VULCAN AB STETESVILLE NC

__________

8 KASPER ROY TREY GALLAIS

MOSSLEIGH AB SUNDRE AB

__________

9 JESSE POPESCUL KEVIN SCHREINER

GLENTWORTH SK MEDICINE HAT AB

__________

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Enjoy your treats on our beautiful patio, gazebo or cookhouse area

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 QUENTIN BRANDEN GRADY BRANDEN

BARRHEAD AB BARRHEAD AB

__________

2 KEELY BONNETT LOGAN BONNETT

PONOKA AB PONOKA AB

__________

3 STEELE DEPAOLI CHASE SIMPSON

LONGVIEW AB CLARESHOLM AB

__________

Including Lactose-free Options

4 TROY FISCHER WYATT EIRIKSON

MAYERTHORPE AB OKOTOKS AB

__________

Plain and Gourmet Hotdogs Frozen Coffee Lemonade 80 Flavours of Popcorn Baked Goods Taber Corn In Season Daily Features

5 CLINT BUHLER ROCKY DALLYN

OKOTOKS AB NANTON AB

__________

6 GARRETT ROGERS JACOB MINOR

BAKER CITY OR ELLERSBURG WA

__________

7 BRADY MINOR RILEY MINOR

ELLENSBURG WA ELLENSBURG WA

__________

8 MIKE BEERS JAKE RODRIGUEZ

KAMLOOPS BC LIVERMORE CA

__________

Ice Cream, Sorbets, Milkshakes

Introducing hamburgers for

RODEO WEEKEND

80 FLAVOURS OF POPCORN! 403-627-4366 979 WATERTON AVE. PINCHER CREEK Like us on Facebook for updates on our daily specials

Saturday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Performance 3 – Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

TIME

1 ROLAND MCFADDEN DEVIN WIGEMYR

VULCAN AB BROOKS AB

__________

2 DON DEPAOLI COLTER DEPAOLI

LONGVIEW AB LONGVIEW AB

__________

3 KELLY BUHLER RHEN RICHARD

PRITCHARD BC ROOSEVELT UT

__________

4 DUSTIN BIRD RUSSELL CARDOZA

CUT BANK MT TERREBONNE OR

__________

5 COLE BEVANS TY CAHOON

MAGRATH AB CARDSTON AB

__________

6 KOLTON SCHMIDT JUSTIN DAVIS

BARRHEAD AB COTTONWOOD CA

__________

7 RILEY ROY BRADY CHAPPEL

STRATHMORE AB MOOSE JAW SK

__________

8 BRADY TRYAN LANE MITCHELL

HUNTLEY MT BOLIVAR TN

__________

9 DAWSON GRAHAM DILLON GRAHAM

WAINWRIGHT AB WAINWRIGHT AB

__________

10 COLE LAMBERT JACE LAMBERT

LANGLEY BC LANGLEY BC

__________

Champion ____________________________________________________________________

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Bull Riding Sponsored by Castle Ford and Westcastle Motors

Performance 1 – Friday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

RIDING

1 RIKER CARTER

STONE ID

OB 116 CHIP SHOT

2 GARRETT SMITH

REXBURG ID

OB 107 SHAKIN HANDS

3 STEVEN WOOLSEY

PAYSON UT

OB 912 X CON

4 KYLE BROWN

DIDSBURY AB

OB 023 CASE CLOSED

5 TYLER PANKEWITZ

PONOKA AB

OB 108 CLOUDS IN MY COFFEE

RR OB L28 BANDERA RR OB 104 MONSTER RR OB 899 GRETZKY Scores by Cowboy Number: 1 __________

2 __________

3 __________

4 _________

5 __________

Friday Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Creekside Dental wishes all participants and spectators a wonderful time at the 2017 Pro Rodeo! * Wisdom Teeth * Crowns & Bridges * Implants * Root Canals * Braces * Tooth Whitening * Snoring Appliances * Sports Guards * Extractions * Children’s Dentistry * White Fillings

Performance 2 – Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. CONTESTANT

FROM

RIDING

1 CHRIS YOUNG

HOLDEN AB

BCB 329 MISSISSIPPI FRIND

2 FABIAN DUECK

ACME, AB

BCB 379 FALLING ROCK

3 TIMOTHY LIPSETT

LUMSDEN SK

BCB A32 ANIKAS PET

4 TODD CHOTOWETZ

MAJOR SK

BCB 366 JERSEY CITY

5 BROCK RADFORD

DEWINTON AB

BCB 369 SHUT DOWN

6 LONNIE WEST

CADOGAN AB

OB 080 YOUR SO VAIN

7 MARCOS GLORIA

EDMONTON AB

BCB 450 RED PHEASANT

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Performance 4 – Saturday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m.

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FROM

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FROM

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1 NIKKI VANDERLEE

STETTLER AB

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2 CATHY GRANT

GRANTON ON

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1 ORRIN ELLIS RHETT HAVEROEN

WESTROSE AB EDGERTON AB

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SEVEN PERSONS AB MEDICINE HAT AB

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STETTLER AB BRANT AB

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PONOKA AB LACOMBE AB

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DALEMEAD AB

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OKOTOKS AB

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LACOMBE AB

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7 CYNDA DIDIER

ALDER FLATS AB

8 LISA TRACH

STRUGEON COUNTY AB

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CALGARY AB

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MORLEY AB

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BIG VALLEY AB

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KAMLOOPS BC

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DUCHESS AB

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GIBSONS BC

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DONALDA AB

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CHERRYVILLE BC

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CANYON TX

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SAVONA BC

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YELLLOWHEAD COUNTY AB __________

1 CLAYTON SMITH

ECKVILLE AB

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CARBERRY MB

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WIMBORNE AB

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OLDS AB

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RED DEER COUNTY AB

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MILLARVILLE AB

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BRANT AB

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BROOKS AB

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BANDERA TX

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DAYSLAND AB

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DUCHESS AB

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NANTON AB

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DALEMEAD AB

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LETHBRIDGE AB

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DUCHESS AB

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DUCHESS AB

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DIDSBURY AB

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POUCE COUPE BC

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RIMBEY AB

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CARDSTON AB

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DIDSBURY AB

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ERSKINE AB

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BROOKS AB

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CLARESHOLM AB

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CARDSTON AB

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ABILENE TX

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Leader after Slack ______________________________________________________________

tie-down roping Performance 4 – Saturday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m.

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Steer wrestling Performance 4 – Saturday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. CONTESTANT

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TIME

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WAINWRIGHT AB

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2 LAYNE DELEMONT

CHAUVIN AB

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PONOKA AB

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PARKLAND COUNTY AB

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STONY PLAIN AB

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LETHBRIDGE AB

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LETHBRIDGE AB

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WATERVALLEY AB

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DIDSBURY AB

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NARAMATA BC

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FORT ST. JOHN BC

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Awesome events to take in around town By Tyler Ryan Along with the rodeo, there are many other things to check out in town over the weekend. Businesses participating in the rodeo decorating challenge will be judged Thursday afternoon. Watch the Shootin’ the Breeze Facebook page for winners and take time to check out their efforts. On Friday, the Pioneer Farmer’s Market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MCC Arena on Main Street. The Rodeo Craft Market runs from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, at the old Home Hardware building (on Main Street, across from the Source store). The market runs again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For kids, Central Park will be bustling from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Children’s Festival and Dance. Marie Everts, the town’s events, marketing and economic development officer, says there will be a whole lot to check out — a DJ cranking out tunes, face painting, a mini-putting green and her own favourite, a petting zoo. “It’s a fun, free, family event hosted by the Town of Pincher Creek,” she says.

After the Children’s Festival comes to an end, The Lego Batman Movie will be shown outdoors in Central Park. At 7 p.m., Jim Peace will perform live at the Pincher Creek Legion. At 9 p.m., A Rancher’s Son — Alex Shenton — will perform at the Alberta Hotel/Excuses Tavern while Broncabilly takes to the stage at Par-Tee Restaurant. The Legion and Alberta Hotel are both located on Main Street and Par-Tee can be found at the Pincher Creek Golf Course. On Saturday, the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Provincial Building on Main Street. At 11, the Pincher Creek Parade, sponsored by the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, officially kicks off. The theme for this year’s parade is Canada 150. The parade starts from a staging area at the ag grounds on the west end of town and heads east along Main Street. Marie says anywhere along Main Street is a great place to catch the parade and she encourages people to bring lawn chairs, hats,

sunscreen and a bag to catch candy. Laura Korbett, administrator at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, says there will be a luncheon at the museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $10, guests will be served a locally sourced Rose Creek Ranch lasagna lunch, dessert, and admission to the museum. The event is open to anyone who is interested and attendees are asked to RSVP before coming down. Starting at noon, a bouncy castle and barbecue will be set up at Ranchland Mall, and there will also be a post-parade party on East Avenue, outside of Pincher Office Products. A First Student bus will be on location and people are encouraged to stuff it with school supplies. A kids carnival complete with a bouncy castle, ring toss and other games will be found at the Pincher Creek Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no entry fee for the carnival and a nominal fee will be charged to play the games. A lunch of pulled pork, coleslaw, beans and buns will be served behind the Legion for $5 a plate and there will be beer gardens on

location as well. The Legion meat draws start at 1 p.m. with winners every 30 minutes, for a total of eight draws. Tickets for the meat draw are $1, with three prizes per draw. A 50-50 raffle will be drawn at the end of the Legion festivities. Proceeds raised throughout the day will go toward a local charity. Perfect Posies Greenhouse is hosting its second annual Flower Festival at the Lion’s Den on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enter their arrangements by dropping off entries at the Main Street venue between 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday. For more information, call Marj at 403-627-4087. Take the time to browse through this 20-page supplement and you’ll find great specials and events in coming weeks. Be sure to also check the Mark Your Calendar ad on page 27 for other local activities. You won’t be disappointed! Volunteers are still needed for a plethora of things during rodeo weekend and anyone interested in volunteering is asked to contact Marie at 403-627-3156 or at economic@pinchercreek.ca.

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Join Canada 150 celebrations at the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo by singing O Canada at Friday and Saturday opening ceremonies! If you know the words and would like to take part, come to a short practice Thursday at 4 p.m. at the concession area of the ag grounds. For information, call Diane Bowen-Oczkowski at 403-627-2893

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Local cowboy alert! Name these local cowboys for a chance to win a pair of VIP rodeo passes There are two ways to play: Email your answers to shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca or find the post at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook and comment A name will be drawn at noon on Friday, Aug. 18, for a pair of Friday evening tickets Two names will be drawn at noon on Saturday, Aug. 19 for a pair of Saturday afternoon tickets and a pair of Sunday afternoon tickets

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COWBOY TWO

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This cowboy is from Coleman

COWBOY THREE

COWBOY FOUR

This cowboy volunteers with the Brocket youth rodeo program

COWBOY FIVE

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Enter your Pincher Creek Parade float today By Tyler Ryan This year’s parade already has more than 30 floats entered and Ola Crook, administrator with the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce, says she expects more. The theme is Canada 150 and registrations will be accepted right up to the day of the parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m., but people who have registered to participate are asked to be at the ag grounds by 9:15 a.m. if they wish to be judged. Ola says everyone must be lined up by 10 to 10:30 at the latest. This year there are 10 categories for judging: — overall best float — municipal float — organization or service club float — commercial float — best mounted horse — best mounted costume — best miscellaneous horse

— best traditional cultural dress — best children’s bike or novelty — best vintage automobile There will be prizes for first, second and third places in all categories, including gift cards from local businesses. The parade will start at the ag grounds and head east along Main Street. Town council, the Town of Pincher Creek and the recreation centre are keeping their floats a secret, so keep an eye out for them! Ola hopes more volunteers will step forward as she’s looking to have around 20 judges for this year’s parade. “If anyone would like to be a judge, they are absolutely welcome to,” Ola says. “No experience necessary.” Ola is also in need of seven volunteer parade marshals. Again, no experience is required. If you would like to help out, contact Ola at 403-627-5199 or send her an email at info@pincherchamber.ca.

Food bank hopes to fill a truck during parade By Tyler Ryan With the Pincher Creek Parade and Pro Rodeo just around the corner, the McMan Pincher Creek and Area Food Bank — also known as the Junction — is asking for community assistance to help fill the shelves. Cameron Howey, the summer business student with the food bank, says the organization will be participating in the Pincher Creek parade on Saturday in a “not-sotraditional way.” He says there will be a truck in the parade collecting non-perishable donations and the goal is to fill the truck bed with food. “We will also be handing out candy,” he says.

Cameron says they will accept any non-perishable food but there is a specific need for high-protein items like beans, soup and peanut butter. “We also have a hard time keeping baby food on the shelves,” he adds. Monetary donations are also welcome and will be accepted right on the spot. The food bank is running a concession stand at the Pro Rodeo. Profits raised will be used to fill the shelves and help with the food bank’s yearly operating costs. Additionally, the food bank is reaching out to local farmers for donations of produce, eggs and even cows. Cameron says they can provide tax

Pincher Creek food bank is a challenge, so all help is greatly appreciated. Cameron says the longevity of the food bank is threatened due to the increased number of patrons and tough economic realities. “We’re hoping to get the most community involvement,” Cameron says. If people are unable to attend but would still like to help out, donations are accepted between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Pincher Creek food bank, located at 659 Main St. For more information, please call the food bank at 403-627-2014 or visit www.mcmansouth.ca/pc-fb.html.

receipts for the value of a cow on its given day. “Our rural location means increased costs with food transportation and limitations with fewer groceries in our municipality,” he says. “We rely on our community to help us help those in need.” According to a report produced by Food Banks Canada, 79,293 Albertans were assisted by food banks in 2016. Of those assisted, 39.4 per cent were under 18 years old, equating to over 31,000 children and young people. Of the Alberta food banks included in the report, 80.2 per cent showed increases in the number of people served in 2016. Trying to keep the shelves full at the

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Catch local musicians on stage Friday By Tyler Ryan In addition to the rodeo, the cabaret and the slew of events happening over the weekend, make sure to take some time to catch the local musicians. By day, Jim Peace is manager of the Pincher Creek Co-op, but on Friday at 7 p.m., he’ll be at the Pincher Creek Legion performing his fusion of country and folkwestern with a Tex-Mex feel. He calls it “Canadiana.” Jim says he’s performing solo, and most of the songs will be from his albums Looking Back and Circle Rider. He has a new album to be released in early October and will perform tracks from it as well. Some people may remember Jim from local cowboy poetry gatherings, and he says those days

of performing really made him want to come and lay down roots. When he saw the opportunity to manage the Pincher Creek Co-op, he jumped on it. “I love the people and I love the community,” he says. The same evening, awardnominated artist A Rancher’s Son — Alex Shenton — performs at 9 at the Alberta Hotel/Excuses Tavern. Cover is $10. Alex will perform songs from his Scraps album and says he may slip in some new tunes from his recently completed album Lumen Naturae. There is no charge to hear Jim play at the Legion and a 10 dollar cover charge for Alex’s show. Both artists will have CDs and other merchandise available for purchase.

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Pincher Creek & District Agricultural Society extends a special thank you to major sponsor Shell Canada Waterton Complex

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, August 16 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rodeo fun at west-end soccer field. – TD Summer Reading Club at Pincher Creek library. 10:30 a.m. to noon for children entering grades 1 and 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. for children entering grades 3 to 5. Thursday, August 17 – Pro Rodeo: 6:30 p.m. team roping at Pincher Creek ag grounds. – Visit Crowsnest Community Market for family fun: 4 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. Featuring live entertainment, handmade items, fresh produce, baking and more. www.crowsnestmarket.com – Parent Family Centre Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek. Friday, August 18 – Pro Rodeo: 10 a.m. kids gymkhana, 6:30 p.m. rodeo at Pincher Creek ag grounds. – Live music by Jim Peace: 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion. – Rodeo craft market: 2 to 8 p.m. at Home Hardware building, Main Street in Pincher Creek. – Free Children’s Festival: 6 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek. – Free Movie in the Park: 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek.

– Boredom Busters summer camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 5 to 11 years. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for registration and information, 403627-4322. – Craft Monsters, ages 6 to 11: 11 a.m. to noon at Pincher Creek library. Saturday, August 19 – Pincher Creek parade: 11 a.m. on Main Street. Theme is Canada 150. – Pro Rodeo: 2 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds. – Cabaret with live music by Drew Gregory: 8:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds. – Kids carnival, lunch and beer gardens: following the parade at Pincher Creek Legion. – Flower festival: 1 to 4 p.m. at Lions Den in Pincher Creek. All entries can be dropped off Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. – Rodeo craft market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home Hardware building, Main Street in Pincher Creek. Sunday, August 20 – Pro rodeo: 12:15 p.m. mutton bustin’, 1 p.m. mounted shooting, 2 p.m. rodeo at Pincher Creek ag grounds. Monday, August 21 – Talking Tombstones historical tour: 10 p.m. at Livingstone cemetery. For information call Kootenai Brown Pio-

neer Village at 403-627-3684. Tuesday, August 22 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Play in the Park: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Juan Teran Park. – Boredom Busters summer camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 5 to 11 years. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for registration and information, 403627-4322. Wednesday, August 23 – SGB Fitbodies grand opening and open house: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1348 McEachern St. in Pincher Creek. – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Heritage Days at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. August 21 to 24 – Turning Pointe Dance Studio summer camp in Crowsnest Pass. Phone 403562-7730 or see www.turningpointedance.ca. Thursday, August 24 – FUSE women’s social club new member registration, potluck picnic and drum circle meeting: 6 p.m. at Fireman’s Park in Bellevue. Email mj@ womenofcanadaeh.ca to RSVP and for more information. – Visit Crowsnest Community Market for family fun: 4 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. Featuring live

entertainment, handmade items, fresh produce, baking and more. www.crowsnestmarket.com – Parent Family Centre Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek. Friday, August 25 – Outside karate for ages 6 to 18 with Sensei Peter: 11 a.m. to noon at Pincher Creek library. – Boredom Busters summer camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 5 to 11 years. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for registration and information, 403627-4322. Tuesday, August 29 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Play in the Park: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Lions Tot Park. August 28 to 30 – Turning Pointe Dance Studio summer camp in Pincher Creek. Phone 403562-7730 or see www.turningpointedance.ca. Wednesday, August 30 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Cowley playground. – Family Centre powwow: 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek. For information call 403-6275569.

See Garage Sale On Page 2 Thursday, August 31 – Visit Crowsnest Community Market for family fun: 4 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. Featuring live entertainment, handmade items, fresh produce, baking and more. www.crowsnestmarket.com – Parent Family Centre Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek. Saturday, September 2 – Summer craft fair: 12 to 4 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall. For more information see twinbuttestore.ca. Thursday, September 7 – Bridge lessons for novice/intermediate players: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Sept. 7 to Oct. 26 at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek. Cost is $30. To register call Mary at 403-627-3987. Saturday, September 9 – Cowley Lions Harvest Supper and Dance: 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. dinner at Castle River Rodeo Grounds. Tickets available from members. For information call Lorna at 403-627-9118. Saturday, September 16 – Fall Fair at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek.

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Thank you, Pincher Creek Legion On July 27, the Pincher Creek Legion presented Margaret Keer with a mobility scooter, purchased with money from the poppy fund. Legion president Dennis Warren says the poppy fund helps provide “loan-outs to veterans and their relatives and spouses.” The fund usually takes in donations during the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day and many stores across town display boxes for donations. “People also donate [money] for wreaths to be laid on Remembrance Day in honour of their family that have passed away,” Mr. Warren says. Legion service officer Lorne Pultz says the process of securing the mobility scooter started last fall. “Now I need to learn how to drive it,” Mrs. Keer says. “Maybe Lorne can teach me.” Legion members Dennis Warren, left, Bill McLeod, Fred White and Lorne Pultz present a new mobility scooter to Margaret Keer. Photo by Tyler Ryan

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Jolene is a licensed practical nurse and the clinical care co-ordinator at Crowsnest Medical Clinic

Huckleberry Festival offers new all-access pass While we’ve had some hot weeks in the Crown of the Continent region, the team at Castle Mountain Resort has remained hard at work pulling together all the details for southwestern Alberta’s coolest summer festival — the 22nd Huckleberry Festival, Aug. 25 to 27. Over the years, Huckleberry Festival has seen many changes, and this year is no exception. Perhaps the biggest change is that the festival will encompass the entire weekend, with events starting Friday evening and running through to Sunday afternoon. The Huckleberry Chairlift will operate both Saturday and Sunday for those looking for a lift to prime berry-picking areas or for those just looking to enjoy a relaxing summer chairlift ride. Running the chairlift both days will also be helpful to hikers looking for quick access to mid-mountain and alpine hiking trails. In June, Castle Mountain Resort and Castle Mountain Community Association signed and marked a number of hiking trails at the resort that have been popular with locals for years; welcome news for those not so familiar with the area. Live music is teed up for the base area and for the T-Bar

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Pub & Grub, all weekend long. Performances by Elk Run and Riot, Tin and the Toad, and the Tumbleweeds are expected and can be enjoyed free of charge. Other free events include face painting and a bouncy castle for kids, a marketplace featuring local businesses and artisans, and a beer tasting on Friday evening (must be legal drinking age). A guided hike is also scheduled for Sunday morning. Also new this year is the Huckleberry all-access pass, for those looking to take in all aspects of the festival at our best value. Priced at $69 for adults (13 and over) and $49 for children (six to 12), the pass doesn’t simply act as a takehome souvenir but also provides unlimited scenic lift rides and a weekend of scrumptious meals. It’s available online, in advance only, as a standalone product or as a package with on-mountain accommodation at the Castle Mountain Lodge and Hostel. Single-meal and single-lift ride tickets will be available on-site during the event. For more details, including a full schedule of events, please visit www.skicastle. ca/event/22nd-annualhuckleberry-festival. Cole Fawcett Castle Mountain Resort

Back-to-school list If you have school-aged children, it’s getting to be that time of year where you either cannot believe how fast the summer has gone by, or are counting the days until that wonderful first day of school begins. Have you got your back-toschool list started yet? No, not the pens, paper, binders and clothes, but the things that keep our kids healthy and happy. Schedule a visit with the dentist. Ideally, children should be seeing the dentist within six months of the first tooth appearing, or by age one, then annually after that. Visiting the dentist before school begins also prevents missing school days. Next stop, book an eye exam. Have your child’s vision examined yearly. Children should begin having routine annual eye exams by age three, and since they are covered by Alberta Health Services, why not? If your child has vision issues, they may struggle in school. Most learning is visual, so give your child a head start. Make sure immunizations are up to date. Contact your local public health unit if you aren’t sure what may be needed. There are immunizations recommended to children going into kindergarten, and given to children in grades 5 and 9. Alberta Health Services will alert the public about outbreaks that may require boosters for

certain groups, such as the current pertussis outbreak in southern Alberta. Annual flu shots are recommended for all children as well as family members. See your family doctor. If your child has any health concerns or is on any medications, it is a good idea to check in with your family doctor to make sure all current medical information and prescriptions are up to date. Every year, schools need an up-to-date medical plan with all current conditions, medications and action plans. Have emergency phone numbers and plans ready before the first day to make registering easier. Making sure all information is current will provide the best care for your child. Between summer fun, appointments and planning for back to school, at some point it is good to start getting back into a routine. During summer break it can be easy for kids to stay up later and sleep in a bit longer. Starting to reverse this a week or two before school starts will help make the transition back to the school schedule a bit easier. On the first day of school our kids are thinking about seeing friends again and showing off their new clothes or trendy haircut. It is a proud moment as a parent, knowing that you have given them their best start, from the inside out.

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By Tyler Ryan The company’s light Over the last few weeks, conversions began with a residents of Pincher Creek may pilot project in 2016, and six have noticed crews working on municipalities — including the street lights around town. Crowsnest Pass — had lights Natasha Russell, converted to LEDs. communications advisor with Looking ahead, 131 FortisAlberta, says 463 highcommunities are slated to pressure sodium lights will be receive light conversions, converted to LED lights over including Claresholm, Stavely the summer. The conversions in and Milk River. Pincher Creek started on July “It is really a good light bulb,” 13. Natasha says. “Everybody is “LEDs offer reduced energy trying to be green and think consumption, which results in about the environment and cost a lower cost for our municipal savings, so all around it’s better customers,” she says, and than an HPS light.” the new lights will also require less maintenance than their HPS counterparts. “The (LED) light itself is a warmer light, so there’s less blue light exposure and the fixtures are considered ‘dark-sky’ friendly because they have zero up-light, so that means less light pollution or sky glow,” Natasha says. FortisAlberta is investing $30 million to convert 80,000 lights across the province. The old HPS lights will be recycled. According to documents provided by the Town of Pincher Creek, the light-conversion project started with correspondence between the town and Merlin MacNaughton, stakeholder relations manager with FortisAlberta, on Nov. 1, 2016. Prior to that, the town made a decision in 2014 “to convert the municipality-owned, decorative street lighting along Main Street to LED lighting as each light comes due for maintenance,” according to the documents. FortisAlberta estimates that the conversion will Photo by Tyler Ryan save the town 172,000 Jay Mondor changes out an old high-pressure kilowatt hours per sodium light outside of the Subway restaurant along Main Street in Pincher Creek on July 20. year, equivalent to the The HPS light will be converted to a more energyenergy required to efficient LED. power 22 homes.

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Talking Around Town With Tyler Ryan Tyler is the summer intern with Shootin’ the Breeze and a born-and-raised Albertan, originally from Calgary

Growing up as a city boy, I never really got a chance to experience rodeo. Sure, we’ve got the Calgary Stampede back home, but at a minimum of $40 for a single rodeo ticket, plus $18 for entry into the Stampede grounds, the poor student in me could never really justify spending that kind of money. Back home, we also have the hippies and PETA folks who protest outside the Stampede

grounds and constantly paint the rodeo in a negative light. They also have a knack for ignoring the massive economic benefits to the city. Do I agree with them? No, not really. Sure, there are risks for both the animals and the riders, but I’ll be the first to go on the record and throw my support behind Pro Rodeo before I even think about supporting the Running of the Bulls in Spain.

And like any sport, there are unforeseen consequences. It’s just the nature of the beast. With that in mind, I’m actually pretty excited for Pro Rodeo this weekend. However, this isn’t my first rodeo: it’s my second. Last week, I went to Brocket for the 60th annual Piikani Nation Powwow celebration and the Piikani Nation rodeo was literally my first rodeo. However, I was there for only a short period time and didn’t get a chance to get the full rodeo experience. So with the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo coming this weekend, I don’t really know what to expect, but I’ve been told it’s a great time. At first my response was a bit

tepid. But as I chatted with more people, their enthusiasm rubbed off on me. When I asked Marie Everts — the events, marketing and economic development officer with the Town of Pincher Creek — about the Pro Rodeo, her eyes lit up and she started listing off all the reasons why the Pro Rodeo weekend is awesome. She really sold me on it. She also asked me if I own cowboy boots and a hat, to which I said no. Personally, that’s where I draw the line. I’ll wear plaid — specifically pink plaid on Friday because heck

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TALKING AROUND TOWN, continued from page 30 yeah I’m tough enough to wear pink — but boots and hats don’t really suit me. I’m not knocking anyone who can rock boots or a hat, but I’ve got a large head and a hat will look silly on me. I also don’t have the slightest clue about picking out boots. But with that in mind, I’m still pretty pumped about the Pro Rodeo. The event I’m looking forward to the most is bull riding — and also the beer gardens. I’ve also heard the cabaret is supposed to be a really good time, so you may spot me there as well. However, don’t expect me to line dance or two-step because I have two left feet and I never actually learned how to properly do those dances. I’m willing to learn if a kind soul is willing to teach me, though. I hope everyone who comes out to the Pro Rodeo has a great time! And, of course, there will be beer gardens galore throughout the Pro Rodeo weekend, so please don’t drink and drive. You wouldn’t want this to be your last rodeo, would you?

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