Shootin' the Breeze – Aug. 30, 2017

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Misseghers is first to beat the Minotaur

Troy Misseghers was first to cross the finish line at the inaugural Meet the Minotaur race held Saturday in Crowsnest Pass. The local athlete ate up the course with an impressive time of two hours 40 minutes 42 seconds to hold the claim to fame as the first person to beat the Minotaur. The course was gruelling and diverse, with 13 participants unable to complete it. A few minutes after finishing, Troy seemed none the worse for the wear. His wife, Christine, was the second woman to finish, and 15-year-old Noah Schuh, also of Crowsnest Pass, was third overall. Bushwhacking faced the racers from their first steps at the start line and the course tested their mettle every step of the way. Watch for the full story and more photos in next week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze.

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Memorable mural lost to modernization

By Tyler Ryan On June 26, 2010, about 300 volunteers from Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass came together to build the Hank Planger Memorial Playground at St. Michael’s school in one day.

The park was named in honour of Pincher Creek’s own Henry (Hank) Planger, who served in the Second World War with the 1st Special Service Force — also known as the Devil’s Brigade.

With the new park came a giant mural inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Scripture and local history, all painted onto the bricks of the original gym. The mural was designed by Sherry Chanin, a teacher from Crowsnest Consolidated High School. It required over 30 volunteers and several weeks to complete.

The gym that showcased the mural was built in 1957 and was located on the north side of the school.

Change was on the horizon in December 2014, when representatives of St. Michael’s School and the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division showed off an $11.5 million three-phase modernization project, approved

by Alberta Infrastructure.

In order to proceed with the project, the size of the building would need to be reduced to reflect the number of students filling its desks.

That led to the demolition of the original gym and the mural becoming an unintended casualty.

Attempts were made to save the gym and the handpainted mural, but on Aug. 14, 2017, the bricks began to come down.

Within days, the gym was no longer standing and painted debris littered the site.

Ron Schmidt and his daughter Chelan Citrigno are two of the people who wished to save the mural and the gym from demolition.

Mrs. Citrigno was part of the committee that helped organize the efforts to build the playground and mural in 2010.

She has lived in Pincher Creek since she was a child.

“I went to school there, ate my lunches every day in that

Designed by Sherry Chanin and painted with the help of over 30 volunteers, the mural at St. Michael’s School adorned a wall of the original gym for eight years.

Photo by Jessica Maunsell

gym,” she says. “I had all my gym classes there when I was a young kid, and my kids are now attending that school.”

Mrs. Citrigno acknowledges the demolition is in the name of progress, but the mural and the gym had strong sentimental value for her and many others in Pincher Creek.

“It was a very emotional day for me when I saw photos of [the demolition] and it made me sad,” she says.

Mr. Schmidt is a member of the Pincher Creek Knights of Columbus, which attempted to save the structure. The goal was to eventually renovate it into a meeting place for the Knights.

However, the religious organization had trouble getting enough support from the higher echelons of the parish. The organization wrote many letters to the Diocese of Calgary asking for assistance, Mr. Schmidt says, but their pleas “fell on deaf ears.”

When asked why the higher religious authorities would not help out, he says, “I don’t know what their answers were. They never divulged anything to us. We tried to meet with them and we never even got a response back to

On Aug. 14 the original gym at St. Michael’s school was demolished to go ahead with a multimillion-dollar modernization project. A casualty was the wall mural painted in 2010.

Photo by Tyler Ryan

Early Deadline Alert!

several emails or phone calls.”

Despite their efforts, the Knights of Columbus were not able to save the building and Mr. Schmidt could not hide his disappointment.

“It’s another sad piece of Pincher Creek history gone and it’s going to be forgotten,” he says.

In a voice mail received by Shootin’ the Breeze, Alejandro Henao, executive director of the Diocese of Calgary, says the diocese “has no authority over the facility of the school.”

He points out that the school division operates separately from the church.

Rev. Silvano Vargas, pastor of St. Michael’s parish, echoes Mr. Henao, saying, “The church does not have any jurisdiction on the school. We’re very much apart from what the schools decide.”

“The only thing that I get involved in is more of the spiritual and moral formation of the kids,” he says.

Tina Delinte, incoming principal St. Michael’s, says the modernization project gives the school a much-needed update.

“Phase 1 included the demolition of part of what was the existing high school,” she says. “Phase 2 was updating the south end of the building. And Phase 3 included the updating ... of the north half of the building with the demolition of the extreme north end.”

She says sliding glass partition doors have been added to some of the classrooms in order to provide opportunities for different styles of learning and to accommodate groups of students across all ages.

The heating and air exchange have been updated, and larger windows that allow more natural light have been installed in the classrooms.

Mrs. Delinte says the project is “generally updating St. Michael’s School to bring it up to code and make it a new learning place.”

The final phase of the modernization will not be

completed by the start of the new school year because there will be additional landscaping projects on the grounds.

However, St. Michael’s will be open for the first day of classes on Sept. 5.

Mrs. Delinte says the community is invited to the school on Sept. 29 for a rededication ceremony that will allow people to observe the changes.

Representatives from Alberta Infrastructure, the Holy Spirit School Division, the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, and the Piikani First Nation will be in attendance.

Efforts to revive the mural are currently on the table but there are no solid plans yet.

Mrs. Citrigno says the playground committee is hoping to get a canvas printed with the original mural into the school or maybe repaint a different part of the school.

Both Mr. Schmidt and Mrs. Delinte say they would support efforts to bring back the mural but they would need more concrete details before any printing or painting would get done.

But what does Sherry Chanin, the artist who created the mural, have to say about all of this?

“Things happen in their time,” Mrs. Chanin says. “You only have that point in time in the moment and then that moment’s gone.”

She would prefer to see a brand-new mural go up to celebrate where the current students are at in their lives.

“I do mourn the loss and it was a lot of hard work. But at the same time, I would always encourage people to look to the future, not the past, and to focus on where they’re at right now,” she says.

“I really think it should be the kids coming together and creating a mural that represents them.”

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By Shannon Robison of how I’ve changed.”

You may have heard “Things don’t need teenagers, parents and to be perfect to be teachers speak highly beautiful,” said another of the Facilitating camper.

Awareness and Character A particularly building Experiences powerful description for Students program. came from a young To spend an evening woman whose mask listening to students share had words painted their experiences and across it. The words watching them reunite on one side were with their families, gives descriptors others had one a completely different called her to her face perspective of this — ugly, stupid, useless, summer camp. weak, anorexic and a The program is waste of space. designed to help teens by The room was teaching them the tools silent as she paused to make good choices, for a moment in which will make them feel her presentation. empowered and valued in She carried on with their homes, their schools words she felt better Ola Newrick of Crowsnest Pass shows her symbolic FACES mask and their communities. described herself after created at camp.

It was founded by the FACES journey “My mask didn’t really turn out how I wanted — it was meant Rick Bullock, with a — insightful, smart, to be all floral and pretty,” she says. “My good friend Carter pilot project in 1999, and perfect, compassionate, turned to me and said, ‘There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.’ After that I was determined to make my mask a happy has been running at full beautiful, kind and accident.” steam since 2000. It has loving.

“The pink represents how I come across to my friends — evolved over the years In less than two happy, carefree, confident and outgoing. However, the grey cloud and Rick says the camp’s weeks she found shows that in my head not everything is so easy and that I really unique experiential courage and built do have a lot of worries that I’m keeping to myself,” Ola says. nature gives it the power enough trust to share “Finally, the lips represent the smile I always give and put on, and that I’m always speaking positively because I don’t want to to be whatever it needs to this profound shift put my negativity on my friends.” be for every kid. in thought not only Photo by Rachel Newrick Students are with her peers and unplugged during camp session leaders, but sessions. Rather than with a room filled with night at Gladstone Mountain texting and hanging out on social strangers.

Ranch and Conference Centre media, they are immersed in Trust was a word heard again near Pincher Creek and at Gold challenging outdoor activities like and again as students shared Eye Conference Centre in Nordegg white-water canoeing, running, impact statements. wrapped up the camp season after mountain climbing, rappelling, As the teenagers spoke, 10 sessions at Gladstone and three swimming and hiking. This their leaders beamed and at Gold Eye. culminates in a 50-kilometre out shared knowing looks between The Gladstone Lodge was a trip. themselves. Parents nudged busy place in the hour before “It’s not for those who aren’t one another and were obviously parents were scheduled to arrive looking for a challenge,” Rick moved by the stories. for the wrap-up. Kids were quips.

“I can’t remember the last time everywhere — sweeping floors, “The activities are the arm of I felt so proud of myself,” said one setting up chairs and preparing a more meaningful curriculum girl in summary. A month earlier to host an evening of sharing.

— it’s about their own selfshe had hoped Aug. 14 (the first No one complained; they went awareness, their capacity to day of camp) would never come. about what needed to be done with take risks and to do challenging The evening started and ended cheerful anticipation of seeing things,” he says. Everything with rousing cheers, high fives their families for the first time in leads to success and course and contagious smiles.

12 days. requirements represent a Five hours away, Ola Newrick These students were all significant body of educational of Crowsnest Pass was taking part from Chinook High School in work. in the Nordegg parent night. She Lethbridge.

“It’s not Mickey Mouse,” Rick hadn’t expected to attend camp Session leader and FACES adds. this year, but grabbed a lastco-owner Dave Orr began with Parent night wraps up each minute spot that opened up for the an important announcement. session but does not represent final northern FACES session.

Because parents hadn’t been in the end of the FACES experience.

While most aspects of the contact with their kids throughout It gives parents a taste of what two camps were the same, the the session, he felt it pertinent to their kids have gone through, so session at Nordegg was deemed an tell them about the bears before they can support them through extreme wilderness challenge. the students began sharing their the coursework expected after Ola was interested in a fun stories. camp ends and on their path going summer camp and in earning On their out trip, the group forward. the high school credits that encountered two bears and one Rick’s vision was to create a accompany FACES participation. walked into their camp. camp in direct opposition to what In the end, she came away with far “Within 10 seconds there was he saw as “a generation of kids more than she had imagined. a line of bear spray between the suffering from the self-esteem “It was the best camp ever!” bear and the kids, and in under model,” based on Nathaniel she proclaimed. “It was incredible one minute all were accounted Branden’s 1969 book The and I didn’t expect to take so much for.” He noted that he was proud Psychology of Self-Esteem. away from it.” of both the students and staff for “We’ve done kids a huge For Ola, the camp highlight what was communicated at full disservice,” he says. “Kids now was the 50-kilometre hike. sprint. don’t want to take risks and are Students were left on their own to Several students shared afraid to try.” return the final 15 kilometres to deeply personal stories behind The principles of FACES are camp. “We all completed this as a the symbolic masks each created. in direct opposition to this — group because we stuck together.”

Their comments were mature, students are invited to come, to The eyes of session leaders insightful and brutally honest. try and to take risks. Rick says were on students the entire “The mask represents the they accomplish something way, but they learned they face I wear when I’m feeling significant and understand were capable of stepping into vulnerable or need to be through doing and by connecting leadership roles, carrying their protected,” said one young man. head and heart. own weight and helping one “I know now that I can make the “You may fail and it’s OK,” he another to achieve a common choice of whether to wear the adds. “Kids need to learn this.” mask or be my true self. Every See FACES, continued on page 4 Final sessions held Friday time I look at it, it will remind me

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Behind the FACES program at Gladstone are, from left, registrar and session leader Eliza Grose, founder and session leader Rick Bullock, partner and session leader Dave Orr and marketing manager and overseer of the audio visual side of the program, Sam Schofield.

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FACES, continued from page 3 goal.

While some were scared during the rock-climbing or canoeing expeditions, Ola found creation of the mask to be most challenging for her.

“We had to be still for a couple of hours,” she says. “You had to keep your eyes closed as your face was covered, you couldn’t see or talk and could only breathe through your nose — it was freaky and you had to trust your partner.”

She says it felt good to open up when discussing the symbolism of her mask. “FACES establishes trust in the first days and in this safe community you feel like you can tell anyone anything,” she adds.

While the camp experience is over, students will carry on with several 16-hour projects. They are to continue with their daily runs, create a plan to bring their family together and another to build community by helping others.

Ola has kept up with the running and is considering strategies for the other two projects. This may involve volunteering at Parent Link or at the animal shelter. She hopes to bring the sense of safe community with her as she enters the Livingstone School Ski Academy next week.

“It was life-changing and I definitely came out a better person,” Ola concludes.

Her sister and guardian, Rachel Newrick, already thought Ola was a fabulous kid.

She appreciated the unplugged time while Ola was away and thinks this helped the teens to be present in the experience and to stay focused.

Rachel describes parent night as an “event of 1,000 hugs.” She says Ola was bubbling with energy and they walked late into the evening to listen to her stories.

Rachel had heard only positive feedback about FACES and feels lucky they were able to get Ola in this summer.

The program is sponsored by Livingstone Range School Division and next year will be limited to students moving from Grade 9 to Grade 10. Rick Bullock says this is due to a change in the funding model.

“LRSD is a very valued partner and has been behind us all 18 years,” Rick says. “Not every school division would sponsor a program like this.”

Additional funding comes from Alberta Education. With this combined support, LRSD students attend camp for a registration fee of $50.

“We are committed to and proud of the fact the FACES is open to everyone and that dollars won’t keep anyone away,” Rick says.

Students earn 15 high school credits in locally developed courses — FACES 12, 25 and 35.

“I have great staff,” Rick says. “Great people from all over Canada who are amazing and diverse. Many are on their own personal path and want to make a difference in the lives of kids.”

This summer, 55 staff members guided 406 students on the FACES journey.

Dave Orr, who led the Chinook session, has been Rick’s business partner since 2008 and has found it to be a powerful experience as both a leader and as an educator.

Dave teaches at Chinook and, as an added bonus, his son Tal was a student in the session.

“I had to kind of ignore him,” Dave says. “I didn’t want to single him out or favour him. It’s hard enough to go through a powerful experience knowing that Dad may be watching.”

Dave feels there are two ways to view education. One is simply as a way to get kids through the system. The other is a transformative model.

This includes having some blurry lines, as some experiences produce when building trust between teachers and students.

He says this puts him in a better situation as a teacher to reach their hearts.

This was Chinook teacher Eva LeBlanc’s second year at FACES. “The experience adds a powerful piece to the respect students feel toward us as teachers,” she says. “It adds a beautiful dynamic to the classroom.”

She has watched students take what they have learned at FACES and become leaders who engage, participate and inspire others and says they are fortunate to go back to a school that believes in growth mindset.

Eva says the bear experience brought everyone closer and commends every student for rising to the challenge.

Over 400 FACES students will come together for a retreat in October to finalize the course.

In the meantime, they will continue connecting what they’ve learned to their daily lives and use their masks as reminders of how far they have come.

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Views from the Huckleberry Chair Castle Mountain Ski Resort was hustling and bustling Saturday afternoon during the annual Huckleberry Festival. While berries may have been elusive, the fun wasn’t as festivalgoers enjoyed live music, excellent food and drink, a market and activities for adults and kids alike. A highlight is always a ride up the chairlift — these photos show people enjoying themselves on the mountain.

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The Breeze

CORNER As we head into a new month and near the end of our sixth year of publishing Shootin’ the Breeze, it’s a good time to pause and look at how far things have come.

To me, it’s not the number of pages or the size of the sheet, it’s the content that is the filling between the covers that matters most.

It’s been a heck of a ride so far and will no doubt continue to be in the future.

Change is a constant in any growing business, and ours is no exception.

Next week you’ll see some new names on our masthead (the information box below).

Our summer intern, Tyler Ryan, is wrapping up his last day in Pincher Creek today and heading home to Calgary.

It has been great to have him around on many levels.

He was always upbeat and ready to tackle any subject thrown his way.

Imagine how intimidating it would be to step into a community as a complete stranger and to write about things you haven’t experienced before.

Tyler took every assignment on and gained insight into smalltown life during his immersion of 16 weeks in the community.

On his first day, Tyler ran around the Pincher Creek trade show and took in a session of Metis jigging and fiddling.

On his final day, he is finalizing a back-to-school roundup, completing his last sports stories and helping stuff flyers.

In between there were powwows, farm shows, fireworks, historical events, rodeos, disgruntled citizens, lightbulb changes and cheque presentations.

In his time here, Tyler learned the value a newspaper holds in a small town and much about community.

He discovered where his strengths lie and even some

An editorial column

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things he can dig deeper into during his final year of journalism school.

I will continue to to read his work and follow his progress. I hope our readers will too. You can learn how to do this in his final column.

Another staff member ready to try her hand at other things is Jessica Jensen.

For almost five years, Jessica has looked after advertising sales for Shootin’ the Breeze.

At times I’ve wondered if it’s her pitch or her bubbly personality that closes the sales.

Jessica’s role her was multifaceted. She helped in the front office, delivered papers when the need arose, took photos, helped with proofreading, looked after seasonal decorating and was a one-woman pep squad.

This morning she stuffed flyers for the last time.

She has a tendency to mother all of us, even though a most of our staff are old enough to be her parents.

For the past few years, Jessica has talked of doing something different when her youngest child moved into Grade 1.

That time is now.

We will all miss Jessica’s bright smile, good nature and kind heart.

In a small businesses, those you work with become an extension of your family.

Within a family you learn from one another and grow together.

We’ve been through tough experiences, fun adventures and many good times. We will all continue to grow from here.

As families do, we will carry fond memories of both Jessica and Tyler with us as we all continue in separate directions.

Thanks to you both for your dedicated time here.

Your efforts have been appreciated by me personally and by our clients and readership.

Best of luck to you both.

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Heritage Acres looks forward to fall fair Heritage Acres Farm Museum near Pincher Creek is eagerly anticipating the sixth annual Fall Fair on Sept. 16. This is a country fair with an old-fashioned flair and entertainment for the whole family.

Come and spend the day!

Gates open at 8 a.m. and the fair runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular gate admission applies: $10 per adult (17 and over), free for 16 and under.

Kick off the fair at the $5 pancake breakfast, from 8:30 until 10 a.m. Afterward, wander around the farm museum to see the displays and demonstrations, and participate in the interactive events.

The bench show has expanded to include junior classes for ages 16 and under, and classes in woodwork and leatherwork.

The cost to enter is one adult admission for adults and includes all classes they wish to enter, and free for juniors. Take your exhibits to the Doukhobor Barn, where entries will be accepted from 8 to 10 a.m.

The bench show opens to the public at noon, once judging is complete.

Do you have a treasured handcrafted family heirloom that you would like to show off?

The Busy Hands Through the Ages display showcases embroidery, crochet, knitting, tatting, huck weaving, cutwork, macramé, leatherwork, woodwork and quilting from bygone eras.

We would love to display your treasures!

Contact Catherine Sheard before the fair at 403-627-4240

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Drop your items off at the Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek on Sept. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Heritage Acres Doukhobor Barn on Sept. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.

There will be demonstrations of various farm equipment. See how things used to be done.

We are thrilled to welcome the Old Time Rat Round Up fun match barn hunt for the second time.

It will be an all-day event hosted by the Southern Alberta Working Herding Dog Association. This new and rapidly growing dog sport is catching fire across the country!

Check it out at www.barnhunt.com. More information can be found on the SAWHDA Facebook page, or contact Anna at welschanna7@gmail.com.

Check out the Old Time Store to see how butter and ice cream are made! There will be yummy cookies for sale too.

Try your chances at the turkey shoot, visit the farm animals and check out the train station. Enjoy lunch at the concessions and visit the Heritage Mall vendors for a unique shopping experience.

Watch rug-making and other wonderful demonstrations.

Watch for our ad or go to www.heritageacres.org for the bench show list and event schedule.

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Photo of Aug. 21 solar eclipse submitted by Vern Vare

A personal view of the solar eclipse

By Hilah Simmons I wanted to watch the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, so I got ready by poking a pinhole in an index card, and grabbing a piece of white paper to project the image onto, while facing away from the sun. But a friend suggested I try using binoculars as well, of course facing away from the sun, and pointing the big end towards the sun.

My entire family had dispersed, so I had the next couple of hours without interruption, and clear skies allowed me to get the refracted image and record the movement of the hiding of most of the sun by the new moon. As son David reminds me, the pinhole and the binoculars focused the light and projected it onto the card, or the ground in the case of the binoculars.

As you probably know, in a solar eclipse, the moon obscures the light of the sun from Earth, when the moon gets directly in the way. The moon has to be a new moon in a solar eclipse; that is, the light from the sun is on the far side of the moon. Earth, moon and sun have to be in a straight line, which is a rare occurrence.

That is because the moon’s orbit around Earth is tipped in relation to Earth’s path around the sun, about five degrees.

I wanted to figure out which direction the moon was moving in relation to the sun. Since I had my

back to the whole event, I figured out that it would appear upside down and backward to me.

The first bite I saw occurred in the lower-right quadrant of the sun, and the moon appeared to be moving up and to the left, so I calculated that it must really be moving down and to the right.

Our daughter Sarah watched the event through the government-issued glasses, but reported that no, it seemed to move from right to left but downward. That means the sun appeared to move from left to right and upward behind the moon.

This shows the fallacy in trying to figure out everything myself, because I found out from the Internet that really the moon appeared to move from upper-right to lower-left, as Sarah observed. This must have something to do with me being backwards but not upside down.

The most exciting and amazing part of the whole two hours of observation happened when I noticed that the light of the sun coming through the leaves of the aspen tree at the corner of our deck appeared between shadows in the exact shapes of the crescent sun. The spaces between leaves acted like the pinhole projector, casting the images of the crescent sun onto the deck.

My other daughter, Debby, reminded me by phone to

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Crowsnest Pass Track and Field Club

Crowsnest Pass Passtrak, the Crowsnest Track & Field Club Pass track and field club, had 35 registered athletes during the 2016-17 season. The breakdown by age group included eight tykes, nine peewees, six bantams, three midgets, one youth, two juniors, one senior and five masters.

Nineteen Passtrak athletes competed in the cross-country running season, 26 during the indoor track and field season, and 25 in the outdoor track and field competitions.

The track meets took Passtrak athletes across most of Alberta, parts of British Columbia and Manitoba, and as far east as

By Passtrak Coach Ritch Braun

Toronto. The first competition of the season took place Sept. 17, 2016, and the final meet finished August 15, 2017.

Passtrak athletes accumulated a whopping 130 medals in their 39 competitions — 67 gold, 37 silver and 26 bronze. These athletes also set 82 new club records. Thirtytwo were set during the indoor season and 50 were set outdoors.

Nineteen of the club’s registered athletes participated in a provincial competition at some point during the year. They earned two gold and three silver championship medals for their efforts.

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Above is the sequence of refracted images Hilah Simmons observed, facing west from her Gladstone Valley home during the eclipse. Though the moon appeared to move from right to left and upward across the face of the sun, she says that if she had been looking east toward the sun, the moon would have appeared to move downward.

Below are crescent images projected on Hilah’s deck through spaces between the leaves of an aspen tree.

Drawings and photo by Hilah Simmons

photograph it, so here’s my picture of the images on our deck.

Even though we didn’t view the total eclipse, as did folks in the

United States, the partial solar eclipse proved fascinating and amazing to me.

At the annual Athletics Alberta Awards banquet in February, Ashley Watson, Naoise Gelber and Bronwyn Gelber were each honoured as one of the province’s top 10 athletes in their age groups for the 2016 outdoor track and field season.

Paige and Ethan Richards competed in the Alberta Indigenous Games in Edmonton, where each earned four gold medals. Paige won the midget girls 100-metre and 200-metre races, long jump and high jump, while Ethan dominated in the junior men’s 100, 200, 400 and 800 metres.

At the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto, Paige won a silver medal in the midget girls long jump and a bronze in the high jump. Ethan won bronze in the junior men’s 100 metres.

Mathias Gelber attended the Western Canadian track and field championships in Winnipeg as a member of Team Alberta.

He struck gold in the midget boys 1,200-metre and 2,000-metre events and picked up a bronze in the medley relay race.

Mathias also attended the national track and field championships in Brandon as a member of Team Alberta. He ran the fastest 2,000-metre race of his life and became the 2017 Canadian champion. His time broke the Alberta record for midget boys.

He also earned a silver medal as the anchor man on the Alberta medley relay team.

Passtrak’s 2017-18 season starts Sept. 19. For further information, contact head coach Ritch Braun at braunr@shaw.ca or 403-563-5470.

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Healthy lifestyles for academic success Did you know that children who never consume sugary drinks could potentially rank higher than their peers in reading comprehension? Did you also know that exercise stimulates memory and that adequate sleep improves concentration?

Studies have shown that healthy lifestyle habits — like eating well, exercising daily for 30 minutes and sleeping eight to 12 hours per night — contribute to greater academic success.

As a parent, you could ensure that your child thrives in school by helping them adopt the following habits: — Eating a well-balanced breakfast every morning that includes whole grains, fruit, dairy and a source of protein such as

peanut butter, tofu or eggs.

— Consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

— Restricting fried foods, chips, soft Eating well, exercising often, getting enough drinks, sweets and other sleep — it’s important to adopt healthy lifefoods that carry little style habits to achieve greater academic nutritional value. success.

— Exercising daily by playing sports, walking to children learn from example, so be school, biking, jumping rope, etc. a good role model for your son or — Avoiding activities that daughter: eat well, exercise often stimulate the brain right before bed, and keep your stress level to a bare such as video games and TV. minimum.

— Finding time to relax every By prioritizing a healthy lifestyle night with the help of a warm bath, at home, you’ll not only help your soft music or a good book. offspring excel in school, but also — Going to bed and waking up at pave the way for a lifetime of good the same times every day. health!

It’s a well-known fact that

How to balance school and work Many students hold a part-time job while they’re in school. But is this is a good thing, or is it too much to handle?

It seems the former is true. In fact, teens who work during their studies generally benefit from several advantages that their unemployed peers don’t share, such as financial independence, job experience and heightened responsibility.

Nonetheless, maintaining a healthy work-school balance

requires a hefty dose of discipline and lots of organization.

The best option for students is to find a job with flexible hours that will allow them to adjust their work schedule according to their course load, and not the other way around. Students must always prioritize their studies and focus on their primary goal of getting a diploma.

A prospective parttimer should always advise employers of their

availabilities during the initial interview and turn down any request to compromise. Sacrificing a class or postponing schoolwork in favour of an employer’s needs should be out of the question.

If an employer fails to understand or respect your responsibilities as a student, it’s in your best interest to apply elsewhere.

So, how many hours should a student work per week? A good rule of thumb is no more than

15 if enrolled in fulltime studies. Otherwise, students risk falling behind in school, or worse, abandoning their program altogether.

Students must also keep their psychological well-being in mind. A healthy diet, plenty of sleep, regular exercise, an active social life and some well-deserved downtime are all essential for striking the optimal balance between school and work.

Make school zones safe zones With thousands of children starting a new school year next week, the provincial government reminds drivers to be extra cautious on the road.

More than 700,000 Alberta students are returning to class, and almost half of them will be riding about 6,000 school buses. School zones in jurisdictions across the province are back in effect.

“Drivers need to remember to put the brakes on in school zones and around buses,” says Transportation Minister Brian Mason.

“Heading back to school is an exciting time for kids. Parents and educators should talk to them about road safety so they understand their role in safely getting to school and home at the end of the day.”

Motorists can help prevent collisions by sharing the road and being extra cautious in school zones and around buses. Children may be getting on and of buses and crossing the road in school zones, where lowered speed limits are in effect during school hours.

During the 2014-15 school year, more than 40 per cent of drivers involved in collisions with school buses committed an error. The most common was following too closely.

Back-to-school facts — School buses in Alberta travel an estimated 450,000 kilometres a day.

That’s more than 10 times around the Earth.

— The penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights is $543 and six demerit points.

— Alternating flashing amber lights means a school bus is slowing down to stop, and drivers should do the same.

Groves Music Nurture your talent

REGISTER NOW FOR LESSONS! Guitar • Bass • Banjo • Mandolin • Violin • Viola • Cello • Theory • Piano • Voice • Drums

403-563-2003

grovesmusic.ca

Piano, rhythm, movement, singing, games and more!

Group classes for kids age 4 - 7yrs start Sept 4 - 8 Contact Carrie Cooley to register: hm 403.627.5402 / cell 403.632.7191 carrieatunemyc@gmail.com

Guiding is the place for today’s girls and young women

IT’S TIME TO GET BACK INTO SHAPE!

Registration will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 7 6 to 8 p.m. at the pool lobby 895 Main Street, Pincher Creek

Location: Pincher Creek Golf Club (NW Entrance) Hours: 5 a.m. to midnight 7 days a week

Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada, Chinook Area has programs for Sparks (ages 5 & 6), Brownies (ages 7 & 8), Guides (ages 9 to 11), Pathfinders (ages 12-14) and Rangers (ages 15+).

Registration is open year-round, and adult women who wish to become leaders are also welcome!

If you miss the registration event you can register online at https://register.girlguides.ca - it’s convenient and fast!

For more information on Guiding in rural areas please call (403) 328-0733

GIRL GREATNESS STARTS HERE

Join Joe’s Weight Training & Fitness Club

Joe’s is a non-profit club administered by volunteers

MEMBERSHIP FEES: Adult (18 & Older) Single Workout Monthly Pass Six-month Pass Yearly Pass

$5 $30 (Family Pass $45) $160 (Family Pass $225) $300 (Family Pass $375)

A family includes any two parents and children under the age of 18 living in the same household

Seniors (60 +) and Youth (Under 18) Single Workout $3 Monthly Pass $20 Six-month Pass $100 Yearly Pass $180 Two Seniors

Registration procedure is posted at gym

$300

BEST LITTLE GYM IN THE SOUTH!

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Canadian Ski Patrol at Castle Mountain is a volunteer service organization

Information Meeting Thursday, Sept. 7 7 to 9 p.m.

CASA Facility 230 - 8th Street South, Lethbridge

Want to Join a League?

CHINOOK LANES Leagues start Sept. 11

Ladies League Mixed League

10 a.m. Monday 7 p.m. Monday 7 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. Friday

Club 55+ League

10 a.m. Wednesday

Classics League

7 p.m. Wednesday

YBC Youth Bowling

Wednesday and Thursday

See us at mass registration night!

To register, call Miranda at 403-627-3234

MASS REGISTRATION NIGHT Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pincher Creek Pool Lobby 895 Main Street

These groups will all be under one roof, you can register in: Karate Judo Taekwon Do Kayaking Skating

Minor Hockey Football Bowling Skiing Curling Lacrosse - Ravens PassTrak Archery Girl Guides

Music for Young Children Swimming Lessons TPDS Dance

AND MUCH MORE!

For information, call 403-627-4322

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Stop by Glenwood this summer!

It’s the Last

Long Weekend of Summer!

See what these amazing local businesses have to offer

LIVE PLAY SHOP

LOCAL

Glenwood Pioneer Ice Cream Parlour and Museum Open Monday to Saturday Noon to 9 p.m.

78 Main Avenue Glenwood

Take a walk through the past and connect with the future.

Open Daily – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

403-563-5434 7701 18th Avenue Coleman

JASON THE PIE MAN Sports Bar & Restaurant

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – 8 ’til late HOMEMADE MEAT PIE MEALS WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

Heritage Acres Fall Fair

Monday Smorg 5 to 7 p.m. only $13.95

Saturday, Sept. 16 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Old-time Threshing, Demonstrations, Exhibits and Food Concession

Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 11 p.m., Closed Tuesdays

Retail Shop – Bacon, Sausages, Pies, Pastries and More!

$10 per adult, FREE for 16 and under

Function room for Christmas parties, birthdays & weddings

www.heritageacres.org 403-627-2082 heritageacresfarmmuseum@ gmail.com

Call Jason at 587-215-0600

Located at the Kanata Inns — 11217 21 Avenue Blairmore

From Highway 3, turn north on Hwy 785 for 8.4 km then turn right

TOWN & COUNTRY LIQUOR STORE Canadian 24’s

$43.99

Includes GST and deposit

Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum 750 ml All our prices include GST and deposit

$22.99

Includes GST and deposit

Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend

1027 Main Street Pincher Creek like us on facebook

Our summer reading program was a huge success

WE FOUND BIGFOOT! 33 children participated and read 325 books.

Way to go Pincher Creek!

More Fun at the Library!

Outside Karate (Shorei-Kan)

Up to

50% off many items

New Fall and Winter products arriving in September!

Ages 6 to 18 with Sensei Peter Aug. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon Ask library staff about waivers on arrival

Story Time

Watch for Story Time to start Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.

Alberta Culture Days Friday, Sept. 22 Activities to be announced

Jasonthepieman@gmail.com

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

403-627-3684 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive Pincher Creek www.kootenaibrown.ca

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Mondays – Destination Exploration: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

– Babes and Bumps: 1 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Tuesdays – Monkey Moves: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Monster Fitness Wednesdays – Little Sprouts: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Thursdays – 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.

– Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Fridays – Messy and Sensory Play: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek

Family Centre.

Saturdays – Country and old-time jam sessions: 3 p.m. to ?? at Hillcrest Miners Club starting Sept. 9. Join in the fun, everyone welcome!

403-564-4646.

Wednesday, August 30 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Cowley playground.

Thursday, August 31 – Family Centre powwow: 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek. For information call 403-627-5569.

– Pincher Creek Family Centre Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

Friday, September 1 – Chinook Bible Church youth rally: 7 p.m. at the church.

Saturday, September 2 – Summer craft fair: 12 to 4 p.m.

at Twin Butte Community Hall.

For more information see twinbuttestore.ca.

– Chinook Bible Church youth rally: 7 p.m. at the church.

Tuesday, September 5 – Livingstone Range School Division students head back to school!

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.

– Mass registration: 6 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek swimming pool.

– Canadian Ski Patrol information meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. at the CASA facility in Lethbridge.

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.

Sunday, September 10 – Deadline to enter Pincher Creek Curling Club’s nine-hole golf scramble. Details at pro shop.

Wednesday, September 13 – First Story Time session at Pincher Creek library.

– Windy Point Wind Farm public open house: 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerview Hall at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek.

Thursday, September 14 – Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing presentation: 2 to 4 p.m. at York Creek Lodge in Blairmore.

Saturday, September 16 – Fall Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek.

– Pincher Creek Curling Club 9-Hole Golf Scramble: 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. tee off at Pincher Creek Golf Course.

– Elvis tribute: Doors open at 7

See Garage Sales On Page 14 p.m., show at 8 p.m. at the Pincher Creek Legion. For tickets call 403-627-4024.

Monday, September 18 – Town of Pincher Creek nomination day.

Saturday, September 23 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Harvest Festival activities: open play starts at 10 a.m. and cakewalk at 1 p.m.

Saturday, September 30 – Moonshadow Run in Pincher Creek.

Wednesday, October 11 – Town of Pincher Creek advance voting.

Monday, October 16 – Town of Pincher Creek election day.

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.

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Children’s Festival draws huge crowd

By Kiera Greenly This year’s Children’s Festival in Pincher Creek, held Aug. 18 and attended by about 600 people, was a huge success!

Thank you to the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association for your generous donation to the festival.

There were a lot of activities at the event.

We had a petting zoo, a fire truck, a DJ, giant

Twister, face painting, a pop-up playground and more! We also had some food vendors so people wouldn’t go hungry. Everything was constantly busy with people; no activity was ignored.

Unfortunately, the bouncy castle was not set up because it was too windy. That didn’t stop people from having a good time, though!

We also had a limbo competition, three-legged races and sack races.

Everywhere I looked, I saw a kid smiling and having fun. Parents had their phones out to capture their kids racing in the sack race or petting a goat in the petting zoo.

Thank you to those who attended the festival. I hope you enjoyed yourself and had an awesome rodeo weekend!

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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

I’m not really good at saying goodbye.

But as some of you may know, this will be the last regular column I write for Shootin’ the Breeze.

If you’re reading this on Wednesday, I am probably at work tying up loose ends and preparing for my departure.

If it’s after 5:30 p.m., I will be passing through Brocket on my way home to Calgary.

If it’s after Wednesday, who knows what I’ll be up to. I haven’t planned that far ahead.

Over my final week here, it has dawned on me that I have a lot of “lasts” and unknowns on the horizon.

Obviously this is the last time you may read my writing for a while. I may put something together for Christmas, but I’ll primarily be focusing on school and any stories that I file will be with a news organization called the Calgary Journal.

Come Sept. 7, I will be an editor for the first time and I don’t really know what to expect.

Speaking of school, this will be my last year at Mount Royal University and in May I’ll have my bachelor’s degree that I’ve worked hard for.

I don’t know what to expect immediately after I graduate, except that I will be working and possibly travelling. Or maybe vice versa.

I hope to be in law school in the fall of 2018 but that requires me to write an LSAT that I’m not entirely ready for.

In preparation for the third most important test of my entire life — just behind my driver’s test that I passed when I was 16 and the personal tests of willpower as I try to lose weight — I will be a familiar face in the the newly constructed library at Mount Royal.

This will also be the last week before I turn 23.

In my very first column with Shootin’ the Breeze, I shared some worries and irrational fears that sat in my mind as I drove to Pincher Creek.

What am I getting myself into?

What if the people in Pincher Creek don’t like me?

What if I write a story that is so incredibly bad that the town turns on me?

The second and third questions are easy to answer.

Even though I didn’t live in town for long, just about every single person I met was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Sure, there were a few gruff folks, but that’s normal. As a whole, this has been a pretty swell place to live.

I also didn’t have a mob armed with torches and pitchforks turn up on my doorstep, so I think I did a pretty good job.

However, it’s a bit harder to answer the first question.

A literal answer would be that I got my first taste of real-world journalism through the lens of a small town.

But from a personal standpoint, the question “What am I getting myself

into?” has a lot of implications.

Living with a roommate was totally new. As was learning how to cook and becoming totally self-reliant.

I’m not going to lie, there were plenty of lonely evenings and homesick feelings.

But moping didn’t help and I tried to stay busy. “Yes” was my answer to a lot of things that I wouldn’t have done back home, and that helped me get a wellrounded experience.

And now that I’ve gotten used to living here, I know there will be a lot of things I’ll miss.

Every morning I would drive along Broadview Street for the view of the mountains. Back home, the mountains are a tiny blip on the horizon, but out here they dominate the landscape and I enjoyed the scenery while heading to work.

Most people don’t drive like fools in town and there are no monstrous highways or infuriating bumper-tobumper traffic to worry about. In the city, the opposite is true.

But I think the thing I’ll miss the most is what I would call “friendly tranquility.”

In the concrete jungle, it seems that everybody is flying through life at a million miles a minute.

Back home I can walk down any busy street and see a thousand unknown faces.

Heads down, earbuds in, eyes glazed over.

A hundred places to be and even more to see.

Welcome to life in the city.

By the end of my internship, I felt like I could walk into almost any event or store, or even drive down Main Street, and recognize somebody.

And I know that will be one of the biggest things I’ll miss. But to share a quote from my all-time favourite novel, Let the Great World Spin, written by Colum McCann: “The world spins. We stumble on. It is enough.”

So is this goodbye?

Well, I don’t like the idea of goodbyes and I’m sure that our paths will cross again in some capacity.

So with that in mind, I’ll see you around.

To the Shootin’ the Breeze family, thank you for letting some random 20-something be part of the magic.

To the folks of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, and all of the communities in the area, thanks for letting a city slicker tell you the news.

And to the people who have been following my weekly column, thanks for sticking by. I hope it was as interesting for you to read as it was enjoyable for me to put together.

Finally, a shameless self plug. If you’re interested in seeing what’s going on as I continue my journey, go ahead and follow me on Twitter or Instagram.

My handle on both is @Tylerjvr.

Cheers, and thanks for all the stories.

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Additional words are 15 cents each.

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Troy Clark 1965 – 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Troy Jess Clark of Bellevue, who succumbed to his illness of cancer while surrounded by his family and dear friends in Bellevue, on Aug. 18, 2017, at the age of 51.

Troy was born on Nov. 16, 1965, in Calgary to proud parents Darrel and Shirley Clark.

Raised in a loving and modest home, Troy learned to appreciate the rewards and pride that come from a hard day’s work.

His dedicated work ethic, talented hands and willingness to learn new skills such as drywalling, auto body repair, landscaping and welding, to name but a few, defined who Troy was. He loved tinkering in his shop on different projects like building unique trucks, motors or designing and fabricating bumpers and truck decks.

He began a successful landscaping business and was an expert on GM vehicles and Cat products. He loved to go for a cruise on his Harley motorcycle and explore new horizons with his friends.

He was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed his help, but most of all he loved his children. He was so proud of them both and loved each one unconditionally.

Troy was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bellevue Fire Department, CCFR and NFA, Crowsnest Mountain Gun Club, the Shriners and Sentinel Masonic Lodge No. 26.

Troy’s life was full and he knew joy and love, but his legacy will be that treasured memory held so dear to our heart.

He is survived by his beloved parents, Darrel and Shirley Clark; his children, Bradley (Mallory) Berteotti and Abreanna Britanny Clark; his grandchildren, Morgan, Lincoln and Rowan; his special friends whom he cherished, Kevin Roy Dow and Raymond “Hammer” Stella; as well as his numerous extended family and friends.

A celebration of life in memory of Troy will be held at the Bellevue Legion on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at 1 p.m.

Donations in his memory may be directed to the Crowsnest Mountain Gun Club, PO Box 224, Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0. Condolences may be registered at www. fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT:

Three-bedroom duplex near St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek. $900 per month plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Available September. Call 403-627-5309 or 403-627-0053.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Twin Butte Community Society's ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, Sept. 24 1 p.m. at the Twin Butte Community Hall

Potluck barbecue

Come and be involved ... meet your neighbours!

1-888-296-0528 ext 102 or 103. Featuring Daisy Duke and the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard; Consign@egauctions.com. EGauctions.com.

27 REGISTERED HORSES - Edson, Alberta.

Selling at the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction for Donald Kallusky, September 9. Includes Betkal Colts and Fillies. Horse Viewing September 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Territory Manager - Alex Ginda: 587-983-8757; rbauction.com.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Training. Funding & housing options available. Employment assistance for life. Find out what makes IHE the industry leader, call 1-866-399-3853 or visit www.IHESCHOOL.com.

DOZER & EXCAVATOR OPERATORS needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean DL. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, AB.

UNRESERVED AUCTION Industrial Equipment. September 12, 8 a.m., High River. Partial listing: 2016 Peterbilt 389 T/A, 2003 Fendt 926 Vario, Genie S-45 & much more. Call Century Auctions 403269-6600; centuryauctions.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FEED AND SEED

THREE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS in east central Saskatchewan for sale. Owner has other interests. Business priced to sell.

Call Bob at 306-272-3262 or 306-2727796.

PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT. Very high yielding. Excellent dual purpose: Forage or Grain. Reduced awn, ideal for swath grazing. Low inputs - High Profits. Extremely Hardy - Ideal for first time growers; mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609 or 403994-2609 (cell).

CAREER TRAINING REFLEXOLOGY WORKSHOP. Fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting September 30, 2017. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

FOR RENT

GARAGE SALES Sat., Sept. 2 and Sat., Sept. 9 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Genuine Garage Sale, west of Lundbreck 22 Southview Estates – Highway 3A at Range Road 2-3C

Sept. 1, 2 and 3 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Garage sale at McMan Food Bank 659 Main St., Pincher Creek

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.

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REAL ESTATE

Children’s World Daycare invites you to attend our

Annual General Meeting Tues., Sept. 19 6 to 8 p.m.

Childcare provided Pincher Creek Family Centre Board Room Ranchland Mall Pincher Creek Notice to Creditors and Claimants

Estate of Francis George Bruder who died on June 7, 2017

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by September 30, 2017 with North & Company LLP at 741 Kettles Street, Box 818 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 and provide details of your claim.

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The AWNA is currently seeking a Customer Service Representative for selling advertising solutions to assigned customers and prospects within a designated geographical area. In cooperation with the Advertising Director you will develop quotations, receive, process and verify the accuracy of orders and ad material while adhering to deadlines.

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The ParticipAction 150 Play List Tour, honouring Canada’s 150th birthday, is coming to Longview on Monday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can find our crew at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site as we challenge Canadians to complete as many physical activities from the play list as possible. Stop by to knock a few off your own list, or try a unique featured activity.

Quidditch Canada will be on-site for the day running drills, allowing attendees the opportunity to check quidditch off their lists.

The event near Longview commemorates the evolution of the ranching industry and its contribution to the development of Canada.

The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, which uses a living-history approach to present the ranching industry, was one of a small group of large corporate ranches in Western Canada.

Established in 1882, it was one of the foremost ranching operations in the country.

The spirit of the time and place is preserved by presenting a vibrant, living historic ranch with daily activities, group tours, educational programs and special events.

For more details about the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, visit www.pc.gc.ca/ eng/lhn-nhs/ab/baru/visit/visit1.aspx.

The ParticipAction 150 Play List is the ultimate list of all the physical activities that make us Canadian. Throughout 2017, every Canadian — in all communities, schools and workplaces from coast to coast to coast — will be challenged to complete as many physical activities on the list as possible, and earn rewards along the way.

To learn more, visit www.participaction. com/150. You can register and track your activities for a chance to win some great prizes! And don’t forget to share photos of your experience on social media with the hashtag #150playlist.

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Professional and Specialty Services MARTHA PARIDAEN

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Care Bears can provide transportation to medical appointments in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge and Calgary.

Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

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Residential and Commercial Services

Trucking Ltd. Lucas Sorge

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Sand, gravel, landscaping rock, grader, dozer, skidsteer, mini excavator Shop: 403-627-4361 Cell: 403-627-7615 lucas@sorgetrucking.ca www.sorgetrucking.ca

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The Fort Macleod Gazette is now available from the Shootin’ the Breeze office in Pincher Creek.

You can also pick up your weekly copy of Shootin’ the Breeze at the Gazette office in Fort Macleod!

CLOSED FRIDAYS The office of Shootin’ the Breeze will be closed Fridays effective July 7

Please contact Shannon Robison, publisher, at shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca if you require assistance when the office is closed Advertising and editorial deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.

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Corn Fest has another successful year

By Tyler Ryan Five sacks of Taber corn were gobbled up by hungry folks during Lundbreck’s annual Corn Fest on Saturday.

The day kicked off with a parade starting in Patton Park and winding through the streets of town. Candy was flung from the floats for kids to scoop up.

The award for best overall float went to the Lundbreck Gardeners for their lovely display adorned with carefully pruned flowers.

Altogether, 25 floats were entered into the parade.

MD councillors Quentin Stevick and Fred Schoening rode their horses while councillors Terry Yagos and Garry Marchuk took part in the parade in a vintage Ford Galaxie 500.

Reeve Brian Hammond rode shotgun.

After the candy flew and the parade wrapped up, people gathered at Patton Park to take in

the rest of the festivities.

There was a bouncy castle brought in by Pincher Plumbing and Heating for the kids. Const.

Annie Starzynski, dressed in the RCMP’s traditional red serge, also took a couple of minutes to bounce around.

Noble Construction sponsored DJ Eddie Black to crank tunes throughout the afternoon, while kids and parents ran around to play games including giant-sized Jenga and six-foot-tall KerPlunk.

Laverine Riviére was crowned champion of the first Corn Fest chili cookoff. The Métis Chinook 1880 Association took second place and Kimberly Hurst, Corn Fest organizer, placed third.

“I feel the day was a success and hope more people come out next year,” Kimberly says.

“If anyone is interested in volunteering next year, I would love to talk to them.”

She thanks the community and

5th annual Cowley Lions

HARVEST SUPPER & DANCE Saturday, Sept. 9

Castle River Rodeo & Campground Doors open at 5 p.m.

Barbecue Roast Beef Dinner at 6 p.m.

Dance 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Music by Blue Rock DJ Camping Available 403-563-7301

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Earl at 403-627-9200 or Mitch at 403-331-7900 $30 in advance $35 at the door $15 children Under 6 free Members and Invited Guests

Clockwise from top left: Eli Montgomery munches on two cobs of corn for lunch.

Members of Métis Local Chinook 1880 ride in their canoe float.

Riley Arnold, at left, does some tricks at the Lundbreck skate park. At right are Larry Kaludjer and Lundbreck’s Citizen of the Year, Debby Brown, with their firstplace ribbons for best car.

Finnigan Papineau calculates his next move in a game of KerPlunk.

At left, Laverine Riviere and Natalie Barfuss dole out samples during the chili cook-off. At right, Const. Annie Starzynski is all smiles as she hops around in the bouncy castle.

Haven, left, Kristi and James Nobles show off their float that won first place for best truck.

Photos by Tyler Ryan

local businesses for supporting Corn Fest. Infamous and Shredz skate shop donated goodies, while Lundbreck Tire bought all the corn and South West Concrete donated money to help cover the

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

For details call Dennis at 403-627-3313

R

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cost of the day.

“Seeing so many families enjoying themselves is why we continue to have Corn Fest,” Kimberly says.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE New Seniors’ Lodge Design Presentation Thursday, Sept. 14 2 to 4 p.m.

York Creek Lodge 1810 112 Street Blairmore Everyone is welcome!