Shootin' the Breeze – Sept. 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 Year 7, Issue 2

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Kenow Wildfire the morning after

On Sept. 11, the Kenow wildfire rampaged through Waterton Lakes National Park and into the Municipal District of Pincher Creek. Residences in the Twin Butte area (south of Highway 505) were evacuated in three waves, and losses — including homes, outbuildings and winter feed — were significant in the southernmost part of the district. These horses were lucky to have been moved from their pasture in that area, which was blackened by fire overnight. In the light of day, they created a striking image in the grasslands against Lakeview Peak. The last mandatory evacuation order was lifted Monday afternoon and the job of cleanup and rebuilding has begun. The fire was classified as held as of Tuesday morning and cooler temperatures and small amounts of precipitation early this week have been beneficial.

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Kenow fire remains active in Waterton

By Caitlin Clow Smoke lingers, the land is burned and blistered, homes and businesses were lost and the Kenow fire covers approximately 38,100 hectares, but the active fire is now classified as held.

Firefighters are still working to snuff activity along the fire perimeter and douse any hot spots where unburned vegetation remains. Lower temperatures, precipitation and snow in the mountains have been aiding the crews in their fight.

“We call Mother Nature Air Tanker 1,” Leslie Lozinski, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s information officer, said Thursday.

Enough progress has been made to result in rescinding of evacuation orders across the Municipal District of Pincher Creek. Residents can return home and begin cleaning up and rebuilding.

A phased re-entry was put into effect Tuesday for Waterton’s business owners, leaseholders and residents. The park remains closed to the general public until Parks Canada gives the all-clear.

Parks Canada’s information officer, John Stoesser, said the co-operation between agencies and fire crews during this extreme fire activity has been inspirational.

“The men and women who are fighting the fire, support crews as well who helped organize the whole thing, and everyone in between, have put in a lot of effort here,” he said. “It’s absolutely inspiring to see the courage, the poise, the professionalism that’s been demonstrated all around.”

The Kenow fire ignited when lightning struck in British Columbia on Aug. 30, and by Sept.

11 the fire burned through Waterton Lakes National Park, past the highway and into the MD of Pincher Creek and Cardston County.

With help from the RCMP and Parks staff, over 150 residents south of Highway 505 were safely evacuated late that night after the fire moved out of the national park.

More than 500 people were forced out of their homes since Parks Canada first issued a mandatory evacuation almost two weeks ago.

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being able to prepare for this for a number of days now.”

Parks Canada and the unified command modelled the potential movement of the fire down the Red Rock, Akamina and Blakiston drainages. Mr. Kubian said the drainages were worrisome as they were full of dry forested areas that would allow for exponential growth.

“Fire behaviour prediction is a really challenging science,” he added, noting this season’s dry weather is “likely unprecedented in wildfire management in Western Canada.”

Kenow limited wildlife’s chance of escape

FortisAlberta worked quickly to restore power to the evacuation zones after the Kenow wildfire burned through Waterton Lakes National Park.

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But, by Monday, the MD rescinded its last mandatory evacuation order and Highway 6 was reopened to residents and the public.

FortisAlberta began working quickly to restore utilities to those living within the evacuation zones — something Cpl. Curtis Peters warned could take a few days, or maybe even weeks.

“People down here look after one another and they look after themselves,” he said Thursday. “I’m pretty sure they’re going to be OK.” FortisAlberta had the lights on by 3 p.m. Friday.

Kenow affects park and residential infrastructure Parks Canada continues its full assessment of infrastructure.

To date, they have confirmed the visitor centre, Alpine Stables and the east gate warden station have been claimed by the Kenow fire.

“Through incredible firefighting efforts, we are pleased to confirm that no homes or businesses within the townsite have been lost or damaged due to the fire,” Parks Canada stated.

The Waterton Lakes Golf Course clubhouse, the Parks Canada operations compound’s outlying infrastructure, the bison paddock

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and Crandell Campground were impacted.

Five homes within the MD were reported lost by Tara Cryderman, information officer for the MD, along with a number of back buildings, fences and utility poles.

The iconic Prince of Wales hotel remains intact, thanks to the protection and tireless efforts of fire departments from near and far, Parks Canada officials said.

However, some of the outside infrastructure was affected.

The new infrastructure that opened in late June at Cameron Lake was left unscathed and the facilities including the visitor centre at Red Rock were saved.

Parks Canada prepared a number of infrastructure locations on a priority basis with sprinklers, hoses, pumps and retardant.

Vegetation and other fuels were removed to reduce the threat to the townsite before the Kenow fire moved down the Akamina Parkway on Sept. 11.

Incident commander Rick Kubian told media on Sept. 9 that this time to prepare was a luxury.

“We have our very best personnel on-site and again we’ve been preparing,” he said. “We’ve had, relatively speaking, a luxury of

Parks Canada is working to understand the effects the fire had on local wildlife. Officials said larger animals are typically able to flee fire situations while smaller animals tend to hide underground.

“The rapid growth and extreme fire behaviour exhibited by the Kenow wildfire created an unprecedented situation where mortality of wildlife occurred,” Parks Canada said.

The fire’s exponential growth, rapid movement and heavy smoke “limited the possibility for wildlife to escape its path.”

Parks Canada confirmed that many animals survived and a number of elk, deer, moose, bears and sheep have been spotted in the area. Animals that are found mortally wounded are being humanely euthanized and a wildlife health specialist has been brought in to assist.

“Ending an animal’s life is always a last resort and is not a decision that we take lightly, as our staff work very hard to protect wildlife and ecological integrity within the national park,” the agency reported.

Some animals may be displaced due to the fire activity that occurred Sept. 11, and residents are warned to take caution.

“Over the years and seasons, the land will rejuvenate itself and wildlife will return to thrive again in Waterton Lakes National Park,” Parks Canada said.

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This rancher is ready to go home

By Shannon Robison Twin Butte rancher Cal Wellman looks forward to getting home and back to business once utilities are restored later this week.

“If it would do any good I’d be laying down here cryin’,” he said.

“Ranchers go through a lot of tough weather times, and you do what you gotta do, that’s all there is to it. If you don’t, then you’re done.”

The 87-year-old has kept his chin up despite incurring significant losses last week when the Kenow fire ripped through his 3,000-acre ranch that borders Waterton Lakes National Park.

“Once it got out on that grassland there wasn’t any hope of stopping it,” he said. “I don’t know why that fire stopped where it did.”

He speculates it was the fire’s own wind that brought it to a halt just north of his place, with water bombers finishing it off in the morning.

Thanks to help from Sheldon Dollman and Morgan Brady, who kept sprinklers going on the house, Cal’s home was spared, but he lost about 250 tonnes of hay, two barns, several outbuildings, a truck, a tractor and at least a mile of fencing.

“We did what we could to help ourselves,” he said.

Cal figures half of his land was burned along with all of his winter grass.

His 60 pairs of cows and calves and a horse had been moved to the Shoderee Ranch and were safe.

“It’s just too bad that rain didn’t come a day sooner” to stop the wind and hold the fire, he said.

He wonders why Parks Canada didn’t douse the fire when it was first spotted.

“Especially with the way things

have been burning in B.C., I can’t comprehend anybody not putting the fire out.”

“The park has had an idea that nature should take its course,” he said. “But how can nature be nature if you’ve got a hundred thousand people standing around?”

“We weren’t getting the true picture of what was happening in the park,” he added.

“They were supposed to notify me, but I never heard from them. I’d go down to the park where the Mounties were stopping people from going in and ask them where the fire was at,” Cal said.

He did this at least twice a day.

He returned home from a trip to Lethbridge at about 5 p.m. on Monday and asked for a report at the barricade. “He said it was fine, there’s nothing to worry about, the fire isn’t even close.”

Cal’s wife, Doris, was already in town and with the wind howling, he had a hunch it was time to vacate the ranch.

Sheldon and Morgan agreed, so Cal gathered some important things and a few clothes and, with Sheldon at the wheel of his truck, they drove toward Pincher Creek.

En route they met emergency vehicles headed south toward the park.

Sheldon tried to go back to pick up his truck and to get a saddle Cal had left behind, but was stopped at the barricade.

The fire left Sheldon’s truck unscathed, but the saddle burned with the barn.

Cal was surprised to find the fire had burned only just past his house when he first went down to view the damage. Based on what he had seen on TV, he expected the landscape to

be black from Twin Butte south.

Cal has been staying with his daughter in town since his evacuation last Monday and it’s given him lots of time to think.

“Everybody was just too late doing anything,” he said. “There wasn’t really any communication between everybody.

For some reason Parks wouldn’t tell anybody where the fire was.”

“I’m still trying to figure out why the hell we weren’t told,” he said. “Nobody seemed to have a handle on it.”

Cal has been able to come and go from the ranch but crews are still Cal Wellman is anxious to get back to his ranch after the Kenow fire forced his evacuation last dealing with spot fires in Monday.

Photo by Shannon Robison the area and he won’t be able to go home for good until the utilities are restored. damage.

He shares concerns with others “Maybe somebody should learn about communication and presomething over this,” he said. emptive measures. “The MD, they “Somebody else will take it over wouldn’t do a damn thing until the someday,” Cal says in reference to fire was there,” he said. “They should the ranch that has been in his family have been more prepared.” since 1934, but the spunky rancher With regard to blurred doesn’t see that happening any time boundaries and responsibilities, he soon. asked, “If my neighbour is gettin’ “We’ve always come through, so mugged and he doesn’t come onto we’ll come through this one. Things my place, can I not go over there and will be a little different, but you just help him?” need to sit down and look at where Friends and neighbours have you want to go. There’s just no way already offered to assist with clean out of it,” he said. up, and a fencing bee this weekend “You’ve got to have a good attitude will help secure the pasture so Cal if you want to survive and you’ve got can bring his cattle home. to have something to get up in the He will eventually have a chance morning for.” to survey the entirety of his property Parks Canada was not available to and get a true assessment of the respond to Cal’s concerns.

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Kenow fire shows minimal activity in Castle area

By Caitlin Clow The 38,100-hectare Kenow fire that tore through Waterton Lakes National Park also made its way north to the Castle drainage, jeopardizing the safety of residents of Castle Mountain Resort.

The Municipality of Pincher Creek was put under a state of local emergency on Sept. 12 following extreme fire activity the night before.

The Castle branch fire, originally estimated at 500 hectares, was more accurately measured Monday at about 221 hectares.

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents of Castle Mountain Resort on Sept. 12.

But, due to fire crew efforts and co-operative weather, the order was lifted Friday.

“The area of fire within the Castle drainage has seen minimal activity over the past few days,” Parks Canada said in a release.

The active wildfire is burning about 23 kilometres from Castle Mountain Resort and 30 kilometres from Beaver Mines.

Fire crews on foot and aircraft suppression tactics could be utilized to fight the flames due to favourable weather conditions, officials said.

Heavy machinery was brought in by Alberta Agriculture and

Forestry and a dozer fire guard was established within the Castle area.

Pincher Creek Emergency Services, along with mutual aid partners including Peigan and Blood Tribe firefighters, prepared infrastructure within the evacuation zone with fire retardants, sprinklers and hoses.

The MD’s information officer, Tara Cryderman, said the top priority has always been the safety of the residents and fire crews.

No structures were reported lost in the Castle branch fire. However, five homes, outbuildings, two large sheds and one bridge on private property along with a number of fences and power lines were lost within the MD. An evacuation centre was established at the Vertical Church in Pincher Creek and over 320 evacuees registered.

The state of emergency for Division 1 expired Tuesday evening and was lifted from the remaining divisions Wednesday morning. The MD said these will not be renewed.

The Forest Protection Area south of Highway 532 was reopened Tuesday, but a fire ban and offhighway vehicle restriction remain in effect until weather and forestry conditions improve.

Shell Waterton prepared for the worst

By Caitlin Clow The Kenow fire doubled in size Sept. 11 as it rapidly moved through Waterton Lakes National Park and into the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and Cardston County, forcing over 500 people to evacuate.

Evacuations affected everyone south of Highway 505. Among those affected was the Shell Waterton Complex — located on the northern tip of the evacuation zone.

Kristen Schmidt, community liaison officer, said that although the complex wasn’t shut down, a number of precautionary steps were taken in case the situation worsened.

“We were in constant contact with Parks Canada, forestry and local emergency services on the Kenow wildfire to ensure we had the most up-to-date information and had plans and people in place for a range of scenarios, allowing us to respond at a moment’s notice to changes in the situation,” Ms. Schmidt said.

Wells and field facilities were shut-in and gas was removed from areas closest to the fire late Monday night after Shell received word from fire command that the Kenow fire had grown.

“It crossed our predetermined threshold triggering Shell Canada response plans for shutting some of our Waterton operations,” Ms. Schmidt said. “Crews conducting the work were accompanied by industrial fire suppression services to ensure their continued protection.”

Shell Waterton also prepared its facilities with FireSmart techniques, including gravelled surfaces, mowed lawns, sprayed weeds, bush removal and other vegetation maintenance.

If the fire had continued to travel north, Ms. Schmidt said, Shell Waterton would have “proactively shut-in facilities closest to the fire by de-pressuring the system and removing gas from the areas.”

She said the plan is to execute a reintroduction to the plant and field workforce when deemed safe to do so. She noted that the emergency contingency plan went smoothly and no obstacles were faced.

As of Monday, the MD had rescinded all mandatory evacuations.

All residents and businesses affected by the Kenow fire’s evacuation zones were able to return home.

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Alpine Stables will rebuild

By Shannon Robison Dee Barrus had a rude awakening Tuesday morning. Via a shared photo sent to his greatgranddaughter Azley Berezay, the owner of Alpine Stables learned the family business had been destroyed by the Kenow fire.

The stables, located at Waterton Lakes National Park, had been evacuated the previous week and 30 horses were moved to Twin Butte.

Of immediate concern that morning was the safety of those horses, who were now in another area under mandatory evacuation.

“That was scary for us,” Azley said. “Clearly we weren’t going to leave them there.”

They were given a half hour to load and move the animals. Some weren’t too keen, but they managed to get the job done and all horses are now safe at the family ranch near Cardston.

On Friday, the Barrus family was escorted into the park to view the damage. It was “horrific.”

While their animals don’t appear traumatized from the double evacuation, the family is still in shock and have concerns about the way the situation was handled.

Parks Canada “really downplayed how serious it was,” Azley said. “It seemed like the evacuation was just a precaution, and if we had known how serious it was, we would have taken a lot more stuff out.”

“They should have had a meeting with everybody there and told them what their strategy was,” Dee said.

He was unaware of a meeting held the previous week and said he should have been there as “certainly I was the primary victim.”

He doesn’t believe any measures were taken to secure the stables in the same way the townsite was protected.

Azley acknowledged there were a large number of buildings for Parks Canada to attempt to save, but said, “It’s a huge part of our family. We have so many memories there ... it’s a tremendous loss.”

Azley said that Parks Canada

was in touch with her grandmother afterward and apologized for not being the first to let the family know of their loss.

“They’ve expressed that they really do support us rebuilding,” she added.

With the exception of some metal corrals, Dee said everything is gone.

He intends to start rebuilding as soon as possible and would like to see a barn built before winter.

“Everybody is phoning and wondering what they can do, but there’s really nothing we can do right now,” he said.

“Anybody over the age of 30 won’t see the forest like it was in their lifetime,” he added.

Dee started the business in 1969 with about 20 horses and it has become a multi-generational operation now running about 70 horses on trail rides within the park.

“Most of my earliest memories are from there. I’m really blessed to have grown up the way I did,” Azley said.

“I don’t think many people have had the same experience that I had growing up there and it’s heartbreaking to know that it won’t be there in the same way for my son.”

It’s been heartwarming for them to receive messages from around the world — kind thoughts and people sharing memories that let the family know they are being thought of.

“It’s been amazing to see how many lives we’ve touched,” Azley said.

When the family paid their first visit to the site of the fire, they found a charred hammer in the rubble. It will be used to pound in the first nail when Alpine stables is rebuilt and the family legacy will carry on.

Parks Canada was unavailable to respond to Dee’s concerns.

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In top photo is Azley Berezay with her son Ashton and great-grandfather Dee Barrus with their horses evacuated from Alpine Stables before it burned to the ground last Monday. In middle photo is a charred hammer found in the rubble. The Barrus family plan to use it to pound in the first nail when they rebuild. In bottom photo are five generations of the Alpine Stables family. From left are Deb Watson holding Ashton Berezay, Lorna Barrus (seated), Jenika Watson and Azley.

Top photo by Shannon Robison, bottom photos courtesy of Azley Berezay

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My Little

CORNER It has been a busy week fuelled by adrenaline and caffeine.

Listening to people share their stories of interactions with the Kenow fire and what has been left in its wake has at times brought me to tears.

In presenting the stories, I’ve attempted to provide balance in sharing concerns raised with regard to communications from various levels of government and agencies.

We can’t sweep these concerns under the rug, but at the same time need to give

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by Shannon Robison all parties an opportunity to respond.

I was pleased that Brian Hammond and Wendy Kay were willing to chat about criticisms directed toward the MD’s handling of an emergency situation unlike any it has dealt with in the past. I think it’s fair to assume this will be an ongoing conversation.

I also reached out to Parks Canada, the RCMP and the B.C. forestry department with specific questions, but with the load on their plates, do not have responses to direct concerns

raised in this week’s paper.

I must extend huge thanks to every person on the Shootin’ the Breeze team. My decision to cover the fire to the extent that we have meant a long, busy week for everyone. We did not expect to become a communications hub during the evacuations, but were happy to be of service.

My name has come up repeatedly in messages of thanks, but no specific credit belongs to me — it belongs to everyone at Shootin’ the Breeze.

Thanks for the kind words of support sent our way.

By Caitlin Clow It’s election season and the nominees have been named for the Town of Pincher Creek, the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

Town of Pincher Creek A few changes will be noticed in the 2017 town council.

Duane Filipuzzi and Jim Litkowski are stepping down from their positions, but four new names have been added to the pool.

Mayor Don Anderberg put his name forward for another term, but this election he has competition as Dianne Gray also put her name in.

Mark Barber, Wayne Elliott, Lorne Jackson and Douglas Thornton have been named with the addition of Tim Blake, Scott Korbett, Brian McGillivray and Sussane O’Rourke.

MD of Pincher Creek Reeve Brian Hammond and Quentin Stevick of Division 1 have claimed their positions at the MD council table by acclamation.

Division 2 Coun. Fred Schoening will be running against Rick Lemire.

Division 3 Coun. Garry Marchuk will be running against Bev Everts and Tom Judd.

Terry Yagos, Division 5 councillor, will be campaigning against Ernie Olsen.

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter has been re-elected by acclamation, while Marlene Anctil, Dave Filipuzzi, Doreen Glavin, Gord Lundy, Leslie McCallum, Lisa Sygutek and Dean Ward put their names in the hat.

All but one of these nominees will make the cut after votes are cast on Oct. 16.

School trustees But it’s not just municipal governments.

The trustee nominees for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Board have also been named.

Philip Mack was nominated and claimed his space for Ward 3 in Picture Butte by acclamation.

Judy Lane was elected by acclamation to represent Pincher Creek and area in Ward 4.

In the Livingstone Range School Division, an insufficient number of nominations were received for the Pincher Creek to Fort Macleod area, or Ward 3, and the date for nominations has been pushed back.

The one vacant spot will be open for nominations until Monday, Sept. 25, at noon or until a nomination has been received.

As it stands, James Burdett and Lori Hodges will represent Ward 3.

Gregory Alan Long will join Kristy Stevens and Clara Yagos to represent Ward 2 in Crowsnest Pass and Lundbreck.

Initiation through fire

By Caitlin Clow My first week with Shootin’ the Breeze started out just like any other at a community newspaper. I uncovered a few leads and story ideas and was preparing my week based on the goal that I would produce six to eight stories.

Little did I know, I would be producing content nearly every 10 minutes for hours on end.

Feeling confident in the information provided by Parks Canada, the province and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, I headed to Calgary knowing the Kenow wildfire was barely across the Continental Divide.

Then a mandatory evacuation order was issued for Waterton. I spent my weekend on media calls with a variety of agencies trying to gather information about this national park I’ve been blessed to neighbour for the last two years.

Coming home in a tizzy, Shannon and I — and our seemingly endless supply of Red Bull — tackled Facebook and other social media in a way I’ve never done before.

We took on a responsibility to provide the most current and accurate information in a timely manner to ensure our friends and neighbours in the affected area could take appropriate action.

On the night of Sept. 11, we were working to meet our print deadline by compiling our

information from Facebook into digestible print stories. Then the flashing lights and sirens of Pincher Creek Emergency Services blared down Main Street heading south. Stomachs sank.

The Kenow fire, bolstered by the notorious southern Alberta winds, had jumped the park’s gate, entering the MD. Phones started ringing, emails were binging and cellphones were dinging with updates from the MD. Evacuation orders were being issued. Before we could even load the information onto social media sites, another would come.

Then another.

We did our best to create new, more readable maps to reduce fear and anxiety, while equipping evacuees with detailed information and time to leave.

The next few days were a blur — probably due, in large part, to the lack of sleep and extensive caffeine abuse.

Endless media scrums, emails and press releases poured through every device.

The fire consumed my every thought for days on end. But it all seemed so abstract. At least until Parks Canada escorted us to the park gate. There it became clear. Seeing blackened and scarred grasses and the rubble where homes used to stand, the devastating impact of the Kenow fire was made real.

Rubbing shoulders with

mainstream city media — with only my cellphone and Nikon DSLR in hand — made me feel rather small. However, the feedback Shootin’ the Breeze was receiving on Facebook, the gratitude and appreciation for our updates, was reassuring.

The city media folk were chasing sensationalized stories and praying to see some major action. I could overhear the hushed jokes —“This story is so done.” I was heartbroken.

This is my home. Even though I have been here for only a short while. This is my home. This is my backyard. These are my neighbours who lost their homes and their livelihoods.

This story is not done and it won’t be until the last fence post is pounded into the ground and we begin the healing process.

I can’t find the words to express my gratitude to the firefighters from PCES and beyond, the Parks Canada staff, Alberta Ag and Forestry folk and everyone else who has put hours upon hours into keeping the residents of Waterton, Castle Mountain Resort and the MD of Pincher Creek safe and informed.

Nine days, 102 hours, 174 kilometres, six energy drinks and I can’t recall how many Tim Hortons coffees later, I need a nap. Thanks for the invite, Shootin’ the Breeze.

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Siblings medal at North American Indigenous Games

Paige and Ethan Richards brought home silver and bronze medals from the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto. Paige was awarded the first medal for the province in long jump. Ethan earned a bronze in the 100-metre dash.

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By Caitlin Clow “It felt pretty good,” was all Paige Richards could say when discussing her bronze and silver medal wins for high jump and long jump at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games.

As athletes arrived in Toronto from across Canada and the United States to compete in the Games, Paige took home the first medal for Alberta. The humble St. Michael’s School student said it was awesome.

Paige said she looked at the pitch and thought it didn’t look too far.

She took her run and leaped a total of 4.41 metres.

“It was my personal best,” she said. “When I was on the podium I felt very proud.”

“She kicked butt,” big brother Ethan Richards confirmed.

Ethan also represented Alberta at the Games, earning the province a bronze in the 100-metre dash.

“Running is my little niche,” the first-year University of Lethbridge student said. “It helps me mentally.

It helps you feel better about yourself.”

The siblings found their stride when they started running with Passtrak in Crowsnest Pass.

Ethan, a former hockey player, realized he loved track “a little more” about two years ago and made the transition out of Canada’s most beloved sport. Now, he specializes in the 200- and 400-metre events.

At the Alberta Indigenous Games, held in Edmonton, Ethan earned four golds, for the 100-, 200-, 400- and 800-metre races, while destroying qualifying times. This

moved him forward to the NAIG. Paige also brought home four golds from Edmonton, in the 100and 200-metre races and in the long and high jumps.

Her advice: run straight.

“When you’re going to run to the pitch to jump, your body can’t be slanted,” she said. “And with your jump — you have to jump higher than you have to jump further.”

Paige’s favourite track events include hurdles and long jump, but her favourite moment in Toronto was standing on the podium. The family celebration afterward at Red Lobster was also a fond memory.

Ethan said they made a family vacation out of the Games in July.

They did some sightseeing, and visited Niagara Falls, the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium.

Ethan is now studying kinesiology as he prepares to try out for U of L’s Pronghorns track team.

Ethan runs one hour a day, five days a week, and said that time commitment will double if he makes the team with the addition of dryland training.

“I still have time to study,” he reassured.

Paige said she too is maintaining her studies at St. Michael’s while she balances her schedule between school sports and Passtrak.

British Columbia placed first in the NAIG with a total of 179 medals, followed by Saskatchewan with 166.

Alberta finished fifth with 34 gold, 26 silver and 16 bronze for a total of 76.

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MD responds to communication questions

By Shannon Robison In conversation with many residents of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek, communication is a concern frequently expressed since the Kenow fire first became a threat to the municipality.

Some say MD council should have done more, while others feel they did the best they could with the information they had, in a situation that was in a constant state of flux.

Reeve Brian Hammond and chief administrative officer Wendy Kay sat down Monday to discuss concerns that have been raised.

Residents looked for the reassurance of a communication plan that was a foolproof way to reach each of them should evacuation be required.

It wasn’t something the MD could provide at the time and Ms. Kay said it is still under discussion.

“There was absolutely no way we could contact every resident,” she said.

There is a Rapid Notify system in place for residents at risk of flooding near the Oldman River Dam. Notifications are sent out by phone, with residents including up to five numbers per property.

“Unfortunately it’s only for them, for a flood event,” Ms. Kay said. “We work closely with the operators of the dam and they are constantly updating information” for those residents.

“It’s a little different when it comes to a whole municipality,” she added.

It’s a complicated process to create a communications database for the municipality as a whole, due to people moving, changes in tenancy with renters, and weekenders coming and going.

There are also privacy issues to consider.

After taking flak for not having a Facebook presence, an official MD of Pincher Creek page was established and, while not set up until after Kenow forced many to evacuate, it has been an active hub of information for the past week.

Through public information meetings held Sept. 8 at Twin Butte and Sept. 11 at Beaver Mines, Ms. Kay said they tried to express preparedness and personal

responsibility.

Garry Dzioba, regional field officer with Alberta Emergency Management Agency, encouraged those at the Twin Butte meeting to consider moving their livestock at a point in time when it could be done in a situation that wasn’t emergent.

“It becomes your decision,” he said. “It’s a big ask.”

He was among a panel of experts brought in to help residents be best prepared for a worst-case scenario.

Some expressed frustration that they couldn’t get a straight answer about where the fire was expected to travel if it left the park.

There was talk about modelling and predictions at the public meetings, but officials did not share the actual model.

MD council was not privy to this information either.

“All along we knew there was a risk to our municipality if it got into the park, but other than that, the actual models weren’t shared,” Ms. Kay said.

“When I arrived at Beaver Mines at 6:30, I was assured by an information officer (from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry) that we were fine, that things had calmed down,” Ms. Kay said.

“The fire had been a little more active earlier on in the afternoon, but things had calmed down and that the fire was still a long ways away.”

She and council members returned to the office and prepared a voluntary evacuation alert afterward because things were starting to look a little “sketchy.”

“Within less than half and hour we got the call that ‘We’ve got to get these people out now,’ ” Ms. Kay said.

It was the responsibility of fire Chief Dave Cox to make the call for evacuation to the CAO. Mandatory evacuation notices were sent out through the Alberta Emergency Alert system and to media.

Firefighters, RCMP and other agency members immediately began knocking on doors, waking people and sending them on their

Brian Hammond, MD of Pincher Creek reeve, speaks Sept. 11 at Coalfields School near Beaver Mines with residents concerned about the potential threat of the Kenow Fire. A few short hours later, mandatory evacuations were ordered within the muncipality’s southern area.

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MD RESPONDS, continued from page 8 but they didn’t say way. anything about how Based on advice much time you were from experts in going to have,” he said. the field, it was the As it turned out, they CAO’s call to request had very little time. that a local state “We had our plan in of emergency be place,” Ms. Kay added. declared.

“But didn’t have time to Once that was implement it.” done, Mr. Hammond “I don’t know how said, the role of you could have better council deferred to the prepared for that,” Mr. operations side and Hammond said. “I don’t their role became one think anyone could of communication, have anticipated the “and that’s it.” speed at which that fire A lesson learned was moving.” is that in an The Kenow fire emergency situation almost doubled in size it is best to tune in to in three hours. multiple sources of Five homes and information. numerous outbuildings “Perhaps people, in the municipality in their hour of need, Tara Cryderman, executive assistant for the MD of Pincher were lost to the fire but, in their hour of panic, Creek, has stepped into the role of information officer as the community deals with an ongoing situation with the Kenow as far as they know, no kind of forgot that we wildfire. livestock perished. do have a system in

Photo by Shannon Robison Ms. Kay and Mr. place, but there were Hammond agree the several other systems most important thing is working alongside that that everyone was evacuated safely. didn’t exactly co-ordinate the way we had hoped,” “The positive message is that we got everyone Mr. Hammond said. out,” she said.

Notifications sent from the MD to Alberta “From everybody I’ve spoken to in the last Emergency Alert did not broadcast as quickly week, that fire did things nobody expected it to,” as expected. This delay has been brought to the she said. “So all the modelling in the world, all attention of the provincial government, which the planning in the world,” wouldn’t have made a says multiple issues came into play and should be difference.” reconciled by Oct. 1.

Mr. Hammond said those who do the In response to criticism about the timeliness modelling will have new factors to consider of information presented, Mr. Hammond said, after the Kenow experience. He hopes this will “The information was changing moment by make things more effective, but modelling is moment and to keep that up to speed, to keep done by computer software, not by people who our own organization up to speed, never mind have felt the force of southwestern Alberta’s everybody else,” was a huge challenge. unpredictable winds.

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twice a year and Mr. Hammond said that when it comes to dealing with an emergency, staff designations are already in place and the roles have been practised.

What-ifs are discussed and there is a clear, well-laid-out plan for staff.

“But our role as elected officials is to stand back from them and let them do their job, based on the information they’re getting from the site and whoever else has a role to play,” Mr. Hammond said.

“I think it’s important to realize that I’m not the expert and I’m not expected to be an expert.”

“You can always do things better,” Ms. Kay said. “It’s just coming up with the tools, but at the same you don’t want people to become so complacent that they are relying totally on us.”

Moving forward, MD council will look for ways to improve communication. “We are trying to come up with other alternatives and tools,” Ms. Kay said.

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A man phoned to tell me of my winnings in the STARS Lottery of Alberta. I know that lottery is over, but I thought, Perhaps, do you think, maybe? I wasn’t envisioning possibilities but for a moment I was a bit excited.

He gave me a number to call and the winning number of my ticket. He asked if I remembered his name and before I could answer he started with John, which I interrupted and asked if it was Michael. He then agreed that it was Michael.

He explained that the new car couldn’t be driven without insurance, so it would be towed to my location. I asked if he knew where I was.

He didn’t, so he asked me to tell him, which seemed odd since the address should have been with the ticket information. A strange response, so I carried on.

Before I phoned the number he gave me, I went online and looked up STARS Lottery scams. Sure enough, this has been going on in Alberta and Saskatchewan for some time. The police are aware of the scam and warn people not to send any money. I decided to pursue the “winnings” to see what would happen.

I phoned the number and a woman with a very southern accent asked me if there was a Walmart near where I lived. I told her that I noticed she had quite an accent, and she paused and said she was born in the United States but had moved to Canada.

She asked me how long it would take to get to the Walmart and I said it would be about 10 minutes. I was then to call another number at Walmart. I asked her where the tow truck would meet me. She said at Walmart.

I then asked how long it would take to drive the vehicle to the local Walmart. After pausing, she said 45 minutes. Well, there is no city 45 minutes from Pincher Creek. When I pushed her for more information she hung up.

I obviously have a suspicious nature and it paid off in this case. Apparently the callers ask for money to be transferred through Western Union in Walmart to pay for the towing, but the vehicle never shows up and the money is gone.

The unfortunate fact is that the scammers sound believable when they call using the name of STARS, which provides a needed service in our province. Scamming has become too common and we must remain vigilant and cautious when receiving calls that make claims that sound too good to be true.

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“Living in a Dream” by Jennifer Vanderplas People Category – First Place

“Crows Spring Morning” by Jennifer Vanderplas Scenery Category – First Place

“See Through” by Tressa Murray People Category – Second Place

“Springs Dusk” by Jennifer Vanderplas Scenery Category – Second Place

“Just a Small Town Girl” by Megan Koevoet People Category – Third Place

“Hippie Falls” by Jennifer Vanderplas Scenery Category – Third Place

These photos are the winners from the Crowsnest Pass Photo Contest held during the Doors Open and Heritage Festival in August. A stunning selection of entries was received and displayed at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery for the month. The display has now moved to the Shootin’ the Breeze office in Pincher Creek and will remain up until the middle of October. Thank you to all entrants for sharing your view of Crowsnest Pass people, scenery, wildlife and heritage from behind a camera lens. The annual contest is sponsored jointly by Shootin’ the Breeze and Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery.

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Thursdays – 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.

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Thursday, September 21 – Postponed: Tourism in the Castle Region open house in Blairmore.

– Crowsnest Pass Ratepayers Association public meeting: 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Miners Club; agenda is upcoming election and candidates.

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Saturday, September 23 – Harvest Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek.

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– Taste of Pincher Creek: 6 to 10 p.m. at Ranchland Mall.

– Pincher Creek Family Centre Harvest Festival activities: open

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– Twin Butte Recovers work bee: 9 a.m. at Jenkins Ranche near Waterton Park gate.

Sunday, September 24 – Twin Butte Community Society annual general meeting: 1 p.m. at Twin Butte Hall.

– Crowsnest Pass Music Festival annual general meeting: 6:30 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank.

– Twin Butte Recovers work bee: 9 a.m. at the Jenkins Ranche near Waterton Park gate.

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Friday, September 29 – Celebrate Culture Days: 2 to 5:15 p.m. at Pincher Creek Municipal Library.

Saturday, September 30 – Moon Shadow Run: 6:30 p.m. at ag grounds in Pincher Creek.

– South Country Trappers Association fall banquet: 1 p.m. annual general meeting, 5 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner, 9 p.m. dance. Silent and live auctions. For information contact Sarah at 403-801-7680.

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Saturday, November 18 – Eighth annual Angels Within Us gala at Community Hall in Pincher Creek.

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Third year still a charm for Amazing Teen Race

By Erin Fairhurst The third annual Amazing Teen Race took place in Crowsnest Pass on Saturday, and 19 teams took on the community-oriented challenge.

“I think it’s incredible,” said Jaime Reeve, whose daughter and son were both partaking in the challenge. “It’s just great that they’re out there putting so much energy and effort into this.”

The Amazing Teen Race consists of an entire day of different challenges throughout the community. Teams must work together to solve clues and riddles that lead them to different locations within Crowsnest Pass. Only once the task at hand is complete are

they able to move on.

The goal is for teens to work together, interact with local businesses, learn new skills and give back to different community organizations and projects.

This year, teams were able to be more mobile thanks to the Ride Crowsnest bus.

“It’s the first year we’ve incorporated this type of transportation,” said Aimee Lahoda, one of the event organizers.

“Because of it, we’re able to have the finish line for the race in Bellevue.”

Participants were able to rest their weary feet while riding the bus, she added, noting that timing

Teens tested their teamwork skills, and muscles, during the boot camp challenge of the Amazing Teen Race. International exchange student Madina Riera, left, and her teammate Mary Butler grin and bear it as they conquer the tire-flipping station.

their wait times to ride the bus impacted teams’ strategies a certain amount as well.

Challenges ranged from an orienteering task at a local business, Spry, to a gruelling boot camp workout led by Jody Peebles.

“The whole day was fun,” said participant Hannah Forsyth, when asked if she had a favourite part of the event.

Caden Pichurski, left, and Mina Wood managed to make Hannah was light work of the sandbag-carry segment of the boot camp a member of the challenge, which was set up by local teen mentor and fitFire Breathing ness advocate Jody Peebles.

Rubber Duckies, and Photos contributed by Aimee Lahoda teammates Emily one of many parents waiting at the Goosen, Olivia finish line to cheer in the exuberant Collings and Emma Henselek, who teams as they breathlessly is a visiting German exchange completed the race. student, are already looking forward “It’s great to see them all to participating in the race again in working together as a team,” she 2018. said.

The race began at 9 a.m and The winning junior team was the teams started crossing the finish Sabers, consisting of Mathias Lynch line at the MDM Community Centre Staunton, Alina Pharis, Ronan in Bellevue around 3:30 p.m. The Gelber and Louis Linder. The top Blairmore Lions Club was on hand senior team was Dead Last Again, to provide a barbecue dinner to made up of Noah Schuh, Elena participants and their families, Tkachuk, Alice Murray and Sante and an awards ceremony and Canderan. slideshow contributed to the festive “The feedback we’ve received atmosphere. so far has been really great,” “It looks like they all had a lot said Aimee of the day as a whole. of fun,” said Michele Pitt, whose “Everyone seemed to have fun and son Conor participated in the race we’re already looking forward to for the first time. Michele was just next year.”

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September 20, 2017

Treasures found at shoreline cleanup Wendy Ryan and four volunteers uncovered a variety of interesting litter — from broken skateboards to a pair of soaking-wet Levis — while walking the path along Pincher Creek on Thursday.

Wendy left with bags upon bags of trash found clinging to the shoreline or floating in the creek.

“People used to use the creek as their personal dumping grounds,” Wendy explained. With the support of the town’s recreation office, Wendy has been hosting the annual Shoreline Cleanup for over a decade.

The town supplies bags and gloves while Wendy supplies the motivation.

A lot of “treasures” found were too heavy, so Wendy and her team flagged them with pink tape to retrieve later.

Photo by Caitlin Clow

Angels supply fire hall Sherry Mackenzie, Jamie Anderson and Michelle Duncan from Angels Within Us were among many groups and individuals to donate Gatorade, water and granola bars to Pincher Creek Emergency Services last week as the Kenow fire burned out of control. “Everyone I talk to in this town just wants to know how to help,” Sherry said. She noted that gift cards and cash donations were also accepted. Last Wednesday, PCES member Sariah Brasnett announced online that the fire department was fully stocked thanks to the outpouring of support and donations from the community.

Photo by Caitlin Clow

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Annual General Meeting Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Council

Thursday, Oct. 12

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AUCTION SALE SUNDAY, SEPT 24 • 10 A.M.

AT THE NANTON COMMUNITY CENTRE This sale features many nice antique items plus collectibles and household; plus Memorabilia from Elaine’s father, the late Warren (Coop) Cooper.

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AUCTIONS MACHINE SHOP Equipment Auction. Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. Estate of Ernie Omilusik of Provost, Alberta. Steel lathes, machining equipment and tools. Visit www.meierauction.com for more details.

ONLINE RETIREMENT AUCTION: For E&E Cabinets. Bidding ends Sept. 28. Visit McDougallAuction.com for details or Call Ken at (403) 324-6565 PL#319916

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Harry Pedersen 1926 – 2017 Harry James Pedersen passed away on Sept. 7, 2017, at the Pincher Creek Health Centre following a brief illness.

Harry was born on Feb. 7, 1926, in Twin Butte to parents Johanne (1888-1969) and Klem (1883-1942).

The Pedersens moved from Denmark and settled on their small homestead located on Cottonwood Creek, just north of Waterton Park.

Harry grew up on this farm with his five sisters and they all attended the nearby Parkview school. The Pedersen family enjoyed many happy outings in Waterton Park.

Following the untimely death of his father in 1942, Harry took over running the farm with his mother. The farm was sold in the late ’50s and Harry and his mother moved to Pincher Creek, where Harry worked as the parts man at Morgan’s GM garage on Main Street.

Harry married Eva Collins in 1970 and moved to Bassano to work at the GM dealership.

Later they moved to Chase, B.C., and Coaldale, Alta., before returning to retire in Pincher Creek.

Harry was a quiet person who enjoyed dancing and photography. He could often be seen taking photos of wild flowers south of Pincher Creek and in Waterton Park. Harry’s mind was an encyclopedia of the history of the Pincher Creek MD, especially the area around Twin Butte.

In Harry’s later years, he enjoyed the companionship of Lauretta Thompson.

Harry was predeceased by his parents, Johanne and Klem; his wife, Eva; brother Albert and sisters Magde (Graham), Alma (Heap), Helen (Therriault), Esther (Hewitt) and Anna (Grier).

Harry is survived by nieces and nephews and his brothers-in-law.

Memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s memory to the Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 224, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

An “open house” to honour Harry’s life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, 1101 Main St. in Pincher Creek.

Thank you is extended to the staff of Vista Village, with special thanks to Dr. Rommens and the staff at the Pincher Creek hospital for the care and understanding given to Harry in his final days.

Snodgrass Funeral Homes assisting the Pedersen family with funeral arrangements 403-627-4864 Pincher Creek www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com Photos by Brenda Shenton

Blowin’ in to gas up for a good cause In top photo, from left, Barb Sabo of Pincher Creek Co-op, Terry Yagos, mascot Cooper the Bear, Quentin Stevick and Co-op manager Jim Peace braved chilly winds Tuesday to help with Fuel Good Day at the Co-op gas bar. Quentin and Terry, both municipal district councillors, donated their time. Six cents per litre will be donated to the local Habitat for Humanity project. For those interested in learning about the project, an open house will be held Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Inn. In bottom photo, Quentin cleans the motorcycle windshield of Ernst Schörftner, visiting from Germany.

Words Written Through Visions of Smoke Farewell fair trees Goodbye sweet scent So long shadow, I bid adieu dear moss.

Until again and again rain and snow And time with tears Will restore to soil Through kind long years Till once again Through children eye Will bring again green symmetry And creek and brook Though once run dry Will rage and flow To earth from sky Now kiss goodnight dark smoke and haze Breathe deep, and gently choke on grief.

For lost and gone from leaf to leaf A little one whose hope to gaze Past pine and needle and end of days Will stretch through cloud and darkest night to reach through stars and soft moonlight A gentler path from prairie to sky And restore once lost, sweet symmetry.

Neil Forsyth Sept. 12, 2017 Rest gently, Waterton. Time heals all wounds!

John James (Jim) Opperman 1926 – 2017 John James (Jim) Opperman passed away at the Pincher Creek hospital on Aug. 17, 2017, at the age of 91.

He was born in 1926, the fourth child in a family of 10, to Newton and Emma Opperman of Boissevain, Man. In 1946, Jim met Marie Hunt, his future wife, in Ninga, Man., while working on a Canadian Pacific Railway track repair crew there. Having nothing to do one evening in the tiny town, he watched a community baseball game, where Marie was the back catcher.

They were married March 29, 1948 (Jim’s 22nd birthday), in St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Boissevain. They had two children, Carol-Ann and Craig.

Jim loved his cows (which included a couple of purebred Charolais), a couple of horses and numerous German shepherd dogs. He built many bluebird houses and faithfully kept an eye on his route for years. He and Marie both loved their birds!

In later years at both Crestview Lodge and Vista Village, he enjoyed watching his favourite television shows — Dr. Phil, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune — while eating licorice and chocolate candy. He thoroughly enjoyed both these seniors homes in Pincher Creek and loved the staff and “his girls” and the residents.

Jim was a hard-working labourer much of his life. In Manitoba, he was a farmhand, was a CPR track repairman, drove a sewer truck, did road construction and worked at a garage in Boissevain, Oke and Lee’s. After the family moved to Alberta in 1956, Jim was a trucker, was a town policeman, worked on oil rigs, was a ranch hand, worked at both Gulf and Shell plants and was a small cattle rancher on his own little quarter section of land in Twin Butte.

He loved living near the mountains and enjoyed all his neighbours.

Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Carol-Ann Turnbull; his son, Craig (Corlene); grandchildren Bonnie Opperman, Tim Opperman, Curtis (Nanette) Turnbull and Shannon Scherger; great-grandchildren Tyler and Tomas Scherger, Kimberley, Kelly and Dyllan Turnbull, Alex and Lily Opperman, and Keyton and Tyra Opperman; sisters Myrtle Browning, Euniece Wilbee and Wilma (Doug) Robertson; one brother, Laverne (Joyce) Opperman; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Marie, in 2008; his parents, Newton and Emma Opperman; son-in-law Rodney Turnbull; sisters Margaret (Arnold) Beaton, Joyce (Charlie) Dougall; brothers Doug (Joyce), George (Olive), Wilfred (Marguerite); brother-in-law Roy Wilbee and sister-in-law Millie Opperman.

A memorial come-and-go was held at the Twin Butte Hall on Sept. 9, 2017.

Memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made directly to Crestview Lodge, PO Box 1058, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; or to the Good Samaritan Society, PO Box 1510, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

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

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Pincher Creek Co-op 95th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Sept. 23 — 6 to 10 p.m.

First Ever “A Taste of Pincher Creek” Food Fair Featuring tasty treats from Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner, The Waffle Wagon, A-1 Pizza, The Mild Bill Wild Spice Company, 2 Sisters Magik Pantry, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Museum, Oldman River Brewing and more

SILENT AUCTION FOR LOCAL FIRE VICTIMS Live music by Phil Lethbridge, Jim Peace & Prairie Justus, Adam Schoening & Windswept

All proceeds will be donated to local fire victims

by the Lions Club of Pincher Creek and the Pincher Creek Co-op Brought to you by the Pincher Creek Co-op, celebrating 95 years of serving the community

RANCHLAND MALL HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 23 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sidewalk Chalk Art RC Races, Flo & Elmo Fun for everyone by C&D Floral Scavenger Hunt Pick up your clue sheet at the FREE popcorn table sponsored by Pincher Creek Co-op Drive 4UR School Sponsored by Castle Ford Hotdog Eating Contest 12:30 p.m. – sign up at the Co-op Grocery Store Wine and Beer Tasting Ranchland Liquor Den

Adoption Fair & Carnival Games A Better Chance Animal Rescue Face Painting Children’s World Daycare Fall Clearout Sale High Country Western Wear AED Demonstrations and Equipment Display Pincher Creek Emergency Services Mountain Fiddlers at 2 p.m.

Pie Sale Order of the Eastern Star Appliance Smash Sponsored by The Brick

T-Shirt Design Contest Vote on your favourite design. $50 prize plus a shirt Pincher Creek Family Centre Open all day for play time Cake Walk at 1 p.m.

Candy Guesses Sponsored by Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner Bouncy Castle Sponsored by ATB Financial Plus ... Phoenicia’s Fun & Fantasy, Creative Threads by Christine, Scentsy, Avon, Sarah’s Hutterite Buns and Baking, Twisted Timber, Grizzly Fir Carving and more!

Pincher Creek’s Got Talent

Musicians, comedians, magicians and other family friendly talents Contest begins at 3 p.m.

Hosted by Adam Schoening

$1000 in prizes

Sponsored by Cory Kawade Accounting, The Brick and the Ranchland Mall Tenants Association

Ranchland Mall 1300 Hewetson Ave. Pincher Creek