Shootin' the Breeze – Sept. 27, 2017

September 27, 2017 Year 7, Issue 3

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Community heart shines in Kenow’s wake

As hundreds of people worked together to help victims of the Kenow fire begin rebuilding, this heart-shaped rock was found in a blackened field. This picture is worth a thousand words.

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Community comes together in the

By Brenda Shenton It was a day filled with dirty faces, dirty gloves, soot-covered boots, fencing pliers (well worn and brand new), rolls of barbed wire, bundles of posts, bottles of water and a multitude of machinery complete with operators. Everywhere you turned, there were volunteers pulling down old fence, putting up new fence, piling an unbelievable amount of debris for disposal and cleaning. Young and old, they worked with smiles on their faces and goodness in their hearts as the community pulled together to start rebuilding for those MD residents who suffered loss from the Kenow fire. Some of the numbers: 380 registered volunteers, 500 people fed over two days, 58 kilometres of burned fence line, 5,000 acres of burned grass. There is an ongoing need for help, watch for an upcoming announcement of the next work bee.

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Family loses home but doesn’t lose heart

By Shannon Robison It’s sadly ironic that two old fire trucks sit at the site where all that remains of Theresa and David Cassidy’s holiday home is the foundation and two stone fireplaces standing tall against the blue sky.

The burned remnants represent the aftermath of the Kenow wildfire, which passed through their property Sept. 11.

Looking around the property Sunday afternoon, one can imagine why the Cassidys chose this spot for their family retreat. The view is amazing, even with the landscape changed, for now, to blackened grass and trees.

Theresa and David appear remarkably calm as they prepare for the demolition of the second home that was so dear to their family. She says that wasn’t the case earlier on.

“Nobody was hurt, right, that’s the important thing,” Theresa comments.

They chose to have someone at the property either until ordered to evacuate or until the danger had passed. David was there Sept. 11 with intentions to stay and fight the fire if necessary, but left later in the day for work.

David says that when their son Michael left at about 10:30 that Photo by Shannon Robison

evening, the smoke was so thick he couldn’t see fire, only smoke — that’s when Michael evacuated. He stopped to see neighbour Jennifer Jenkins, who was preparing to do the same.

They are grateful Michael was paying attention. “If it had been me, I could have been in bed or watching the iPad and been unaware of what was going on,” Theresa says.

She says it was hard being at home with the fate of their cabin at the whim of the fire. From the viewpoint of a webcam, she watched it consume their yard after Michael left.

“I didn’t watch the house burn,” she says. “I could see the trees on fire, I could see the grass on fire and the hill going on fire, but the cabin was still standing.”

The ferocity of the wind was evident as a windsock, visible through the camera, was “straight out.”

The webcam went out at 12:30 a.m.

Tuesday due to either a lack of power or loss of Internet connection. It was Wednesday before the family learned the fate of their cabin.

In days leading up to the evacuation, David and Theresa took the nearby Waterton evacuation seriously. They made great efforts to use FireSmart tactics to protect their property in the event the fire breached

David and Theresa Cassidy stand near the remains of their home, which was a victim of the Kenow fire. They are grateful for community support received as they begin cleanup, recovery, demolition and rebuilding.

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the park boundary.

Grass was trimmed throughout the yard and wood piles were moved. Fire officials who checked the site before the fire came through said they had done a great preparation job.

Their most precious items, including paintings, some antiques and the guest book, were removed from the home in advance — just in case.

What remains of the cabin speaks to the intensity of the fire.

Melted glass dots the scene and stonework crumbles to the touch.

Melted hoses now lie where sprinklers doused the cabin and surrounding area. All that remains of one kayak is a steel rudder and a blackened area that appears to be melted plastic. A restored 1948 Ford truck has been totally gutted. Nearby, an aluminum ladder from one of the fire trucks is melted into the ground.

The stone fireplaces, built of rocks David had collected over his lifetime and through his years as a geologist, still stood early Sunday afternoon.

Hope of salvaging the rocks was dashed — they are structurally compromised from the heat, fractured and brittle, and cannot be used to build a replacement of a very personal component of their home.

Theresa says there was no way to prepare for their first visit back to the cabin.

Looking down into the foundation, one can see where the kitchen fell through to the basement. Bottles in the wine rack are fused together, but most household items and many antiques were reduced to ashes. A few items were recovered but they are in rough condition. Theresa plans to hang onto them for now, but isn’t sure what will actually be salvageable.

A terra cotta pot, painted pink by their daughter years ago, is something that could again become a freshly painted memento of the past. A few Christmas ornaments also survived.

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HOME AND HEART, continued from page 5 Kenow has been referred to as a fire that behaved like no other. Across the countryside it covered, there doesn’t appear to be much rhyme or reason to what was burned and what wasn’t.

The Cassidys did everything possible to protect their home, but didn’t do the same for an old garage.

“It’s the only thing I would have been fine with burning down,” Theresa says with a laugh.

The fire burned right up to the foundation of the garage and it remains standing while the cabin was completely demolished. “You can see burn marks all up the wall,” David says.

Pat Neumann, deputy fire chief with Pincher Creek Emergency Services, can only speculate that the fire had diminished in intensity by the time it reached the short grass near the structure.

A steel corral still stands and horses were safely moved before the fire came through the property.

Further into the trees, a guest cabin was also consumed by Kenow.

Primary access to the cabin is via the Jenkins Ranche and across a steel bridge. It was damaged by the fire and David says an engineer sent out by their insurance company told them it couldn’t be salvaged. Thanks to volunteer efforts on the weekend, it was restored and provided important access to the property.

Unfortunately, the bridge has since been barricaded, after the Cassidys’ insurance company saw footage of vehicles crossing the bridge on a television broadcast.

“There’s a real difference between the working cowboys, who can get a job done, and the bureaucracy of the people who impede progress,” David says.

“It was put together by very smart people.”

He is concerned that a fear of liability may become a major impediment to getting things fixed.

“The community has been unbelievable,” Theresa says of all who came out last weekend to assist those affected by the fire. While some may consider them “weekenders,” they have been supported as strongly as everyone else dealing with loss right now.

David agrees that help from neighbours has been incredible. Some family members and friends were also on hand to do whatever they could to help over the weekend.

As a backhoe digs a massive pit on the site, Theresa shares live video footage with her daughter in Vancouver and prepares for the demolition that will happen later in the day.

It’s an emotional time. “I think I’ll just stay for the first few crunches,” she says.

Wendy Main shows up with hot drinks and snacks for everyone while

her husband, Mac, checks in to ensure all is going according to plan. Mac was quick to organize the community work bee to assist their neighbours and his experience was invaluable.

Earlier in the week, David and Theresa started trying to figure out where to begin the process of cleaning up, repairing the bridge and replacing damaged fencing.

“We don’t know how to do these things!” Theresa exclaims. They couldn’t imagine how, logistically, they were going to get everything done.

An “amazing call” came from Mac, telling them how the work bee volunteers would be helping. “We were blown away,” Theresa says. “He said that’s just what people do around here.”

Having experienced help has made a world of difference.

People came from near and far to start the rebuilding process for ranchers and homeowners directly affected by the fire. Donations of of manpower, equipment, fencing supplies, tools, food and cash were put to use throughout the area over the weekend. Small-town spirit was evident from dawn to dusk and the Cassidys are most grateful.

Theresa also notes that the Pincher Creek fire department brought out water and Gatorade, and Royal Bank Pincher Creek gave them $100 gift certificates to Walmart and the Co-op.

The community of Nanton also donated $35 of Subway gift cards that will be handy as she and David travel back and forth between Twin Butte and Calgary. The generosity has been overwhelming.

David and Theresa purchased the property in 1993 and first stayed there in a teepee and a camper.

They started building in 1994 and the cabin was finished two years later.

As a family, they have spent nearly every weekend at their southern Alberta getaway. Now that their kids are grown, David and Theresa spend more time at the cabin than in the city.

Strong friendships have been built with others in the area and the Cassidys were particularly close with the late Bob Jenkins.

“We’re so glad that Jennifer didn’t lose Bob’s house. We still look that way when we come to the bridge,” Theresa says.

A week ago they didn’t think they would get much done before the snow flew. Thanks to help from work bee volunteers, family, friends and neighbours, they are well on their way to a fresh start.

The Cassidys hope the majority of their loss will be covered by insurance as they begin the process of rebuilding.

With a smile, Theresa tells David that he’d better get collecting rocks.

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Pincher Creek Co-op thanks the community of Pincher Creek and surrounding area for making this event a huge success!

As part of Fuel Good Day on Sept. 19, 2017, six cents from every litre of fuel purchased at the Pincher Creek Co-op Gas Bar was donated to Habitat For Humanity.

“Pincher Creek Co-op is committed to serving the community and giving back, not just on this day, but throughout the year,” said general manager Jim Peace.

“Fuel Good Day is one of many ways we fuel our community, whether it’s sharing profits with our members or supporting local organizations that are doing important work right here in our backyard.”

Thank you to all members of our Pincher Creek Co-op family and to our special guests from the community and service clubs, who pumped gas and washed windows.

The day was filled with fun and laughter for a great cause.

Pincher Creek Co-op Gas Bar In top photo, Theresa shows a pot-bellied stove lamp, recovered from the rubble, that belonged to her parents. In bottom left photo, David chats with Pat Neumann of PCES. At right, is the westward view of the remains of the Cassidy home.

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PC speaks to Kenow concerns

By Shannon Robison The townsite at Waterton Lakes National Park reopened last week as the Kenow fire continued to burn in the background. A stage of recovery has begun.

From the time the fire was detected in the rugged terrain of the Flathead drainage in British Columbia, Parks Canada was actively engaged with the provinces of B.C. and Alberta, says Dennis Madsen, Parks Canada resource conservation manager.

Communication also began with municipalities and counties to ensure everyone was aware of the fire burning on the boundary and what the circumstances were.

“That communication started pretty much immediately, and never ceased at any point,” Mr. Madsen says. Parks Canada and multiple agencies of the provincial government are now operating under a unified command.

Some feel Parks Canada should have been communicating directly with those in close proximity to the park.

“We didn’t do official one-on-one communications with ranchers,” Mr. Madsen says. “We’re a public agency — we can’t do that — and the ranches are in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek.”

On Sept. 5, Parks Canada issued an evacuation alert for Waterton, and held a standing-room-only meeting the next evening to help residents, leaseholders and business owners understand the circumstances.

Dee Barrus, owner of Alpine Stables, said in an earlier interview that he wasn’t aware of the meeting.

Mr. Madsen says notice was via normal channels and doesn’t know why the Barrus family would not have been aware of it.

Parks Canada’s goal was to be 24 to 48 hours ahead of the fire in terms of ensuring that people who could be impacted by it were out of harm’s way.

With a weather shift in the forecast, a mandatory evacuation alert was issued for Waterton on Sept. 8. This was a smooth evacuation as many had removed what they could from homes and businesses during the alert period.

The wind picked up that day and gusted strongly in the days that followed.

Structural resources were put in place to protect the townsite and park infrastructure due to the threat posed by the fire.

“Parks Canada was actively fighting that fire from the moment it arrived on the boundary and spotted into the park, and continued to do control activities on that fire, even into the B.C. side, to slow the fire’s expansion into the park,” Mr.

Madsen says.

Firefighters kept Kenow out of the park until Monday morning (Sept. 11) and deserve full credit for it not having a broader effect.

The fire spotted into the park and high winds in the evening turned it into an out-of-control inferno.

“The winds of that evening just drove it around the corner through Cameron Lake and then picked it up, carried it over the divide, and that was it, it was gone,” Mr. Madsen says. At one point the whole Crandell Mountain was on fire.”

With limited resources available, and water not accessible at all locations, Parks Canada had to prioritize which facilities were protected and which weren’t, he says. There was no way to protect a Parks residence lost at the gate, and the visitor reception centre was burned along with other park buildings.

“We only have a certain amount of resources to deploy based on a criteria of which were the critical infrastructure to protect,” he says.

“The Prince of Wales is a national historic site. The community of Waterton has a concentrated amount of resources to be protected in one location and so did the compound.”

Alpine Stables did not receive the same degree of protection and Mr. Madsen says that, despite their best efforts, it was an unfortunate reality of today’s society that the Barrus family learned of their loss via a shared photo.

“We tried very, very hard to make sure that did not happen,” he says. “People were doing illegal activities, some people were in the park without permission and sharing photos of things that occurred in the park with the expressed direction to not do that.

We simply can’t control that.”

“We recognize that they have a strong connection to that site,” he adds. “This is obviously a blow to them and it’s a blow to Waterton.”

The stable site is contaminated and will require significant cleanup before any rebuilding can begin.

“We’ll be supportive of that and seeing the return of that business,” Mr. Madsen says.

“This fire, in terms of fire behaviour and in terms of the rate at which it moved, was at the far end,” Mr. Madsen says. It showed how dramatically fire can move.

“Even if you were applying a reasonable model of what fire may do in this landscape, you may not have appropriately predicted what happened here,” he says. “For all those reasons, you don’t want to present an absolutely horrifying situation and then it turns out that

it didn’t turn out that way or, vice-versa, undersell what could be a very dangerous situation.”

Preparation in the Waterton townsite was based on the direction Parks Canada anticipated the fire would travel.

“We could see that the fire was being pushed against the boundary of the park,” Mr. Madsen says.

A firebreak was built around the townsite about 10 years ago. This, in combination with the structural protection done, is why the fire didn’t get into town, Mr. Madsen says.

Photo courtesy of Heritage Acres The behaviour of the Kenow fire was unprecedented.

“We didn’t know exactly how the fire Heather Isaacson is the lucky winner of the Redwork Quilt raffled would move down and and drawn for at the Heritage Acres Fall Fair on Sept. 16. Heriwe certainly had no tage Acres Farm Museum thanks all who purchased tickets. idea it would go that fast.” The Kenow fire covered 21 kilometres in only four hours.

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Invites you to join them in a round table discussion with Mr. Madsen says Parks Canada is sensitive to the fact that some individuals have been profoundly affected and have suffered dramatic Friday, Sept. 29 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. losses. Raw emotions exist on many Fort Macleod Library 262 24th Street sides.

He highly commends the Mr. Barlow will be talking about the firefighters who worked long days for two weeks protecting the park against the blaze. as well as giving his perspective on everything that is happening As the third-driest year on in the House of Commons. Refreshments will be served record nears an end, green shoots of grass are pushing through the Please RSVP to this important event: burned landscape and active efforts Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce continue against the Kenow fire.

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A Taste of Pincher Creek featured good food, good drink, good music and an overall good time Saturday night at Ranchland Mall. At left, Frances Cyr and Colleen Casey-Cyr serve up a scrumptious food found on the menu at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. In centre photo, Kevin Parkin pours a glass of Oldman River Brewing’s local craft beer.

At right, local musicians Jim Peace, right, and Phil Lethbridge, in back, lead the music that drew many to the dance floor. Photos by Shannon Robison

Co-op anniversary becomes Kenow fundraiser With plans to celebrate Pincher Creek Co-op’s 95th anniversary in the works prior to the Kenow fire, general manager Jim Peace saw an opportunity for the business to do good for its community.

A Taste of Pincher Creek, a firsttime event hosted Saturday by the Co-op, became a fundraiser along with a celebration of the Co-op’s anniversary.

Money raised will be passed to Angels Within Us, which is managing donations for affected ranchers, homeowners and lessees in the Twin Butte area. The amount is not yet confirmed.

Days earlier, through a buy-threeget-the-fourth-free deal on barbed wire offered to fire victims, Co-op topped up a Nature Conservancy of Canada purchase by $10,000 of wire.

Co-op also donated dog food to shelters housing evacuated pets and has taken a “What do you need and where can we take it?” attitude in providing assistance.

Some donations have also been made directly to Co-op accounts of wildfire victims.

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By Erin Fairhurst Mondays don’t have to be greeted with a heavy sigh. In fact, why not extend your weekend by making time for Meet Me at the Movies?

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association have once again joined forces to bring an array of independent, international and critically acclaimed films to southern Alberta.

Six films from the Toronto International Film Festival’s Film Circuit will be shown in Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek this fall, alternating venues each time.

Tickets are always $10 at the door, and show times are 7 pm. Patrons should plan to arrive early, and if demand dictates, a second 9 p.m. showing can be arranged.

With Alberta Culture Days just around the corner, it’s fitting that Maudie will play at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre on Monday, Oct 2. The film chronicles the life of Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis, and stars Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins.

Next, The Glass Castle plays at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek on Oct 16. Oscar-calibre actors such as Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts headline this film, based on the memoirs of a young woman who had an unconventional and impoverished upbringing.

The Oct. 23 film, Obit, will be shown at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. This 93-minute documentary explores the fascinating world behind writing obituaries. If you think putting someone’s entire life into 500 words is easy, then this film might make you think again.

The Sense of an Ending is based on the novel by British author Julian Barnes, and weaves a complex story about truth, love and legacy. This film plays in Pincher Creek at the Fox Theatre on Oct. 30, and Lynnette Jessop, who has been involved with Meet Me at the Movies for the last five years, says that she’s particularly excited about this selection.

“I’ve read the book and I’m excited to see how the adaptation will be handled,” she says. “It’s a very complex story and will be interesting to see in film.”

The final film for the fall run of Meet Me at the Movies takes place Nov. 13 at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Their Finest takes place in the 1940s during the height of the Blitz in the Second World War, and has been widely touted by critics as a crowdpleasing romantic comedy.

Lynnette says moviegoers can choose to simply attend one movie or else make a point of hitting up the entire series.

“There’s definitely a lot of familiar faces at both locations,” she says. “There’s a core group of people from both communities who make a point of going, but always new people too, depending on the film.”

Patrons attending the films at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre are encouraged to arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. to ensure they get a seat, but the bonus is that they can also take advantage of the quiet centre to check out the exhibits for free before the film starts.

And while the interpretive centre doesn’t have a popcorn maker, Lynnette says that filmgoers are welcome to bring their own snacks to enjoy while they take in the flick.

“We want people to have fun, to make a night of it,” says Lynnette. “Why not do dinner and a movie? Or go for drinks or snacks afterwards to talk about the film — hopefully local businesses can also benefit.”

All of the films presented for Meet Me at the Movies are “highquality independent movies” according to Lynnette, and offer viewers a chance to see films that aren’t typical mainstream blockbusters.

“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity,” she says, “and it’s a great way to support independent movies here in southern Alberta.”

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Crowsnest Pass Passtrak is back in action Track & Field Club staged in Nicholas Sheran Park.

The cross-country running season is now in full swing and Passtrak, the Crowsnest Pass track and field club, has completed its first competition.

Carson Hay of Cowley represented Passtrak at the annual Run for the Pumpkin race in Lethbridge on Saturday. It was a two-kilometre cross-country race

Carson did himself and his club proud by completing the distance in 10 minutes 34 seconds to place fourth out of 61 runners in the seven- and eight-year-old boys group.

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The Kenow Fire has proven that every second counts and that being prepared is vital.

Fire Prevention Week is the perfect opportunity to thank our firefighters for their willingness to put their lives on the line for their communities Shootin’ the Breeze is proud that our 2016 Fire Prevention Week supplement was chosen as best in the province by the Office of the Fire Commissioner!

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Preparing your home for winter

By HomechekCNP The change of season is upon us: snow lines the peaks of the mountains and has made its way into town, pumpkin spice is everywhere, leaves are yellowing and falling to the grass, and there is a distinct chill in the air.

Yes, winter is coming. There is some important house preparation that any house-dweller should consider with the change of season.

First to go are the outside hoses.

Be sure to drain and hang those hoses before you put them away. Don’t forget to shut off the water to the external taps from your basement!

Drain your ponds, dump your flowerpots, dig up your gardens and get one more leaf-raking and lawnmow in (but not shorter than two inches, to avoid winter damage).

If you often have voles burrowing in your grass through winter, you can try raking out excess thatch, mulch, leaves and weeds. Renting a power rake could be helpful for large, thick lawns.

Fall is a premium time to make sure your gutters are clear, to avoid icing on your roof and leakage into your house.

Do a visual inspection of your fascia and soffit, ensuring there are no areas for critters to get in. Double-check that your furnace and dryer exhaust vents are clear of debris, to work at their

highest efficiency.

Clean out your garage and dispose of dust piles, wood chips and anything that mice or pack rats could use as a good hideout (and maybe set some traps too).

Check around the inside of your house for drafty doors or windows.

Separation between window and sill could use some caulking, and consider covering your windows with plastic film.

Doors with air spaces could use some new weather stripping or adjustments from your local handyman.

Furnaces and heating systems should receive some seasonal TLC. Consider having filters and vents checked and cleaned by a professional.

Double-check that your furnace is in good working order before it gets to negative temperatures. Change the batteries in your thermostat, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Basement water pipes should be padded with insulation sleeves to decrease any chance of freezing and bursting.

Finally, create a winter emergency kit with food, a flashlight, heat packs, blankets and other emergency items.

If you plan to leave your house for a winter vacation to the tropics, HomeChekCNP can help. A standard

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winter “homechek” includes an external walk-around, clearing snow from your furnace exhaust vents, checking of windows and doors, turning on your furnace, running taps and toilets, checking your freezers and fridges, a utility room walk-through, and general inspection for winter damage, vandalism or attempted break-ins.

We act as your line of communication should an unexpected storm hit and something go wrong at your home. Extra services include snow removal to make your house look lived-in while you are away, mail pickup, basic hot tub maintenance and pet checks.

HomeChek recommends that you turn off your main water line, drain your lines and water tank, and put RV antifreeze down your drains. This procedure will make your insurance company very happy! Standard homecheks are recommended once or twice weekly, but it would be wise to check with your insurance company to make sure you are compliant with your policy.

If you have any questions about how HomeChekCNP can help you while you are away, please phone Braden at 403-563-8466, or email at homechekcnp@gmail.com.

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“Home is where the heart is” is a very true statement for many of us. We spend most of our time here — it’s our safe place or haven from a bad day. Many memorable family events occur in our home and it’s part of us. It’s where we live!

Why not make your home as special and unique as you are. Your home should be specific to you; and it should comfort you, keep you safe, and be a functioning space to make your busy life easier.

Whether you are starting to build a new home or garage, or making improvements or renovations to an existing structure, we can help you at the Rona.

There is no project big or small that our staff can’t assist you with. From top to bottom and inside to outside, we have it all.

If you are just painting

a room, or needing a quote on a new home package, we have everything you need.

We are small but mighty and will always do our best to help in any way. From a new roof, siding, fencing, decks, railings, cupboards, wood stoves, showers or flooring, please come in to see how we can help you.

We have a great flooring section in our store, if this is part of improving your home — hardwood, vinyl, ceramic and porcelain tile, linoleum, carpet, engineered hardwood and laminate.

Come in and look at our samples and let our staff quote you on your project.

Watch for our scratchand-save sales; buy one, get one free events; and Rona’s weekly savings. We have very competitive pricing and great service. Please give us a try for your next home project; we will help make your home “Your Home”!

Home Is Where the Heart Is! Inside or Outside, Rona Pincher Creek has everything you need to make your home your special place!

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FUSE builds connections at weekend retreat

By Rachel Newrick FUSE — friendship, unity, support and empowerment. Knowing that a diverse group of women were going to gather at the Coleman Seniors Centre on Sept. 22 and 23 for a weekend retreat did not fully prepare me to end Friday night shaking my body to moves that included do the chicken, screw in the light bulb, knead the bread and Irish jig.

Wendy Harrington, with her quiet energy and gentle smile, inspired everyone in the room to participate in the dance before giving a mesmerizing solo dance performance using multi-coloured silk ribbons.

Women of Canada Eh Club FUSE, founded by M.J. Myden, aims to bring together women from all walks of life for support, interaction and collaboration — and this weekend certainly did that. We danced, we ate, we listened to inspirational speakers, we cooked, we made connections, we engaged with fellow business owners, we beat drums, we drew mandala art,

we created a collaborative glass artwork memento and, mostly importantly, we formed connections and made friendships.

This extraordinary effort by M.J. and a team of volunteers meant that the retreat, originally planned to be held near Waterton Lakes National Park, was simply moved rather than cancelled in response to the recent fires.

Many local businesses and individuals contributed generously to the retreat — and as much as it is a cliche, there are too many to name. The support was phenomenal. The FUSE retreat in turn supported Let’s Help Jake.

Sometimes we forget the importance of unity, the necessity for support, how important our friendships are and what it feels like to be empowered.

For a few hours this weekend, I felt totally connected to a group of women of whom, prior to the weekend, I knew one-third well, one-third by name and the final third not at all. And it was fabulous.

Women of FUSE on the first evening of the two-day retreat held in Coleman over the weekend. Donna Bilyk, owner of Artist’s Touch in Coleman, worked with the diverse group to create mandala art.

Photo by Rachel Newrick

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Wendy Harrington performs at the FUSE retreat Friday evening.

Photo by Shannon Robison

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to all who assisted at the work bee Sept. 23 and 24!

Proceeds from these events will support fire victims:

South Country Trappers Association – Sept. 30 Angels Within Us – Nov. 18 Financial contributions can be made to Wildfire Relief Fund at any ATB branch, by etransfer to twinbuttehall@gmail.com or by mail to Box 861, Twin Butte, AB T0K 2J0 For the most up-to-date information and details on fundraising efforts and needs, visit Twin Butte Community Hall on Facebook

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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 – 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, September 27 – Quiet Your Mind yoga classes: 7 to 8 p.m. at Spry Hardgoods, Fitness & Yoga in Blairmore. Every

Wednesday to December 6.

– Study the teachings of Jesus: 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek. For info call 403627-2234.

– All-candidates forum for Town of Pincher Creek candidates: 7 p.m. at Heritage Inn in Pincher Creek.

Thursday, September 28 – Habitat for Humanity Pincher Creek Build public information open house: 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. presentation at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek.

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

– Interpreting Canada: An Artist’s Portrait at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Curated by Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Free admission.

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

– Interpreting Canada: An Artist’s Portrait at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Curated by Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Free admission.

– 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.

– Crowsnest Historical Society Harvest of Memories Gala: 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue. Advance tickets only, call 403-563-5434.

– Crowsnest Community Market Fall Festival: 12 to 4 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore. Vendor spots still available, contact Danielle at 403-563-8594.

– Pincher Creek Chinooks Fall Hockey Camp at Pincher Creek arena. To register, call Lisa at 403627-2776.

– Memorial service for Robert Clemitson: 2 p.m. at Spring Point Community Hall.

October 1 to 8 – Animal Health Week – see page 16.

Sunday, October 1 – M is for Music concert: 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank. Free admission.

– Interpreting Canada: An Artist’s Portrait at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Curated by Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery. Free admission.

– Pincher Creek Chinooks Fall

Hockey Camp at Pincher Creek arena. To register, call Lisa at 403627-2776.

Monday, October 2 – Meet Me at the Movies: Maudie (PG): 7 p.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

October 4 to 6 – Friends of Library used book sale at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek Wednesday, October 4 – Study the teachings of Jesus: 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek. For info call 403627-2234.

– Municipal election forum for Crowsnest Pass candidates: 7 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue.

Thursday, October 5 – All-candidates forum for MD of Pincher Creek candidates: 7 p.m. at Heritage Inn in Pincher Creek.

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

Thursday, October 12 – Pincher Creek Adult Learning Council annual general meeting:

12 p.m. at 732 Kettles St. Monday, October 16 – Town of Pincher Creek election day.

– Meet Me at the Movies: The Glass Castle (14+)- 7 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek.

Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 – Rangeland Antique Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 3401 South Parkside Drive, Lethbridge.

Vendors from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Admission $3.

Sunday, October 22 – Twin Butte Community Society annual general meeting (postponed from Sept. 24): 1 p.m. at Twin Butte Hall.

Saturday, October 28 – Memorial service for Max Winkler: 2 p.m. at Pincher Creek United Church.

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

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words. Additional words are 15 cents each.

Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price. Listings are complimentary for events also promoted with display ads.

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

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Crowsnest Consolidated students acknowledged Crowsnest Consolidated High School awards day ceremonies were held Sept. 21 and 23, recognizing a significant number of students for their academic efforts.

Peer leadership awards were presented to Grade 8 students Olivia Collings, Libbey Wilmot, Tiana Hamilton, Emily Goosen, Cole Tkachuk and Hannah Forsyth; Grade 9 students Taylor Amos, Olivia Olivieri, Darbie Fraser, Paige McNeil, Hunter Warnock and Marisa Doell; Grade 10 students Alan Wong, Fred Campbell, Ty Anderson, Sarry Farrage, Ben Sharp, Kennedy Blakey, Elena Tkachuk, Alice Murray and Noah Schuh; and Grade 11 student Rachelyn Pinkerton.

Junior high awards Robotics: Aiden Douglas Media: Kayden Olsen Mechanics: Chance Cousins and Chris Collings Art: Matthew Gil and Ben Sharp Wildlife: Nickolas Gustavson Film studies: Priyansi Patel and James Butler Cosmetology: Alice Murray and Breanna Evans-Loseth Drama: Aiden Douglas and Jorja MercerPenney Music: Ben Arbuckle and Elijah LawsonLukawitski Fitness: Libbey Wilmot and Justin Gil Foods: Matthew Gil and Naomi Brown Fabrication: Chris Collings and Allan Wong Physical education — Grade 7: Kayden Olsen and Austin Heyboer; Grade 8: Josh Tippel and Jorja Mercer-Penney; Grade 9: Noah Schuh and Colby Snider Senior high awards Drama 10: Hayley Fast, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary Music 10: Jesica Pierson and Felicia Yoner, sponsored by Coleman Legion Music 20: Reece Brown and Ethan Flegg, sponsored by Coleman Lions Robotics 10: Rylan Van Dyck, sponsored by Coleman Legion Design Studies 10: Will Brown, sponsored by Coleman Lions

French 10: Elena Tkachuk, sponsored by Coleman Lions Art 10: Maeve Rothlin, sponsored by Order of the Royal Purple Art 20: Seraiah Vanderplas, sponsored by Coleman Women’s League Art 30: Ryanna Kizan, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Food Studies 10: Rianna Maerz, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary Food Studies 20: Brittany Jones, sponsored by Coleman Legion and Knights of Columbus Food Studies 30: Sydney Dorge and Betty Wong, sponsored by Holy Spirit Preservation Society Welding 10: Rylan Van Dyk, sponsored by Coleman Women’s League and Coleman Lions Welding 20: Ansel Carter, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Mechanics 10: Rylan Van Dyk, sponsored by Holy Spirit Preservation Society Mechanics 20: River Gregory, sponsored by Coleman Lions Mechanics 30: Gage Plante, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary Jerome Rejman Leadership Scholarship: Kristen Pundyk and Meagan Lahoda Honour roll awards Grade 7 merit awards: Ben Arbuckle, Micaela Baxter, Emilie Belik, Kenien Berg, Rhylee Duff, Haven Gauthier, Quinn Gilmar, Carter Gudmundson, Sammy Hodgson, Martha Lim, Eric Lynk, Tressa Murray, Dahlia Poch, Trey Prince, Hailey Reeve, Haiden Self, Austin Whelan, Carter Whidden and Nolan Markowski Grade 7 honour roll: Naomi Brown, Olivia Collings, Martha Dulaycan, Hannah Forsyth, Emily Goosen, Shayne Gray, Tiana Hamilton, Austin Heyboer, Kristian Hutchison, Kyle Purcha, Cole Tkachuk, Chris Van Der Aa and Libbey Wilmot Grade 7 honour roll with distinction: Rilee Huseby and Kayden Olsen Grade 7 top academic mark: Rilee Huseby and Kayden Olsen Grade 8 merit awards: Nathan Bohmer, Emmalee Ford, Tucker Gietz, Justin Gil,

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Cameron Hewison, Amber Johnston, Chase LaPrete, Trinity Ludviksen, David Newey, Dacey Patten, Caden Pichurski, Holly Rogers, Levi Samis, Jaxon Van Dyk, James Wallington and Cole Wemp Grade 8 honour roll: Riley Allsop, Marissa Doell, Breanna Evans Loseth, Taiya Fast, Darbie Fraser, Nickolas Gustavson, Rena Mathieson, Paige McNeil, Jorja Mercer-Penney, Olivia Olivieri, Ayla Rose, Cooper Snider, Hunter Warnock, Landon Yakubowski and Hailey Yoner Grade 8 honour roll with distinction: Taylor Amos, Chris Collings, Samantha Dyck and Matthew Gil Grade 8 top academic mark: Chris Collings and Matthew Gil Grade 9 merit awards: James Butler, Fredrick Campbell, Sienna Dahl, Brittany Fournier, Sydney Haslam, Cole Kalanza, Jace Lewis, Alex McAuley and Colby Snider Grade 9 honour roll: Ty Anderson, Sante Canderan, Zoe Civitarese, Lyndon Ewen, Sarry Farrage, Skyler Heyboer, Eljah LawsonLukawitski, Maron Lim, Nathan Milford, Matthew Merritt, Alice Murray, Kyler Olsen, Priyansi Patel, Daniel Poloni and Alan Wong Grade 9 honour roll with distinction: Kennedy Blakey, Aiden Douglas, Noah Schuh, Ben Sharp and Elena Tkachuk Grade 9 top academic mark: Aiden Douglas and Ben Sharp Grade 10 merit award: Stephanie Armstrong, Claire Bernier, Mario Caron, Logan Catonio, Devon Clarke, Ella Corns, Ellissa Desjardins, Spencer Dorge, Angus Duncan, Hunter Gudmundson, Sydney Laface, Megan MacDonald, Thomas Melchior, Jesica Pierson, Jordan Sharp, Jessie Wilson and Cassidy Young Grade 10 honour roll: Abigail Bannerman, Tapanga Cargill, Faith DeGraff, Jaden Dyck, Aden Janson, Emmett Morrow, Rachelyn Pinkerton, Lewis Rogers, Jasmine Sydora, Meghan Tarcon, Rylan Van Dyk, Seraiah Vanderplas, Ethan Wall, Taylor Wallington, Kiera Wheelock and Haylee Williams Grade 10 honour roll with distinction: Ashley Enefer, Hayley Fast, Riana Maerz, Maeve Rothlin and Tori Wakaluk Grade 10 top academic mark: Ashley Enefer, Rianna Maerz and Maeve Rothlin Top Grade 10 students: 1. Riana Maerz, sponsored by Coleman Lions; 2. Maeve Rothin, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; 3. Ashley Enefer, sponsored by Coleman Legion Grade 11 merit award: Logan Amos, Chase Calvert, Brennen Clarke, Makayla Cleverly, Cole Draper, Corbin Fraser, Natasha Gault, Connor Gunn, Ethan Flegg, Liam Knott, Raina Lane, Dawson Morency, Lana Page, Reese Pagnucco, Austin Pool, Riley Samis and Justice Stella Grade 11 honour roll: Ethan Ballak, Ansel Cater, Calvin Duarte-Pedrosa, Maisa Danaf, Eric Gil, Jasmine Johnsen, Brittany Jones, Jarrett Kress, Aimee Lahoda, Nicholas Manzer, Dana Mathieson, Tessa Spain and Felicia Yoner Grade 11 honour roll with distinction: Reece Brown, Cameron Hildebrandt and Kristen Pundyk Grade 11 top academic mark: Kristin Pundyk Top Grade 11 students: 1. Kristen Pundyk, sponsored by Order of the Royal Purple; 2.

Reece Brown, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary; 3.

Cameron Hildebrandt, sponsored by Coleman Women’s League Grade 12 merit awards: Sadie Bannick, Chase Civitarese, Ravyn Dillabough, Keiran Douglas, Breanna Enefer, Shawn Flannery, Macey-Jo Friel, Ricky LaPrete, Chloyee Pearson, Ariana Pool, Chase Snider, Jacob Stafford, Niamh Sutherland, Jonathan Wadstein, Logan Wall, Dana Wanagot, Karson Yakubowski and Teanna Zwicker Grade 12 honour roll: Amber Crosby, Sydney Dorge, Derick Jimenez, Matthew Kenney, Meghan Merritt, Matthias Vanderplas, Aislyn Wheelock, Samantha Williams and Betty Wong Grade 12 honour roll with distinction: Ryanna Kizan and Sady Milford Top Grade 12 students: 1. Matthew Kenney, sponsored by Order of the Eastern Star; 2. Sady Milford, sponsored by Coleman Lions; 3. Ryanna Kizan, sponsored by Holy Spirit Preservation Society See CCHS AWARDS, continued on page 13

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Enefer Reimer Construction Award for Trades: Karson Yakubowski Crowsnest Pass Literacy Foundation Award: Sady Milford Livingstone Range Academic Award: Matthew Kenney Rocky Mountain Optometry Clinic Scholarship in Science: Teanna Zwicker Eugene Fabro Academic Scholarship: Sady Milford Kenney Family Academic Scholarship: Matthew Kenney Kenney Family General Academic Scholarship: Amber Crosby Bruce Kutcher Academic Scholarship: Meghan Merritt Dr. Kay Kerr Scholarship Fine Arts: Ryanna Kizan Audrey Bonne Memorial Scholarship Science: Matthew Kenney Murray Capron Memorial Athletic Scholarship: Connor Gunn and Sam Williams Ascent Dental Award: Sady Milford Stewart Schlender Memorial Scholarship (Crowsnest Pass Minor Hockey): Keiran Douglas and Chase Snider Riversdale Resources Scholarship: Derick Jimenez and Niamh Sutherland Clark and Jane Goodwin Award: Simon Burke Nippon Institute of Technology Intercultural Award: Dana Wanagot and Karson Yakubowski Strandquist Family Trust Scholarship: Sady Milford, Betty Wong and Teanna Zwicker Spray Lake Sawmills Scholarship: Shawn Flannery and Derick Jimenez Sinister 7 Scholarship: Sydney Dorge Eric and Wilma Prentice University Prize: Dana Wanagot Tony and Bev Feregotto Scholarship: Shawn Flannery and Karson Yakubowski Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness Scholarship: Meghan Merritt and Dana Wanagot Janet and Horace Allen Science Scholarship: Sady Milford

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Hard workers from Pincher Creek and surrounding area will be wined, dined and honoured during the 22nd annual Awards of Excellence in October.

The event, hosted by the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, celebrates local entrepreneurs, restaurants and businesses — large and small — and their efforts and contributions to the community.

With over 100 nominations put forth by the public, chamber of commerce president Sam Schofield says he is pleased to see such a variety of businesses recognized.

“It really speaks to the diversity of our business community that so many of this year’s nominees are different from years previous,” he says.

Nominees for home business of the year are Krazy Kayak Rentals & Retail Pincher Creek and Area, Room To Grow, Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations, Waffle Wagon, and Wildr Fitness Events, Camps and Training.

Nominees for farm family of the year are Dustin and Niki Flundra, Frank Jenkins of Lazy U Ranch, and Jennifer Jenkins of Jenkins Ranche.

Nominees for the environmental stewardship award are Alberta Parks, Food Water Wellness Foundation, Sophie LaRocque of Cloudy Ridge Ranch, and Salvage Solutions.

Nominees for the junior business award are Cameron Brush and Gus Halibert.

Nominees for employee of the year the are Warren Akitt of Salvage Solutions, Crystal of Tim Hortons, Leilani Maria Esplanda of Ramada Pincher Creek, Dexter Gabayan of A&W Canada, Eliza Grose of FACES Education, Tracey Diane Hoffman of Harvest Coffeehouse, Tamara Morgan of Castle Mountain Resort, Kaylah Reimer of Stardust Sweets & Treats, Katherine Seleski of Castle Mountain Resort, John Stoesser of Parks Canada, Suzanne Teran of SGB Fitbodies and Supplements, Ali Thibert of SGB Fitbodies and Supplements and Terry Veluw of Seeds Flower Shop.

Spirit of Pincher Creek Award nominees are Karen Andrew, Avail CPA, Cloudy Ridge Ranch, CrossFit Pincher Creek, Leah and Duane Filipuzzi, Pincher Creek Emergency Services, Pincher Creek Voice, Pincher Planters, Shannon Robison, Wendy Ryan, Bette Jean Scott, Shootin’ the Breeze, and David and Danielle Tetachuk.

Nominees for large business of the year are Castle Mountain Resort, FACES Education and Link Builders.

Nominees for small business of the year the are A-1 Pizza, C&D Floral, CrossFit Pincher Creek, Harvest Coffeehouse, Nineteen 89, North & Company LLP, Pincher Creek Collision, Pincher Creek Voice, Platinum, Polished Nails, RONA Pincher Creek, Salvage Solutions, Seeds Flower Shop, Shootin’ the Breeze, Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations, Stardust Motel and the Brick Pincher Creek.

Nominees for new business of the year are Fresht, Johnny Cache Hobbies, Mountain High Matcha, Oldman River Brewing, Pincher Pets, SGB Fitbodies and Supplements, Stardust Sweets & Treats, and Two Sisters Magik Pantry.

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Congratulations to Awards of Excellence nominees!

CCHS AWARDS, continued from page 12 In Pursuit of Excellence Awards These awards are presented to students demonstrating citizenship skills, a positive attitude, achievement of academic goals, service in school and community, and leadership.

Grade 7: Hannah Forsyth, Kayden Olsen, Tiana Hamilton and Carter Whidden Grade 8: Taylor Amos, Jorja MercerPenney, Chris Collings and Hunter Warnock Grade 9: Aiden Douglas, Kennedy Blakey, Sarry Farrage and Daniel Poloni Grade 12 achievement awards Governor General’s Academic Medal: Matthew Kenney English 30-1 Audrey Bonne Memorial Award: Matthew Kenney English 30-2: Niamh Sutherland, sponsored by Coleman Legion Mathematics 30-1: Matthew Kenney, sponsored by Crowsnest Pass BPOE Mathematics 30-2: Meagan Lahoda, sponsored by Holy Spirit Preservation Society Social Studies 30-1: Matthew Kenney, sponsored by Crowsnest Pass BPOE Social Studies 30-2: Brandon Robinson and Logan Wall, sponsored by Coleman Lions Biology 30: Ryanna Kizan, sponsored

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Max Winkler 1931 – 2017 Max Winkler of Pincher Creek, formerly of Twin Butte, passed away peacefully at the Pincher Creek Health Centre on Sept. 19, 2017. He was born on April 18, 1931, in Marienstein, southern Germany (Bavaria), in the German Alps.

In 1953, Max immigrated to Canada at age 22. He had a wide variety of work, and in 1959 he was fortunate in becoming a park warden, who served the national parks of Jasper, Kootenay, Forillon, Que., and Waterton. His career of 28 years with Parks Canada was the highlight of his life. To the end of his days, he was deeply involved in environmental issues.

After his retirement in 1987, he and Julie moved to their beautiful 160 acres in Twin Butte, where he brought his childhood dream into reality by becoming a farmer-rancher.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Julie; son Terry and daughter-in-law Ursula of Jasper; and his grandchildren, Peter and Lisa. He deeply loved his family as well as his adopted country. He was one good Canadian citizen.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Pincher Creek United Church at 2 p.m., with minister Judith Walker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Southern Alberta Chapter, c/o Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Park Rd. S.W., Calgary, AB, T3B 5R5.

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Louis Dingreville passed away on Sept. 18, 2017, at the age of 80. Louis was born at the family homestead on Dec. 14, 1936, to parents Gus and Leonie.

Louis lived his whole life on the family farm, and became an integral part of the ranching and rodeo community in southern Alberta. In addition to being a rancher, Louis worked as a range rider for 30 years, retiring last October.

Louis made friends easily and was loved by all who knew him.

Louis is dearly missed by his loving wife, Laura, of 56 years; his brothers George (Yvonne) and Raymond; and his sister, Jean Smith. Louis is also survived by his children, Roy, Edward (Latisha), Bradley (Tammy) and Nicole (Tyler) Kmita. His memory will be cherished by his grandchildren Chalsey (Duane), Kyle, Dakota (Adrian), Courtney, Ashley, Ryan, Kobe, Hailey, Morgan, Kegan, Tyra, as well as one great-grandchild, Jaydee.

Louis was predeceased by brothers Paul, Marcel and Maurice, as well as one grandchild, Sean Kmita.

A celebration of life was held at the Horseshoe Pavilion (Pincher Creek riding arena) on Sept. 23, 2017. Memorial contributions may be made to the Timber Trails 4-H Scholarship Fund, PO Box 21, Cowley, AB, T0K 0P0.

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Robert Clemitson 1934 – 2017 Robert Vincent Clemitson of Spring Point, Alta., passed away peacefully at Vista Village in Pincher Creek on Sept. 11, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, at the age of 83.

Robert was born at his grandparents’ home in Victoria, B.C., on Feb. 23, 1934, to J. Robert L. and Margaret (Pettman) Clemitson. He attended school in Westwold, Kelowna and Kamloops. A devoted rancher from the start, he enjoyed Calf Club with his sister, Peggy, and as a young man, Robert dedicated 15 years to leading the Westwold 4-H Lamb Club.

Robert married his best friend, Valerie, in 1991, and a year later, bought a ranch in Spring Point. He was known for his kindness, his compassion and his sense of humour.

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Valerie; daughter Tiffany (Craig) Weston and son Lyle (Melissa) Jensen; grandchildren Ryland and Cohen Weston and Eric Jensen; sister Margaret F. deRoalds and brother Harry (Marilyn) Clemitson; nieces and nephews Shelley (Fred) Maloff, Robert Young, Debra Young, Blaine (Colleen) Young, James (Julia) Clemitson, Russell (Meghan) Clemitson, and Justin (Carmen) Clemitson and their families.

Robert was predeceased by his mother, Margaret, and his father, J. Robert.

A memorial service will be held at the Spring Point Community Hall on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Timber Trails 4-H Beef Club, PO Box 10, Lundbreck, AB, T0K 1H0.

A special thank you for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Vista Village, Pincher Creek.

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Grooming Tips

By Paws to Claws When grooming a dog, a lot of people think it’s mainly for an esthetic purpose. But the truth is that grooming a dog or a cat is more for their health than anything.

We groomers see your fur baby more regularly than even a veterinarian does. This means we get to see your pet’s skin up close and personal.

We notice questionable skin conditions, coat issues, ear problems, paw or nail issues and anal gland problems, to name a few things a pet might have. This means you can get your fur baby to the vet as soon as possible, which can and does actually save lives.

A lot of people don’t realize that the mats that dogs generally get, or the amount of dead hair that builds up under their coat, can cause so many skin issues: pain, itchiness, dryness, parasite infestations and much more. By keeping your pet regularly cleaned, you’re not only making them look and smell and feel good, but also helping ensure that their health is top-notch.

When it comes to cat grooming, a lot of people don’t put much value on it because, after all, they groom themselves don’t they? Problem is, some cats — especially long-haired or fine-haired cats — have issues with grease build-up. When grease builds up, it attracts dust and dander and other gunky things, causing matting issues.

Those mats can very quickly spread all over the body of a cat. Mats can pull on the skin quite tightly, causing cats to be uncomfortable and often aggressive.

When we shave the cat, we’re just trying to remove those mats and build-up to help the skin breathe better and get oxygen — improving circulation and the health of your cat.

There are many benefits to shaving a cat that many people often overlook.

A lot of cats find it quite comfortable and love having the feeling of their fur reduced. Plus, even a simple bath and brush-out can make a huge difference to the level of shedding and build-up in a coat.

Animal Health Week October 1 to 8, 2017

4-H youth learn about animals

By Chinook Multi 4-H Club The 4-H motto is Learn to Do by Doing, and that’s exactly what 4-H is all about.

Although the 4-H program is not exclusively animal focused, animals do tend to be the predominant project chosen by rural participants. In the Pincher Creek district, youth have the opportunity to work with cattle, sheep, swine, horses, chickens, dogs and pheasants in 4-H. Throughout their 4-H journey, participants get to choose project animals based on the club they join and often related to their animal experiences on their own farms or ranches. The expectation is then that throughout the 4-H year the participant is the primary caretaker of the animal, with support from parents, leaders and more

senior 4-H members.

Responsibilities include feeding, watering, grooming, administering medication should it be required, halter breaking or continued training (in event of horse projects) and many others.

In addition to caring for the animals, participants learn about their animals through a curriculum that is followed and often expanded for hands-on learning experiences. It teaches animal husbandry, as well as aspects of the agriculture industry and where the project animals fit into the business of agriculture.

4-H is a great opportunity for youth to gain a greater appreciation for the health and well-being of animals.

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