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Cougars too close for comfort in Crowsnest Pass last week By Shannon Robison Several Crowsnest Pass residents have had run-ins with cougars lately that have left them feeling on edge. On Oct. 22, Eleanor Favero let her cat, Marley, outside. Aware of the threat of wildlife, she normally doesn’t let him go outdoors after 10 p.m., but says he was owly after a good brushing. She let him out onto the deck of her Pineview home, west of Coleman, and turned her grooming attention to the dog. Luckily, Eleanor was only a few steps away from the door when she heard a sound like nothing she had heard before. “It was worse than the cry of a catfight: it sounded like someone was dying,” she recalls. A cougar had Marley cornered on the deck. When Eleanor flung the door open she saw the cougar for only a split second before it fled. “It lifted its head, saw me and was gone,” she says. She assumes Marley “took a hit” on his left hip that is still hurting him. “He was a mess, he was so scared,” she adds. At 28 pounds, Marley is part Norwegian forest cat and much larger than a typical house cat. The terrified animal had lost control of his bowels and was shaking in the corner. While he is reluctant to set foot outdoors know, Eleanor is grateful she was close by to interrupt a situation that could easily have had a different ending. “I would have been lost if something had happened to the big guy,” she says of the companion she adopted from the SPCA four years ago. Two days later, Bernita Van Der Veen looked up from washing dishes at her home on Tecumseh Road (also west of Coleman) to see something moving in the yard. “It’s not what you expect to see at 5 p.m. when it’s still bright outside,” she says of the cougar that was nonchalantly checking out her yard. She went to the door and peeked out, but had lost sight of it. From the bathroom window she again spotted it, casually wandering around on her patio. Home alone, Bernita wasn’t sure what to do. She went downstairs and found herself looking straight at the big cat through a window. “I could hear him growling and that really scared me,” she says. “If he saw me and decided to pounce he’d be right through that window!” It crossed her mind that the growling might be due to the cougar seeing its reflection in the glass. Not wanting to provoke him, she quickly went back upstairs. She banged on the wall, hoping to scare the cougar away. The cat sauntered across the yard, apparently not in a hurry to go anywhere. Eventually he jumped onto the fence and walked a ways on the top rail before jumping back down to the ground. Neither Eleanor nor Bernita called Fish and Wildlife to make a report at the time of the incident. Both alerted neighbours and shared posts on social media to let others know there
Photo by Eleanor Favero
Eleanor Favero’s cat, Marley, had a close call when cornered by a cougar Oct. 22. Marley was on the deck of Eleanor’s home in Pineview.
was a potential threat in the area. This is not uncommon — not everyone knows who to call or where to find the contact information. Brendan Cox, communications officer for Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, concurs that many incidents go unreported. He has information on file about Bernita’s encounter, which was called in the next day, but was not aware of the situation Eleanor had just days earlier. He notes that one of Bernita’s neighbours also called in to report a cougar sighting on Oct. 25 and mentioned that a week earlier a cougar had confronted the family dog on their deck. Fortunately, as with Marley, the dog was not harmed. The following day a cougar was shot by a landowner in the area. “The owner or occupant of privately owned land can hunt cougars without a licence, subject to local bylaws,” Mr. Cox says. He is confident that the animal shot is the same cougar that peered into Bernita’s basement. Cougar populations are typically tied to the number of prey animals in a given area, so it’s not unusual to hear of sightings in this area at any time of year. Mr. Cox adds that traditional boundaries are changing and the animals are expanding their range in different parts of the province. In particular, they appear to be moving eastward. He encourages people to take preventive measures to reduce their chance of encountering dangerous wildlife, such as: not feeding any kind of wildlife because where their food goes, the cougars will go (do not use birdseed or salt licks); keeping garbage indoors and waiting until pickup morning to place it outside in a wildlife-resistant, airtight container; keeping the perimeter clear of thick and tall vegetation; closing open spaces under decks with durable wire mesh; and installing motion-activated security lights. One shouldn’t be afraid to encourage neighbours to take the same precautions — your yard is only as wildlife proof as your neighbour’s yard. Bernita has been careful to avoid attractants and says, “Where we live, wildlife encounters can be expected.” The morning after the cougar visited her yard, she noticed crows and magpies everywhere and knew there was a kill somewhere nearby. This concerned her as she knew it would encourage the cougar to hang around. Eleanor is also very conscious of the risk of attractants. “We’re moving more into their territory and as humans we need to be aware of the dangers,” she says. Mr. Cox stresses that it is rare for cougars to attack people, adding that the behaviour of the cougar shot last week was unusual. “Typically they shy away from people and leave the area quickly,” he says. In the case of an encounter where a cougar is in the distance, he says not to run or turn your back on the animal. “If it doesn’t appear to be aware of your presence, gather people and pets in close, slowly back away and leave the area, putting obstacles between yourself and the animal,” he says. If you are in your yard, he says to take people and pets inside and give the cougar enough space that it can leave the yard unimpeded. If a cougar is close to you and showing aggressive behaviour or staring intently and tracking your movements, your reaction needs to be different. “Don’t run, don’t play dead,” Mr. Cox says. “Bring everyone close together and show the cougar you are human — make yourself look big, speak loudly and look directly.” If the animal attacks, he says to fight back. “Don’t give up. Use any and all means at your disposal and hit it in the face with anything you can — rocks, your fists — show you are not a typical prey animal and in the vast majority of cases they will give up and leave you alone.” Bernita had never seen a cougar before,
Photos by Bernita Van Der Veen
A curious cat came calling at Bernita Van Der Veen’s Tecumseh Road home on Oct. 24. After casually wandering around the yard, it growled and peered into the basement window.
but less than two weeks before one stopped by her home, she had the misfortune of hitting a cougar on the highway, just east of Bellevue. “I turned a corner and the cougar was right there, running toward me. It had no chance,” she says. “I looked back and he was laying on the highway, but I wasn’t getting out — it’s a cat and I wasn’t sure if it was dead.” She didn’t know who to call, especially as it was late on a Sunday evening. The following morning she checked and saw that things had been taken care of. Both women will be quick to pick up the phone should they have another encounter of a feline kind. In fact, all wildlife situations should be reported to the local Fish and Wildlife office. In Blairmore, call 403-562-3289. In Pincher Creek, call 403-627-1116. It doesn’t hurt to program these numbers into your phone for easy access. Calling 310-0000 is another way to be directed to the nearest office, or you can call the Report a Poacher line after hours at 1-800-642-3800. Reporting of all sightings will help officers have a better idea of wildlife movement and issues in the area. Bernita says her visit from the cat was an eerie thing. “It was much scarier than having a bear in the yard,” she says. “The cougar was much more intimidating.” The night before the sighting, she had noticed there were no deer in the yard, which was unusual. A week later, only one has returned. She looks forward to their return. Eleanor says that while Marley is afraid to go out, it’s a good time to “grab this by the horns and change his ways.” She plans to build a cat house as a window attachment in the spring so Marley can still go outside but will never be in danger again.
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Pincher Creek United Church prepares for centennial By Georgia Dale Much has changed in Pincher Creek since 1884, when Mrs. Morden, Mrs. Willock and Mrs. Ives worked together to open a non-denominational Sunday school in a little log schoolhouse, where the King Edward Hotel now stands. Caroline Johnson, a lifetime member of Pincher Creek United Church, says these women worked together before either the Methodist Church was built in 1886 or the Presbyterian Church was built five years later, and may have influenced the merging of the two in 1917. In fact, the community could even boast that its congregations merged before the Canada-wide amalgamation that formed the United Church in 1925. 1917 was a significant time as Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary while still embroiled in the First World War. In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Pincher Creek United Church, Caroline has collected pictures and articles from old copies of the Pincher Creek Echo, history books and Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, the local museum. This includes photographs of elaborate horse-drawn funeral
processions along Main Street in 1907 and newspaper clippings from wartime in 1917. Articles from Canada’s Centennial in 1967 show that Canyon Church Camp was busy as ever. Other historical clippings feature photos of choir participants and stories from the church’s 80th anniversary in 1997. The building used today was built in 1925 and has undergone various renovations in order to house its faithful congregation. In 1953 the Christian education wing was added to the south side of the building and in 1978 the sanctuary was reversed. Further, in 2007 renovations were undertaken to improve the accessibility of the building, including widening of the hallways and installation of a lift. While attendance might not be as high as when it peaked back in the 1950s, Pincher Creek United Church is obviously a busy place, with a thrift shop stacked full of wonderful art objects and clothing, a Sunday School room full of arts and crafts and all the amenities required to meet the needs of a full house. This week, preparations are underway for a pork loin supper and silent auction in celebration of the church’s centennial on Saturday.
Canyon Church Camp benefit planned in Lethbridge By Georgia Dale Canyon Church Camp suffered damage during the Kenow wildfire, which decimated
a large part of the terrain at Waterton Lakes National Park in September. On its Facebook page, the camp
Posters have been hung and items are being collected for the auction. The silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m. and supper is at 5:30, followed by a program at 7. The cost for supper is $10 per person or $25 per family. In addition, “change for change” jars have been set up to help with the rebuilding of Canyon Church Camp, which Photo by Brenda Shenton was damaged After a year with Pincher Creek United Church, Rev. Judith in the Kenow Walker says, “The town and congregation have been very fire. welcoming. It is a joy is be closer to my kids and grandkids.” The thrift shop is open profits will go, as usual, toward Fridays and supporting the camp. Saturdays and a portion of its
reports that three cabins, the boys bathrooms and the custodian building survived the fire, and appears hugely relieved that the Kate Parry Lodge is also intact.
Caroline Johnson, a lifetime member of Pincher Creek United Church, says the true extent of See CANYON CHURCH CAMP,
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Keep your butts to yourself Tossed cigarettes responsible for two fires RCMP are calling on all smokers to keep their cigarette butts to themselves after another grass fire was ignited by a carelessly discarded cigarette. Beiseker RCMP responded Sunday to a 911 call reporting a grass fire in the ditch along Highway 9, north of Keoma. Firefighters from Beiseker, Crossfield, Irricana and Rocky View County scrambled to gain control of the fire in severely windy and dry conditions. The fire spread rapidly and was blown eastward by the strong winds. Nearby farmers and residents of the Tschetter Hutterite Colony used farm equipment to create barriers that prevented the fire from reaching farmyards and residences. After the fire was extinguished, RCMP and fire investigators located its source — a cigarette butt along the shoulder of Highway 9 near Range Road 270. The past few months have been exceptionally dry and as a result there have been a number of forest fires and grass fires in southern
Alberta. “We’ve lost farms, houses, pets, livestock and infrastructure to fires,” says Cpl. Curtis Peters, media relations officer for southern Alberta. “And, the greatest loss of all, a volunteer firefighter from Cypress County was killed while fighting a fire this fall.” “This is now the second fire that we know was caused by a cigarette butt,” he says. “Both of these were completely preventable. We need people to get the message and stop tossing their butts out of vehicles.” In addition to the psychological consequences of causing a fire, there are also legal and civil actions that a person could face, including a fine for littering, criminal charges such as mischief or negligence, and civil financial responsibility for fire response and repairs. If you see a fire, you should call 911. If you see someone throwing a cigarette butt out of a vehicle, you should contact police and not confront the person.
CANYON CHURCH CAMP, continued from page 4 the damage is unknown at this time. While specific fundraising efforts haven’t been started locally, there are jars set out to collect spare change to go toward rebuilding. The camp receives a portion of its funding from the local pastoral charge. Marie Everts, or Crocus as she was called at camp, beams as she recalls the fun times and lifelong friends she made at Canyon Church Camp. Over the years, Marie has been involved as a camper, a counsellor-in-training, a counsellor and finally a director for a short time. According to Marie, the camp has provided kids from all over southern Alberta with the opportunity to enjoy hiking, camping and crafting at Waterton along with educational
components such as nature and Bible studies. Marie says the lodge hasn’t changed at all over the years and is festooned with memorabilia left behind by multiple generations of campers. Her oldest niece is a camp veteran of three years and her nephew attended camp this summer for the first time. Southminster United Church in Lethbridge is hosting a concert to raise rebuilding funds. The concert, featuring Dory and the Weathermen, will be held Nov. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7. Tickets are available at the door for $20. A silent auction between sets will help to raise additional money.
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Pincher Creek spray park construction continues In top photo, Benjamin Wamsteeker prepares to grout the exterior of an exposed manhole on Robertson Avenue in Pincher Creek. This was the next order of business after a tie-in was completed for the new spray park, located north of the library and swimming pool. In bottom photo, the construction crew works on a concrete pour, which will be a portion of the pad for the new outdoor facility.
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Ducks Unlimited has success with new carnival games format By Kari Zieffle A wonderful time was had by a sold-out crowd at the 35th anniversary of the Pincher Creek Ducks Unlimited banquet and carnival on Oct. 14. Despite changes in the format of the event, the carnival games seemed to be a hit with attendees.
With the Pincher Creek Elks club providing a wonderful prime rib dinner, and wine donated by local businesses, the crowd was well fed and ready for the presentations and auctions. We were honoured to have a very special visitor — Karla Guyn, PhD, CEO of Ducks Unlimited
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You can never have too many Elks in the kitchen! Club members were busy again this year preparing a prime rib dinner for the Ducks Unlimited banquet. In front are Jo Baker, left, Ken Kitigawa and Rick Clark. In back are Ken and Elsie Neumann, Kirk Weisshaar, Les Ostby and Peter Wollman.
Rocky Mountain Optometry raises funds to give sight From left are Sanya Veldman, Rhonda Bond, Alli DeLisle and Dr. Don Vinge of Rocky Mountain Optometry, who sold baked goods and collected used glasses on Oct. 25 as a fundraiser for Optometry Giving Sight. Millions of people around the world have received access to eye exams and glasses because of this organization. Last year’s effort raised over $5,000. Contact Rocky Mountain Optometry if you would like more information on this worthy cause. Photo by Maureen Bevan
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Canada. Karla has special ties to the area as her mother, Lorraine Guyn (Zoratti), grew up in the Beaver Mines area. Many of her local family members were in attendance, and were great supporters during our auctions. Karla shared fond memories of visiting the ranch as a child, and credited these experiences with guiding her to pursue a career in environmental studies. We all enjoyed meeting and hearing from Karla, as she inspired us to continue our efforts with Ducks Unlimited. Another very special presentation went out posthumously to lifetime DUC committee member Bob Lounsbury, one of the founding members of our group. Many of Bob’s family were present at the event and were presented with a beautiful handmade bench, with a plaque bearing his name. They are proud of Bob’s legacy, and plan to place the bench in a public park to honour Bob. Live and silent auctions were presided over by Grant McNab and Bob Westrop, and fun abounded! Items from Ducks Unlimited, as well as items generously donated by local businesses and individuals, were
Nigel Whittington shows a duck decoy — one of the popular silent auction items every year.
sold or bid on. Everyone lucky enough to walk away with a treasure will carry memories of a great night. The Pincher Creek committee thanks the community for continued support of our events over the last 35 years. With your help, Ducks Unlimited Canada will continue to change the relationship Canadians have with the environment, unite conservationists across the continent, deliver solutions to environmental issues threatening our world, and inspire present and future generations to join our conservation movement.
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Early childhood coalitions aim to help families thrive By Page Murphy It’s 4 o’clock and the last few community partners hurry through the door and find a seat at the table. Some have made this monthly commitment for years. Others are new to the table. Everyone, though, has made time to squeeze this gathering into an already busy day of safeguarding and nurturing the most vulnerable among us. These are the members of the Pincher Creek and Area Early Childhood Coalition, and they know that their programs, mandates and families cannot operate in isolation. So does the Crowsnest Pass Early Childhood Coalition. The issues facing children aged zero to five spill over into the day-today functioning of our little towns: hunger and school performance walk hand in hand, mental health and parenting skills are partners on the playground, childcare and employment are bedfellows. Each person at the table brings critical insight into the well-being and needs of young families in their community. In 2009 the Alberta government wanted to know how children zero to five were faring. Between 2009
and 2013, over 76,000 fiveyear-olds were assessed by their kindergarten teachers, measuring capabilities in five areas: social, emotional and physical wellbeing, and language and communication skills. The results were alarming. Just 46 per cent of children were competent in all five areas. Less than half of Alberta’s young children were developing appropriately. There is much work to be done to get our youngest community members off to a good start in life. Community-based early childhood coalitions are a critical part of finding local solutions. These groups have many faces at the table: preschool teachers, daycare workers, day home operators, libraries, kindergarten teachers, social workers, concerned parents, family centres, outreach programs, business partners and municipal decision makers. Together they are the think tanks and action banks for their communities. Each month they gather to identify the challenges facing families with young children. Then they share evidence-based information about the importance of
the early years with the community, leverage the strengths of community partners and align and co-ordinate services and resources. Both the Pincher Creek and Area Early Childhood Coalition and the Crowsnest Pass Early Childhood Coalition believe that children deserve a safe and nurturing childhood. They know that supported families and informed communities make the difference. About 90 per cent of the human brain is developed between the ages of zero and five. The impact of early childhood reverberates through a lifetime. Long-term physical health, mental health, economic growth and civic engagement are rooted in a positive and stimulating childhood. The coalitions in your community want to see children and their families thrive. Page Murphy is co-ordinator of the Pincher Creek and Area Early Childhood Coalition.
Deighton gives a big thumbs up Ten-year-old Deighton Wilkinson says he posted his thoughts on the window of his family’s Coleman home during the recent fire, “mostly because the firefighters saved our community.” He made the sign after watching helicopters with water buckets fly up and down the valley most of the day on Oct. 18. Deighton’s mom, Michelle, is a paramedic and his dad, Kyle, is a former member of Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue. Photo courtesy of the Wilkinson family
My Little
CORNER There’s not much one can do with a corner of editorial space that really is little. Every now and then, small papers make their way into the lineup. This time around, my first reaction was one of relief — it’s been a very busy two months and we don’t have our editorial changes put solidly in place yet. Next came the frustration of trying to fit all the content into a smaller-than-usual
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number of pages. It’s been a trickier jigsaw puzzle than usual. Then came a bit of guilt that we’re not able to include everything we’d like to this week. When you take a photo or do an interview, people are disappointed if it doesn’t make it to print right away. So from this wee corner I extend an apology to those who hoped to catch themselves in today’s paper — be sure to pick up your copy next week.
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As Remembrance Day quickly approaches, thoughts turn to honouring veterans and those whose deaths ensured the freedoms we enjoy today. The Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign in Pincher Creek kicked off Friday as Mayor Don Anderberg and Reeve Quentin Stevick received poppies in a short ceremony at Cenotaph Park. The next morning, a group of volunteers met at Fairview Cemetery, where they placed over 200 Canadian flags on the graves of veterans to pay respect to their service. In top photo, John Morin, president of the Pincher Creek Legion, pins a poppy to the lapel of Quentin Stevick to officially start the annual poppy campaign. In bottom photo, Jackie Wiens, left, Justin Davis, Katie Hofer, Barb Millar and Dave Millar prepare to place gravesite flags. The Pincher Creek Legion also hosted a veterans appreciation dinner in late October. Watch for that story next week.
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Bowling is inexpensive fun Last week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze contained a typo in the story Chinook Lanes Gets New Floor and New Lifespan. What snuck through our latenight proofreading is the following
sentence: At only $6 per game, it’s an expensive way to enjoy some time out. To the contrary, bowling is an inexpensive way to have fun!
Crowsnest Pass Pee Wee Thunder Report By Rupert Hewison The Crowsnest Pass Pee Wee Thunder hockey team played two home games this past weekend. On Saturday they played a good game against the Cochrane Rockies, winning with a score of 7-5. Braden Anctil scored three goals and had three assists. Avery Whelan scored two goals and had three assists. Luca Canderan scored two goals and got one assist. On Sunday they played a
challenging game against the High Country Rockies from High River. They lost the game 8-4. Braden Anctil scored the first three goals and assisted on the fourth. Avery Whelan scored the fourth goal and assisted with one. Luca Canderan assisted on two goals and Logan Jones also got an assist. All players worked hard and passed the puck very well.
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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. – Lunch ’n’ Learn: noon to 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. – African bogaloo drumming: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek library. Wednesdays – Little Sprouts: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre. – Story time: 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek library. Thursdays – Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre. – Poker at Blairmore Legion. – Pincher Creek RCADE (Regional Centre for Arts, Design and Entrepreneurship): 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
Lebel Mansion. Fridays – Messy and sensory play: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre. – Supper and meat draw: 5 to 8 p.m. at Blairmore Legion. Saturdays – Country and old-time jam sessions: 3 p.m. to ?? at Hillcrest Miners Club. Join in the fun — everyone welcome! 403-564-4646. – Who Let the Dudes Out?: 10 a.m to noon, first and third Saturdays, at Pincher Creek Family Centre. Wednesday, November 1 – Corb Lund with special guest Little Miss Higgins: 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show at Twin Butte Community Hall, in support of Kenow fire victims. – Halloween haunted hotel for kids at Grand Union in Coleman. – Pumpkins in the Park: 7 to 9 p.m. at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman. – Pincher Creek Curling Club reg-
istration: 7 p.m. For information call 403-627-4141. Friday, November 3 and Saturday November 4 – Christmas in the Mountains: 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Blairmore Elks Hall. Presented by Crowsnest Pass Royal Purple Lodge. Crafters, home and business event. Musical entertainment and concession provided by the Bellecrest Seniors both days. Friday, November 3 – Customer appreciation night: 8 p.m. to midnight at Hillcrest Miners Club. Music by Randy J. Poirier. – Used toy and clothing giveaway: 3 to 7 p.m. at Ranchland Mall. For info call Pincher Creek Family Centre at 403-627-5569. Saturday, November 4 – Pincher Creek United Church 100th anniversary celebration: silent auction at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30, program at 7. All are wel-
come. For information, call 403627-3734 or 403-627-4282. – Charlie A’Court: 7:30 p.m. at Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod. – Free learn to curl: 1 p.m. at curling rink in Pincher Creek. For information call Glenda at 403-7417648. – Used toy and clothing giveaway: 9 a.m. to noon at Ranchland Mall. For info call Pincher Creek Family Centre at 403-627-5569. Sunday, November 5 – Daylight saving time ends: 2 a.m. Wednesday, November 8 – Help shape the future of tourism in the Castle region, open house: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall. Thursday, November 9 – Help shape the future of tourism in the Castle region, open house: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Blairmore Elks Hall.
Friday, November 17 – Music and comedy show - John A. White, that crazy “Aussie”: 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Miners Club. For info or tickets call 403-564-4646. – Influenza immunization clinic: 1 to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym. Saturday, November 18 – Eighth annual Angels Within Us gala at Community Hall in Pincher Creek, in support of Kenow fire victims. Thursday, November 23 – FUSE Ladies’ Night Out: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Chris’ Restaurant in Coleman (pay your own), 7 to 9 p.m. Paint Night at Artist’s Touch Gallery, $40. All women welcome for an evening of Friendship Unity Support Empowerment. Memberships available or non-members $5. For more information and to RSVP, contact mj@womenofcanadaeh.ca.
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Veronica Bruder 1927 – 2017 Veronica (Vernie) Kathryn Bruder, beloved wife of the late Joseph William Bruder, passed away on Oct. 21, 2017, at the age of 90. Vernie is survived by her children Ronald (Rhonda), Carol, Jane (Walter Schauerte), Eric (Olga), Blaise (Linda), son-in-law Dennis Carney (Ann), Myron (Evelyn), David (Bev), Rhona Bartolotti, daughter-in-law Janet Bruder (Steve), James (Lynn), Paul (Chris), Carlos (Glenda), Steven, Tony (Lorraine); 48 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren (soon to be 72); and four sisters-in-law, Rosalie Leveque, Agatha McRae, Frieda Bruder and Frances Bruder. She was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Julia Bonertz; her husband, Joseph; son Kevin; daughter Angela; daughter-in-law Tracey; and granddaughterin-law Jennifer. Vernie had great love for and pride in her family and took great joy in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always willing to help anybody with anything. She lived her faith through the love and care she showed to all she came in contact with. Relatives and friends were invited to prayers and tributes at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Pincher Creek on Oct. 26, 2017. Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Oct. 27, with Rev. Silvano Vargas presiding. Memorial donations in Vernie’s name may be made directly 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
Cleman Smith 1941 – 2017 Happy, energetic, and enthusiastic — these are a few words that describe Cleman Kay Smith, who passed away at the Pincher Creek Health Centre, surrounded by family, at the age of 76. Cleman was born on March 7, 1941. About 20 years ago, he lived and worked in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass. He had two sons, Maurice and Gary Smith. Cleman then moved to Hill Spring later in life. It was here that he met the love of his life, Betty Munroe, with whom he shared his life for the last three years. For many years, Cleman was a busy man who would help out anyone ranching in the Beaver Mines area. Left to mourn his loss are his common-law wife, Betty Munroe of Hill Spring; his sons, Maurice Smith of Hays, Alta., and Gary Smith of Lundbreck; several grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. A special thank you to Carol Brown of Pincher Creek for all her love and support to us. There will be no funeral service held at this time. Memorial contributions for the late Cleman Smith may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation, Suite 300, 1620 29th St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4L7. Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Pincher Creek) assisting the Smith family with funeral arrangements
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Hazel Truitt 1920 – 2017 Hazel Marion Truitt passed away peacefully at the Pincher Creek Health Centre on Oct. 21, 2017, at the age of 97. Hazel will be lovingly remembered by daughter Karen (Jim) Burns and son Wayne (Terrie) Truitt, four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dutch; her son Alvin; her grandson Brent; and her parents, James and Bessie Anderson. Hazel was the second child born to James and Bessie Anderson and lived in the Springridge area, going to school at Halifax. Times were tough after her father passed away, and she did a lot of the outside work. When she was about 17, she went to work for a neighbour lady and cooked for a threshing crew of about 18 men, and caught the eye of her future husband, Dutch Truitt. They were married on Nov. 21, 1939. Hazel and Dutch had three children, Alvin, Karen and Wayne. They spent about 67 years together until her husband passed away. Memorial donations in Hazel’s name may be made directly 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
In Memory of Mom and Denise, We miss you From All of Us
Ronald Draper 1947 – 2017 On Oct. 27, 2017, Ronald Wayne Draper of Pincher Creek passed away suddenly at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary from complications of surgery. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Karen, and his family. It was the family’s request that a private memorial service be held at a later date. Ronald leaves behind his loving wife, Karen Draper of Pincher Creek; his three sons, Cody (Raquel) Draper of North Battleford, Sask., Jason (Jennifer) Draper of Pincher Creek and Dustin (Tanya) Draper of Pincher Creek; his grandchildren Justin, Jaydon, Jayce, Natalie, Nathan, Jett, Spencer and Ashley; his sisters, Carol Wynder and Marlene Delf and families; and his brothers, Lawrence and Marlon Draper and families. He was predeceased by his father, Wayne Draper, and his grandchildren Brandon and Brady Draper. Memorial contributions for the late Ronald Draper may be made to the Calgary Health Trust, Peter Lougheed Centre (in support of the vascular department), 1032, 3500 26th Ave. N.E., Calgary, AB, T1Y 6J4. To email condolences, please visit: www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Pincher Creek) assisting the Draper family with funeral arrangements
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Patricia Nelson 1925 – 2017 Patricia passed away very peacefully, but quickly, at the age of 92 at Vista Village in Pincher Creek. Patricia, often called Pat, was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Pincher Creek to Ethel Helen and Thomas Goodrick Wilson. She was the youngest of four girls. Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald, in 2005; her parents; and three sisters, Mary Moulson in 2000, Kathleen (Jack) Butler in 2009 and Susan Wilson in 2011. Pat leaves to mourn: her loving children, Lillian (Phil) Connell of Bruce Mines, Ont., Einar (Judy) Nelson of Maycroft, Charlene (Neil) Goodkey of Spruce Grove; eight grandchildren, Darryl and Juanita Connell of Bruce Mines, Ont., Luanne (Brent) Flett of Camrose, Logan (Emily) Nelson of High River, Shaelyn (Justin) Dorey of Elk Point, Sheldon, Lynlee and Colton Goodkey of Spruce Grove; and three great-granddaughters, Lexus, Airlie and Teeka Flett. Following her schooling in Maycroft, Patricia went to Calgary for teacher’s training. Her first year of teaching was at the Todd Creek school near Cowley. Then she went to Knee Hill Valley, followed by two years at the Maycroft school until it closed. Her last year of teaching was at Drywood. Patricia married Ronald Nelson in 1952 and settled at the ranch in Maycroft, where they raised their family. Patricia was a pioneer woman. Things were not always easy but she pursued with patience and was willing to fit into any situation. She was the corner post of our family that in her quiet, kind manner kept us all together. Patricia embraced the gospel in 1943 at the age of 18 at Carstairs convention. She said that as a child she had a wholesome fear of God. Her parents would take the children on picnics down to the river and sometimes up into the Gap by horse and wagon. Her parents would bring along the Bible and read to them. She recalled these trips as very special times. Patricia appreciated the support and help of all her friends and neighbours over her lifetime. In her last few years spent in care homes, she appreciated all those who visited and cared so kindly for her. Pat will be missed greatly. We are thankful for her loving influence and touch on our lives. Memorial donations in Pat’s name may be made directly 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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Challenge coin will benefit Crowsnest Museum By Shannon Robison The Crowsnest Pass Historical Society is all about preserving the unique cultural history of the community and has a new way to do this and to raise money for the local museum at the same time. Ken Montgomery, proprietor of Stand Tall Imports, approached the society with an interesting project to support restoration of the Alberta Provincial Police Barracks and exhibit in Coleman. Ken is a retired Edmonton Police Service detective who now resides in Medicine Hat. He suggested creating a challenge coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the APP and the opening of the barracks in Crowsnest Pass this year. “Challenge coins are a military and police phenomenon,” says Chris Matthews, executive director of Crowsnest Pass Museum. The coins, bearing the insignia of a specific organization, were used by members to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. They arise from a military tradition where one soldier would attend a pub and challenge a fellow member to a round of drinks by laying his regimental coin on the bar. If the challenged member failed to produce his coin, he bought. If he did produce it, it was the challenger who bought. Ken created the concept and design, which features the APP
crest on one side and an image of Const. Stephen Lawson and the Coleman police barracks on the other. Const. Lawson was murdered in front of the barracks during a confrontation with notorious bootlegger Emilio Picariello and Florence Lassandro in 1922.
The reverse side of the APP challenge coin designed by Ken Montgomery. Image courtesy of Crowsnest Pass Historical Society
The restored building was officially opened on Canada Day to celebrate the nation’s 150th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the APP’s founding. The major exhibit tells the story of the police force, the Prohibition era, the shooting of Const. Lawson, and the
Chris Matthews invites you to drop by the Crowsnest Museum gift shop, where you can browse a wide variety of local merchandise and pick up your challenge coin. Photo by Shannon Robison
trial, sentencing and hanging of Picariello and Lassandro. Chris says the coins will help to promote the barracks and the stories that tie in with the exhibit. The coins are available locally at the museum gift shop and are also for sale on eBay for $19.99. The initial run was for 300 units and they were produced at no cost to the historical society. “Ken was gracious enough to give us $5 from the sale of each coin,” Chris says. Another recent fundraiser for the museum was the annual Harvest of Memories, which raised about $25,000. Chris says this is comparable to previous years and is pleased that people are still coming out and showing support for the museum despite tough economic times. He feels the new APP exhibit has been a draw, with people coming to Coleman specifically to see it. “It’s been a really good season and people are appreciating the value of having the second site included as part of their admission,” Chris says. The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the barracks open by appointment during these hours. Drop in, check out the exhibits and buy your challenge coin while supplies last. If you would like to purchase a coin on eBay, you can find the item at www.ebay.ca/itm/like/263 238825144?chn=ps&dispItem=1.
Halloween hijinks Each Halloween, community organizations, businesses and people with a love of the fun-filled day dress their spaces with creepy and ghoulish setups for those seeking scary thrills. You never know what may pop out from the shadows, or when a gnarly hand will reach out and touch you. Festivities aren’t over yet — remember to visit Pumpkins in the Park Wednesday night at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman. These highlights are from Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, the Grand Union Hotel in Coleman, the Mathieson household in Blairmore and the Twin Butte Community Hall.
Francis Cyr and his sidekick welcomed kids to Kootenai Brown’s Spooky Town on Tuesday. Photos by Brenda Shenton
Susan and Bruce MacDonald spent several weeks helping prepare the Grand Union’s Haunted Hotel. After a practice run for adults on Saturday, they were ready to open their doors to the kids on Tuesday. Photos by Shannon Robison
Glen and Tracey Hoffman of Pincher Creek were prize winners for best couple’s costume at Twin Butte Community Society’s annual Halloween dance. A spooktacular time was had by all. Photo courtesy of Tracey Hoffman
Angela and Brian Mathieson and daughters Dana and Rena opened the doors of their Haunted Garage for the first time last year and had about 300 people go through. Their elaborate setup was months in the making and includes six hand-painted panels and takes up their entire yard and garage. Photos by Shannon Robison