Shootin' the Breeze – Nov. 8, 2017

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A tip of the hat from Corb Lund

Corb Lund tips his hat to the crowd to wrap up his sold-out show at Twin Butte Community Hall last week. Funds raised from the evening will assist victims of the Kenow wildfire. See the story on page 3.

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Quentin Stevick, new reeve of the MD of Pincher Creek, plans to maintain an open-door policy with media and with constituents.

Quentin Stevick new reeve of MD of Pincher Creek

By Caitlin Clow Quentin Stevick, representative of constituents within Division 1 of the Municipality of Pincher Creek, will be sitting in a new seat during council meetings after being elected reeve by secret ballot on Oct. 24.

The new role means a lot to the rancher, originally from North Dakota.

“I take it as a great compliment that my fellow councillors would have faith in me to take this position,” he says.

The reeve position is filled internally, unlike mayoral positions, which are voted on by the public. Upon election, the reeve becomes the public representative of the council, Quentin explains.

“I have no more authority than any of the other councillors,” he says, noting that he may actually have less.

The reeve moderates and facilitates conversation and debate in the council chambers.

“In some ways it’s a little more restrictive as far as my role as a councillor within our council,” he says.

For example, the reeve cannot put forward any motions, something Quentin has done often in his past two years on council.

“Maybe there was a couple of votes because of that,” he teases. “ ‘Let’s see if we can get him to shut up!’ ” The limitations won’t sway Quentin from representing his division, he says.

“If there is something that I feel very strongly about, I will ask the deputy reeve, Rick Lemire, to take the chair and take over the meeting, and I will make a motion,” he explains.

“But, I think with this council, we have such broad experiences that most of the time the thoughts that I have are probably going to be expressed by someone else.”

The rancher represents the MD’s lowest populated and most rural division, but as the Kenow wildfire illustrated, the division has some unique issues. Quentin reaffirms that he will continue to bring these issues forward to

council.

“I look after my people, and they look after me,” he says.

As reeve, Quentin vows to maintain his open-door policy with media.

“To me the cornerstone of democracy is a free and open press — we all know of countries where that is not the case — and I am so fortunate to live in a country where we can practise that,” he says. “It’s important that I promote that.”

To uphold this promise, he says he will continue to make himself available to the media, and the public, to answer questions.

In the wake of the Kenow wildfire, effective communication and transparency have been hot-topic issues in the region.

Completing a review of the emergency management plan implemented on the evening of Sept. 11 is one of Quentin’s top priorities.

The Beaver Mines water and wastewater project, the new Castle provincial and wildland parks, the potential incinerator project at the Crowsnest-Pincher Creek landfill, and continued improvements to infrastructure and maintenance also make his list.

Rick Lemire, Division 2 representative, was elected during council’s organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony to sit as deputy reeve.

“He adds a great skill set to this council,” Quentin says. “I’m looking forward to adding his knowledge and experience to council.”

The MD council consists of five councillors, and Quentin says he definitely sees himself as one member of a team of five.

His number 1 goal as reeve is to work with neighbouring jurisdictions and “the government of the day,” and help facilitate a working relationship that betters the lives of the people who call the Pincher Creek area home.

Quentin says the the support of his wife, Anne, is the most important factor in his ability to represent the municipality and the residents of Division 1.

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Sold-out show benefits wildfire victims

By Shannon Robison Corb Lund and Little Miss Higgins rolled into Twin Butte on Wednesday and shared musical magic with a full-house gathered at the community hall.

Kassandra Chancey, who works at Twin Butte Country General Store and is a member of the Twin Butte Community Society, says the benefit concert raised about $12,000 for the Kenow Wildfire Relief Fund.

She was amazed by support of the event and that tickets were such a hot commodity, selling out in only two hours.

Little Miss Higgins is familiar to many through her regular performances at the Twin Butte store and at Soul Fest, so was a natural choice when organizer Jeny Akitt was considering artists.

Little Miss Higgins opened the show with her jazzy style that makes people stop and take notice.

Many who hadn’t seen her before said they were blown away by her musical stylings.

Headlining the show was Corb

Lund, whom Jeny connected with through Allison Brock of CKUA radio.

Corb has spent a considerable amount of time lending his voice to benefits during the past year and also has a personal connection to the area — his great-grandfather homesteaded near Beazer in 1898.

“I’ll probably end up living there when I’m finished rambling around,” Corb says. “If that ever happens,” he adds with a chuckle.

As the Kenow wildfire burned, Corb was out of cell range for 10 days and unaware of the situation.

“That was right when things were getting kind of scary for our place,” he says. A multitude of texts and messages were waiting when he returned.

“It was pretty close to home,” Corb says. His compassion and concern for those affected is genuine.

With a host of awards under his belt, Corb is no stranger to the stage and definitely played it up and connected with the Twin Butte crowd.

Photos by Shannon Robison

In top photo, Falen Nelson of Cardston shares the spotlight with her cousin Corb Lund. Below are Little Miss Higgins and Corb – both musicians donated their time and talent to assist those affected by the Kenow wildfire.

He joked about the reaction of Toronto folks to songs like “Cows Around,” then proceeded to put the audience in stitches with a rousing rendition.

While none of his songs are lyrically related to the situation, Corb assumed people would connect with “Little Foothills Heaven,” written about the family ranch.

He was right on the money.

Halfway through the set, Corb called his cousin Falen Nelson onstage.

The 14-year-old from Cardston belted out two tunes and made it clear that musical genes and showmanship run in the family.

Of the many benefits Corb has been part of, he says this one was personal because his family’s ranch was under threat as well.

“As a musician, that’s how you pitch in,” he says. “If I owned a backhoe I’d help that way, or if I was a plumber I’d help that way,

but all I really do is play music.

The money, in the end, helps a little bit, but it’s a drop in the bucket.”

He feels that the gesture and the knowledge that those in need have community support behind them is most important.

“When something happens in my backyard and someone asks me to help, I’m happy to do it.”

Others contributed to the cause as well. Town and Country Liquor, Nineteen89, Blackburn Jewellers and Chad Reed all helped out by purchasing tickets for fire victims.

Kassandra says it was absolutely wonderful that the musicians covered all of their own expenses and readily agreed to help the community.

Money raised will be added to the fund being administered by Angels Within Us. For more information, see the story on page 5.

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Teen dancer practising and raising funds for international competition

By Georgia Dale Tori Wakaluk of Crowsnest Pass is working hard preparing for her trip to Poland to compete in the International Dance Organization’s World Ballet, Jazz and Modern/Contemporary Championships with Team Canada West.

She has a rigorous schedule of fundraisers, rehearsals and dances to learn on top of usual school duties and her dedicated work with Turning Pointe Dance Studio.

In spite of the challenges ahead, Tori seems calm, confident and sparking with energy. She says the whole experience has felt “surreal and crazy” since she was chosen for Team Canada West along with 24 other dancers.

She travels to Edmonton for rehearsals nearly every weekend until the team leaves Dec. 1. The competition runs from Dec. 3 until Dec. 9 and will be live-streamed on the International Dance Organization website: www.ido-dance.com.

On a tight learning curve, she had to prepare several dances in a few months, when ordinarily she would have an entire year to prepare for competition. But she is excited to be working with some reputable choreographers outside her home studio and is ready to learn everything she can from the experience.

Tori will dance in three team choreographies and, to the excitement of her instructors and colleagues at the Hillcrest studio, she also has the distinction of being chosen to compete in several extra dances.

She will be in three smaller groups of up to seven dancers competing in jazz, modern and ballet styles, along with a jazz duo with a dancer from Edmonton, and two jazz solos.

Even though her instructors — Miss Fenton, Miss Candice and Miss Christina — can’t be there to help her learn the dances, they have been assisting Tori with technique and timing as she races to perfect them.

When she describes the support received from her family, her studio and her community, Tori glows with gratitude.

She says people around town and students at Crowsnest Consolidated High School have been unbelievably supportive and are making her feel really special.

As for the fundraising experience, Tori says it has been amazing: she has already exceeded her original goal of $5,000. She needs to cover nearly all of her expenses, including air and ground travel, rehearsals, costumes for all eight of her dances and her entry fees.

Tori believes the support that people have given her in the

form of donations and simply words of encouragement is unique to her small community.

“I don’t think that the dancers from the bigger cities get to experience that,” she says.

Tori is in Grade 11 and has been dancing since she was four. She is passionate about her career in dance and spends Thursdays teaching classes for younger dancers.

Between teaching her own classes, helping her teachers with their classes and practising on her own, she spends considerable time at the studio and calls it her second home.

There are Tori Wakaluk performs a solo choreography at opportunities to cheer Turning Pointe Dance Studio’s 2017 Festival of the Tori on before she goes.

Stars.

Photo by Shannon Robison Crockets Trading Company in Bellevue is hosting a meet-andtickets cost $22 for adults and $18 greet next Monday from 4:15 to 5:30 for seniors. p.m.

Until she leaves, Tori is Team Canada West is hosting a working hard on her dances and showcasing gala Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at looking forward to taking in the Festival Place in Edmonton, where week-long competition, which Tori and her team will perform and will include performances from raise funds with a silent auction the best of over 90,000 dancers and raffle. All are welcome and from six continents.

Pincher Creek RCMP investigating rash of thefts Between Oct. 27 and 31, a compound on Allison Street in Pincher Creek was broken into.

RCMP say several persons entered by cutting through the fence at the rear of the property. It is believed the suspects arrived to the location on a side-by-side ATV. Once inside, they cut locks on numerous containers and stole two Can-Am Outlander ATVs along with tools, chainsaws and other equipment.

After leaving through the rear fence, the quads were driven a considerable distance from town.

It is believed the same persons broke into numerous containers in Pincher Station and attempted to steal two motorbikes. The bikes were recovered in a field where the suspects had left them before departing on the ATVs, police say.

The missing ATVs have not been recovered.

RCMP are also seeking any

information regarding numerous trailer break-ins at the Cowley Boat Club, north of Cowley.

Between Nov. 1 and 5, the fence at the boat club was cut and the grounds were entered with ATVs. More than 20 holiday trailers were entered, and tools, TVs, clothing and other items were taken.

Extensive damage occurred when axes and pry bars were used to gain entry to the trailers.

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Angels Within Us gear up for massive fundraiser

By Shannon Robison For eight years, Angels Within Us has been hosting an annual fundraising event and providing assistance to those in need in the town and MD of Pincher Creek.

The Nov. 18 gala has a specific focus this year and will help anyone affected by the Kenow wildfire that devastated Waterton Lakes National Park and surrounding ranchland in September.

Sherry Mackenzie, president of the organization, says past efforts have seen about $50,000 raised at each gala, and the group has its sights set on bringing in $150,000 this year.

“With 20-plus families to help, and losses much larger than we have dealt with in the past, this should put a dent in those losses,” Sherry says.

Money from other community events — like the Co-op’s Taste of Pincher Creek and Lions pub, the Corb Lund concert, the Elks WestJet raffle and donations made through ATB Financial and North & Co. LLP — will all be combined and administered by Angels Within Us. Applications for assistance have been distributed already to all known victims of the fire.

“This is a special year for Angels and we have extended our borders to include everyone affected by the fire,” Sherry says. “This is a unique situation because the fire had no borders.”

Donations to the Kenow Wildfire Fund will be accepted until Dec. 1.

Sherry assumes it will take until the end of the year to gather information from applicants and collect the donations.

Once all contributions are in hand, insurance claims have been dealt with and questionnaires have been received and evaluated, subcommittees from Angels Within Us and the Twin Butte Community Society will begin meeting with applicants.

Sherry says decisions will then be made as to how to cover losses that remain outstanding and distribution of funds will be finalized.

“We encourage anyone to contact us if they, or someone they know, has not received a questionnaire,” she says. “We have this responsibility to give to all those affected, so please let us know if we are missing anyone.

People want to help all who were affected in some way.”

Sherry is excited to have Reese Klaiber and his daughter Morgan providing entertainment at this year’s gala. She describes the Canadian country music artist as a “dedicated, kind and hardworking man,” and says they are lucky to have him coming to Pincher Creek.

There are also great items up for auction, including trips, signed sports jerseys, amazing artwork, a half mile of fencing, a unique stud service and a Twin Butte historical quilt.

“We are feeling like community support for this event and for these families is as great and amazing as ever,” Sherry says.

Businesses like Shell, TransCanada and Suncor have expressed interest in supporting the fundraiser as well.

Angels Within Us has assisted 14 individuals or families already this year.

“We do feel confident that the funds remaining in our account will be enough to cover all requests in 2018,” Sherry says.

“Again, the question is easy,” she adds.

“Would you change places with them? If your answer is ‘No, thank you,’ then it is easy to decide to help in some way.”

“Big for some, small for others — we love it all! It all helps and goes towards the big picture or, in this case, the big Kenow Wildfire Fund that we all hope is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

There are only about 50 tickets left, so give Colleen Parkin a call at 403-627-2594 to secure yours today.

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Dinner with live and silent auctions Dance featuring live music by Reese Klaiber All money raised to go to Kenow Fire Relief Tickets $70 each For more info, call Colleen at 403-627-2594 members and guests

Snowmaking equipment running day and night, along with cold weather and significant local snowfall, has made an early opening possible for Pass PowderKeg in Crowsnest Pass.

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Pass PowderKeg opening is a go for Friday

By Shannon Robison If you’re itching to hit the slopes, you can dust off your skis, boots and boards and head to Blairmore for the early opening of Pass PowderKeg on Friday.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass announced Monday that the hill is opening at 1 p.m. for a preview weekend.

Snowmaking, combined with last week’s dump of snow and cold weather, has made it possible for the hill to open weeks ahead of schedule.

If all goes according to plan, PPK is likely to be tied with several other resorts as the second ski hill across the nation to open for the season.

If you run into Joey O’Brien, PPK’s general manager, ask him if he’s excited about the news!

Also ask him for a free skiing lesson — he’ll

be offering this service from 1 to 4 p.m.

Now marketed as a “breeder-feeder” ski hill, PPK will focus on lessons, programs, quality food and beverage service, community connections and reasonable pricing.

Alejandro Verdi, touted as one of the best chefs in the valley, can now be found in the kitchen at the day lodge.

New snowmaking equipment that runs 500 gallons of water per minute has been a factor in the early opening.

There has also been a significant change in pricing structure — it now takes only four days of skiing to break even on a season pass.

Online communications with clients will be a priority.

As the countdown to Friday begins, PPK can look forward to the benefits of an extended season.

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Crestview residents have busy month

By Mysti Ayers At the beginning of October, a few of the candidates for mayor and council stopped in to have coffee with the residents of Crestview Lodge in Pincher Creek. The residents had a chat and got to know those running.

Later in the month, a voting station was brought to the lodge so residents could take part in the election.

Sig and Rose, a husband and wife team, came to the lodge to sing and play guitar for us one afternoon. It was a nice surprise.

Sylvia kept the residents busy making Halloween decorations.

First it was a huge black spider with all her babies, then came a skeleton made with wire hangers and plastic grocery bags. It was a lot of fun. Residents joined Sylvia and me to welcome the arrival of our resident scarecrow family.

Vista Village had its tea and bazaar In October, so we made sure to attend. We had a nice time drinking tea, visiting, shopping and, of course, snacking. We can’t wait until next year.

Members of the Pincher Creek Hutterite Colony are at the new building cleaning periodically.

One day, when they were done for the day, they came into the lodge

and sang a few songs for the residents. They sing beautifully as a group.

Tracy brought in an absolutely massive pumpkin that she grew in her patch, so we set up a Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin contest. We were all quite curious what the weight could possibly be. The guesses were anywhere from 47 to 200 pounds.

It turned out the pumpkin weighed 54 pounds. Our lucky winner was Peter Damgaard, who guessed 53. Congratulations, Peter, your guess was right on the money.

When it was time to carve some pumpkins, we used three perfect ones for jack-’o’-lanterns, again from Tracy’s pumpkin patch.

The residents packed Halloween candy in rubber gloves, making spooky hands to give out to the trick-or-treaters.

We started out with about 26 and ended with about three. We had a better turnout than last year.

Farley Wuth took us on a bus trip to Waterton, this time to observe the damage the fire left behind. Blessed with a beautiful day, we took the bus up Chief Mountain and took in the most exquisite view.

We drove through the “ghost town” of Waterton and then stopped at the Twin Butte store for coffee. It was a wonderful afternoon.

At the end of the month we celebrated Halloween at our pub night. I encouraged the residents to dress up, but all their things were packed, so I provided some hats and had some fun with them.

Craig West, his wife and their two little girls performed for us that evening. The girls were up dancing a few times — it was very entertaining. They are a very talented group and we will certainly have them come again.

Happy Birthday to Keith Leal, Maxine Haug and Mary Simpson, who celebrated their birthdays during the month.

We are grateful to Melody Moments, Toni Salonen, Sylvia Barbero, Sig and Rose, Addy Halibert, Cathy and Gordon Klein, singers from the Pincher Creek Hutterite Colony, Heather and friends, Roaring Lions, Charlie Price, Chris-Ann Anderson and Quentin Stevick for giving so much of their time volunteering at the lodge.

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Crestview residents show their fall spirit. In first photo are Irene Cyr, left, Barb Blackmer and Helen Nelson posing with the scarecrow family. At right is John Sinnott at pub night.

Photos by Mysti Ayers

The Crowsnest Pass Pee Wee Thunder hockey team played one game this past weekend. On Saturday the team journeyed to Hussar to play Chestermere. They achieved a solid win with a score of 8-4.

Brayden Anctil scored four goals and had one assist, Avery Whelan scored twice and made three assists, Adam Farraj scored once and assisted once, and Nathaniel Hewison also scored one goal. Luca Canderan assisted on three goals, Quinn Douglas got one assist and Matthew Bohmer also got an assist.

Darcy Wemp was the goalie and had 30 shots on net.

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For the Fallen

By Robert Laurence Binyon With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea.

Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

For the Fallen was written in September 1914, a few weeks after the outbreak of the First World War, when the British Expeditionary Force suffered casualties in its first encounter with the Imperial German Army.

In 1939, Binyon said the words of the fourth stanza came to him first. These words are used by organizations such as the Royal Canadian Legion to commemorate fallen servicemen and women.

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Life of service continues beyond military career

By Shannon Robison This week Wayne Shaw is a bit busier than usual as he spends time at Crowsnest Pass schools speaking about his experiences in the Canadian air force.

In these days preceding Remembrance Day, there is always a push to educate young people about the wars Canada has been involved with and the important role veterans have played in national and international history.

One never knows what questions will come from youths as the group of veterans stands before them, and he says what he can do is answer the questions honestly, whatever they may be.

“To me, the military was a good life,” Wayne says.

“Peace is very expensive,” he adds. This was true in the days of the First World War and remains true today.

As commander of District 6 of the Alberta and Northwest Territories provincial command of the Royal Canadian

Veteran Wayne Shaw proudly displays a replica of his Royal Canadian Air Force operations loadmaster wings that hangs on the basement wall along with many other mementos of his 32-year military career.

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Legion, Wayne has a full calendar involving a fair amount of travel for Legion functions.

With the centennial of Vimy Ridge, Canada 150 celebrations and 90th anniversaries for 12 branches in the district, this has been a particularly busy year.

Wayne has held this position since April 2016 and provides assistance to Legions across the southern area of the province. This comes in many forms as he acts as a communications bridge between local branches and command.

Each branch has autonomy, but must submit monthly and yearly reports. District commanders watch for red flags, scrutinize financial reports and review bylaws, among other things. The goal is to provide direction, but Wayne concedes that sometimes groups wait too long before reaching out for help.

The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1926 — a time when many veterans of the First World War and their families were in need of assistance. On the national level, all involved are dedicated to keeping the Legion going and this effort carries through at provincial and branch levels as well.

Wayne notes with concern that today’s veterans don’t seem as interested in joining as in the past. “The Legion isn’t changing fast enough for the younger generation,” he says.

This may be due in part to the number of different organizations reaching out to help veterans and to fight for their rights. He feels the number of splinter groups may be having a negative impact on Legion membership. But he points out that the Legion has an established presence, a long-standing relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the ability to make a difference.

“You don’t hear enough of the good stories about what the Legion does,” Wayne says. “If people only knew …”

When Wayne retired from military service in 1996, he and his wife, Janet, decided to move to Alberta to be closer to their sons. A friend suggested Crowsnest Pass and they were

house-hunting before ever setting foot in the community.

After a career that involved moving every few years, they weren’t used to the idea of staying in one place, but have now been in their Hillcrest home for 21 years.

Finding the Bellevue Legion to be welcoming, they joined in 1998, with Wayne stepping into a leadership role right from the first year. He has been sergeant-at-arms, president, poppy chairman and service officer, while Janet is the membership chairperson.

Wayne and Janet say the branch has had its trials and tribulations, but that people pull together to keep the organization active and their volunteer base strong — they are wholehearted members.

Lending his skills to the broader role with provincial command could be considered a natural thing for Wayne to do, and sharing his story, as a veteran, is easy because he is proud of his service.

As a Grade 12 student, enlisting with the military was not on Wayne’s radar. Foremost on his mind was his mother, who was dying of cancer in a Toronto hospital.

In October 1963, he passed by a recruiting centre after a hospital visit with her. On impulse, he went in. There were three uniforms on display and he was drawn to the blue one — the uniform of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

He took the aptitude test and told only one friend.

“What’s this I hear about you joining the military?” his mother asked when he visited the next day.

Wayne told her that he would be able to help with bills if he enlisted. Two days later his mother passed away. He thinks she likely took comfort in knowing that he would be looked after thanks to this decision.

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WAYNE SHAW, continued from page 8 Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis on Jan. 3, 1964.

“That’s when I joined,” he says. “I never looked back. It was probably the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.”

After basic training came continuous courses in trades, first aid, arms, weapons and physical training.

His first posting was at Trenton, as a trans tech – loading and offloading aircraft at the base. It was a good introduction to the trade he stayed with for his 32 years in the military.

“My domain was from the cockpit back,” Wayne says. He also dealt with customs, health and immigration as they travelled to and from foreign countries.

He worked on Yukons, Boeing 707s and C-130 Hercules planes.

About half of his career was spent doing groundwork while the other half saw him log 4,237.3 hours of flight time for the Department of National Defence.

Wayne says there was little time to see things on the stops — most trips involved a taxi ride from airport to hotel, with a return trip to hit the sky again in the morning.

While stationed in Germany,

Wayne was asked to make a weekend trip to Antwerp to check on helicopters that were being sent back to Canada in sea cans. He noticed a broken seal on one.

“I opened the door and the stink hit me,” Wayne says.

He saw movement and realized there were people inside.

Port authorities found 13 Romanian refugees inside the container. They had been stowed away for three days. Wayne says the young men, desperate for something better, had their sights set on Canada but would not have survived the journey across the ocean.

Through moments like this in his career, Wayne learned to make the best of every situation. This carries through in his leadership style in the variety of roles he has taken on with the Legion.

On Saturday he will speak at the joint Remembrance Day service at Crowsnest Consolidated High School, then lay wreaths and spend time at the individual services throughout the afternoon at the Bellevue, Blairmore and Coleman branches.

Thank you, Wayne, for your service.

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CORNER When I sat at Wayne and Janet Shaw’s kitchen table earlier this week, he made a comment that stuck in my head.

“Peace is very expensive,” Wayne said.

I paused for a moment to process those words before writing the phrase in my notebook. This simple statement is quite profound when you stop to consider the costs included in the tally.

Start with human costs to those who return home.

There’s no limit to physical injury but there is a limit to mental injury. We see this in the news far too often when a veteran reaches their limit and another life is lost to suicide. We see nightmares, divorce, abuse of substances and others, and we see some lives left in shambles.

The suffering of families whose loved ones do not come home must also be factored into the equation.

Lives are forever altered and no

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How can one possibly put a dollar figure on these human costs?

There are massive economic costs and other factors, but none compare to the price paid by those who willingly put their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.

Warfare has changed considerably over the past 100 years and, like everything else, the price is skyrocketing.

Most of us can’t imagine being on the front line of a war and it’s a price few are willing to gamble on.

Remembrance Day has only one cost to you — a pittance of time to pay tribute to our veterans, those who have died in the name of freedom, and those who are actively trying to maintain it.

Be willing to pay that small price: your time, your compassion and your willingness to listen do make a difference.

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Pincher Creek Legion treats veterans to dinner

By Shannon Robison Members of the Pincher Creek branch of the Royal Canadian Legion share a vision of honouring local veterans. One way of showing their respect is to treat veterans to dinner.

The annual event, held in October, pays tribute to all veterans, regardless of which conflict they served in.

Fred White, who served as MC for the evening, noted that 2017 was a year filled with significant anniversaries of battles such as Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, where Canadian forces had a strong presence.

“The people of Pincher Creek and area have always been willing to step up in times of conflict to

keep our country free and safe for our families,” he said.

Mayor Don Anderberg addressed the veterans and their guests and spoke of his deeprooted connections to military service.

He noted that his father served in the Second World War and that his sons currently serve in the Armed Forces.

“I’m fortunate to have these connections, and my appreciation truly comes from experience,” he said.

While acknowledging the importance of veterans sharing their stories, he said that his sons tend not to talk about their experiences.

Mayor Anderberg expressed

his gratitude for the strong partnership between the Legion and the town, and thanked the veterans for all they do to make Pincher Creek a better place.

Fred toured the room with a microphone in hand to allow each veteran to introduce himself and provide details of his service.

While the dinner is not tied to Remembrance Day, the event does provide an opportunity to share stories and camaraderie based on the diverse service experiences of the group.

Members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary cooked up a meal that did not disappoint and table service was provided by members of the 859 Air Cadets Squadron and helpers from the Chinook

Bible Church youth group.

In a time when it seems many young people do not have a clear understanding of the debt we owe to Canada’s veterans — both living and dead — who have put their lives on the line for the freedoms we enjoy, the evening provided an opportunity for young and old to interact and to hear one another’s stories.

To each and every veteran in our readership area, we express gratitude for your service.

Seated, from left, are Ed Rouleau, Bob Neish, Woody Riley, Bill Everts and Hank Planger. Standing are Joseph LeBlanc, Lloyd Lang, Michael Cousineau, Bill Skelly, Lorne Pultz, Hal Sigurdson, Brian McGillivray, Dan Desrosiers, Dick Burnham, Norman Walker, John Morin and Fred White.

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Members of the Air Cadets 859 Squadron are active volunteers in the community, especially with events hosted by local Legion branches. Their assistance in serving dinner to the veterans was appreciated. From left are Flight Sgt. Austin Pool, Sgt. Braden Mitchell, Sgt. Daniel Poloni and Capt. Dan Desrosiers.

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Vimy Ridge centennial ceremony elicits emotional response

By John Barlow MP, Foothills Words are difficult to find, but emotional is how best I can describe seeing the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. The monument and setting dedicated to the 11,285 Canadians killed in France during the First World War, especially those whose resting place is unknown, is quite simply breathtaking.

I travelled earlier this fall to northern France to visit Vimy Ridge, and to Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, the memorial to Allied soldiers who died at Passchendaele. It was an opportunity to visit both sites on the 100th anniversary of two critical pieces of Canadian history.

Seeing the Vimy memorial first-hand was nothing short of awe-inspiring, especially the renowned figure of Canada Bereft, her head bowed in sorrow, representing a young nation grieving her dead.

Her beautiful but solemn face overlooks Douai Plain and she clearly remembers the horrors the men and women endured here.

And still, after a century, those memories remain paralyzingly painful.

When I reached the front of the memorial and took a closer look at some of the names of the

Canadians who were killed in action, I understood her grief.

There, upon the wall, the name “Barlow” was etched in stone, carved in the memorial several times over. Perhaps as many as a dozen Barlows were killed in France in the First World War, and their names are immortalized on the wall of the Vimy memorial.

I do not know how many, if any, are directly related to my family. But all the same, to see their names on the wall was difficult. Even now, as I type these words, the memory brings a wave of emotion.

Slowly, I rubbed my hand over each of their names, hoping for an impossible glimpse into who these men were. Where did they come from? Did they have families? How did they die?

I will likely never know the answers to most of these questions, but as a result of seeing their names, they are now irrevocably connected to me and my community here in Alberta.

They are part of my family.

There are communities all over southern Alberta that share similar stories. Their young men shipped off to Europe to find adventure, but many never returned. Their names are now forever etched in the wall at Vimy Ridge.

There, and at Menin Gate,

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there is a deep shadow of loss, but there is also an overwhelming feeling of pride.

The hardship these men went through at Vimy, Passchendaele and throughout Europe is unfathomable. In fact, many of them were mere boys, all younger than my own children, which makes it even more difficult to attempt understanding what they endured and accomplished.

However, for me, what those men and women did was fight as Canadians, for Canada and for their friends, families and communities.

They did not realize it then, but their sacrifice helped build a nation.

There is no way to express an

entire country’s profound pride and gratitude to the men and women — and families — who earned the right to be called our nation’s truest heroes. They are heroes who helped bring about the birth of a nation, serving valiantly to ensure Canada is a country that is strong, proud and free.

This peaceful, just and democratic country, this way of life we hold so dear, is owed to the generations of courageous men and women we remember and honour on Remembrance Day. I was humbled to share a small glimpse of what they endured in France and, for me and my family, the magnitude of Remembrance Day is much more profound.

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Reflections of an infantryman

By Norm Walker, Retired sergeant Veteran: a soldier of any age who has seen active service in war.

Soldier: a man engaged in military service, serving in the army.

Infantryman: a soldier armed, equipped and trained for service on foot.

Infantrymen are a breed apart from other service personnel.

While serving overseas on operation, they face danger in many forms. Physically and mentally, they live with death every day and night. Night patrols are the worst.

They form a bond with each other. Constantly aware of their surroundings, their defences are at a high level. Their rifles never leaves their sides — they eat with them and sleep with them. Your brother in arms watches over you while you sleep, and you do the

same for him.

Your rifle is cleaned many times a day; it must be ready to go when needed. The rules of engagement state we must be fired on first before we can take defensive action. In other words, the other warring faction gets a free shot at us.

While overseas, we had only each other. We were a band of brothers. But remember, we volunteered for this — we had to accept that we were already dead, so then we had no fear. As long as we followed orders, the army would look after us.

Being teenagers, this was a real experience and exciting at times.

You lived it and would feed on it. Your emotions were gone and other emotions were not so good or healthy.

Only a veteran who has experienced this would know what I am talking about and would understand. In the modern

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world we can be on patrol today, and tomorrow on a plane headed home. We are so exhausted that we sleep all the way back home.

The most damaging thing to us is the death of one of our platoon members or the breakup of our unit after we have returned home and back to duty. The military gives no care for a time of closure — one day you are there and the next day you are gone. It is like a death.

After over 50 years, at night at home and in the dark, I can still recall all my men’s names and faces. They are still 18, 19, 20 years of age and forever young. Had one of them killed, one wounded, but was able to bring them all home safely. But I am not sure if they are all sound in mind and spirit.

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Determination prevails for the courageous

By John Kinnear A few years back, in Calgary, I found myself at a Highland dancing competition my daughter was competing in. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to watch live Highland dance, let me just say it is a marvellous event.

Girls of every age dressed in tartan and smartlooking velvet vests dance the Highland fling, the lilt and even Irish jigs.

On stage at one point that day were a halfdozen four- to six-year-olds attempting to make it through a very complicated routine known as the sword dance. Part way through the routine, a five-year-old accidentally kicked her sword out of place, which automatically disqualified her.

As a disappointed murmur ran through the crowd in the theatre, she stepped back from her

swords, dropped her head and began to cry. Her disappointment held us all in her grip for a few tense moments.

Then an amazing thing happened.

This determined little girl, who had practised so hard, stiffened, raised her head, straightened her swords and proceeded to finish her routine, despite her disqualification.

It made tears of pride well up in many eyes that day to see this youngster show such courage, conviction and grace.

A few years later, at a Remembrance Day ceremony, as I stood at the cenotaph trying to imagine what courage and conviction it took to have gone overseas to fight for freedom, another wonderful, parallel event unfolded before me.

A young piper-in-training marched to the front of the cenotaph at his appointed time, shouldered his pipes and began playing “Amazing Grace.” Part way through the song, he faltered, hesitated and then dropped his head in disappointment, apologized and promptly marched away.

The ceremony continued with the wreath-laying and a chorus of “God Save the Queen,” and eventually the parade master barked at the official groups to march from the grounds.

Despite the chill of Armistice morning in 2015, piper Bill Plante plays as cadets stand guard at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Dunlop Guns in Frank. Photo by John Kinnear As I watched the

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last of the crowd dissipate on this always-crisp November day, from out of nowhere the piper reappeared. He marched to the front of the soldier’s monument, shouldered his pipes and — with a determination that once again made tears well up in my eyes — played “Amazing Grace” accurately from start to finish.

So there it was again. Those wonderful human qualities had surfaced in front of me on such an appropriate occasion.

It is in all of us to do what has to be done: to show the courage, conviction and grace to finish any important job we start, be it a dance, a song or fighting for freedom.

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Vimy journey leaves powerful impression

By Jillanna Hammond It is hard to believe we covered so many countries and so much history within only two weeks on our Matthew Halton High School student trip, Vimy and the Trail to Victory.

As we progressed through Europe, history seemed to progress with us. We began in the era of the First World War, and ended in the Second World War. My group began our journey in France, where we looked into the background of the First World War. However, the focus of this article is the main event my group attended while in France.

This was the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

On our walk up to the

memorial, we were warned not to step off the paths, since some bombs may still lay beneath the soil. Fields were fenced off due to the possibility of active mines.

Craters and strange hills were all around us from the demolition of the land that occurred during the First World War. Once we made it to the ceremony, I realized I had never seen so many Canadians in one place. It was a sea of red and white.

The memorial itself was extremely impressive. There was so much symbolism in the monument as a whole, but I thought it was interesting that each figure on the massive statue represented something related to

respect and appreciation for those who fought in the war.

I found it quite neat that we stood on Canadian soil within a foreign country. Two of the students in our group are Canadian cadets, and wore their uniforms to the Vimy Ridge ceremony.

Before leaving France, we stopped at a Canadian memorial.

There was a quote as we entered: Their Name Liveth For Evermore.

Here we performed our own miniature ceremony, placing a wreath, on behalf of Matthew Halton High School, on the large cross in the centre of the memorial.

It was heart-wrenching to see so many Canadians buried in

one place. As I read the stones, I recognized a theme: no man was over 24 years old. It’s terrifying to think that such young men seldom made it back home.

It hit me close to home when I noticed a row of stones that read: Calgary Highlanders.

These soldiers weren’t necessarily locals, but they were from Alberta.

Twenty years from now, I will probably recognize the true worth of this trip. However, I still managed to learn a ton.

This experience was very impactful, and increased my respect for history and my appreciation for soldiers who gave their lives for their countries.

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Remembrance Day a time of family celebration “Every day we celebrate Great-Grandpa Bill Everts,” says his daughter-in-law Bev Everts. “On Remembrance Day we honour him and give our heartfelt thanks.” It’s a family tradition for everyone to gather at the Pincher Creek Legion following the community Remembrance Day service each year to honour Bill, his brother Leon and the many other veterans. The photo at right shows Bill with his son Keith, granddaughter Eliza Grose and great-grandson Carter Grose.

Bill served in the Canadian military from 1939 to 1945 and has been a Legion member for over 70 years. “Grandpa has spent many years giving back to the community as a veteran,” says Marie Everts. “He was the Legion president for three years, spent many years going to schools to talk about Remembrance Day, and he also delivers poppy boxes.”

Five years without her father

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In this 1940 photo is Lorraine Kinnear (nee Tronsgard) at 18 months with her parents, Phyllis and Adolph (Bob) Tronsgard. It was taken just before Bob was shipped overseas as an Air Force radar technician.

Bob served in India and Burma, where dozens of radar stations were located, as part of the Allied resistance to the Japanese push westward through East Asia.

Lorraine didn’t see her father again until September 1945, when she and her mother waited at the Regina railway station for his return from the war along with hundreds of soldiers.

Lorraine recalls how thin her father was when he returned from Burma. She was seven years old.

Imagine the surprise of running into your brothers in London, England, and learning that, unbeknownst to one another, you are all serving in the military.

That’s exactly what happened in 1940 when Air Force sergeant Bob Transgard, centre, met up with his brothers Sam, left, and Rudolph.

It was a coincidence as the brothers were serving in widely scattered theatres — Sam in Holland, Bob in India and Burma, and Rudolph in France.

All three men returned from the war.

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A cool and courageous dad

By Maureen Bevan My father was 16 when he enlisted in the army. His mother kept pulling him out, but he was not going to miss the great adventure of his life. So, the last time he enlisted, his father said, “Let him stay in. He won’t make it through boot camp.”

He did make it, and in 1940 he headed to Europe. Like most vets, his stories were of life on leave: The different pubs and people he had met in England.

Learning how to smoke, drink and shoot craps!

It was not until the 50th anniversary of D-Day that I learned this was the first battle he fought. He talked about sitting on the boats waiting for days, unsure of what lay ahead. He went on to aid in the liberation of France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, serving with the 78th Artillery Battery.

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Devil’s Brigade member in our midst Pincher Creek’s Hank Planger has received many commendations for his service with the Devil’s Brigade.

When Donald S. Ethell visited Pincher Creek three years ago in his role as lieutenant-governor of Alberta, he was impressed by all Pincher Creek veterans. His pilot, shown with Mr. Planger in the photo above, specifically asked to have a photo taken with his hero. Brent Barbero’s submission of the sign placed at Mr. Planger’s driveway

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Holland, he was able to travel to Europe. The Canadians were heralded as heroes in Holland.

There were parades and ceremonies in every town they were in. He talked of crowds of young children lining the streets waving and cheering.

He once again travelled to France on the 60th anniversary of D-Day, this time as a guest of the Canadian government.

Again, the local people treated them like rock stars.

My father passed away on May 31, 2013. His funeral was held on June 6. D-Day, one last time, played a role in his life.

His first and last adventures were about the Second World War — the horrors of war and, more importantly, the camaraderie of the men he shared this adventure with.

Remembrance Day is a day that I am able to think back on the really cool man I was lucky enough to call my dad.

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Check out the Canadian Forces Memorial Film Festival The Empress Theatre is hosting the eighth annual Canadian Forces Memorial Film Festival this Friday to Sunday in Fort Macleod. Five military-related films will be featured, along with an on-stage veterans panel discussion and lectures.

Dr. Stéphane Guevremont, a military history instructor from Calgary who holds a PhD in Canadian military aviation, is the festival’s master of ceremonies again this year. Before the screening of each of the festival’s films, he will provide insight and context on topics from the Battle of Dunkirk to the Dieppe Raid.

Weekend and single event passes are available now at MacleodEmpress.com or by calling 1-800-540-9229.

Ticket prices: $35 for weekend pass ($20 for seniors and those under 18), $12 for single adult ($6 for seniors and under 18). No charge for uniformed service personnel.

All events take place at the Empress, located at 235 Main St. in Fort Macleod.

Friday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Lecture: The Battle of Dunkirk.

Film: Dunkirk (2017). Written, directed and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, this film depicts the Second World War’s Dunkirk evacuation from three perspectives: land, sea and air.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m.

Lecture: The Dieppe Raid, 75 Years Later; Second World War veterans panel.

Film: Dieppe: The Final Attack (1993). Canadian troops were sent

to raid the French coast at Dieppe on Aug. 19, 1942, after nearly three years of waiting in England for a chance to fight. But the Germans were ready for them, and the attack became a massacre, with nearly 3,000 Canadian soldiers killed. This two-part docu-drama, shown courtesy of the CBC, shines a light on what is possibly the most controversial battle Canadians have ever fought.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

Lecture: The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Film: The Thin Red Line (1998), a fictionalized version of the Battle of Mount Austen, which was part of the Guadalcanal campaign in the Pacific theatre of the Second World War. Sunday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.

Lecture: The Great War, 100 Years Later: Canada.

Film: Passchendaele (2008), Paul Gross’s story of a First World War soldier wounded in France who returns to Calgary and falls in love with Sarah, a nurse. When Sarah’s younger brother David signs up to fight in Europe, Michael feels compelled to return to Europe to protect him. Michael and David are sent to fight in the third battle of Ypres, a battle against impossible odds, known as Passchendaele.

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

Lecture: The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.

Film: El Alamein (2002). This military drama depicts the many hardships endured by Italian soldiers stationed in Africa during the Second World War.

Lest We Forget Thank you for your service

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Nov. 10

The Battle of Dunkirk Dunkirk (2017) 7:00 pm

The Dieppe Raid, 75 Years Later - WW2 Veterans Panel Dieppe: The Final Attack (1993) Courtesy of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Saturday, 1:00 pm Nov. 11

The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Thin Red Line (1998) 7:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 12

The Great War, 100 years later: Canada Passchendaele (2008) 10:30 am The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein El Alamein: The Line of Fire (2002) 2:00 pm

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #7 – Blairmore We will remember all who have fallen and all who serve

Wreath Laying Service Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.

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Pincher Creek Legion Branch #43

Remembrance Day Service Pincher Creek Community Hall 287 Canyon Drive

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the war veterans, those in active duty and Royal Canadian Legion members who work so hard to keep memories and stories alive.

We owe them our freedom, and we remember.

The Empress Theatre appreciates the financial assistance provided through the Veterans Affairs Canada Commemorative Partnership Program.

Our thanks to our many other sponsors for this event, including Shawn Smith of Sungreen Design Services of Lethbridge, and BID (Beverage International Distributor) / Darrel Dola.

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Doors open at 10 a.m. please be early!

Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.

Chili and music by Jim Peace to follow at the Legion Hall 691 Main Street

The Town of Pincher Creek honours our heroes.

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Children and stress — are they born resilient?

By Beth Pounder Kids are resilient.

It’s a saying I’ve heard throughout my life. But are they born resilient?

Studies have shown that children learn the skills of resiliency from stress experiences they have in early childhood.

Stress is a natural and inevitable part of childhood, but the types of stress can make a difference in the impact on a child’s brain and body, with potential effects that last a lifetime.

Stress for children has been itemized into three types: positive, tolerable and toxic.

Examples of positive stress are childcare drop-offs, immunizations, playground injuries or losing a game. These stressors are safe and required for a child to develop independence, confidence, coping skills and resiliency.

The next type is tolerable stress. This includes deaths, divorces, natural or man-made tragedies, and poverty. These are more challenging, complicated and long-lasting. With the proper support of caring adults, this type of stress need not have detrimental effects on a child’s well-being, but there is potential for lasting physical or emotional damage.

The third type is toxic stress, also known as adverse childhood experiences. This is the most dangerous type of stress and has been linked to adulthood chronic diseases such as heart failure and

diabetes.

Toxic stress causes a chronic fight-or-flight condition, with increased cortisol responses.

It creates a hyper-responsive stress response in the body and changes the architecture in the brain. This prolonged activation of the stress-responder systems is seen in children who are abused, neglected or malnourished, or with severe maternal depression.

Supportive relationships can help buffer young children from the effects of trauma and toxic stress.

The work of early childhood programs and family programs helps prevent damage from childhood adversities and build resiliency.

Programs such as home visits for newborns and their families, parenting education, social and financial support for parents, mental illness and substance abuse treatment, and high-quality childcare all help give children the support and buffering systems they need to be resilient.

More information on these programs and resources is available from your early childhood coalition.

In Pincher Creek, contact Page Murphy at pcearlychildhood@ gmail.com.

In Crowsnest Pass and area, contact Beth Pounder at 403-583-0048 or ecdcoalition@ cnpparentlink.com.

Beth Pounder is the program co-ordinator for the Crowsnest Pass and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Saturday, Nov. 18 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MDM Gymnasium, Bellevue

Successful recycling Diane Bowen-Oczkowski and Evans sort through items at the used clothing and toy giveaway held over the weekend by Pincher Creek Family Centre. The event is held twice a year, with the next being in early June during the local recycling fair.

Photo by Shannon Robison

Recognizing great kids Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable young leaders, aged five to 18, for the Great Kids Award. It’s recognition for making a difference while overcoming challenging circumstances, including managing a physical or mental illness, standing up against bullying or overcoming a difficult living situation.

“I’ve been so inspired by the stories of Great Kids who are changing the lives of others and leading in their communities,” says Danielle Larivee, minister of children’s services.

“I encourage Albertans to celebrate these children and youth because they are examples to all Albertans of what can be accomplished in the face of adversity.”

Last year’s winners’ outstanding achievements

included raising thousands of dollars for a charity supporting research about an illness suffered by a child’s family members, mentoring children with vision loss while being visually impaired, and helping classmates better understand cancer while experiencing the disease at a young age.

For more information on nominating a young leader, visit greatkids.alberta.ca. Nominations close at 4 p.m. Nov. 24.

Next spring, award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony sponsored by Fantasyland Hotel, where they and their parents or caregivers will enjoy a night’s stay.

Award winners will also receive a West Edmonton Mall attractions pass.

Over the past 17 years, 274 young leaders have received the Great Kids Award.

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by Jody Best

It’s mid summer and today I am picnicking in a fairy forest. I’m not sure how else to describe the old-growth spruce: moss-covered tree trunks, fairy bells, ferns taller than me, and a feeling of magic that makes me want to hover like the iridescent blue dragonfly a few feet away.

The wind rushes overhead, but under the dense canopy, chickadees converse and the air is still moist from yesterday’s rain. A few feet downslope there is a big old fir snag, riddled by too many holes in the trunk to count. I imagine it is a haven for insects, and thus a foraging delight for woodpeckers.

My imagination travels to other places as well, like Disney’s Pixie Hollow, and how this old snag could provide housing for many wood nymphs and fairies. Should I stay here long enough, I might be lucky to observe them. In the evening, each hole in the trunk might be lit by firefly fairy lights.

The tree next to the fairy tree is alive, with full bushy fir branches that might be welcome shelter to a cougar or black bear had I startled one when I arrived. Luckily, so far, there is no sign of these species, other than a pile of bear scat a few feet away. Rather, a squirrel chitters loudly from a hiding spot upslope, probably a little anxious that I am resting in the middle of one of his winter caches.

While there are some old-growth forests left, I am not privileged to experience the ancient calm of a forest like this every day. I expect to look up at any moment and see magical creatures exit the old snag.

Ferns and Fairies

The trees themselves are quite magical, growing as tall and straight as they do, providing the shelter and habitat needed by so many wildlife species as well as providing habitat for humans: logs for homes, places to explore and reconnect with nature away from our technologically driven world, capturing and filtering the water that we and much of the Prairie provinces use to sustain life, filtering the air.

I could go on, but my point, while logical, becomes less magical and I lose some of the ambiance that attracted me to this spot originally.

The chattering squirrel has decided that I pose no threat and is busily hauling a pine cone up to some winter storage site about 30 metres off the forest floor in the old fairy tree. Not a fairy, but a kindred spirit of the forest, and one invaluable to the seeding of new trees and the recycling of nutrients, the squirrel plays an important role, even if it is a nuisance when one gets into the furnace ducts of our house.

Their agility and acrobatics are amazing! He runs up the tree, carrying a pine cone the size of his own head in his mouth, deposits it in his cache somewhere, and then zooms back down to the forest floor for the next one.

I slowly pack up my lunch, trying not to disturb my industrious neighbour. It’s time to move on. Perhaps this fairy tree and old-growth forest will be here for a few more hundred years and someone else will sit here wondering if fairies really do exist.

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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 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 10 to Sunday, November 12 – Canadian Forces Memorial Film Festival at Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod. For info call 403-5534404.

Friday, November 10 – The Red Barn Christmas Market: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Five miles south of Pincher Creek on Highway 6.

Saturday, November 11 – Pincher Creek Legion Remembrance Day service: 10 a.m. doors open, 10:45 a.m. ceremony at Community Hall. Chili and music to follow at Legion hall on Main Street.

– Blairmore Legion wreath-laying service: 1 p.m.

– Coleman Legion service: 2 p.m., families welcome 3 to 6 p.m. for music, refreshments and dancing.

– The Red Barn Christmas Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Five miles south of Pincher Creek on Highway 6.

Sunday, November 12 – Pincher Creek United Church 100th anniversary celebration (postponed from Nov. 4): silent auction at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30, program at 7. All are welcome. For information, call 403627-3734 or 403-627-4282.

ing fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MDM gymnasium in Bellevue. For information call 403-563-8157.

Monday, November 13 – Meet Me at the Movies: Their Finest (PG) - 7 p.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

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

Friday, November 17 – Influenza immunization clinic: 1 to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym.

– 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.

Saturday, November 18 – Eighth annual Angels Within Us gala at Community Hall in Pincher Creek, in support of Kenow fire victims.

– Crowsnest Pass children’s cloth-

Sunday, November 19 – Christmas holiday market: noon to 4 p.m. at Twin Butte community hall.

Friday, November 24 – Livingstone School Grad 2018 Italian Night fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. at Cowley Hall.

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

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Tara Andrew 1983 – 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our daughter, Tara Lee Andrew. The sun rose on Oct. 6, 1983, when Tara was born, and sadly the sun set for her on Oct. 29, 2017.

Tara was born and raised in Pincher Creek.

She had a tremendous love for animals.

Her incredible dog Polo was her loyal companion for the past 11 years.

In the last two years she added a pug named Jack, a kitten named Mac and, most recently, a kitten name Tux. As a child she was known to hide stray animals in the house.

In 2015 she met the love of her life, Ryan Van Koughnett.

Tara leaves behind her devoted parents, Bill and Karen Andrew; her love, Ryan Van Koughnett; and Ryan’s daughter, Jayda.

A celebration of Tara’s short and precious life was held on Nov. 4, 2017, at Vertical Church in Pincher Creek.

Should you choose to honour Tara’s life, a donation may be made directly to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

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

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Shootin’ the Breeze

November 8, 2017

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

Whether learning to produce every aspect of a fancy dinner party, getting down and dirty building new jumps at the bike park, or trying any of the other offerings during Experiential Learning Week, Matthew Halton students had the opportunity to hone new skills and reap the rewards of their efforts.

Photos by Shannon Robison with the exception of the two at bottom right, which are courtesy of Clair Hockley

Forget math, let’s get cooking and building

By Caitlin Clow Inquisitive teens were provided with numerous opportunities to study something a little more hands-on, and perhaps even more interesting than their regular curriculum, during Experiential Learning Week at Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek.

Groups spent a week in October customizing cars to survive a zombie apocalypse, preparing meals that even Gordon Ramsay would be proud of to compete in the dinner wars, crafted skits and sketches channelling the spirit of Saturday Night Live, and much more.

The students left their pencils and books behind as they picked up spatulas and screw drivers.

And assistant principal Greg Freer says it’s all worth it.

“It’s about student choice and student engagement,” he says.

“Kids don’t choose to take math or social studies or English — they have to take those. The hands-on learning gets them out there and engaged.

“We’re always looking at what comes after the diploma. We want to provide authentic learning

experiences for the kids that will translate into something later in life.”

Teachers and students alike come up with a variety of ideas for courses and projects to participate in during the week. Mr. Freer says staff and students never fail to surprise him with their creativity.

A small group of students, for instance, proposed to take their ELW to the town’s bike park, where they improved jumps and maintained the grounds, while sneaking in a few last runs before snowfall.

“Those students got together, came up with the idea and presented it to us,” Mr. Freer says. “They said it was something they really needed and it was something they were passionate about, so we supported it.”

Another student, curious about the dentistry profession, used her connections to shadow a dentist for the week.

“We really encourage kids to do their own projects as well,” Mr. Freer says.

Although students were away from their desks, they earned credit for the projects in a variety

of core courses, including career and technology studies. They also gained a myriad of life skills.

The ELW program is unique to Matthew Halton, Mr. Freer says, but he would like to see it grow.

“It started here, and I think every school in this province — heck, even the country — should be doing this for at least one week.”

The school has presented its findings from the ELW program at teaching conferences, but he says that because the word “rural” is often attached, many schools — especially from cities — skip out on the presentations.

“It’s a little disheartening because we know we have something really great going on here,” he says.

He would like to see media from Lethbridge take note as well.

“We want to see it get out to the province,” he says.

However, Matthew Halton’s work has piqued the interest of Palliser Regional Schools, which has sent administrators and staff to look at the ELW program, among other things.

In May, the spring rotation

of ELW courses will take place.

Through a partnership with Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge, students will once again have the option to stay in residence and take collegeand university-level classes.

“It allows them to take a dry run of the college experience before spending the big bucks,” Mr. Freer says.

Other schools have taken notice of the working relationship between Matthew Halton and post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge and have signed up as well.

“It will be business as usual,” Mr. Freer says. “Our feedback comes very strong and it’s high student engagement. They always look forward to the next one.”

He says all students — and staff, as well — look forward to Christmas holidays, spring break and long weekends, but based on the response they’ve received, students are eagerly awaiting another rotation of ELW. “It’s a nice mental break for the kids,” he says.

Not to mention, practical and educational.