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Gary Littlewood, sergeant-at-arms for the Coleman Legion, salutes in respect at the branch’s Remembrance Day tribute.

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Registration opens to meet the mysterious Minotaur By Georgia Dale In ancient Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a grotesque and terrifying creature that dwells within a maze. The creators of Meet the Minotaur pay homage to the beast by daring participants to challenge their minds as much as their bodies in a daunting mountain race billed as being “as vicious as it is beautiful, and as soul-crushing as it is soulsatisfying.” Registration for the second annual race opens this Wednesday. There will be a maximum of 258 participants. The race will be held Aug. 25, 2018. According to the event website, the Minotaur is not merely a trail

race, an obstacle course or an adventure race, but “the chance to find out who you are and what you’re really made of.” Erin Fairhurst, one of the race founders, says the complex course — 15 to 20 kilometres over varied mountain terrain — will remain top secret until the day before it begins. The Minotaur is comprised of “unusual terrain,” she says, and will include bushwhacking, scree scrambles and a lot of elevation gains and descents. The crux of the challenge is that the course is marked, but not mapped beforehand. Competitors will not be able to follow a familiar trail — or any trail for that matter. In fact, they will have to finish the course before they are able to look at a map and finally get a bird’s-eye view of their achievement. Erin says they will be “blown away.” It’s a challenge as much for the mind as for the body, though with eight hours to finish, and helmets and other safety equipment required, the Minotaur is quite the extreme physical undertaking. Meet the Minotaur was held for the first time Race director Andrew Fairhurst has a congratulatory this past August and moment with Noah Schuh at the August race. Noah was third to cross the finish line, only 18 minutes was a hit with the behind race winner Troy Misseghers. competitors. Many

signed up because of the mystery and intrigue attached to the race, and found the day to be extremely gratifying. Erin says the Minotaur is meant, above all, to be “a great day outside.” This year’s Minotaur began with some bushwhacking at the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre west of Coleman and advanced into the Sentry Mountain area. Local ultra-athlete Troy Misseghers was the winner of the inaugural race, but the course is also designed to appeal to slightly more casual athletes. Race founders are looking forward to watching the event gain momentum and feel that it’s a great opportunity to showcase the beautiful Crowsnest Pass scenery and terrain. They recommend that anyone interested in competing start their training by getting outside, challenging themselves with lots of elevation gains and “pushing their comfort zones.” The Minotaur will have morphed next year and his whereabouts will remain classified until race day — though the organizers love to tease contestants with riddles and clues in the months leading up to the event. They promise that the race on Aug. 25 will be “super hard and super rewarding.” Their first riddle: Why did they choose the seemingly random number of 258 participants?

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Participants in the first edition of Meet the Minotaur were surprised to find themselves bushwhacking right from the start line.

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Two days of music coming our way at Kirb-Fest 2017 By Shannon Robison and WhiteElk. The 14-time Aboriginal Kirby Smith is known locally for hosting Gospel Award winner from Saskatoon is Festival ATR (Across the River) as a summer sure to put on an inspirational show. music festival. This year, he says there was Kirby says the finale will be a tribute to too much going on to make it happen, so his late grandparents, Paul and Suzy Smith, he is trying something different by inviting and to other musicians in his family who musicians and music lovers alike to join the have passed on. Smith family in making and enjoying live While paying tribute to the past, Kirby is music. also looking to the future with his daughter, This weekend, he is hosting Kirb-Fest Zahara Curly Rider, who has had a busy 2017 at the Piikani Nation Multi-Purpose summer filled with singing performances. Building. There is no admission charge to He anticipates a festive atmosphere and is attend this celebration of music. grateful to supporters for making it possible “There are lots of great artists and it will to run the event at no cost to attendees. be a good time,” he says. Larry Scout is volunteering his sound Kirby chuckles about the name, which equipment and Piikani Employment was derived from a nickname earned for Services has donated use of the facility for organizing Festival ATR. the weekend. Kirb-Fest is an extension of what he has Along with the free music, food and drink been doing for years, and he hopes it will will be complimentary thanks to the Smith make music become more accessible to the family. community. Kirby says his aunties are preparing Saturday will feature all genres of music sandwiches, snacks and drinks for Saturday — blues, rock ’n’ roll, country, and even rap and a roast beef dinner for Sunday. and heavy metal — while Craft vendors will be Sunday will feature on-site with Christmas gospel and country wares and there will music. be facepainting for the The microphone will kids. be open both days for The music starts those who wish to join at noon Saturday and in. runs until 11 p.m. Noon The festival came is also start-up time together in quick on Sunday, with the fashion. Kirby reached festival wrapping up at out to artists he knows 7 p.m. and says that in three Kirby says they will days the stage spots were try to accommodate filled with half-hour sets. as many musicians as About 30 artists possible, and all signs Photo by Jaiden Panchyshyn are taking part, with a point to a weekend of A shared musical moment between Kirby feature performance by good music, good food Smith and his daughter, Zahara Curly Yvonne St. Germaine and much camaraderie. Rider, at Festival ATR in 2016.

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Métis flag flies high

Members of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Local Council Chinook 1880, stand together as the Métis anthem plays and the infinity flag is raised at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. Métis Week prompts celebration across the province in honour of Métis people, their culture and their contributions.

Livingstone School Grad 2018 Italian Night Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 24 Cowley Hall Dinner served at 5:30 p.m.

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Pincher Creek Co-op congratulates KAYNE EVANS for completing his One-To-One grocery training Kayne has worked in the Co-op system for over 14 years and we are proud to have him as part of our Pincher Creek Co-op family. We appreciate Kayne’s hard work and dedication to great customer service at our grocery store and his extensive volunteer time spent in our community.

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The Southern Alberta FASD Network wishes to thank the following businesses for their gracious partnership in our celebration of International FASD Awareness Day on Sept. 9, 2017: Cosmopolitan Hotel Greenhill Hotel Pure Country The Rum Runner Hillcrest Miners Club Coleman Legion Bellevue Legion Limber Pine Smokehouse and Taverna Lundbreck Hotel Oldman River Brewing Co. A & B Liquor Store Frank Slide Liquor Blairmore Liquor Store Greg's Liquor & Cold Beer Store

A round of applause to these businesses and for all your work in supporting women who are or may become pregnant to not drink alcohol during their pregnancy.

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Service to Legion auxiliary recognized Foothills MP John Barlow said he was honoured to be able to present Erna Greenly of Pincher Creek with her Canada 150 Medal. It was rather fitting, since Erna was nominated as a member of the Pincher Creek Legion Ladies Auxiliary and John was able to meet with her after the Remembrance Day service, where both took part. Erna has been a member of the auxiliary for more than 35 years. She has been a key contributor, taking on many executive roles, and is currently the chaplain. The auxiliary plays an important role in the community and the Legion, supporting the student bursary fund, the Pincher Creek hospital fund to help purchase equipment, and the Legion sports fund, which helps Legion members participate in sports activities. The auxiliary also contributes to numerous other Pincher Creek charities as well as helping at banquets, Christmas parties, weddings and funeral lunches.

Flu season is nothing to s’cough at By Caitlin Clow There is the common cold and then there is influenza — and influenza is not to be taken lightly, says Alberta Health Services. “Influenza is a very common illness and it’s very likely people will get it,” says Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie, medical officer of health for AHS South Zone. “It can be very serious.” Influenza can result in time off from work and school, or hospitalization. In some cases it can be fatal. Last year seven people from the South Zone died due to influenza. Four lives have already been claimed this year, one of which was from the South Zone. But, there is a vaccine offered to patients over the age of six months that can help protect during flu season. Last year, 90,273 residents in southern Alberta were administered the shot, according to AHS. So far this season, more than 51,000 southern Albertans have visited their local physician, AHS clinic or pharmacist to receive their shot. Despite the increasing number of vaccinated individuals, 17 confirmed cases of influenza were recorded as of Nov. 9 in Alberta’s South Zone. Dr. Derie-Gillespie says AHS is aiming to immunize about 35 per cent of the province this year. “There are certainly people who don’t get shots,” she says. AHS looks to educate and provide accurate answers to any questions regarding the immunization while providing convenient times and places for Albertans to have the shot administered, she says. Dr. Derie-Gillespie says that if you have any questions regarding specific symptoms it’s best to call Alberta Health Link at 811 to speak to a medical professional. “Everyone is susceptible,” she says. “But some people are more

likely to have negative effects.” The most likely to experience negative effects from influenza are pregnant women, the very young and the very old, and those who manage chronic illness. There are other means to protect yourself, Dr. Derie-Gillespie says. “We always encourage people — and what a big difference — to have good hand hygiene,” she says. “Washing your hands with soap and water and approved alcohol sanitizers.” She also recommends cleaning highly handled surfaces such as countertops and phones. “Influenza can live on surfaces and we can pick it up,” she says. “It’s easy to spread. Influenza does everything it can to try to spread.” Good respiratory hygiene is also recommended. Don’t cough into your hands. Cough into a tissue or into the elbow of your shirt, and be sure to wash your hands afterwards. If you find yourself with a case of the flu, stay home. “Don’t go to work or school when you’re unwell,” Dr. Derie-Gillespie says. “We all like to be a hero, but don’t go. Don’t go and expose more people.” Preventive measures — such as eating well, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep — are the best tools to fight against influenza, she says. A clinic is set to open Friday in Pincher Creek for those who have yet to get the needle, between 1 and 4 p.m. in the town hall gymnasium. Another is scheduled for Dec. 19 between 3 and 6 p.m. Crowsnest Pass residents can pop into the Community Health Unit on Dec. 8 between 1 and 3 p.m. to receive their immunization. “We want to protect everybody,” says Dr. Derie-Gillespie. Shot recipients should have their Alberta Health card with them and wear a short-sleeved shirt.

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The Breeze An editorial column by Shannon Robison

Remembrance Day presents a time of reflection for most, and at the Pincher Creek service Saturday morning, I found myself lost in thought. From my seat, I watched the faces of five veterans — Norm Walker, Hal Sigurdson, Lorne Pultz, Woody Riley and Hank Planger — during the speeches and laying of wreaths. I contemplated the toll their time of service had taken on them and on their families. Even though they are forthright when speaking of their experiences, there must be many things that are simply unspeakable. What must it feel like to sit through these events every year? I thought of my grandfather, Stanley Robison, whose life was forever altered by his overseas service in the First World War, and the impact it had on our family. I mused about my dad, who didn’t feel up to attending his local service this year and how difficult that must have been for

him. I longed to be home and to hug the man who still seeks to learn more about his own father and his war experiences. And I brooded about the very busy turn life has had for me lately. How could I have forgotten to order the personal wreath I lay in memory of my grandfather and all who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder long before it had a name or a diagnosis? As the wreaths were placed, my head was elsewhere. If you were there, you likely saw my red-faced dash to the back when Shootin’ the Breeze was called to present a wreath. Due to the thoughtfulness of Fred White, who knew I must have forgotten, I still had a personal moment to pay tribute. Thank you, Fred. Thank you also to Norm Walker. How precious it was to receive flowers from a veteran for our Remembrance Day efforts. Lest We Forget.

Pie auction goes a long way at the Maycroft Hall By Shannon Robison

Folks from Twin Butte to Pincher Creek to Crowsnest Pass and places beyond braved nasty weather and sat down at the Maycroft Hall for the annual supper concert on Nov. 4. A highlight of the event was the pie auction, which saw takers support the community association with bids in the range of $700 per pie. The background of a mocha cream delight, told complete with French accent by piemaker Kyle Rast, may have topped the animated bidding for entertainment value. His wife, Kathy, says Kyle’s pies tend to bring in the big bucks and that his introductions get sillier each year. He has been baking auction pies for the past four years. Kathy is secretary of the Maycroft Hall Community Association. She says the hall had reached a state of disrepair, with few attending fundraising functions, until eight years ago when the board changed the format to a sit-down dinner, pie auction and dancing to live music. “This last-ditch effort to save the hall was successful and has been a major fundraiser ever since,” she says. Money raised at the Maycroft supper concerts and through working a casino has been used to install a new hardwood dance floor, new flooring in the entry and bathrooms, hot water and septic systems, new windows, indoor pine siding, a sound system, acoustic baffles, barnwood siding on the stage, new carpet and a new deck. The roof has been repaired and the hall society has purchased new tables, chairs, dishes, linens, cutlery and a commercial cooler. The pie and casino money has gone a long way. This year’s effort resulted in profit of more than

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Appreciation to Ducks Unlimited I would like to begin by saying how wonderful the Ducks Unlimited banquet was last month. It was held at Pincher Creek Community Hall on Oct. 14 and was our 35th annual fundraiser. The community really showed up to support this wonderful cause. This organization is particularly important to my family, as my grandfather Bob Lounsbury was one of two founding members, and the longest-standing member of the Pincher Creek committee. Sadly, my grandpa passed away last April. The local Ducks Unlimited committee decided to pay tribute to him by dedicating this year’s banquet to his memory. Many honours were paid to him during the event, and I want to take a moment to thank the Pincher Creek committee, as well as Ducks Unlimited as a whole. We were presented with his

$8,600 — the pie auction raised $3,500 and roasts were auctioned for another $975, with the balance coming from ticket and liquor sales. Kathy says there are no particular projects in mind at the moment, but the committee hopes to upgrade from a propane to a natural gas heating system as a long-term goal. Down the road, she would also like to see Internet capability on-site and a projector and screen purchased.

35-year certificate, and also with a beautiful duck decoy handpainted by artist Larry Fell. That beautiful tribute will have a very special place in my home always. These honours truly touched me, and I found myself quite taken aback as they were being presented. Most incredible was something still to come. Ducks Unlimited presented us with something unexpected, and so very thoughtful: a beautiful park bench with a lovely brass placard honouring my grandpa Bob Lounsbury. The bench is to be installed down at the Bobby Burns Fish Pond. I hope that many people are able to enjoy it, and I know I will be among them. On behalf of the Lounsbury family, thank you to the Pincher Creek Ducks Unlimited chapter. It means so much to us. Darci Lounsbury

A Christmas party is held at the hall each year for community members and it is also used for private parties and weddings. “We are very grateful to all the people who support us by purchasing a ticket, as well as the very generous donations to the pie and roast auction,” Kathy says. “It is truly a community that has come together to revitalize the hall. Thanks to all!”

In left photo, Kathy Rast presents a pie, made by her husband Kyle, as auctioneer Bob Westrop calls on bidders at the Maycroft Hall fall fundraiser. At right, Kyle Thomson is ready to dig in after being high bidder on a homemade apple pie. The auction supports projects at the community hall and raised $4,475. Photos by Shannon Robison

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Ready to deliver two truckloads of donated items to the Pincher Creek food bank are Randy Gibson of Castle Ford, Jim Peace of Pincher Creek Co-op, and Pete Schauerte and Robb Alexander, both of Castle Ford.

We Scare Hunger program brings in truckloads for food bank Staff at Castle Ford ran the We Scare Hunger campaign in Pincher Creek last month, bringing in 2,518 pounds of donations for the food bank. Ford of Canada partnered with the We Movement in 2014, and Castle Ford general manager Pete Schauerte says the local dealership has participated annually. “Castle Ford gives a big shout-out and thanks all who were so generous in assisting those in need,” Pete says. He acknowledges special assistance from donors like Shell Waterton and its staff, local Hutterite colonies and the Pincher Creek Co-op. Pete says he approached Jim Peace, general manager of the Co-op, for pricing assistance on the food. The Co-op volunteered a prominent place to display an F-150 truck for collecting donations

in the mall. This, and pre-packaged bags of suitable food, made it easy for the community to participate and fill the truck to overflowing. Ford of Canada’s goal is to collect 325,000 pounds of food nationwide this year. The We Movement encourages individuals, organizations, and businesses across the nation and around the globe to work together to improve the world around us. To learn more, visit www.we.org.

Alberta Transportation is undertaking a Functional Planning Study (FPS) for the upgrading and twinning of Highway 3 from east of Sentinel to west of Pincher Station. This study will build on earlier planning studies, feedback from the June 2017 public open house, and will address local road networks and environmental considerations. Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to attend the public open houses to get an update about the project and learn about the functional plan options and considerations for the Stage 1 portion of the project area (east of Sentinel to east of Hillcrest Mines). Members of the project team will be available to answer your questions and to receive your comments. There are two open houses scheduled for: Thursday November 30, 2017 Drop in anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. Bellevue MDM Community Centre 2802-222 St. Bellevue, AB

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Smith Family Memorial Music Festival and Tribute Nov. 18 and 19 Piikani Multi-Purpose Building Featuring special guest Yvonne St. Germaine and WhiteElk

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The Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass is proud to have been a part of the Crowsnest communities over the past 12 years, providing quality programs and services to children and youth. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills, based out of Black Diamond, will assume operations of the Crowsnest Club as a satellite location, effective Jan 1. We are pleased to announce that programming in Crowsnest Pass will resume in the new year. The Foothills club is working to partner with schools in the local communities. Locations and programs will be announced soon. All past and future funds raised in Crowsnest Pass will go towards local programs, and the Foothills club will seek new funding for additional programs. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills — Crowsnest Pass location will apply and aim to be licensed through Alberta Child Care by the end of March 2018, which will allow families access to subsidy. If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Puttock at exdirect@telus.net or 403-470-0521.

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Winners of Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce business awards are, from left, Craig and Desirée Erdmann of Holy Ghost Café and Music Hall, Richard and Darsey Milford of Turtle Mountain Pharmacy, Troy and Christine Misseghers of Crowsnest Coffee, and Fred Bradley. Photos by Maureen Bevan

Crowsnest Chamber awards businesses and has new board By Georgia Dale Members of Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce honoured outstanding businesses and elected five new members to the board of directors at their annual general meeting Oct. 23 in Coleman. What could have been a routine meeting was a festive occasion at Country Encounters, catered with a gourmet meal and supplied with fresh, local beer by Old Man River Brewing of Lundbreck. Chamber secretary Jackie Woodman said the well-attended meeting was a great opportunity to celebrate business excellence in the Pass. Receiving awards were Crowsnest Coffee Co. for business of the year, Holy Ghost Café & Music Hall for new business of the year, and Turtle Mountain Pharmacy for outstanding customer service. Fred Bradley received the Community Spirit

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Award. Jackie voiced her excitement that these vibrant businesses are finding success and said she’s looking forward to what the new members of the board have to offer the community. It is important that the chamber “constantly evolve” and keep improving on the work of the previous board, she said. Fresh faces on the board, as well as the building of the new swimming pool and the expansion of the Pass Powderkeg ski area, make these exciting times to live in Crowsnest Pass, and organizations like the United Riders of Crowsnest mountain bike club and Sinister 7 bring “adventurous people” to the Pass both to live and to compete. The new members are Sacha Anderson of Community Futures, Cole Fawcett of Castle Mountain Resort, Koral Lazzarotto of Burrows Building, Claire Rogers of Riversdale Resources and Kyle

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Schofield of Servus Credit Union. Outgoing president Brian Gallant also expressed enthusiasm, saying he is “so happy with the composition of the new board.” The members, he said, are younger than he has usually seen and are very well connected to the community. Brian feels content with the way he and previous board members have handed over their projects and looks forward to watching the new board build upon their accomplishments. Over the last three years, with Brian as head of the board, the chamber of commerce has continued to promote tourism by working with Travel Alberta and Community Futures, improving designs on www.crowsnestpass. com, expanding the circulation of the visitor guide and managing the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre.

The chamber has also made significant changes to the Christmas in the Mountains celebration and the Lifestyle and Outdoor Adventure Show. After four years on the board, Brian looks forward to spending some time on his professional endeavours but intends to continue his volunteer work as editor of the visitor guide and a designer of the municipality’s website. Brian hopes to see the new board members remain engaged with community events such as the Shop Local program and the business mentorship program. He paraphrased the general meeting’s guest speaker, Steph O’Brien, with the advice that “The more you put in, the more you get out of it.” After four years serving on the board, Brian knows this to be true.

Whispers from the Winds By Sally Marcellus It was a busy summer and fall at Whispering Winds Village in Pincher Creek for Canada 150, with residents coming and going and our usual activities in the evenings, and residents moving on to facilities for more care and new ones arriving. We do miss the old and wish them well in their new homes, while we try to make the new ones feel welcome. Some of our residents and their families were affected by the Kenow fire. We wish them well in their recovery. We had a few productive gardens this summer — fresh tomatoes and a few strawberries as well as some beautiful flowers. We have a few who enjoy gardening. Winter seems to have arrived and we are on our winter

schedule; back to community bingos on the last Monday of each month. So nice to have new faces and old friends come and enjoy our activities. Our ladies in the craft group have been busy preparing for the arts and crafts sale here on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have many articles, all handmade, and it’s worth a visit for shopping for the Christmas season. As we had residents unable to go to the Community Hall, a unique Remembrance Day service, developed by one of our residents, was held here. Until next time, enjoy the pristine snow and cold and do take care shovelling. Sally Marcellus is a resident of Whispering Winds Village in Pincher Creek.

Exercising can help you heal By Joe Stockinger It does happen, and it can happen to anybody: breaking an arm, a leg or some other part of the body and then having to walk about with a cast for some time. Then, what a surprise when you take off the cast. Your muscles have shrunk and now you are faced with “selfrehabilitation” (exercising). Thanks to the healing quality of the body, muscles do recuperate and get stronger, but will do it faster with the help of exercising.

Have you ever thought about where we would be if the muscles would not stop growing? Our body is made up of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. We can make them stronger and more flexible by exercising. Just look at the accomplishments of some athletes. Do something great for yourself and be a challenge to others. Joe Stockinger operates Joe’s Gym in Pincher Creek.

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Kids need sensory play By Page Murphy highly irritating, or be very sensitive to noise, Sullivan works to close her chubby fist for instance. around the noodles and bring them up to her Erin specializes in helping children who mouth. The one-year-old is only partially face sensory challenges, such as sensory successful. Half the noodles make it in, and overload and sensory seeking behaviours. the rest drop to the floor. As she happily “Many children develop sensory systems gums her partial prize, her sensory system that are capable of handling and processing is working triple time to process all that just all the stimulation of daily life,” she says. happened. “However, some children cannot — their cups Did you know that we have seven senses, are very big or very small, and day-to-day not just five? We can quickly list sight, sound, activities are hard for them.” touch, taste and smell, but we also have two Parents and grandparents can do many others: proprioception and vestibular (big things to support the proper development of words with important roles). These last two their children’s senses, and it all looks like are movement senses. “just play.” Proprioception gives us information about Most important is an active lifestyle that where our body is in relation to objects. includes large amounts of outdoor play where Without this sense, drivers would not be all seven senses can be stimulated. Making able keep their eyes on the road because they mudpies, lifting and heaving large rocks, would need to look at their feet to operate the dragging and breaking sticks, and breathing in pedals and at their hands to turn the steering the scents of the forests and foothills with the wheel. And Sullivan would be unable to put changing seasons will greatly boost children’s food into her mouth without stopping to assess ability to adapt to and process the world the orientation and position of her hands. around them. Proprioception is processed in our muscles In addition to the myriad of child-friendly and joints. It allows us to manipulate objects walking trails in our region, Crowsnest Pass and move smoothly without having to look at and Pincher Creek have many playgrounds, our fingers and toes to know where they are. including Blairmore’s Lions Park and Pincher Vestibular sense is also important for Creek’s Hank Planger Memorial Playground. co-ordination. Tiny hairs inside our ears tell Playgrounds offer excellent opportunities for us if we are moving or still, and if our head is sensory development: exploring with touch, upside down or right side up. It co-ordinates climbing, sliding, swinging, running, jumping, the movement of our eyes, head and body. and navigating obstacles. Swinging, somersaults and hanging upside We are fortunate to also have excellent down on the monkey bars all activate the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, splash vestibular sense. parks, creeks and lakes in our communities. The seven senses work together to process As Erin points out, “Swimming offers information from the world around us. When whole body tactile (touch) input, works our the sensory system is working effectively, we muscles and joints (proprioception), and feel happy and playful, are able to learn, and provides movement (vestibular input). In are capable of going about our daily activities addition, a life jacket provides deep pressure with minimal stress. touch that can be very calming to a heightened But, when the flow of sensations is sensory system.” disorganized, it can be like a traffic jam in Sensory experiences can also happen at our brain. This is a daily struggle for some home at the kitchen table: finger painting, play children. dough, and baking cookies with a special adult Erin Grujic, occupational therapist with all contribute to the positive development of Sensational Path in Pincher Creek, describes children. our sensory system as a cup. Sensory-play bins are also available for “You can have a big cup or a little cup grandparents and parents to borrow. Brighter for sensory information,” she explains. “If Futures in the Pass has bins available at MDM you have a big cup Community Centre, it takes a lot of and Pincher Creek’s sensory input to fill Family Centre in it. If you have a little Ranchland Mall has I hate having my I have trouble focusing I cry and shield my eyes from hair washed or cut and/or concentrating the sun and other bright lights cup it doesn’t take a selection of 21 bins I am overly sensitive I have “selective hearing” much sensory input for community use. to loud sounds like or difficulty listening vacuums and blenders before your cup will Providing I am always smelling overflow.” opportunities for I am a picky people, food and objects eater - I resist new foods and She says children children to actively I chew on everything textures who have a big use all seven senses I complain about tags in my clothing cup need a lot of as they explore I have poor fine motor skills movement to fill it. their world through for things like handwriting and cutting They have a hard sensory play is I seem unaware of normal touch or pain I have difficulty time with sedentary crucial to brain I often touch others dressing myself too soft or too hard I always walk activity like sitting development — it on my tiptoes I hate being tickled still during circle helps to build nerve or cuddled! I sit with my legs in a “W” position time or at the dinner connections and I have poor gross motor skills for I put my socks on “just so” or table. pathways in the things like running and riding a bike maybe I never go barefoot On the other brain. This, in turn, If I have several of these characteristics I may have Sensory Processing Disorder hand, children who develops children’s I have Sensory Processing Disorder – SPD, Because I never know what’s going to set off my for short. That means my brain can’t process sensory alarms, I’m often afraid of activities all have a small cup are resilience for the sensations the way other people’s brains do. the other kids enjoy. It’s tough being sensational. When my brain gets information through any of easily overwhelmed future changes and my senses – sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch, So do you know me? Or someone like me? movement – it doesn’t always know what to Scientists say as many as 1 in 20 kids has by daily life. It challenges of their do with the information. I can become very symptoms like mine. You can do lots of things disorganized and confused! Sometimes I overto make stuff easier. Please, be patient and react to all this sensory input or maybe I don’t understanding with kids like me. If you’re my doesn’t take much lifetime. react enough. Depending on what senses are teacher or my doctor or anyone in my life, learn involved, I may have trouble with jobs that come all you can about Sensory Processing Disorder. stimulus for their Page Murphy is naturally to other kids, even feeding myself or STAR Institute makes that super easy by putting on clothes. This makes it really hard for running the biggest SPD website in the whole cup to spill over. the co-ordinator of me to function at school, in public, and even at wide world and by putting on all sorts of cool home. I might have trouble learning or making educational events. If you’re my parent, please friends, and I may have a lot of tantrums and remember there is hope and help for me in They might be the Pincher Creek meltdowns. I can be really shy and withdrawn occupational therapy with a sensory integration from everyone, even my own mom and dad! approach. fearful of movement, and Area Early For more information visit www.spdstar.org find clothing tags Childhood Coalition.

Families enjoy Amazing Race Brighter Futures held its second annual Amazing Race — Family Edition in late October in Pincher Creek. Racers took on age-appropriate challenges at the library, at CrossFit Pincher Creek and at stations throughout the pool facility. The free event was for families with at least one child aged six or younger. Photos by Shannon Robison

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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! 403564-4646. – Who Let the Dudes Out?: 10 a.m to noon, first and third Saturdays, at Pincher Creek Family Centre. Wednesday, November 15 – Registration opens for Meet the Minotaur race in Crowsnest Pass. See story page 2. 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. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5. – Crowsnest Pass children’s clothing fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MDM gymnasium in Bellevue. For information call 403-563-8157. – Kirb-Fest, Smith family memorial music festival and tribute: noon to 11 p.m.

at Piikani Multi-Purpose Building in Brocket. Featuring special guest Yvonne St. Germaine and WhiteElk. All genres of music and open mic. Free admission. Sunday, November 19 – Christmas holiday market: noon to 4 p.m. at Twin Butte Community Hall. – Kirb-Fest, Smith family memorial music festival and tribute: noon to 7 p.m. at Piikani Multi-Purpose Building in Brocket. Featuring special guest Yvonne St. Germaine and WhiteElk. Gospel and country music and open mic. Free admission. Wednesday, November 22 – Lunch & Learn - Business Budgeting: noon to 1 p.m. at Avail CPA office in Pincher Creek. Register for this free seminar at 403-627-5510. – Tiny Time classes - Sculpture: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 10 months to two years, 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 3 to 5 years at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek. – Pincher Creek Water Co-operative annual general meeting: 2 p.m. at MD of Pincher Creek building. 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 24 – Livingstone School Grad 2018 Italian Night fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. at Cowley Hall. – After-school art class - Cardboard Creations: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek. – Christmas Festival: 6 p.m., Main Street in Fort Macleod. For info call 403-715-2125. Saturday, November 25 – Santa Claus Parade: 11 a.m., Main Street in Fort Macleod. For info call 403-715-2125. Monday, November 27 – Pincher Creek Feeder Association annual general meeting: 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner upstairs in the Legion. RSVP to Debbie at 403-627-5006.

Coleman. Wednesday, November 29 and Thursday, November 30 – Highway 3 - Sentinel to Pincher Station upgrading and twinning open house: 4 to 8 p.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue. Thursday, November 30 – Pincher Creek Seed Cleaning Plant annual general meeting: 1 p.m. at MD of Pincher Creek office. Friday, December 1 – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Countdown to Christmas - Parade of Lights: leaves Ranchland Mall parking lot at 6:15 pm. For info see www. PincherChamber.ca. Friday, December 1 and Saturday December 2 – Pincher Creek Legion annual Christmas tree sale at the hall parking lot. Saturday, December 2 – Artists pop-up shop: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek.

Wednesday, November 29 – Crowsnest Conservation Society annual general meeting and social evening: 6 p.m. light supper, 7 to 9 p.m. meeting at Country Encounters in

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2017 Annual General Meeting and Social Evening Wednesday, Nov. 29 Light Supper at 6 p.m.

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Pincher Creek Water Co-operative ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the MD of Pincher Creek Building 1037 Herron Avenue

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Request for Proposals Snow Removal

The Town of Pincher Creek is accepting snow removal proposals for snow removal at approved special accommodation areas and compliance areas. Clearing will be done on an as-needed basis as requested by the Town CPO. For full details please go to www.PincherCreek.ca and visit Requests for Proposals or pick up the information at the Town Office.

Proposals will be received until: 11 :30 a.m. on November 16, 2017 Received at: Town Office — 926 St. John Ave. Proposals must be sealed and in a clearly marked envelope.

Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. (A Volker Stevin Canada company) has the following full-time hourly and part-time hourly positions available located in Coleman, Alberta Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. (a Volker Stevin Canada

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Equipment Operator, Highways Division (Hourly) (JOB ID: 6806317) Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. is seeking experienced Equipment Operators. Under the direction of the Foreman, this position is required to operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment, and perform labor intensive duties as required to ensure that the Highway Maintenance Program is delivered according to contract specifications.

Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. is seeking experienced Equipment Operators. Under the direction of the Foreman, this position is required to operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment, and perform labor intensive duties as required to ensure that the Highway Maintenance Program is delivered according to contract specifications.

This job entails all aspects of road maintenance with duties such as, but not limited to, the following: equipment operation/truck driving, physical labor, roadside and highway maintenance functions, sign replacement, guard rail maintenance, flagging, snow plowing and other such related tasks as assigned. All duties are performed in varying weather conditions.

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MARTHA PARIDAEN

HOME on the Range

The ideal candidate will have an inquiring attitude and keen interest in the community. Position requires a flexible schedule and personal vehicle

REALTOR® LEED Green Associate

403-628-2355 martha@realestatecentre.ca crowsnestrealestatecentre.com

Requirements:

• Journalism experience or training preferred • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, Google Drive and social media platforms • Strong command of English language, understanding of grammar and Canadian Press style • Proven interpersonal skills dealing with public • Ability to work independently and as a team member • High regard for deadlines • Flexibility to cover a wide range of topics

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel 1-877-896-8555 13461 – 20 Ave. Blairmore www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

Recipient of “Excellence in Customer Service Awards”

• Send cover letter and resume with references to: Shannon Robison, Publisher Shootin’ the Breeze Box 811, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Or email shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca Or drop off at 697A Main Street, Pincher Creek

• Lenovo Laptops and Desktops • MS Office Software • AVG Antivirus • Remote Support

www.inspiris.ca 403-627-2922

To apply:

Ranchland Mall

• Include three writing samples covering diverse topics and a portfolio with a minimum of five photos suitable for publication. A hand-written cover letter is preferred.

Pincher Creek

POSITION WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED

Naked Windows? Let us dress them!

Cheri Bobyk 403-627-4782 www.nakedwindows.ca

NEED A LIFT?

We thank all who apply. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Eden’s Funeral Home

A division of Caringroup

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

403-627-3131

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

Box 924, 966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, AB

www.edensfuneralhome.com

Dennis Novak

Shawn Kyllo

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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is essential for success.

mr-b Computer Services

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

Computers • Networking • Websites Call for a free consultation

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

www.mr-b.ca

Call 403-339-CARE

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Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Position Type: Entry level Schedule: Full-time, One year maternity leave Job Location: Edmonton, For a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications please visit: http://awna.com/customer-service-rep

Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta

Please apply, with salary expectations, by fax 780-430-5380 or email at info@awna.com.

403-795-9750

No phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING TODAY! Call Maureen at 403-904-2227 3.75” wide version

Business Directory

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Residential and Commercial Goods and Services

Trucking Ltd. Lucas Sorge

• Residential • Commercial • Farm Please apply, with salary expectations, • Cell Phone Boosters • Maintenance by fax 780-430-5380 • Generators: GENERAC & KOHLER or email at info@awna.com.

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

P.O. Box 684 | 1176 Big Horn Avenue | Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

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403-627-5756

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those Window & DoorNo Installation selected for further consideration will be contacted

Call Rick or Richelle 403-317-4115

INFO@FORTMACLEODGLASS.COM

Gee’s Electric Inc. Wade Giesbrecht – Owner/Operator 403-627-9258 geeselectric@gmail.com Box 1001, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

Book your directory ad today! Contact Maureen Bevan at 403-563-9192 or 403-904-2227 ads@shootinthebreeze.ca

Road Building • Site Prep • General Excavation • Dozer Work • Land Clearing

BOBCAT SERVICE LTD. • Certified Septic Design & Installation • Rubber Track Mini Hoe • Track Hoe & Dozer • Demolition • Chain-Link Fencing

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Acreage Development Civil Work & Site Prep Laser-Guided Equipment General Excavation Weeping Tile & Drainage Top Soil & Gravel

PINC HER CREEK 403-627-5991 403-627-9188 CELL • General Contracting • Project Management • Commercial and Residential • ICF SUPERform • Concrete Work “Our Reputation is Building!” • Renovations

Call: 403-627-2242

Contract Pricing or Hourly Work Free Estimates Current C.S.T.S. and First Aid

Toll Free: 1-855-627-2242 | Fax: 403-627-5652

David Froese 403-432-0344 Visit our website: grayrockcontracting.com

info@avalanchecontracting.com 1130 Macleod Street, Pincher Creek www.avalanchecontracting.com

Furnace Service & Replacement Ask us about FREE QUOTES Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday

403-627-5616 www.cmgas.com 1375 Hunter Street Pincher Creek

“Your junk is our treasure”

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40, 23, 12 yard roll-off bins 6, 4, 3, 2 yard dumpsters Bear-proof dumpsters Porta-potty rentals Security fencing rentals Septic services Hotshot/picker crane service

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR SEPTIC NEEDS • Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Farm

Office: 403-627-2242

info@southwestwaste.ca

Cell: 403-627-3585

www.southwestwaste.ca

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Shootin’ the Breeze

November 15, 2017

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

CROWSNEST /PINCHER CREEK LANDFILL Receives Alberta Recycling Collection Site Award of Excellence Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill has received the Alberta Recycling Collection Site Award of Excellence in the 5,000 to 25,000 population base category. Since 2008, Alberta Recycling has been recognizing municipal sites registering with the recycling programs that provide residents with environmentally safe, convenient and accessible areas to recycle their end-of-life electronics, paint and tires. This summer the landfill was visited by an inspector from Alberta Recycling. He was very impressed with our new Eco Recycling Building and the assorted bins and areas that we now have for dropping off recycling.

Alberta Environment wants us to reduce the amount of solid waste going into our municipal landfill. With all the changes we have had to implement, a sorting policy asking all residents and companies that use our landfill to please sort their waste, has been put in place. Electronics, paint, tires, cardboard, batteries, propane bottles, used oil and filters, fluorescent light bulbs, wood, metal, appliances, concrete, asphalt, etc., must all be sorted. We are now implementing a sorting levy fee.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All waste must be sorted prior to unloading at the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Unsorted loads may be charged a levy of $100 to $300

Please sort your loads or there may be an extra levy of $100 to $300 per load if our staff has to rearrange and sort waste to the proper place.

Call 403-628-3849 with questions

We had no idea we would win the Award of Excellence as there are hundreds of sites across Alberta with the same population.

Thank you to everyone working with us to keep our beautiful region a better place to leave for future generations.

E-WASTE — Televisions, computers, monitors, printers, laptops, keyboards, speakers, mouse (all other electronics go to the metal bin)

It was rewarding to have our efforts recognized by our peers.

Management and Staff of Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association

With the excitement of this award, we are now trying to start a small composting facility here in the spring. We will keep everyone posted on this project.

ECO RECYCLING STATION USED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE — 20 litres (5 gallons) per visit Used motor oil must not contain any foreign substances OIL CONTAINERS

COOKING OIL

BATTERIES

USED OIL FILTERS (METAL ONLY) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES PAINT — Paint, stain, spray cans (empty or full) CARDBOARD — Flattened, dry, no waxed cardboard PLASTICS — No styrofoam, no metal

Collection Site of Excellence

PAPER — Newspapers, magazines, catalogues, shredded paper (bagged), no hardcover books PROPANE TANKS

We also encourage everyone to please use our Eco Recycling Building reuse centre if you have gently used household items.

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS

OUTSIDE AREA – BINS SHINGLES — Asphalt shingles ARMA_CleanSite_sign_OPT 2_v4.indd 1

9/23/14 10:34 AM

TIRES — All sizes METAL — Bicycles, barbecues, pipe, culverts, farm equipment, lawnmowers, motors (all fluids must be removed and fuel tank purged and punctured), wire and cable, barrels (must be open on one end and purged) WOOD — Tree stumps, branches, timbers, boards, creosote or preserved wood HOUSEHOLD WASTE — Food waste, furniture, paper, cardboard, plastics, small plastic electrical appliances, glass, ceramics, construction and demolition debris APPLIANCES — Washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, freon units (there is a $20 charge for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and anything that contains freon)

OTHER AREAS ASHES — Cold, in designated drop-off

CHEMICAL SHED PESTICIDE AND HERBICIDE CONTAINERS — Triple rinsed and cut BALE TWINE — Bagged in clear plastic (east side of chemical shed)

MSW LANDFILL COMMERCIAL LOADS

DUMP TRAILERS

DEAD ANIMALS (EXCEPT CATTLE)

SILAGE BAGS

UNTREATED GRAIN DUST

OPEN Monday to Saturday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Holidays Phone 403-628-3849 Fax 403-628-2258 www.crowsnestpincherlandfill.com Located 6 km southwest of Cowley (past the Village of Cowley, turn south off of Hwy #3 just before Lundbreck, follow the signs – approx 6 km south) LIQUIDS (INCLUDING WATER), GASOLINE, KEROSENE, CAMP FUEL, TOXIC HAZARDOUS WASTE AND CATTLE CARCASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THE LANDFILL