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“Raindrops” by Josiah Launstein

Creative imagery garners international recognition

By Shannon Robison If you have an eye for imagery and the patience to wait for the perfect moment to press your camera shutter, you could find yourself capturing an awardwinning photograph.

At the young age of 12, Josiah Launstein of Pincher Creek, who photographs throughout the region, is well on his way to mastering these skills and is receiving awards to prove it.

“Raindrops,” Josiah’s blackand-white photo of a monkey moth caterpillar, was selected last month as one of the 100 best images in the 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. It was entered in the 11-to-14-year category and chosen as one of five finalists.

The image of the caterpillar was taken when Josiah was only 11.

He had already attracted international attention for his work and was chosen as the subject of a short film project produced by Nikon. Josiah and his

dad, John, spent time in Thailand in July 2016 for filming and this is where the shot was taken.

“I think the coolest thing for me as a dad and as a photography mentor was to witness him working out the caterpillar shot,” John says.

On a break from filming due to rain, they decided to grab their gear and see what they could find.

From the balcony of their room at the lodge, Josiah spotted his subject.

“He started talking about how he wanted to create this shot and silhouette the caterpillar,” John adds.

“When I first was looking at it, I had an idea of what I wanted it to look like,” Josiah says.

“When I was photographing it, I didn’t actually try for the water droplets, I was trying to get all the fuzz. But after seeing how the droplets looked, I thought it looked really cool so I kept trying to find different angles to silhouette it.”

The magnification was larger

than life, given the equipment Josiah used and his proximity to the caterpillar.

From an angle that set it against the sky came the awardwinning image above.

“I was so intrigued with his determination to get that shot,” John says.

Able to take along only limited gear, Josiah was shooting with a large lens rather than a macro lens, which would have been his first choice.

His determination paid off in an image that has now been shared worldwide.

Josiah was only five years old when he first held a camera. “At seven I got really into it,” he says.

On most outings, John would look after the camera settings and leave it to Josiah to find his own perspective to shoot.

John saw a transition in Josiah’s work in 2012 when he photographed eagles for the first time.

On his own, Josiah figured out the settings to freeze the action of the birds in flight and captured some wonderful shots.

“He got honestly the best eagle shot a Launstein has taken,” John says.

On the trip home, Josiah scrutinized his image carefully.

“We realized the settings he had chosen were sufficient for standard eagle-in-flight shots, but when the eagle pivoted, part of it accelerated dramatically so it wasn’t critically perfect. It was very good, but not critically perfect,” John says.

“He had a really serious, disappointed face and asked, ‘What do I have to do so this never happens again?’ ” Within the next month Josiah was out more with his camera and asking serious questions about settings and choices.

He used his dad’s backup equipment to start, but through saving his photography earnings and forgoing other things, he saved up to buy his own.

Josiah purchased a used Nikon D7100 body and has a selection of three lenses — a 200-to-500millimetre telephoto lens, a 70-to-200-mm lens and a fixed 300-

mm lens.

The 200-to-500-mm lens is the one most often mounted on Josiah’s camera.

On a typical day, Josiah spends time at the family’s home at the edge of Porcupine Hills.

He is homeschooled, allowing flexibility to work on his photography skills and school work, and even to help at the family business — Launstein Imagery Wildlife Gallery in Blairmore.

He averages two to three hours a day behind the lens of his camera and has an abundance of deer, grey partridges, grouse, foxes, rabbits, snowshoe hares, coyotes, eagles, muskrats and bears to focus on as subjects.

With waterfront and wetland areas on the property, there is seldom a shortage of animals and birds to observe and photograph.

A family of photographers could not ask for a better place to live.

In the different habitats found in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass they are surrounded by many different species and can also see the same species in different environments.

There’s a bit of healthy family rivalry between Josiah, his sister Jenaya and their dad.

Jenaya has received multiple international awards for her wildlife photography.

Her “Yukon Porcupine” is the gallery’s top seller and, despite their best efforts, neither her brother nor her father has managed to top her print in sales.

They muse about the perfect lighting and the cuteness of the porcupine itself as they compose images in their heads that might take it down.

Looking around the gallery, one sees stunning prints all composed by family members.

As nature conservationists as well as photographers, the Launsteins do not use any baiting or luring tactics, and nearly all images are composed from behind the camera without postproduction cropping.

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CREATIVE IMAGERY, continued from page 3 “Wildlife is one of the toughest fields in photography because we’re working with subjects we can’t control and who might not even show up,” John says.

They know the local habitat, where most of their images are generated, and look in likely places for wildlife, using long lenses to work from a distance without creating discomfort for the animals or disrupting the balance of the setting.

Creating art within a naturally unfolding scene is the goal.

“Josiah is lethal with duck identification,” John says, admitting that he has a bit of proud-dad syndrome. Josiah spends considerable time with field guide books and uses his tablet in the field to help with identification.

On the gallery side of things, Josiah is learning the art of

framing from his dad and is involved with all of his own prints.

“We test each image on multiple mediums,” John says.

“Eventually you find the perfect marriage for each print.”

Josiah’s was the only Canadian image to be chosen in the entire Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which had almost 50,000 entries submitted from 92 countries.

While this is most impressive for a boy who’s been behind the camera only seven years, it’s not Josiah’s first success on the international stage.

This year’s WPY placing actually marks the third time in as many years that he has been a finalist in the prestigious competition, with “Snowy Scene” and “Goose Attack” both chosen in 2015.

Josiah photographing waterfowl at a wetland area near his home as the sun sets behind the Livingstone Range.

Photo by John Launstein

Josiah Launstein with a freshly-framed limited edition print of “First Snow,” one of his favourites of the images he’s taken.

Photo by John Launstein

Josiah was also named Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year in 2014.

This captured the attention of Nikon Asia, which approached Josiah to do a short film, I Am More Than You Expect, which has been viewed more than two million times on YouTube since last December.

The WPY competition showcases the best wildlife photography from around the world and is owned by the Natural History Museum in London, U.K. Winning entries were unveiled in October at the museum, where they will be displayed before going on international tour. Josiah’s image will be seen by millions by the time the tour is finished.

It will also be available soon from Launstein Imagery in Crowsnest Pass as a fine-art limited-edition print.

While this kind of celebrity could easily go to his head, Josiah is a typical 12-year-old with a

changing voice and a love of road hockey.

He hopes to travel to Alaska to photograph bear, moose, caribou and dreams of creating a work of art to beat Jenaya’s porcupine.

Bighorns are Josiah’s favourite subject and he and John plan to present the entire life experience of rocky mountain bighorns — this includes ewes and lambs, not only trophy rams.

Josiah is constantly visualizing scenes and looking for potential settings, so there is no telling what he will come up with next.

While establishing a name for himself and building relationships around the world, this young photographer will continue working on his schooling and capturing the beauty of southern Alberta. He will even be sharing his knowledge and stories through courses at the gallery in the new year.

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Mrs. P hangs up her apron

By Shannon Robison On Nov. 28, 1995, Loretta Packham welcomed customers to Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner.

Next week, on Nov. 28, she will bid an official farewell to those she served for 22 years. It will be a difficult day because every customer has become a friend.

With a recent opportunity to sell the business, Loretta knew the time was right and went ahead with the sale.

Mrs. P’s was known for many things. It was a restaurant that served made-from-scratch meals, a social hub, a stepping stone for students entering the workforce, and a place where Loretta sometimes let her imagination run wild.

When the Pincher Creek Co-op closed the mall cafeteria in 1995, Mrs. P’s story began.

“I was the old mother hen of the whole building,” Loretta says with a laugh. She had worked as a florist for about 15 years and at the Co-op for four more.

She says mall customers weren’t pleased with the closure and Dave Hoy, then manager of the Co-op, approached her about starting a new business.

Loretta had expressed interest

in managing the cafeteria, but wasn’t keen on business ownership. It took considerable convincing to get her to take on this new role.

“I didn’t think it was something I could do, but agreed to try it for a month,” she says.

With a verbal agreement, a handshake and a good amount of trust, she opened the doors of what has been a much-loved business.

Starting out with a $150 float, regular appliances and a knack for good home cooking, she was pleasantly surprised to make money in the first month.

“Dave reassured me that he would always be there to help,” she says. “He was convinced that the business would grow and he believed in me.”

Strong support also came from her family.

Loretta says a cartful of groceries to get through a day of operation cost only $45 back then. This has changed, but her faithfulness to local shopping has not.

“I went in as an ordinary home cook,” she says, downplaying her talent in the kitchen.

Only the toaster was a

The final summer crew at Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner were, from left, Legacy, Loretta (Mrs. P), Kaelan, Amanda, Cindy and Gail.

Photo courtesy of Mrs. P

commercial appliance. “It was all done like you’d do it at home,” Loretta adds.

People seeking home-cooked meals gravitated to her place at the mall.

“I used some recipes, but sometimes you get part way and just go with it and add your own bam!”

Loretta typically had one adult employee to help out. Chanzhu Lamb, Noreen Eagleson and the late Berniece Beemsterboer were all long-term employees of the restaurant.

Loretta’s daughters, Heather Rennette, Amanda Hutchinson and Nicole Packham all put in their fair share of time as well.

“I really enjoyed those years,” Loretta says.

In the kitchen the girls learned food safety and baking skills (with Mom always watching over their shoulders). They cleared tables, washed dishes and practised the fine art of customer service.

“They sometimes balked, but it all revolved around the kids,” Loretta says.

This included not only her own kids but a host of others.

Teenagers, 17 of them in all, “had a chance to come out of their shells” by helping with cleaning, making simple dishes and interacting with customers.

These kids didn’t stop by and work for a while, they stayed on as employees through high school and until they were ready to go their own directions.

Staff turnover was never an issue and Loretta certainly didn’t mind knowing first-hand where her teenagers were.

She has maintained personal connections with most who got their start busing tables and washing dishes under her watch.

She’s proud that two of them, Adam Robinson and Riley Kay, continued on to make careers for themselves in the food business.

“I’m very impressed with all of them,” she says.

Loretta’s grandchildren have also been carrying on the tradition and are already old

Photo by Shannon Robison

Loretta Packham, perhaps best known as Mrs. P, is bidding farewell to the restaurant business.

hands in the kitchen.

Many business award nominations came in over the years. She was thrilled with the one that led to a win and for each one in between, saying, “Knowing that someone thinks enough of you to make the nomination gives me a full heart.”

Mrs. P’s was open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., six days a week, until about five years ago when Loretta found she couldn’t keep up with things and dropped the Saturdays.

Friday-night suppers were a tradition right from the start.

“There were lots of hard days and ups and downs over the years,” Loretta says. The people who thought of her restaurant as their own provided incentive to keep going.

“It was a place for seniors to meet, not a place for a business meetings,” she adds with a chuckle. “Everyone had their own table and chair.”

Mrs. P’s was a place where community spirit abounded and Loretta sometimes let her imagination run wild with seasonal themes and ideas.

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Olivia and Madison learn the skill of applying a bit of elbow grease in Mrs. P’s kitchen.

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gigantic igloo she built outside the restaurant back in 2004.

The wheels started turning when Loretta saw a bunch of unused plastic bins at the Co-op. Why not build a life-size igloo?

She assembled a crew of helpers and created a huge display in the mall corridor that attracted people from all over.

Over the next summer she built a gigantic gingerbread house.

Something fun was always happening in her corner of the mall — a display of stuffed bears at Christmas, classic cars and a ’50s theme for Father’s Day — her imagination seemed endless.

Mrs. P’s floats were often chosen winners in the annual parade as Loretta and her staff exercised their passion for decorating.

Though 10 days have passed since Loretta announced the sale of Mrs. P’s, emotions still run high and tears come easily.

“I’ll miss the whole lot of them, bless their souls,” she says. “Every one has their own twinkle and I’ll miss the whole scenario.”

Loretta invites her faithful customers and friends to stop in for one last friendly cup of coffee with her at the mall next Tuesday between 4 and 7 p.m.

In the spirit of moving on, the event will be held in the hallway entrance to the Co-op grocery store rather than at her former restaurant.

Memory books created over the years will be on display and the stuffed bears that have been Christmas decor for more than two decades will grace the hall and receive a special salute at 6 p.m.

While many things changed over the years, countless friendships built over coffee and Friday suppers at Mrs. P’s will last forever.

“I loved it all. It didn’t ever drag, because every day was different,” Loretta says. “I could write a book!”

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An editorial column by Shannon Robison

For some time, the space left for my editorial has been very limited.

As it’s typically the last thing written, there have been weeks where that suited me fine and others where it was impossible to come up with a coherent piece within the tight area.

This week’s column more than makes up for that and begins with some comments on manners.

I’ve noticed a trend at many functions lately — it’s difficult for organizers to get the crowd’s attention when it’s time to speak about the reason for the event.

Nowhere has this been more evident than at the Angels Within Us fundraiser held Saturday.

As Sherry Mackenzie stood on stage to share the group’s accomplishments of the past year, to thank all who support the foundation and to share information about efforts to assist wildfire victims, people continued talking in the background.

Perhaps 20 per cent of the packed hall paid attention to what Sherry was saying; the rest seemed oblivious to her presence on stage.

All year long, Sherry and her team — Michelle Duncan, Colleen and Kevin Parkin, Cheryl Friesen, Mona Low, Carrah Walter, Judy Lane, Suzanne Kirby and Jamie Anderson — work to put together an amazing evening that benefits many.

Everyone in the hall should have been interested enough and courteous enough to listen to what she had to say.

Sherry had asked me to talk about the Kenow fire with a 10- to 15-minute presentation, and I was next on stage after her.

I’m not a seasoned public speaker and was nervous, especially knowing the audience wasn’t engaged. I don’t think any speaker expects full attention, but this was a tough house to stand before. I was hugely relieved that I had whittled my talk down to seven minutes.

Midway through the presentation, a gentleman stood up and shouted at the crowd. I don’t know who he was or exactly what he said, but he received a round of applause for basically telling people to shut up.

It was a shock but it was effective. So to him, I express my thanks.

From my little soapbox comes a message that if you choose to attend this type of event, please be respectful to the organizers and to one another. Enough said.

Repeatedly that evening I was approached by people asking if I would print the presentation they weren’t able to hear.

So, here it is: Thank you to Sherry and the Angels board for asking me to speak tonight. It is an honour.

This fall, and as recently as the wee hours of yesterday morning, fires have impacted Waterton Lakes National Park, the town and MD of Pincher Creek, Cardston County, Crowsnest Pass, the MD of Ranchland and a plethora of communities across southern Alberta.

While each left devastation of varying degrees in its wake, no other was as catastrophic as the Kenow fire.

It’s a name none of us will forget, and Sept.

11, the night Kenow raged beyond the borders of Waterton Park, is a date now etched in our memories.

Determining a direction for this presentation was a challenge — I could give a detailed newsstyle history of the fire, of the statistics, the meetings, the questions and the controversies, but that’s not why we’re here tonight.

The house is full because we care about what Kenow left in its wake and want to help those affected. We are here because this is an amazing community that never fails to rise to the occasion when times are tough.

This account includes a bit of history needed to tell the story, but the focus needs to remain on the people — those who fought the fire, those who suffered loss in the fire and the community that has been so supportive in the aftermath.

A summer of drought conditions set the stage for a perfect storm — there was ignition, there was hectare upon hectare of dry fuel, and there were weather conditions that worked for the fire and against those fighting it.

Not enough can be said for those who were on the front lines. They truly are heroes who gave their all to protect Waterton and the surrounding ranchland from a fire that showed no mercy.

Kenow was a fire like no other, and no one could have anticipated the turn of events on Sept. 11 when, with the help of high winds, it tore through Waterton Park into the MD of Pincher Creek and into Cardston County — covering 21 kilometres in a mere four hours.

That night is one I will never forget.

I had returned to the office after a community meeting at Beaver Mines, feeling things were good for the night.

Not long afterward, though, fire engines raced by with their lights flashing and sirens blaring, and my stomach dropped.

Messages came in immediately from people with scanners, saying they were headed to the park gate, and I knew there had been a terrible turn of events.

Mandatory evacuation notices came through in waves, the first at 10:27, a second at 11:36 and a third at 12:34. By that time, all MD residents south of Highway 505 had been ordered to leave.

By all accounts, the evacuation was chaotic.

Some left prior to the notices based simply on instinct. Others were awakened by RCMP officers at the door urging them to move quickly.

In the darkness and dense smoke, people gathered their families, pets and personal belongings and made their way from the danger zone.

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Sherry Mackenzie, president and co-founder of Angels Within Us, gratefully accepted donations from community groups at the annual fundraiser held Saturday in Pincher Creek. All proceeds this year will be used to assist those affected by the Kenow wildfire. In first photo, Sherry, left, accepts Shell Waterton’s $20,000 donation from community liaison officer Kristen Schmidt. In centre photo, Barney Heitman of the German Canadian Club of Lethbridge speaks of the organization’s desire to help with a donation of $1,522.50. In last photo, Charlie Price, treasurer of the Pincher Creek Elks Lodge, presents Sherry with a cheque for $10,000. The money was raised through a raffle of WestJet tickets with help from Pincher Creek Elks Community Services. Carol Getzlaff was the lucky draw winner.

MY LITTLE CORNER, continued from page 6 their livestock and many left with horse trailers in tow.

Messages and phone calls poured in at our office and we responded to each one based on the most current information available. It was a communications scenario I’ve never experienced before.

To say it was surreal is an understatement.

Photos and videos were sent our way that were unimaginable.

One of Bear’s Hump ablaze brought me to tears as the reality of the situation sunk in.

All through the night I spoke with people, cried with people and answered questions as best as I could. When there were quiet moments, I paced and I worried.

Imagine that night from the perspective of one forced to leave everything behind with little warning.

Imagine it from the perspective of a firefighter surrounded by an inferno, with the knowledge that the park has only one way out.

In short, it was a nightmare of huge proportions.

By morning light, the result of Kenow’s rampage was devastating, with losses in the park that included Alpine Stables and portions of Canyon Church Camp along with Parks Canada buildings and infrastructure.

Five homes were consumed in the MD of Pincher Creek, and another in Cardston County.

There was massive damage to ranches in the immediate vicinity.

I think it’s fair to say that a sense of shock hung over us all, as the impact of the Kenow fire sunk in.

As official fire suppression continued, there were also considerable efforts going on in the background.

While roadblocks remained on the main highways, access by way of backroads was used by many who feared for the safety of their livestock, their homes and their livelihood.

There were ranchers who stayed behind and battled Kenow on their own.

The efforts of those who worked from the Shoderee Ranch are considered by many to have prevented the fire from spreading further into the MD and to have preserved many structures that would otherwise have been lost.

It’s not only the “official”

firefighters who are to be commended for their heroism.

An outpouring of support for those affected was immediate.

With the fire starting in an international tourist destination, eyes of the world had followed the story and offers of assistance for Twin Butte area ranchers came from all over.

Most incredible was the work bee held Sept. 23 and 24. I still get goosebumps when I think about it.

Against the background sounds of post pounders and heavy machinery operating, the meaning of community could not have been more clear as hundreds of friends, neighbours and strangers came together to begin the process of rebuilding.

Young and old worked side by side repairing fences, gathering and sorting debris, and doing whatever needed to be done.

Work continued from daylight to sunset over the weekend, with the Twin Butte Community Hall serving as a gathering place for meals and winding down. There was a sense of healing in the work

and camaraderie.

Brenda Shenton and I tried to capture the spirit of the day in photos. I am at a loss for words when it comes to describing how powerful that spirit was.

We had some entertaining conversations as Brenda explained to this non-ranch girl how things like wire stretchers work and the many aspects of ranching that are beyond my realm of knowledge.

She has an amazing knack for spotting perfect moments and preserving them through her camera lens.

Over the course of that weekend, Brenda and I marvelled at the work accomplished through the efforts of so many who volunteered.

We walked through fields and were awed by the magnitude of the burn.

It’s a completely different experience to be back in the ranchland and to feel the scorched earth beneath your feet than it is to pass by on the highway.

We were amazed and inspired by the resilience of those most affected as they faced demolishing what remained of their homes,

Photo by Shannon Robison

“Heart of the Kenow Recovery Community” was donated by Brenda and KC Shenton to the Angels Within Us fundraising auction. Leanna Riviere was the winning bidder and says it will have a special place in her home. Brenda, left, and Leanna had a few minutes to talk about the piece after the auction wrapped up.

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cleaning up and moving forward.

When interviewing Corb Lund prior to his Twin Butte benefit concert, I found he had as many questions for me as I did for him. I told him about the amazing spirit shown at the work bee and that had he been there, he would have come away with a hit song.

While green shoots of grass were already pushing up through burned fields a week after the fire, recovery will be a long process and we need to remember that and to continue caring for those whose lives have been forever altered.

This means not only looking after the immediate needs that will get them resettled and back to the business of ranching, but also ensuring they have emotional support now and going forward.

The devastation of Kenow has not only been to the land and physical structures, it has been to the core of these people.

As I wrap up, I’d like to introduce a very special live auction item called “Heart of the Kenow Recovery Community.”

The piece has been donated by Brenda and KC Shenton.

Brenda is a collector of heart-shaped rocks, so it was no surprise to me when she found this white rock in a burned field on the Jenkins Ranche.

It was also no surprise that she would find the perfect setting — a burned-out hollow in a fencepost — to capture the moment and the spirit of the work bee.

Adding to the perfection of the image is the framing, done by her husband KC. The barnwood frame is made from wood that was through the fire and was donated

by Jennifer Jenkins.

This is not only a beautiful piece of art that symbolizes the strength of our community, it is a piece of history.

When tough times come upon us, we all respond as best as we can. Each of us has something to give. It may be dollars, it may be a skill set or it may be compassion.

These are precious gifts and are the reason we are here tonight.

Angels Within Us have always asked us to find our inner angels and donate if we can, attend if we can and support the auctions if we can.

Thank you in advance for supporting their vision of community service and for supporting those impacted by the Kenow fire.

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Notes from our readers, letters to the editor and government news

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Top junior curlers sweeping into Crowsnest Pass Crowsnest Curling Club is excited to be hosting the southern Alberta junior men’s playdowns on the first weekend of December.

Junior men are under 20 years of age. Ten young teams will be here, vying for spots in junior provincials.

Many of the most familiar names on the road to the upcoming Olympics started their

careers with success at junior provincials. Brendan Bottcher, John Morris and the great Kevin Martin were all provincial champions who went on to win the world junior championships.

Morris won in Ontario but now resides in Alberta.

Competition begins Friday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. and continues with draws at 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule mirrors Friday’s, with draws at 10, 2 and 7.

Three teams will advance to the provincial championship. The first final is Saturday at 10 a.m., the second is Saturday at 7 p.m. and the third is Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The curling club’s six-sheet arena is located in the Crowsnest Sports Complex at 8702 22nd Ave.

in Coleman. Spectators are most welcome. Admission is free, and the concession will be open.

Come and cheer on the next generation of successful Team Alberta curlers. The competition will be intense.

Deb Whitten Crowsnest Curling Club

Piikani chief calls Stoney Nakoda claims erroneous The following letter, dated Nov. 15, was addressed to Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary and to Ron Kelland, co-ordinator of the Alberta Geographical Names Program.

May I respectfully draw your attention to some significant, erroneous claims in recent news stories pertaining to proposed geographic name changes in Alberta. These claims include, but are not limited to, “The Stoney Nakoda people are the original occupants” of the territory upon which present-day Calgary, Alta., was established, and, per the articles, “dozens of other” sites in the region. The cultural, historic, and archeological record of the territory does not support this conjecture, and, in fact, contradicts it.

The Aapatohisipiikunniwa, Siksikawa, Kainaiwa and Amsskapipiikunniwa of the Siksikatsiitapiwa, the Blackfoot Confederacy, have, since time immemorial, occupied our collective traditional territory, which is bounded on the north by the North Saskatchewan River, on the east by the confluence of the North and South Saskatchewan rivers, on the south by the Yellowstone River and contemporary Yellowstone National Park, and on the west by the Continental Divide. Clearly, Calgary and the “dozens of other” sites referenced are located within Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

Among the Siksikatsiitapiwa, we use the term “time immemorial” advisedly, given its definition as “a time so long past as to be indefinite in history or tradition.” For us, in this region, such a period is over 6,000 years ago, for what we retain in narrative, in ceremony, and song, remains in rock, upon stone, fashioned into projectiles, and in layers of buffalo bones.

This is physical evidence, not speculation.

There is little contention that Estipah-skikikini-kots, HeadSmashed-In Buffalo Jump, has been embraced for over 5,000 years. The sacred imagery at Áísínai’pi, Writing-On-Stone, predates that. Where our ancestors travelled through our traditional territory, that distinct style of petroglyph can be found.

It is our cultural signature. It is spirit given form.

The trait of our ancestors,

to lay stone upon the earth to provide permanency to our vows, is seen at Iniskim Umaapi, Majorville Medicine Wheel, and at Minton, Moose Mountain, and as far south as the Bighorn Mountains.

Archeological evidence at Majorville speaks to our presence there over 4,500 years ago, and for those who may question radiocarbon dating techniques, at Minton and Moose Mountain there is another record that supports the antiquity of the connection of our people to place: the astrological calculus that speaks to the ceremonial purpose of these sites demonstrates that we sanctified that land with prayer from at least 200 BC (Eddy: 1974/77/81. Kehoe: 1977. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: 1999).

Regionally, archeologists include our ancestors in the so-called Besant and Sonota complexes that date to circa 2,000 BC (Reeves, Dyck, Neuman, et al: 1975/83) during the Late Archaic Period. Our journey across the land correlates to our journey through the archeological record, from Archaic to Late Archaic.

In modern times, the circumstances and spectre that resulted in our treaties with the Crown and with the United States reflect the extent of our aboriginal territory, and geopolitical influence. Since taking office in January 2015, Piikani Nation chief and council has taken proactive measures to protect and reinforce the integrity of the 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty and the 1855 Lame Bull Treaty with the United States.

Consequently, we have been at the forefront of several important initiatives in the U.S., including, ironically, an intertribal effort led by the Blackfoot Confederacy to have the names of a war criminal who committed an act of genocide against our people, and a white supremacist who supported it, changed in Yellowstone National Park.

Every tribal nation in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and some from Minnesota, Oklahoma and Arizona, are unified in support of the Yellowstone name changes, a consensus that was reached through respect and reciprocity.

We have carried this effort to

the highest offices of the U.S. Department of Interior, including the National Park Service and U.S. Geological Service, and the indications are that we will prevail, not only because of our solidarity, but also due to the way this initiative was conducted.

With the Siksika Nation, Piikani undertook a historic reunion this year with the Great Sioux Nation, which has been recorded as the Remaking of the Sacred Hoop. For the first time since Sitting Bull was left no choice but to return south of the border in 1881, leaders from the Great Sioux Nation engaged in a nation-to-nation exchange with members of the Blackfoot Confederacy. We hold our LakotaDakota brothers and sisters in high esteem.

It is my understanding that the Stoney Nakoda were once constituents of the Oceti Sakowin, the Great Sioux Nation, but, according to Lakota-Dakota oral history, separated from the Oceti Sakowin circa 1550, and were subsequently referred to as “Hohe,” or “rebels.” Due to contact with the Ojibwa, they became known to Anglo history as the Assiniboine, a corruption of the Ojibwa term “Asinii-bwaan,” meaning Stone Sioux, from which Stoney is apparently derived.

Lakota-Dakota history is supported by Father Paul Le Jeune in Relations des jésuites 1632-72, who stated that the separation of the AssiniboineStoney from the Lakota-Dakota occurred “sometime before 1640.” Father Pierre Jean de Smet subsequently recorded that the Stoney diverged from the Assiniboine around 1790.

What is evident from the historical record is that, contrary to the reports, “The Stoney Nakoda people” are not “the original occupants” of the territory upon which presentday Calgary was established, or the “dozens of other” sites in the region alluded to. The record reflects that the Stoney entered the region westward along the Saskatchewan River, where they will likely have found more circles of stone laid by our people near the forks of the Saskatchewan and Red Deer rivers, one dated at 1,900 years old (Feathers et al: 2016).

The economics of trade and relations with the Northwest Co. and HBC were primary motivating

factors in Stoney movements, and both Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 better represent emergent Nakoda territorial association than Treaty 7.

For the Blackfoot Confederacy, Treaty 7 and the events surrounding it are recent history. The recollections of our elders indicate that at the Treaty 7 gathering, the Stoney in attendance camped with the Methodists, led by the Rev. John McDougall. It was at McDougall’s suggestion that the initial Stoney reserve provided for in Treaty 7 was ultimately established in the Bow Valley, adjacent to his Methodist mission at Morleyville, in proximity to where Chief Chine-ka had settled his people.

It should be remembered that the impetus for Treaty 7 was provided by our ancestors, who in the fall of 1875 petitioned Lt.-Gov. Alexander Morris of the North-West Territories to “stop the invasion” of Blackfoot Confederacy territory before we had been accorded the opportunity to enter into treaty negotiations.

By the time Jean L’Heureux drafted the communique to Morris, our people had started to call what became Calgary, Mohkínstsis-aká-piyoyis, Elbow (River) Many Houses, a reflection of the “invasion.” Before that, for what might be categorized as “time immemorial,” our ancestors had known this place as simply Mohkínstsiss, from a narrative that explains how the great bend, the Elbow, came to be in the River Where the Bow Reeds Grow.

While contemporary economic realities and logistics would seem to make the prospects of renaming Calgary remote, adding the name most used by the First Nations now connected to the area would be a viable and positive step. Most of those First Nations terms are derived from the original Blackfoot designation, Mohkínstsiss. In closing, we would welcome consultation and participation in this process as it relates to our traditional territory within Alberta.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Chief Stanley C. Grier, Piikani Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy

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Canada 150 reading contest winners announced In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Pincher Creek library held a reading contest, challenging participants to read Canadian literature from July through October. Patrons were required to read five books, one being non-fiction, and were welcome to enter each time they had five books to include on an entry form. Winners, chosen Nov. 1 by random draw, are, from left, Jenni Newman, Colton Wieler and Jane Davis. Each was rewarded with a tablet.

Photos courtesy of Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library

Howard Brown

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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.

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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.

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To share your thoughts on the strengths and challenges facing the division, and the skills and traits of the next superintendent, go to: supersearch@lrsd.com *Survey will be available November 27 to December 8. To access a paper copy, call 403-625-3356.

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November 22, 2017

The Breeze

Notes from our readers, letters to the editor and government news

MAILBOX

Statements released regarding Waterton visitor information centre Catherine McKenna, minister of environment and climate change and minister responsible for Parks Canada, issued the following statement Nov. 15 on the Waterton Lakes National Park visitor centre: Parks Canada manages our national heritage places on behalf of all Canadians and for all Canadians. More than 500,000 visitors each year enjoy Waterton Lakes National Park. Parks Canada has a responsibility to ensure it is effectively serving the needs of these visitors.

Over the past several years, Parks Canada has been assessing the most appropriate location for a new Waterton Lakes visitor centre. In March 2016, Parks Canada announced that it had selected a location within the Waterton townsite at Block 39, as the site that would best serve the needs of visitors to the park and would have the least environmental impact.

At my request, my parliamentary secretary, Jonathan Wilkinson, travelled to Waterton on Aug. 31, 2017, to meet with community organizations regarding Parks

Canada’s decision. I would like to thank everyone involved in these meetings for their time and effort, and for generously sharing their perspectives on this national park that so many Canadians treasure.

After hearing from community groups at these meetings, and after the parliamentary secretary and I subsequently considered the views of stakeholders and reviewed how Parks Canada came to its decision, I have concluded that the selection by Parks Canada of the Block 39 townsite location was the appropriate decision.

A new visitor centre in the Waterton townsite will meet the present and future needs of Waterton Lakes National Park and is in the best interest of the park, its environment, visitors and all Canadians.

Parks Canada will continue to work closely with all partners and stakeholders as the new visitor centre project moves forward.

Foothills MP John Barlow issued the following statement Nov. 16 in response to the federal environment minister’s decision on the new location for the Waterton Lakes National Park visitor centre: I’m pleased to hear the government is following through on a commitment the previous Conservative government made in July 2015 on the largest infrastructure plan in the history of Parks Canada for projects across Waterton Lakes National Park, including a new visitor centre. When complete, the new centre will welcome more than 400,000 visitors annually.

During the consultation process on selecting a location for the new visitor centre, my priority was working closely with constituents and stakeholders to represent their views, suggestions

and concerns to Parks Canada, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of environment, the minister and in the House of Commons.

In the end, the decision on the location of the new visitor centre in Waterton was made by the minister of environment and climate change.

I’d like to again commend the brave firefighters, Parks Canada staff, volunteers and residents who fought the Kenow fire in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Their incredible efforts saved the Waterton townsite.

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New library for Piikani elementary school

By Georgia Dale Elders, students and teachers gathered Nov. 15 to showcase their culture and give thanks to representatives of Fu Hui Educational Foundation.

Together with the Martin Family Initiative, Fu Hui raised $300,000 to build six libraries for First Nations schools across Canada, including one for Napi’s Playground Elementary.

The charitable organization was founded in Toronto in 2004 to improve children’s access to education in remote regions of China. It began by creating scholarships and grants to assist university and high school students in Guangdon province.

As a non-political and non-religious organization, it partnered with communities and education stakeholders.

The foundation found its

experience in China could be used to benefit education programs in Canadian indigenous communities.

Judy San, president of Fu Hui, said the foundation works closely with the Martin Family Initiative, “maintaining the principle of totally respecting the indigenous people’s culture, and trying to expand our educational assistance in Canada.”

MFI was founded by former prime minister Paul Martin to support the education, health and well-being of indigenous children.

According to MFI’s Carlana Lindemann, schools in Ontario that were selected to participate in a model school pilot project were able to improve literacy rates by 68 per cent over five years.

Principal Crystal Good Rider

Piikani students and elders meet with representatives of Fui Hui Educational Foundation last week. From left are Alina Crow, Adrian Little Mustache, Judy San, Piikani elder Bryan Yellow Horn, David Leung, Diana Leung, Cindel Little Plume and Theresa Choy.

Photo by Georgia Dale

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Draper memorial raises over $20,000 for C.N.P. food bank Photo by Georgia Dale

Sharing their culture through dance, from front to back, are Levi Four Horns, Liddel Bastien, Kalia McDougall, Miami Bastien and Savannah Bad Eagle.

recognized the two organizations for helping her toward her dream of establishing a Piikani community library. She realized the need for the facility when she was tutoring mature students, finding that sometimes their literacy rates were worse than their children’s.

One of the elders, Eric Crowshoe, emphasized to the students that although it is important to acknowledge the oral history and culture of the Blackfoot people, “today we have to read — the more books you go read, the more you will learn and understand.”

After the speeches, and performances by the Napi’s Elementary School Dancers and Ron Yellow Horn, the visitors made their way to the library.

There the librarian, Lydia Morning Bull, cut the ribbon — but not before Judy San of Fu Hui wished the students a lifetime of happy reading.

By Georgia Dale The third annual Darcy Draper Memorial Fundraiser was held at the Greenhill Hotel in Blairmore on Nov. 10. Darcy’s family and friends gathered to remember his generosity and humour while raising more than $21,000 for the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society.

Every year since Darcy lost his life in a workplace accident in 2014, his cousin Desirée Erdmann has co-ordinated the fundraiser.

She says it is an “emotional, yet therapeutic” event where Darcy’s family, friends and “work family” can gather to celebrate his life and enjoy some good food, music and entertainment.

This year hypnotist Sebastian Steel performed. Tynan Groves was the master of ceremonies and performed acoustic sets throughout the night.

Kyle Draper, Darcy’s son, put a personal — and hilarious — touch on the live auction as the auctioneer. Items were donated for the live and silent auction by many local businesses and artists.

The organizers thank Shane and Karen Mosby-Kubik, Tynan Groves and the staff of the Greenhill Hotel for donating their time and facilities.

Get in on the Hamper Scamper Crowsnest Pass Pee Wee Thunder Report

By Rupert Hewison

Tiering rounds are complete and the regular hockey season has now started, with the Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder playing two games this past weekend.

They had a challenging home game on Saturday, losing 10-3 to Picture Butte.

All three Crowsnest Pass goals were scored by Braden Anctil.

Avery Whelan assisted with one of the goals. Darcy Wemp was in net and had to fend off 48 shots.

On Sunday the team travelled to Fort Macleod for their second game of the weekend. It was an exciting and close game, with Fort Macleod winning 5-4.

Brayden Anctil scored two goals, Nathaniel Hewison had one goal and an assist, and Adam Farraj scored one goal. Kenna Lewis, Matthew Bohmer and Avery Whelan also had assists.

The Peewee Thunder travel to Cardston this Saturday for their next game, then face Pincher Creek on Sunday at the Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman.

By Shannon Robison How well do you know the aisles of the local grocery store?

Do you long to feel the wind in your hair as you dash from one row to the next on a scavenger hunt like none you’ve seen before?

Are you intrigued?

The Rotary Club of Pincher Creek and Pincher Creek Co-op have teamed up a second time to run the Hamper Scamper in support of the local food bank.

Tickets are available until Saturday for a chance to test your skill against the clock. Ten lucky contestants will be drawn to take part in the Dec. 1 race hosted by the Co-op.

Rotary president Steven Barfuss says many improvements have been made since the inaugural run last year.

“The biggest improvement is the opportunity for people to be in a viewing area to watch the race,” he says.

“Friendly sabotage is also allowed,” he adds, noting that people may not want to leave their carts unattended as you just never know what might happen.

Contestants can also have a partner of their choosing this year. So if you’re not generally the one doing the shopping, you can call on a friend for help.

Each team will receive a list of 25 to 35 items to search for as five minutes tick away on the clock.

Placings are determined by the number of correct items found. Some may be general while others may call for a certain size of a particular brand.

Last year’s winner found only eight of 25 items correctly, so it’s a fast and furious race that requires you to pay attention as well.

The Rotary club has purchased Co-op gift cards ranging from $50 to $500 in value as prizes for first to fifth place, so it’s worth your while to spend some

time getting your bearings in the grocery aisles beforehand.

Even better is the benefit to the Junction food bank. Last year the race netted $2,000.

With 500 tickets available, that amount could double this year.

Tickets are $10 each and available from Rotary members and locations around town, including Shootin’ the Breeze.

Photo by Shannon Robison

Kyla Bruns hustles through the Pincher Creek Co-op grocery aisles in last year’s Hamper Scamper.

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Giant cookie sale begins Christmas festivities at museum

By Auralea Boldt It’s back. And it’s bigger than ever.

To retain it’s title of Largest Christmas Cookie Sale in Pincher Creek History, it has to be bigger than last year’s sale.

Colleen Syr, president of the historical society, dreamed up the annual event five years ago.

This weekend the sale will venture into new territory, offering a selection of jellies, jams, pies and tarts made with local ingredients: fruit from the museum’s own orchards.

“We had a phenomenal year with all that sunshine,” Colleen says. “You want to talk shop local — that’s pretty local, grown right on our grounds.”

Through trial and error over

the years, organizers have refined their idea for the sale. They try to stick with baked goods such as shortbread, Nanaimo bars, squares, tarts and other festive delights.

This year’s sale will also feature a quilt raffle. For $5 a ticket, participants will have a chance to win the last of the museum’s 50th anniversary quilts, hand-stitched by volunteers. The quilts have a theme of country gardens and heritage buildings.

The cookie sale takes place Sunday at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Colleen says they are already fielding phone calls and Facebook messages from interested parties.

Last year over 400 attended.

Colleen Casey-Cyr and Lois Parker have been baking and dishing up goodies for Kootenai Brown’s cookie sale for five years now.

Photo by Shannon Robison

Participants receive a cookie sheet, and for $5 they can select as many singular items as they like, until they have a full dozen.

Tarts are especially popular.

“Many people don’t have time for Christmas baking, but everyone loves it,” Colleen says.

There is a niche for everyone’s passion at the museum, she says, and what draws a particular volunteer out of the woodwork is usually a personal area of interest.

She credits the sale’s success to the volunteers who do all the baking. They are supplied with nuts, fruit, chocolate chips and specialty ingredients, along with the recipes.

Museum administrator Laura Korbett echoes that sentiment.

“They all help us keep our doors open. We’re a non-profit entity, run by a non-profit society.”

Organizers are still looking for bakers for this weekend’s sale, and anyone interested can contact the museum.

Dec. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m., the museum will host a Meet the Authors book-signing event, showcasing an abundance of local writers. There will be complimentary snacks and refreshments, and live music played by some of the authors.

Laura Korbett sees the event as a great way to promote and support local talent.

“There is a vast list of authors in the area,” she says, pointing out that the museum has two published authors on staff.

The Country Store will also be open.

Dec. 9., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the museum will host its second annual Christmas in the Village.

Last year the temperature dipped to -30, but over 100 people still attended. Warmer temperatures and a higher turnout are hoped for this year.

Christmas in the Village will feature seasonal movies, hot lunch, mulled wine and baking,

activities for kids, and a pianist and carollers.

Santa will make an appearance for photographs, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony, and two make-and-take wreath-making sessions are set for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

In keeping with the focus on local food and talent, the event will also feature a “handmade, homemade and homegrown” Christmas market.

While December will certainly be a busy time for Kootenai Brown Village and its volunteers, Colleen stresses the importance of hosting community events like these.

“We are a community museum. We preserve the history of Pincher Creek,” she says.

“With our events, we are always conscious of that.”

We invite you to join the Board of Directors of Crowsnest Conservation Society • Work with other individuals committed to our natural environment • Attend five to seven meetings a year • Provide direction for our programs: • WildED • Connecting with Nature • Classroom with Outdoors Contact Judy Cooke at judycooke@shaw.ca or 403-564-4642 For more information, visit www.crowsnestconservation.ca

Dads can make a tremendous difference

By Beth Pounder I was a single mom and only parent for nearly seven years, and do not want any single mom out there to feel slighted by this article. Uncles, grandparents and loving caregivers can all take beneficial roles in a child’s life.

This article is going to discuss the researched differences that dads can make in the lives of children,

not the necessary role a dad needs to make for a child to be happy and healthy.

The former Father Involvement Research Alliance spent several years conducting studies about the roles of fathers in children’s lives and the differences seen related to a child’s cognition, emotional development and wellbeing, and social development.

Mat Pounder enjoys time with his niece Dani Evanoff at the Rootbeer Barbecue for Dads, Uncles and Grandpas, hosted in July by Crowsnest Pass and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Photo courtesy of Beth Pounder

Infants of highly involved fathers were determined to be more cognitively competent, as toddlers were better problemsolvers and school-aged children had higher grade point averages.

Emotionally, infants with fathers who were highly involved were more likely to be better able to handle strange situations. As older children they demonstrated greater tolerance for stress and frustration, and were better able to manage their emotions and impulses in an appropriate manner.

There was a positive correlation between father involvement and a child’s overall social competence. Peer relationships for these children were typically less negative, with less aggression and conflict. Not surprising, aggressive paternal relationships had effects on adolescent social behaviour that often resulted in lower peer acceptance.

There are benefits for dads too! It has been noted time and time again that dads who are involved in their children’s lives are likely to feel more fulfilled

and responsible, with higher selfconfidence. They often exhibit greater social maturity, are more able to empathize with others, and have greater self-understanding.

Involved fathers report fewer accidents and premature deaths, fewer hospital admissions and a greater sense of overall wellbeing. So, to all the dads, uncles and grandpas out there: keep up the excellent work!

If you are looking for an activity to do with your young children, come on out to Let’s Hear It for the Guys night on Monday, Nov. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lundbeck School gym.

Information presented here has been taken from The Effects of Father Involvement: An Updated Research Summary of the Evidence Inventory by Sarah Allen and Kerry Daly, 2007.

For more information and resources, check out the Father Involvement Research Alliance at www.fira.ca or Alberta Dads at www.abdads.ca.

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

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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.

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.

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– Who Let the Dudes Out?: 10 a.m to noon, first and third Saturdays, at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

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 2 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.

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.

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.

– Wooden crate/applying vintage paper workshop: 6 p.m. at the Rose Peddler in Blairmore. For info call 403-562-7373.

Saturdays – Country and old-time jam sessions: 3 p.m. to ?? at Hillcrest Miners Club.

Join in the fun — everyone welcome!

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.

– Open house: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at SGB Fitbodies, 1348 McEachern St. in Pincher Creek.

– Craft fair: 1 to 3 p.m. at Whispering Winds Village in Pincher Creek.

Saturday, November 25 – Santa Claus Parade: 11 a.m., Main Street in Fort Macleod. For info call 403-715-2125.

– Hamper Scamper draw at Ranchland Mall in Pincher Creek. Race date is Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. Win one of five co-op gift cards. Tickets available at Shootin’ the Breeze office, $10 each.

– Pincher Creek Golf Club prime rib and lobster dinner: 6 p.m. at the clubhouse. Call 403-627-2162.

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 403627-5006.

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 Coleman.

– Town of Pincher Creek/Communi-

ties in Bloom Christmas decorating challenge judging for businesses: after 5 p.m. Please register your participation at 403-627-4322.

– Tiny Time classes - holiday greeting cards: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 10 months to 2 years, 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 3 to 5 years, at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek.

– Grinch tree workshop: 6 p.m. at the Rose Peddler in Blairmore. For info call 403-562-7373.

Wednesday, November 29 and Thursday, November 30 – Open house on Highway 3 Sentinel to Pincher Station upgrading and twinning: 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.

– Housing information night: 7 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek. For info contact carssj@icloud.com.

Friday, December 1 – Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Countdown to Christmas - Parade of Lights: leaves Ranchland Mall parking lot at 6:15 p.m. For info see www.PincherChamber.ca.

– McMan The Junction - Pincher Creek food bank gently used Christmas sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Hall. Baked goods, nothing over $10.

– Artists pop-up shop: 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek.

– After-school art class - ornaments: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek.

– Christmas market: 2 to 8 p.m. at Home Hardware building, Main Street, Pincher Creek.

– Pincher Creek Legion annual Christmas tree sale: 10 a.m. at the hall parking lot.

– The Grinch - free movie, drink and popcorn: 3:30 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek.

– Meet the Authors book signing: 3 to 9 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. For info call 403-627-3684.

Saturday, December 2 – Christmas market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Home Hardware building, Main Street, Pincher Creek.

– Visit Santa: 1 to 3 p.m. at Crockets in Bellevue.

– Pincher Creek Legion annual Christmas tree sale: 10 a.m. at the hall parking lot.

Sunday, December 3 – Crowsnest Community Choir’s A Swingin’ Christmas concert: 2 p.m. at Polish Hall in Coleman.

– Visit Santa: 1 to 3 p.m. at Crockets in Bellevue.

– Christmas cookie sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. For info call 403-627-3684.

Wednesday, December 6 – Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association Carnivores and Communities meeting: 7 p.m. at seniors centre in Cardston. For info see www.watertonbiosphere.com.

– Town of Pincher Creek/Communities in Bloom Christmas decorating challenge judging day for residents: after 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 7 – Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association Carnivores and Communities meeting: 7 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek. For info see www.watertonbiosphere.com.

Saturday, December 9 – Christmas in the Village: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. Free Admission. For info call 403-627-3684.

Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 – Christmas open house: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Perfect Posies in PIncher Creek.

Sunday, December 10 – Canada 150 free skating party: 5 to 7 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

Monday, December 11 – CP Holiday Train at Pincher Station: 11:05 a.m.

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The light parade will leave from Ranchland Mall at 6:15. Find a warm spot by a firepit on Main Street and enjoy hot chocolate, music and a visit with Santa at Cenotaph Park after the parade.

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Scavenger Hunt Watch for entry forms in your school backpacks!

Search for Santa at participating businesses from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and for awesome treats and prizes!

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The Grinch at Fox Theatre Showtime is 3:30 p.m.

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Fish and Wildlife district officer John Clarke with Karelian bear dog Koda, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend.

Photo courtesy of Christy Pool

K9 Koda remembered as an unsung hero

By Christy Pool On Nov. 19, 2017, K9 Koda of the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch passed on at the age of 11. Koda worked in the service of Fish and Wildlife from the time she was of age, beginning her training with district officer John Clarke while shadowing her older brother, Kuma.

Koda was a highly driven service dog with all the strength and passion an officer could hope for. She loved every second in the field and exceeded all expectations in tracking and herding any wild animal she was directed to. Koda had exceptional detection skills and would always alert officers to the evidence they were looking for.

Koda worked hundreds of bears throughout her career.

Whether it was a small black bear in a rural area, or a large grizzly bear in urban centres, Koda’s focus and determination never faltered. Of a smaller size, Koda had to show confidence and strength to any bear encountered, which she always did, never failing to herd bears to safety.

After the passing of Kuma, Koda took up the torch and worked even harder herding moose and cougars, and keeping bighorn sheep off the highway and out of harm’s way. She watched over her partner and other officers as they worked,

confident enough to enter any situation and giving those around her the comfort of knowing she was there.

Koda spent many years working alongside the Crowsnest Pass Bearsmart Association with district officer John Clarke. She made a lasting impact on the program and the community, making every task enjoyable.

Koda was known throughout the community as the friendly and affectionate girl that stopped to greet everyone on her way.

She loved interacting with people and animals alike, and had a huge heart for such a brave and fearless dog.

Koda had such a gentle, nurturing side that there was nothing more exciting to her than a new puppy or kitten looking to play. Up to her final days, her best friend was a stray cat brought in by her family that she would spend every night curled up with on her couch.

District officer John Clarke was Koda’s handler from the beginning and together they made an incredible team, making a difference everywhere they went. Koda has left behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for her job, her friends, and her partner.

The community has lost an unsung hero, but she left those who loved her a lifetime of memories.

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CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Meeting from 7 to 9 p.m.

Country Encounters — 7701 17th Avenue, Coleman Conversations, Program Updates and Election of Board of Directors For more information, call 403-753-2040, email office@crowsnestconservation.ca or visit www.crowsnestconservation.ca Everyone is Welcome!

Pincher Creek Feeder Association Annual General Meeting Monday, Nov. 27

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Thank You We would like to express our gratitude to the many who were so very kind and helpful during Max’s illness and after his passing. The gifts of lovely flowers and food as well as emails, phone calls and cards of condolence were much appreciated.

His longterm home care workers, both at our home and at the hospital, could not have been more considerate and caring.

The same is true of the hospital staff during his time there.

We are especially grateful to Dr. Rottger and Dr. Gelber.

It was gratifying to see so many attending the memorial service as we celebrated Max’s life. We were touched by the service led by Judith Walker, the music and all the words spoken in tribute to Max. Overwhelming!

We would have liked to speak personally with everyone there but just couldn’t manage it.

A big thank you to the United Church Women who arranged everything for the lunch after the service. A great number of unnamed friends also brought baking and helped with the serving.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

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.

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

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

UNRESERVED AUCTION apply, with salary expectations, 12345 Please by fax 780-430-5380 or email at info@awna.com.

phone calls please.

We thank all those 207 – 11NoStreet, Nobleford, ABwho apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

To consign contact: Steve Gregg 403-804-8762

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Brides and Babies of 2017 Share your good news in the Dec. 27 edition of

MARTHA PARIDAEN

HOME on the Range

REALTOR® LEED Green Associate

403-628-2355 martha@realestatecentre.ca crowsnestrealestatecentre.com Samples shown smaller than actual size of 5 x 2.5” horizontal or 5.4 x 5.2” vertical

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel 1-877-896-8555

Brynley Ann Semenoff

13461 – 20 Ave. Blairmore www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

was born June 27, 2016.

She weighed eight pounds nine ounces.

Recipient of “Excellence in Customer Service Awards” • Lenovo Laptops and Desktops • MS Office Software • AVG Antivirus • Remote Support

www.inspiris.ca 403-627-2922

Ranchland Mall

Let us dress them!

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

NEED A LIFT?

Honouring Life’s Memories . . .

Eden’s Funeral Home

A division of Caringroup

403-627-3131 Box 924, 966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, AB

www.edensfuneralhome.com

Dennis Novak

Shawn Kyllo

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

Kelly Ann Quarin to Mike Bird Best Wishes!

Pincher Creek

Naked Windows?

The Quarin family is happy to announce the marriage of

Proud parents are Lucas and Brittney, big sister is Keely.

Grandparents are Patrick Lagarde, Barb Lagarde and Allan Lively, Vince and Shirley Semenoff. Great-grandparents are Jack Morgan and Harry and Linda Lively.

Mobile computer lab serving southwestern Alberta 403-795-9750

Book your colour space for $45 plus GST Deadline is Friday, Dec. 15 To book your ad, call 403-904-2227 or 403-563-9192 and ask for Maureen Bevan or email ads@shootinthebreeze.ca We’re also happy to help you at 697A Main Street in Pincher Creek

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING TODAY! Call Maureen at 403-904-2227

Business Directory Trucking Ltd. Lucas Sorge

• Residential • Commercial • Farm • Cell Phone Boosters • Maintenance • Generators: GENERAC & KOHLER

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

403-627-5756

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

Residential and Commercial Goods and Services

Window & Door Installation 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

• • • • • •

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”

• • • • • • •

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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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 24, 2017

B BLACK L A C K BFRIDAY BLACK LACSALEK

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LINE UP BEFORE UPABEFORE LINE UP BEFORE 6AMLINE TO GET 6AM TO GET A

$100 $100 FRIDAY SALE$100

FRIDAY SALE

6AM TO GET A

BRICK PROMO CARD, to use towards your furniture or mattress purchase of $999 or more.

Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

BRICK PROMO CARD,

FRIDAY, NOV. 24 ONLY!

PROMO CARD, STORES OPENBRICK EARLY 6AM to use towards your furniture or mattress purchase of $999 orSHOP more.ONLINE BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS THURSDAY Excludes 6am 9am offers. to use towards your or NOV. 23, ATfurniture 9PM AT THEBRICK.COM Must be at the store before 6am to receive a promo card.

Due to local laws, some store hours may vary. See thebrick.com for details.

FRIDAY, NOV. 24 ONLY! mattress purchase of $999 or more.

Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

AVAILABLE Excludes- 6am - 9amIN-STORE offers.ONLY 3 HOURS ONLY 6AM 9AM Must be at the store before 6am to receive a promo card.

LINE UP EARLY TO GET LIMITED TIME BLACK FRIDAY FRIDAY, NOV. 24OFFERS ONLY!

STORES OPEN EARLY 6AM

SHOP ONLINE

Must be at the store before 6am to receive a promo card.

Nov24 - Black Friday Sale - 2 pg tallboy WRAP - WR1 - FPG EN

BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS THURSDAY NOV. 23, AT 9PM AT THEBRICK.COM

SHOP ONLINE SAVE $400 STORES OPEN EARLY 6AM Due to local laws, some store hours may vary. See thebrick.com for details.

Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

3 HOURS ONLY 6AM - 9AM IN-STORE ONLY

BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS THURSDAY AVAILABLE NOV. 23, AT 9PM AT THEBRICK.COM

299 3 BLACK HOURS ONLY 6AM 9AM B L A C K FRIDAY SALE LINE UP EARLY TO GET LIMITED TIME BLACK FRIDAY 75% OFFOFFERS SAVE $400 489 Due to local laws, some store hours may vary. See thebrick.com for details.

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY

$ BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS LINE UP EARLY TO GET LIMITED TIME AVAILABLE Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

LINE UP BEFORE 6AM TO GET A

80" Benson Modern Sofa

$100

BRICK PROMO CARD, to use towards your furniture or mattress purchase of $999 or more.

Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

SHOP ONLINE

Reg. 1989.97 MILLENQM

6AM - 9AM QUEEN MATTRESS

BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS THURSDAY NOV. 23, AT 9PM AT THEBRICK.COM

$

Excludes 6am - 9am offers.

IN-STORE ONLY 3 HOURS ONLY 6AM - 9AM AVAILABLE

SAVE $400 499 429

LINE UP EARLY TO GET LIMITED TIME BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS

299 SAVE $400

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY

Boxspring sold separately.

After Discount

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY

$ $ 299

+

Millen Pillowtop Pocket Coil Queen Mattress

Must be at the store before 6am to receive a promo card.

Due to local laws, some store hours may vary. See thebrick.com for details.

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

SAVE $1500

FRIDAY, NOV. 24 ONLY!

STORES OPEN EARLY 6AM

SAVE $250

18-cu. ft. Full Size Stainless Steel Fridge MTE18GSK

6AM - 9AM 5-PC. SPECIAL BUY!

6AM - 9AM SPECIAL BUY!

$

After Discount

BENSONSF/LV/CH/SB

Millen Pillowtop Pocket Coil Queen Mattress Reg. 1989.97 MILLENQM

$1500 $ SAVE Millen Pillowtop

489

80" Benson Modern Sofa

Pocket Coil Queen Mattress

After Discount

699

BENSONSF/LV/CH/SB

Boxspring sold separately.

Reg. 1989.97 MILLENQM

After Discount

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

Kate Queen Bedroom Package

5-Pc. includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, and mirror. KATEGQP5

SAVE $400

55" 4K UHD Smart TV

43UJ6200

499

NOW ONLY

SAVE $200 High Efficiency Top Load +

$

Laundry Team

After Discount

INGLPKG4

FLEXIBLE NO INTEREST FINANCING

SAVE $300

43" 4K UHD Smart TV

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY

$

7-PC. SHOWN

SAVE $430

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

Dual Action Agitator

+

6AM - 9AM QUEEN MATTRESS

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

After Discount

BENSONSF/LV/CH/SB

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

75% OFF

SAVE $1500

After Discount

E-FpgEn-Nov24-WR1

$

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

80" Benson Modern Sofa

80" Benson Modern Sofa

$

BELOW COST!

29975% OFF

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY After Discount

IN-STORE ONLY

BENSONSF/LV/CH/SB

After Discount

PLUS DO NOT PAY FOR

2 YEARS

WITH NO INTEREST*

UN55MU62

BONUS

6AM-9AM ONLY GET A

$25

BRICK GIFT CARD when you purchase one of these TVs. Cannot be used on 6-9am offers.

699

NOW ONLY

$

After Discount

OR TAKE

48 MONTHS

TO PAY WITH NO INTEREST*

Taxes, administration fees, delivery fees, and other fees or charges are due at time of purchase. See reverse for details.

489 75% OFF

PER HOUSEHOLD 6AMLIMIT - 9AM1QUEEN MATTRESS

$ Great$Deals In Time For Christmas!

More $ 429 SAVE499 $1500 After Discount

SAVE $250

Nov24-BRK-BlackFriday-WRAP-FpgEn.indd 1

2017-11-03 1:44 PM

18-cu. ft. Full Size Stainless Steel Fridge MTE18GSK

6AM - 9AM 5-PC. SPECIAL BUY!

6AM - 9AM SPECIAL BUY!

7-PC. SHOWN

SAVE $430

BELOW COST!

Kate Queen Bedroom Package

5-Pc. includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, and mirror. KATEGQP5

After Discount

LIMIT 1 PER HOUSEHOLD

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

Millen Pillowtop Pocket Coil Queen Mattress After Discount

SAVE $400

PINCHER CREEK $ SAVE $250 $

43" 4K UHD Smart TV

699 $

6AM - 9AM QUEEN MATTRESS

43UJ6200

6AM - 9AM NOW ONLY

After Discount

PLUS DO NOT PAY FOR FLEXIBLE 6AM 9AM SPECIAL BUY! NO INTEREST MTE18GSK

ov24-WR1

INGLPKG4

55" 4K UHD Smart TV UN55MU62

BONUS

$ RANCHLAND MALL 699 499 403-627-3717

NOW ONLY

SAVE $200 High Efficiency Load Size 18-cu. ft.Top O PLIMITE N 7 D AY SFull ATeamW E E K Laundry 1 PER HOUSEHOLD Stainless Steel Fridge

After Discount

Your Pincher Creek Brick SAVE $300 is proud to be locally owned and operated

Boxspring sold separately.

After Discount

Reg. 1989.97 MILLENQM Dual Action Agitator

+

2 YEARS

6AM-9AM ONLY GET A

$25

NOW ONLY

BRICK GIFT CARD when you purchase one of these TVs. Cannot be used on 6-9am offers.

After Discount

OR TAKE

48 MONTHS

6AM - 9AM 5-PC. SPECIAL BUY!