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Soloist Lisa Attaway leads a jazzy version of “Frosty the Snowman” at Crowsnest Community Choir’s concert. A full house Sunday at the Polish Hall in Coleman enjoyed a delightful afternoon of seasonal music by the choir, the Big Beat Jazz Orchestra and other guest musicians. The 33-member choir dedicated almost 30 hours to practice and had only a few sessions beforehand with the orchestra. The music came together beautifully. Musical director Deborah Goldstein would love to see more community members, especially men, join the choir’s Tuesday evening practices, held 7 to 9 p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore. See more photos and video clips from A Swingin’ Christmas at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook. Photo by Shannon Robison

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Holiday Train is coming to town By Auralea Boldt “It’s gotten so popular, every little town has been trying to get it to stop,” says Pincher Creek town councillor Wayne Elliot. You could say Wayne is a bit of an enthusiast when it comes to the CP Rail Holiday Train. His Facebook profile even features the train as his cover photo. While he’s slightly disappointed the train will be coming on a Monday afternoon this year — he likes to see it at night — he’s being a good sport. He recognizes the community is lucky to host the train, which alternates between a northern and southern route on its yearly pilgrimage. He starts fielding inquiries as early as the summer about the train’s itinerary. Wayne is a bit of an insider; he’s been aboard the train, and knows all about the logistical challenges the staff and performers face. “The time schedule is so tight it’s unreal,” he says. He had a hand in bringing the train to Pincher Station its first year, back in 2007. While he was soliciting the train to come to town, he discovered he had worked for the same company as a CP Rail employee, who happened to be one of the “ringleaders” of the event. While previous years have featured famous performers such as Valdy, this year’s stops

across Canada — including Pincher Station and Coleman — will feature performances by Canadian musician Alan Doyle, best known as the lead singer of Great Big Sea. The train arrives in Pincher Station on Monday, Dec. 11, at 11:05 a.m., and will stop in Coleman at 1:05 p.m., south of 17th Avenue between 69th and 70th streets. Both stops are scheduled for 30 minutes. “This is such a unique event,” says Marie Everts, Pincher Creek’s marketing, events and economic development officer. “The train pulls up, folds down a stage, and Pincher Creek gets a wonderful Christmas performance.” “All attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to the event, to support the food bank,” she says. “Cash and gift cards are also gratefully accepted.” At over 1,000 feet long, with 14 cars — each lit up with thousands of LED lights — the Holiday Train adds more than a pretty face to Christmas in communities. Susan Kuftinoff, co-ordinator of McMan Food Bank in Pincher Creek, says that in previous years, with the combined support of the community and corporate sponsors, the event has netted as much as $10,000 and 900 pounds of food. Since 1999, more than $13 million has been raised,

and four million pounds of food has been donated, for communities along CP’s holiday routes. “The Holiday Train program is all about local food banks and food shelves and the critical role they play in our communities,” says Keith Creel, CP’s president and CEO. “People come for the beautifully lit train and stay for the incredible show — all in the name of community.” Susan says any nonperishable items you can donate are greatly needed for hampers at this time of year. Items such as boxed stuffing, cranberries, canned fruit and soup, and dry goods like pasta, pickles and cookies add a special touch to Christmas hampers. Wayne encourages attendees to check dates and make sure items are not stale or expired. The rule of thumb should be “If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t send it,” he says. “People are very generous and it all goes to a good cause.” He loves to see the event well attended, admires the spirit of the performers, and is crossing his fingers that the weather will be good this year. “You drop that stage down and you get a burst of southern Alberta hospitality in your face,” he says. By this he means the wind, not the applause. “You step out on that stage — and holy!”

First Student challenges schools to support food bank By Auralea Boldt

There is a collective groan in the Grade 6 classroom at Canyon School. The morning announcements have just established Grade 5 as the school leaders in non-perishable food donations. While First Student generally hosts Stuff a Bus at Ranchland Mall each Christmas — with proceeds going to the local food bank — this year it has challenged Pincher Creek and Lundbreck schools to compete internally, among the different grade levels, for the most non-perishable food donations. Kindergarten through Grade 6 classes at Canyon and St. Michael’s schools in Pincher Creek, and Livingstone School in Lundbreck, will all compete. The winning grade in each school will get to cut class and take a free First Student bus ride to Pincher Station, in time for the much-anticipated CP Rail Holiday Train. “We will descend upon Pincher Station with three busloads of children. Hopefully we don’t lose anyone,” jokes Sharon Roberts, transportation co-ordinator for First Student. The contest ends this Wednesday. First Student will establish the winner at each school by counting food donations, and announcing the winning grade. “With Livingstone being so small, we can probably take the winning grade, and a second grade as an honourable mention,” Sharon says. The same bus that will be used to collect the food items from the schools on Thursday — loaded by the students — will also be at Ranchland Mall collecting donations for First Student’s regular Stuff a Bus food drive on Friday. Taking on an extra event didn’t feel like too much of a stretch for the bus company’s community spirit. First Student always does Stuff a Bus at this time of year, and Sharon feels this is a unique opportunity to capitalize on the community’s anticipation. “We don’t get the Holiday Train that often,” she says.

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Cal Olson is one of the volunteers who maintain Windy Slopes Health Foundation’s Trees of Hope display. Located near Pincher Creek Health Centre, the colourful lights are a gentle reminder that donations are now being accepted for this year’s project. Forms for giving are available at the Shootin’ the Breeze office.

High optimism for Trees of Hope campaign By Auralea Boldt “What Windy Slopes does is enhance the equipment and health programs for the Pincher Creek Health Centre,” Maggie Olson says over the phone. Maggie is vice-chairperson of Windy Slopes Health foundation, and incredibly hard to peg down for an interview. It becomes apparent why, as she describes the non-stop weekend itinerary she has just completed over the last day and half, with her four grandchildren. It seems a distinct possibility that she brings the same zest to her position with Windy Slopes as she does to her family life — especially when you consider the fundraising goals the foundation has been able to achieve in previous years. Trees of Hope began 27 years ago, founded by the ladies’ auxiliary, who thought Christmas was the best time for this festive endeavour. The fundraiser makes the largest financial contribution to Windy Slope’s efforts each year, netting anywhere from $18,000 to $30,000 through corporate donations and generous support from residents of Pincher Creek, the surrounding municipal district, and local businesses. Each year, Windy Slopes sets its sights on a worthy cause

outside of the budget constraints of Pincher Creek Health Centre. Since 1998 the foundation has funded over $1 million in medical equipment and health programs for the centre. Last year a large portion of donations went toward the labour room suite for equipment and upgrades. This year Windy Slopes is focusing on a Muse electrocardiogram machine that would put the hospital on the map as part of a rural pilot program. The machine allows ECGs to be recorded and stored on the spot, then sent electronically to a physician or specialist anywhere in Alberta with Internet access. “We will be the first rural hospital to have this capability,” Maggie says. “It’s just an awesome project to be able to help raise money for.” Among the numerous benefits of the system, nurses can stay with their patients, rather than rush off to send the ECGs elsewhere, and doctors can receive ECGs on their cellphones. “Even if the doctor is on call or has gone home for supper, the nurse can do the ECG, and they can see it right away,” Maggie says. “If it is something of concern, they can treat it immediately.”

Windy Slopes chooses equipment that will enhance the quality of care — in consultation with Pincher Creek Health Centre’s site manager, Jordan Koch. The volunteer board of trustees ensures the money stays in Pincher Creek and is spent wisely. “The equipment is very expensive,” Maggie says. She credits Shell for its generous support of the foundation’s endeavours. Again this year, Shell has agreed to donate. “We are very optimistic, with what we raise and Shell raises, we will be able to purchase this equipment,” Maggie says. In its early years, the Trees of Hope campaign was marked by lights hung on a fence, or the health centre’s existing trees. Maggie says the current winter attraction was built 10 years ago by local welders from Boulder Metal, who donated the labour and materials. “The rest was history,” Maggie says. She credits her husband, Cal Olson, Pete Schaurte and Jason Carney from Castle Ford, as well as Adam Carney, with doing all the lifting each year, a job she characterizes as heavy labour. This year major repairs were done to the entire display, and

labour was donated. Colourful donation pamphlets are mailed out at the beginning of each holiday season, and can also be found at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Pincher Creek Health Centre, the Royal Bank, Shootin’ the Breeze, ATB, Pincher Creek town office, H&R Block, Castle Ford, Vista Village, Whispering Winds and many other locations. Those wishing to participate can send in a donation, or just take the form to the front desk at the hospital. A tax receipt will be issued upon request. “Donations help ensure Pincher Creek and area residents continue to receive quality health care services,” Maggie says. People can donate “in memory of,” or with a “Merry Christmas to.” The foundation also receives donations left in wills, or in lieu of flowers at funerals. She recognizes that the community may not have as much to donate this year, due to the efforts to assist with Kenow fire and its aftermath. “Large or small, we appreciate any donation, especially this time of the year,” Maggie says. She wishes a Merry Christmas to all from Windy Slopes Health Foundation.

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Celebrated ambulance chief enjoying retirement By Georgia Dale Sitting down for a quiet cup of tea used to be a rare thing for Marg Cox, deputy ambulance chief with Pincher Creek Emergency Services. But now that she’s had a couple of months to settle into her retirement, and smoke is clearing from the emergencies that disturbed the end of summer in the area, she might just begin to enjoy her newfound freedom. Marg joined the Beaver Mines fire hall in 1997 as a firefighter and never looked back. In those days, the team was reluctant to hire anyone who lived more than five kilometres from the hamlet. How times have changed since then, she says. The provincewide amalgamation of ambulance services with Alberta Health Services resulted in significant changes, says Marg. When she started as a firefighter 20 years ago, the emergency services available in the area were limited due to the lack of people with emergency medical training. That meant volunteer crews were able to provide first aid and transportation but were not able to give gravely ill or injured patients essential pain relief or intubation.

This was services has one of the dropped. major factors That sense that prompted of community Marg to go has been for her EMT eroded further training 10 by the AHS years ago, policy of education that dispatching she had to the nearest fund herself. available While things ambulance to have changed the scene, she a lot since says. then, she says This means that when she that while first started Pincher Creek paramedicine crews are on was a maletheir way back dominated from taking Photo by Georgia Dale profession. a patient to Marg Cox is settling into retirement after After she Calgary, they 20 years with Pincher Creek Emergency completed her might get Services. training, the called to an unit had to incident in hold multiple fundraisers to stock High River, extending the amount its ambulances with the equipment of time the Pincher Creek area they required. doesn’t have access to that vehicle. Since the AHS expansion, Thankfully, the volunteer individual municipalities association found a solution to this have remained responsible for by supplying a volunteer-operated restocking and organizing their ambulance in addition to the AHS ambulances, under provincial vehicles. supervision. But Marg says These recent changes and the degree of attachment that challenges to Pincher Creek community organizations used Emergency Services will no longer to have with their equipment and be primary concerns for Marg,

however, as she embarks on a new chapter. She intends to spend a lot more time with family, her animals and tending to her beautifully wild garden. But before horseback riding or gardening season starts, she and her husband, Dave, will celebrate a rare Christmas when at least one of them is guaranteed to have the holiday off. They plan to cruise the Panama Canal in January. For now, though, adjusting to the new sense of quiet has its own challenges. Marg says, “I was the uniform,” and that uniform was how people of the community recognized her for the past 20 years. The job, she says, took up a lot of personal time and shaped a great deal of her and Dave’s social lives. Many a night have Marg’s grandkids been woken up by the ambulance or fire dispatch radios sounding off in the middle of the night. Now they’ll only have to worry about Dave’s fire dispatch until he finds the time to retire, if he ever does. There are others, too, who will particularly appreciate Marg’s newfound freedom. Dogs Pow and Gertie and horses Lilly, Leo and Bentley will surely appreciate more of her company.

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Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner and Her Bears

Loving send-off for Mrs. P’s bears

The Pincher Creek Co-op, the board, the staff and all the members would like to thank Loretta Packham for her 22 years of love, laughter and lunches.

Fondly known as Mrs. P, Loretta Packham of Pincher Creek celebrated her 22 years in business as she said goodbye to a multitude of wellwishers and her beloved collection of bears at a farewell gathering held for her at Ranchland Mall. See more photos at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook.

You have been a great ambassador in our community, we will miss you and your bears! At Loretta’s farewell evening on Tuesday, Nov. 28, she raised almost $1,100 through the sale of her bears that she is donating towards STARS Air Ambulance. The rest of the bears will continue her legacy in Third World countries.

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In left photo, mother-daughter team of Carolyn and Lorraine Robbins check out their list while zipping through grocery aisles at the Pincher Creek Co-op. At right, Frieda Bruns heads off to grab an item, unaware that partner Tracey Shackel was fighting off Tyson and Archie, who were raiding the ladies’ cart.

Chaos in the aisles nets $1,200 for Pincher Creek food bank There was fast-paced action in the aisles of the Pincher Creek Co-op on Friday night when the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek hosted its second annual Hamper Scamper. Ten contestants drawn a week earlier had time to scope out the store and choose a partner to help out in the five-minute race. After the dashing, crashing and mad grabbing of grocery items was finished, Tyson Henderson and

Archie Craig were named winners of the $500 top prize. Also going home with gift cards in their pockets were Frieda Bruns and Tracey Shackel, Lorraine and Carolyn Robbins, Chris Wright and Patti Csaki, and Betty Whipple and Diane Popp. The food bank was the ultimate winner, with $1,200 proceeds of ticket sales donated by Rotary. See more photos and video at ShootinTheBreeze on Facebook.

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By Georgia Dale Turning Pointe have been heading to Lethbridge Dancers and teachers from Turning Pointe Dance every weekend since rehearsals began in late August. Studio are joining with dancers from many other The Murray sisters are four dancers from Coleman studios in the Lethbridge area for a production of The who have travelled to Lethbridge every weekend to Nutcracker this Christmas season. rehearse on Saturdays and Sundays. Fortunately, A total of 98 dancers, the University of Lethbridge they get to stay with their grandma while they are in Conservatory Choir and the Lethbridge Symphony Lethbridge, but many of the girls have to drive back Orchestra will come together to begin performances and forth each rehearsal day. next week. There will be evening performances The sisters, like all the dancers from Turning starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 16, and matinee Pointe, are revelling in the opportunity to dance with performances starting at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 and 17. people from outside their home studio and make new Director Tara Groves (or Miss Fenton as she is friends along the way — lots of them, Claira chimes known to the dancers) had a tiny bit of time between in. rehearsals to explain some of the inner workings of Claira, 10, and her sister Adley, 8, play bonbons in the show. the second act and Adley is also in the Waltz of the She has choreographed the show from scratch and Flowers. Tressa, 13, performs as a rat as well as in customized the story in order to include dancers of all the Waltz of the Flowers, and Alice, 15, is in the Waltz ages and abilities from all over the Lethbridge area. of the Snowflakes and plays a Russian doll as well as She says that dancers from her home studio, understudying the Nutcracker. Turning Pointe in Hillcrest, are enjoying working Even though the girls have been very busy in with other dancers, and the eclectic mixture of preparation for the show that is less than two weeks dancers has helped everyone stay focused and work away, they are all very grateful to be dancing in such a really hard. magnificent production. One of the many Alice adds that she stars of the show is is very excited for the Tori Wakaluk, 17, who opportunity to dance is currently in Poland with a live symphony competing in the and can’t wait to begin International Dance rehearsing with the Organization’s world symphony this Sunday. championships in ballet, Adley is a tiny bit jazz and contemporary. nervous about having In an unusual to manage some of the twist, Tori plays the props in the battle of Nutcracker herself, the rats, but otherwise leading Clara and Fritz she’s feeling confident. in an adventure to save The girls extend their friend from the Rat their thanks to the King. assistant teachers Tara says this change and to Miss Fenton, of the character’s above all, for working gender has led to a so hard and “being “really sweet” and so committed and heartwarming story creative” in her unique where the Nutcracker choreography of the and the Sugar Plum classic show. Fairy are best friends, They have found and Clara and her older the experience to be brother Fritz get to amazing so far, with reunite them and escort all the dancers they them back to the land of have met along the way sweets. proving to be warm The cast of and welcoming at every characters is comprised turn. of dancers of all ages, They can’t wait including a pack of little to perform and hope mice and rats in the Rat you will come to see King’s army, Russian them showcase the dolls and soldiers, and dances they have been Photo by Tracy Murray a flurry of bonbons and practising so hard for Sisters who practise together perform together magnificently. baby snowflakes. the last three months. From left are Alice, Adley, Claira and Tressa Murray. Dancers from

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Dr. Bill Sara at his retirement luncheon last month.

Dr. Sara’s retirement marks the end of an era By Wendy Francis Nov. 30 marked the end of an era for Crowsnest Pass and its hospital. Dr. Bill Sara is retiring and the staff organized a potluck lunch to celebrate this milestone with him on his last day. Many staff members, past and present, enjoyed a visit and a delicious lunch made up of all his favourites. It was a bittersweet day for us all. Dr. Sara has been a doctor for almost 42 years at the Crowsnest Pass hospital and his expertise as a family physician and anesthetist has been outstanding. His selfless service to the operating room and emergency department often meant being on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day,

for most of his 42 years here. Because of his commitment and dedication to our hospital, his absence will be felt by staff and by every one of his patients throughout this community. His unique sense of humour and his love of food and strong coffee (homeroasted beans, of course) endeared him to us all and he will greatly missed. Many shed a tear last Thursday as one by one we gave him a hug and said goodbye. We congratulate Dr. Sara on his well-deserved retirement. May it be filled with many new adventures and many opportunities for both him and Shirley, his wife, to relax and truly enjoy this time off.

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Shelley Ingram wraps up adult learning career By Monica Sczyrba-Davis The Community Adult Learning Council and Community Adult Learning Program staff wish to acknowledge Shelley Ingram of Gladstone Valley for 25 years of service, expertise and kindness to learners, board members and staff since 1992. Over her career, Shelley worked with Lethbridge College, Chinook Education Consortium and then directly for the Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Council. Shelley supported the adult learning board with

her bookkeeping skills, administrative work, volunteering and mentorship of new co-ordinators and staff. She also helped numerous students with exam invigilation and connections to learner services. Shelley was acknowledged for her work and service at CALP’s October board meeting. Chairman Wayne Camber presented her with flowers and a parting gift. All staff and board members wish Shelley the very best in her future endeavours!

By Shannon Robison Last week the Municipal District of Pincher Creek released its Kenow wildfire debrief to the public. The post-incident assessment was prepared by Kenneth Kendall Consulting and MSC Consulting. Concerns have been expressed regarding communication between MD administration and residents, hastily issued evacuation notices, lack of firefighting assistance outside of the Waterton boundary, difficult re-entry procedures and overall management of the emergency situation. The consultants state the intent of the “informal review” is to reflect events as accurately as possible. Data sources used by the consultants included fire development maps, documentation from the municipality’s emergency operations centre, timelines, minutes and other records as available, social media, news reports, group and one-on-one debrief meetings. The Kenow fire was ignited by a lighting strike in the Flathead Valley of southeastern British Columbia on Aug. 30. Kenow culminated with a high-speed blaze through Waterton Lakes National Park and into the MD of Pincher Creek and Cardston County on Sept. 11, leaving devastation in its wake. The executive summary of the report states, “The unfortunate outcome of a postevent debrief is that individuals can judge the actions of the municipality and responding agencies with the luxury of time.” It goes on to say that the MD has received appropriate training in emergency management and that “even a well-trained and prepared municipality can have difficulty responding to an event impacting their community when you factor in outside jurisdictional challenges, silo mindset of government agencies representing senior levels of government, poor communication or no communication from the site management representative and personality conflicts.” The report states that limited information was provided to the emergency operations centre and “did not clearly represent the magnitude of fire and speed at which it was moving towards their municipality.” Communication, or a lack thereof, is the primary topic of this section of the 43-page document. “The lack of information and poor communication highlighted a significant problem with this emergency response of many government agencies, three levels of government, many first-responding departments and the many different agendas of all these players,” the report states. The authors believe that a hasty evacuation could have been avoided, that requests for additional firefighting resources for Division 1 of the MD were not made, and that the permitting process for re-entry was “highly bureaucratic and unreasonable.” Those providing feedback for the report were elected MD officials, administrators and staff, Parks Canada, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (Wildfire), RCMP, Pincher Creek Regional Emergency Services, Alberta Emergency Management Agency, Town of Pincher Creek administrators and staff, MD residents and landowners, Alberta Transportation, Shell Canada, Chief Mountain Gas, Alberta Environment, Alberta Health Services, Fortis and the MD of Foothills. Debriefing sessions included discussion of timelines, activities and overall efficiency, and effectiveness of the response. The goal was to identify gaps and to better prepare for future emergency situations. Discussions covered preparedness, response and operations, evacuation,

stabilization and support, re-entry and recovery, roles and responsibilities, communication, relationships and resiliency. Strengths, gaps and lessons learned were examined for each topic and make up the bulk of the debriefing report. “Technical detail, such as fire behaviour, strategic tactical and political decisions are out of scope and not part of these debrief sessions,” the consultants state. The report is lengthy, but should be read, and perhaps re-read, fully to get a clear impression of the picture painted by the consultants who prepared it. Print copies are available at the MD of Pincher Creek office or you can download the full report in PDF format from the MD website at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca. The report’s conclusion, in its entirety, appears below (with acronyms expanded for clarity): The important thing to remember is that no lives were lost. There were buildings lost, but given the fire conditions, fuel load and weather conditions it is hard to conclude that those buildings lost could have been saved. Opportunities for the municipality to prepare in advance of Sept. 11 in Division 1 were lost, and this created stress and anxiousness for its residents. The information sharing and reporting process was not satisfactory. Senior municipal administration was not getting the information they needed nor was it delivered in a fashion that created an air of urgency. The loss of municipal council chambers to Parks Canada seriously hampered the municipal staff’s ability to establish an emergency operations centre with adequate work space. The lack of information from the fire front line to the CAO/DEM [chief administrative officer and director of emergency management for the MD] should have prompted the DEM to immediately request for a professional fire officer from the provincial operations centre. It is possible that the chair of PCRESC [Pincher Creek Regional Emergency Services Commission] did little to direct the regional fire chief to provide a fire officer. Ultimately the deputy fire chief was assigned on Thursday, Sept. 14. This assignment was days late and created unnecessary stress and exacerbated a difficult situation. The weak working relationship between AEMA [Alberta Emergency Management Agency] and the impacted municipality needs to be repaired by both parties. This unfortunate relationship created unnecessary additional friction and problems between the field officers and senior administration. The external and internal communication process was initially insufficient, but improved significantly with time, and was able to better manage the situation. The emergency social services group was able to respond to the needs of the evacuees and the volunteers and staff learned on the job. The great outcome was the widespread support from the community to the ESS [emergency social services] group. The entire municipal organization was able to get itself organized and manage the situation after they realized the magnitude of the problem. All staff involved learned many lessons regarding this disaster and the speed with which events and follow-on events can occur. The consultants are familiar with this administration and council and have confidence in their collective capability and potential. This event has provided many lessons and those lessons will lead to improvements.

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Perfect Posies Greenhouse Christmas Open House

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Saturday, December 9 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We offer a wide assortment of meat, cheese and meat, fruit, veggie, dessert and sandwich trays to make your holidays easier.

Sunday, December 10 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Children’s Christmas Shopping Event The Pincher Creek Legion is proud to host this exciting event Children 13 and under are able to shop in private (Sorry mom and dad, you’ll have to wait until Christmas)

Saturday, Dec. 9 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upstairs at the Legion Group Group Youth will be fundraising by selling snacks and refreshments. Items will cost between $1 and $5.

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Castle Mountain primed for opening Dec. 15 By Georgia Dale Employees from all over the world are beginning to trickle into the village at Castle Mountain Resort in preparation for opening day, Dec. 15. They will be celebrating their arrival, mixing and mingling with the “perma-residents” at the T-bar, naturally, which opens this Thursday, and at the Snow Gods Party on Friday, where — with a bonfire and a band — they will entice the snow to pound down, as is the tradition in most ski towns. Ski hill staff have been working hard to train the newcomers in safety and to orientate them them on their

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important roles, including hospitality, lift operations, rentals and patrolling. The finishing touches are all underway at the hill as everyone works hard to polish things up, make snow and get the main runs groomed before skiers and snowboarders are set loose. Their hard work has been assisted by a new addition to the hill’s grooming fleet: the Prinoth Bison, a top-of-the-line steep-mountain vehicle that will be able to smooth out the upper runs to perfection. Now all that’s left to do is remind those “snow gods” to let it snow.

Come for the Christmas music Please come and enjoy the 57th annual Pincher Creek Carol Festival. It will be held this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall. The evening of Christmas music and community spirit will include a variety of musical performances from groups and soloists of

Join us in Crowsnest Pass on Bellevue Main Street as we celebrate the festive season with the inaugural Festival of Lights, this Sunday. We’ll start at 1 p.m. so the little ones can participate — meeting Santa in the Bellevue Legion, riding on the fire truck, playing games and decorating cookies. Be prepared to stay until darkness to see the lights illuminate the street. Main Street will be blocked off for pedestrians to enjoy

Creek can attest to this, saying her kids will definitely be partaking and are really looking forward to learning how to ski. Registration is simple. A letter containing a code will be sent home from school, and parents can then go to www.skicastle.ca/snowkids to complete their application and pay the registration fee. Lynn is looking forward to SnowKids day on Feb. 10, when ATB employees will be out at the hill hosting games, races and giveaways for the participants and their families.

carollers, bonfires, fire truck rides, chili, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, music, Christmas treats, bake sales, and beverages in the local establishments. Be sure to also check out the Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival, running Friday to Monday. We look forward to seeing you there. Find us at www.bellecrest.ca. Rachel Newrick Bellecrest Community Association

Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival offers free fun for all ages

First Tracks Festival brings crowd to Powderkeg By Georgia Dale Pass Powderkeg has been creating quite a stir since opening on Nov. 10. Ski area operators took full advantage of the early October and November cold snaps and snowfalls by grooming and making snow day and night in order to develop a durable, skiable snowpack. Joey O’Brien, community services manager for Crowsnest Pass, says that even during the recent chinook, Pass Powderkeg lost very little snow. This is due to the thermal density of man-made snow, which averages about four times greater than that of natural snow. As a result, Joey says, the ski area enjoyed a busy weekend even as it poured rain in above-seasonal temperatures. He says the snow may have settled a wee bit, but because of the durability of man-made snow, the lower mountain runs remain well covered with “glacier-quality” snow. Pass Powderkeg celebrated its

all ages and genres. All in attendance will also have the opportunity to join together to sing Christmas carols as a community. Admittance is by silver collection. Please join us! Contact Lisa Denie at 403-6272745 if you have any questions. Lisa Denie

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Skiing accessible for all kids By Georgia Dale Castle Mountain Resort has teamed up with ATB Financial to fund the SnowKids program again this winter. SnowKids provides a fabulous deal for kids in kindergarten to Grade 6 in the Livingstone-Macleod and Okotoks-High River districts. Eligible children will be able to register for a full season pass, with no blackout days or restrictions, for the small fee of $15. Castle Mountain and ATB both recognize that this is a great way to get families to the ski hill and make the outdoors more accessible to kids. Lynn Lievers of ATB Pincher

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Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival is a new event starting this weekend to celebrate the unique mountain culture of Crowsnest Pass, where we live, work and play. This event was inspired by the Mountain Festival hosted by the Canadian Mountain Network in honour of International Mountain Day, a UN-designated day (Dec. 11) to celebrate mountain communities and cultures around the globe. Communities are encouraged to celebrate in a way that is meaningful to them, and our organizing committee wanted to celebrate the unique mountain culture, recreational opportunities, history and arts community that exists in the Pass. As we started planning only a

official opening on Friday with the First Tracks Festival. Featured activities included a film screening at Pure Country in Frank, weekendlong ski lessons offered for free, and even handmade goodies and cooking lessons from a Red Seal chef, Alejandro Verdi, all weekend. Novice and expert snowboarders and skiers participated in a rail jam all weekend — showcasing not only their jibbing abilities but also competing to create the best video segment. The opening of the cross-country trails was deemed a massive success, with the rental shop actually running out of skis for enthusiastic Nordic skiers. Pass Powderkeg and its staff and enthusiasts are excited about the busy weekends they’ve already had, and about the season ahead, ready to take full advantage of the cold and snow forecast to come.

month ago, we are very happy with the activities we’ve been able to organize! We intend to grow this event next year and encompass more of the history and arts side of our culture, along with local businesses. All events are free (with the exception of night skiing at Pass Powderkeg), thanks to the amazing groups that are part of the organizing committee: Crowsnest Outdoors, Crowsnest Nordic Ski Club, Crowsnest Conservation Society, Pass Powderkeg Ski Area, Crowsnest Heritage Initiative Society and others. For more information, please visit our Facebook page, CrowsnestMountainSpiritFestival. Claire Rogers

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Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Countdown to Christmas last Friday, with events spilling over into the rest of the weekend all over town. Businesses and market vendors offered specials to kick off the Christmas season, ugly sweaters were spotted around town, kids enjoyed a free movie, firepits lit the night on Main Street as the Parade of Lights passed by and Santa came to town on a fire truck.

Willy and Martina Orich are fascinated by the Winter Wonderland display Friday at Pincher Creek Family Centre. Photo by Jessica Buhler

Laura and John Chisholm decorating cookies at Breakfast With Santa at Heritage Acres on Saturday morning. Photo by Jessica Buhler

Myranda Goss helps Ezra McRae during a kids craft session at Lebel Mansion, part of Pincher Creek Countdown to Christmas festivities on Friday. Photo by Brenda Shenton

Calgary author Fran Genereux, nee Marr, shared the story of her great-aunt Bertha during the author’s night at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. Photo by Brenda Shenton

Uriah Evans explores during Breakfast With Santa at Heritage Acres on Saturday morning. Photo by Jessica Buhler

Associate Clinic’s float in the Parade of Lights last week in Pincher Creek was the brainchild of Brenda Therriault, our pharmacy technician. We have been putting a float in the parade for a number of years; our first year we pushed a stretcher down the street and all walked with hospital scrubs on! Brenda put a lot of effort into planning our gingerbread house theme float, even sewing gingerbread men and women costumes for the kids. Brenda has been instrumental in planning most of our floats and this year was no exception. The decorations on the float were a team effort by a lot of the staff. The people on the float were mostly nurses, a unit clerk and Brenda the pharmacy technician, with children and

grandchildren riding along with the staff. Our manager, Jordan Koch, provided the trailer and truck and did the driving. We often wonder why we put so much time and energy into a float in the middle of winter when we have to dress up and bear the elements, particularly because the hospital used to consistently put a float in the summer parade. But with staff changes and young families, it seems summertime is always too busy to get organized. Most of us are around all winter and seem to have the time to devote to making our winter float a success. Plus everyone always seems to enjoy themself despite the cold. Many of the kids have been riding the float since they were very little. – Carolyn Robbins

The Schoening family rocked their way to an honourable mention on the C&D Floral float when judges chose winners in the Parade of Lights. Photo by Brenda Shenton

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4-H NEWS

By club reporter Madeline Schoening

4-H clubs welcome one and all to family dance 4-H used to host a family dance every year and now we would like to bring this tradition back to life! Many people have fond memories of these dances, so when Justin Schoening brought the idea to the district, they agreed. So round up your family and friends and march your way down to the Matthew Halton School gym in

Pincher Creek, this Thursday at 7:15 p.m., for the 4-H family dance. Let the rhythm of the music lead you across the dance floor and you are bound to have a great time that will create lasting memories. The dance is open to everyone interested in coming and is not limited to 4-H members.

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4-H NEWS

By club reporter Brynn Grose

Peewee Chinooks take tourney Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder goalie Darcy Wemp was kept busy in a game against the Pincher Creek Chinooks during tournament play on the weekend. Great local hockey action was evident as the home-team Chinooks won the championship game against the Chestermere Lakers — with a tie-breaking buzzer shot in overtime. Photo by Brenda Shenton

Photo by Brenda Shenton

Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder Report By Rupert Hewison The Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder hockey team played in the Pincher Creek peewee tournament this past weekend. The team played four games during the weekend. They lost to Pincher Creek on Friday evening. On Saturday they tied with Canmore and lost to Chestermere. They won their game against Canmore on Sunday, earning them

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Introducing Silver Reins Hi, my name is Brynn Grose and it is my first year in 4-H Silver Reins Light Horse Club. My horse’s name is Kreedo. The other members in the club are Kelly Turnbull, Kim Turnbull, Jessie Terpstra, Johnny Terpstra, Ruby Spranza, Maren Christensen and Dakota Grineage. On Nov. 18 we had the Angels Within Us gala. We also had the Remembrance Day ceremony in November. We meet once a month. Our

upcoming 4-H days are Dec. 9 and Jan. 13. We are looking for new members. If you would like more information, call Yvonne Terpstra at 403-627-1445 or Nanette Turnbull at 403-627-4535. The big event coming up is the district 4-H dance this Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek. All families are welcome for $5 per person or $15 per family. We are hoping to see lots of people at the dance.

third place for the tournament. Thank you, coaches, for all your work and dedication to the team through the weekend. There has been an update to the game schedule. The Friday game against Cardston has been cancelled. There will be no Peewee Thunder hockey next weekend.

Pre-novice Thunder Report By Michelle Hruby The Crowsnest Pass and Fernie pre-novice hockey teams played on the weekend here in Crowsnest Pass. The game on Saturday started at noon and ran until just after 1 with a score of 10-2 for Fernie. Branson Gillard scored the first Thunder goal in the first period, and Owen Kirkman scored in the

second. The Pre-Novice Thunder are holding a tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the Coleman arena, with teams coming from Fernie, Sparwood, Fort Macleod and Elkford. Come out and cheer on the Thunder home team.

Ages and Stages helps parents understand child development By Beth Pounder Parents love to share their children’s firsts. The first coo, first tooth, first time rolling over, first words and first steps. We happily share and compare notes for these commonly discussed firsts, all knowing that children develop at their own rates, within an accepted time frame. There is also the first time they use a spoon, stack blocks, or start using three words in a sentence. These milestones are less discussed, maybe because we don’t realize the meaning behind them, but are just as worthy of celebration. Milestones such as these are important because they give us a glimpse into the continued development of our children. It wasn’t until my first attendance to an ASQ — Ages and Stages Questionnaire — day in Pincher Creek that I was formally introduced to developmental screening and learned its

importance. Developmental screening is a short and easy test of young children’s developmental skills. It can include assessments of motor, cognitive, language and socialemotional skills, and will help determine if a child is meeting the appropriate milestones for their age. After completing the screening, parents have a better understanding of what to expect in their child’s development and where their child is related to developmental milestones. Parents have reported a greater understanding of a child’s strengths afterwards, and this can make celebrating milestones more fun and exciting! Screening can also help highlight any areas in which a child may need more help or practice. If additional help is required, often fun and easy activities can be done at home. It is another opportunity for parents to

help and watch their child grow. Sometimes a referral to a specialist, like a speech therapist, may be encouraged, but these choices are ultimately left to the parents. Parents may fear being judged, so they may be wary of screening tests. However, early childhood professionals understand that children grow at their own rates and no judgement is passed — only support, encouragement and congratulations are given. It is important that all children receive developmental screenings. It’s estimated that one in seven children is affected by developmental delays, learning disorders and behavioural and social-emotional problems. By participating in a developmental screening program, parents can check their child’s development and address any potential concerns. Intervention before kindergarten has huge benefits because it sets children up

for future success. Studies have shown that children who receive prompt treatment for developmental delays are more likely to graduate from high school, hold jobs, live independently, and avoid teen pregnancy, delinquency and violent crime. Pincher Creek residents can book screenings any time by contacting the Brighter Futures program or the Family Centre. In Crowsnest Pass and area, Brighter Futures offers developmental checkups for children every second Friday of every month. Book in the month of your child’s birthday and receive a free birthday treat bag! Both communities offer ASQ days annually, usually in the spring. 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. 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.

lenge judging day for residents: after 5 p.m. – Pincher Creek Legion general meeting: 7 p.m. upstairs at Legion hall. – Carol festival mass choir practice: 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek United Church.

Saturdays – Country and old-time jam sessions: 3 p.m. to ?? at Hillcrest Miners Club. Join in the fun — everyone welcome! 403-564-4646. – Who Let the Dudes Out?: 10 a.m to noon, first and third Saturdays, at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Thursday, December 7 – 4-H family dance: 7:15 p.m. at Matthew Halton High School gym in Pincher Creek. – Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association Carnivores and Communities meeting: 7 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek. For info see www.watertonbiosphere.com.

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 chal-

Friday, December 8 – Pioneer Country Christmas Market: noon to 4 p.m. at Pincher Creek arena. For info call 403-627-0830. Saturday, December 9 – Children’s Christmas shopping event: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. upstairs at Pincher Creek Le-

gion. For ages 13 and under. – Christmas in the Village: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. Free admission. For info call 403-6273684. – Christmas open house: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Perfect Posies in Pincher Creek. Hot cider, homemade goodies and lots of door prizes. – Outdoor planter workshop: 6 p.m. at the Rose Peddler in Blairmore. For info call 403562-7373. Sunday, December 10 – Canada 150 free skating party: 5 to 7 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek. – Christmas open house: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Perfect Posies in Pincher Creek. Hot cider, homemade goodies and lots of door prizes. – 57th annual Christmas Carol Festival: 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall. Silver collection at the door.

– Festival of Lights: 1 to 4 p.m., Main Street, Bellevue. Bellecrest Community Association free event. – Blue Christmas Service of New Hope: 4 p.m. at Vertical Church in Pincher Creek. Monday, December 11 – CP Holiday Train: 11:05 a.m. at Pincher Station and 1:05 p.m at Coleman. Please bring a donation for the food bank. – Sign launch: 12:30 p.m. at McMan Food Bank in Pincher Creek. Light lunch and refreshments provided. – Pincher Creek & District Agricultural Society annual general meeting: 6 p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion lobby. Wednesday, December 13 – Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission special meeting: 1:30 p.m. in-camera presentation, 3 p.m. public presentation, at Town of Pincher Creek office.

Friday, December 15 – Ad deadline for Brides & Babies of 2017. For info see page 4. Saturday, December 16 – Fresh Christmas wreath workshop: 3 p.m. at the Rose Peddler in Blairmore. For info call 403-562-7373. Tuesday, December 19 – Influenza immunization clinic: 3 to 6 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym. Thursday, December 21 – Shop Local This Christmas entry deadline. This is a chance to win $585 in gift certificates from local merchants. For info see page 9. Friday, December 22 – Christmas party: 6 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek swimming pool. Games, prizes and pool toys.

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words. Additional words are 15 cents each. Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price. Listings are complimentary for events also promoted with display ads. Email your event to office@shootinthebreeze.ca or call 403-904-2227 Deadline is Thursday prior to publication at noon

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es based on experience. Resumes and work references to: Competition Environmental Ltd., P.O. Box 609, Carnduff, SK, S0C 0S0. Email: competition@sasktel.net. Office: 306-482-3558. Fax: 306-482-3574. Charlie: 306-482-7897. Greg: 306485-7833.

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Municipal Affairs Inspector’s Presentation of Inspector’s Report

Complete job posting is available to view on our Lethbridge Family Services website, www.lfsfamily.ca, under “careers.”

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Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer

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So, if you are a Health Care Aide and able to work in Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding areas, we would like to hear from you right away about possibly joining our Home Services Team! This role provides care and support with activities of daily living to seniors and individuals in their own homes. WE OFFER:

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tions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $40,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help. Lowest service fee nationwide. 1-844-453-5372. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES HELP WANTED: Positions open for experienced janitorial supervisors. Full and part-time evenings. Please send resume by fax to 1-403-256-9222. Seeking experienced janitor part-time 2 to 3 days per week.

Must be able to work without supervision. $14/hour. Noon to 6 p.m. RCMP check. Send resumes to jlmmcm@hotmail.com. SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers. CLASS 1A & 3A Truck Drivers required to operate semi vacs and straight vacs in SE Sask. Full or part-time positions available. Wag-

Nick Dyck of Lethbridge, formerly of Pincher Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at the age of 91. Nick was born in Ebenfeld, Slavgorod, Russia (Siberia) on Oct. 15, 1926. He is survived by four sons, Loren (Agnes), Rod (Karen), Randy (Jolene) and Gerald (Jenn), as well as numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Nick was predeceased by his first wife, Frieda, and his second wife, Dorothy. A celebration of life was held on Dec. 5, 2017, at Springridge Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Nick to MCC Alberta, 210, 2946 32nd St. N.E., Calgary, AB, T1Y 6J7. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneralhome.com

Brenwyn Mary Cooley

Annie Robertson

1946 – 2017

1923 – 2017

Brenwyn passed away in Calgary on Nov. 16, 2017, at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill) Taylor, Nov. 12, 2017. They both lost their battle with cancer, only four days apart, at the Foothills hospital. Brenwyn was also predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Dorothy Cooley of Pincher Creek. She is survived by her brothers, Lorne (Marguerite) of Pincher Creek, Kelly (Carrie), Ilan, Steve (Trish), Dawn (Jeff); Glen (Trish) of Calgary, Jane, Lyle (Dannie); and Brian (Mary Ann) of Calgary, Anna (Brandon), Emily (Michael); and by numerous great-nephews and nieces. She is survived by stepdaughters Tracey Taylor, stepgranddaughter Janelle Matiowsky and stepdaughter Deborah Taylor (Ron). Brenwyn was born on Nov. 6, 1946 in Fort Macleod. She grew up on farms in the Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek area, and lived in Edmonton and Calgary. Brenwyn had a very successful career, working in progressively more senior leadership positions at Carma Developments, the Federal Business Development Bank, the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association, and the Alberta Roofing Contractors Association. Brenwyn remained active in her retirement, and spent many years bringing joy into the lives of others through her work as a marriage commissioner. Brenwyn’s care for others, and commitment to improving the community, were well known and recognized in many ways. In 1981, she was awarded a Canadian Home Builders’ Association Maple Leaf Award. In 2000, she was a recipient of the Calgary Women of Vision award. In 2005, Brenwyn was awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal for her accomplishments and commitment to making Alberta better. Brenwyn and Bill had many lifelong friends, all of whom will miss them tremendously. Brenwyn was a breast cancer survivor, and treasured the friendships she made as past president and member of the Sistership Dragon Boat team. They both loved to travel. They enjoyed the West Coast, especially trips to Hornby Island, and sailing off Vancouver Island. Together, they appreciated art, wine, laughter and fellowship. A memorial will be planned at a later date. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Laura (Levesque) Robertson on Nov. 25, 2017, at the age of 94. Annie was born in Pincher Creek in 1923 and raised on a farm south of Pincher Creek. Her first language was French. She attended the Cyr country school for her early grades, then graduated from St. Michael’s High School, having to board at the convent for part of those school years. She then obtained her teaching certificate at normal school in 1951 and years later her teaching degree by correspondence. She started out teaching at various country schools and finished at St. Michael’s School. Annie married James (Jim) Robertson in 1954 and together they had two children. Annie lived at the home that Jim built on Mountain Street for 61 years until moving to Crestview Lodge seven months ago. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, travel and visit with friends and relatives, reminiscing of past and present events supported by her amazing memory. Annie will be lovingly remembered by her son, William (Cindy), her daughter, Katherine (Otis), and grandson Wiley; sister Leah Scott and brother Emile (Rosalie) Levesque; brothers-in-law Hank Parkin and Pete Robertson; special nieces Rose Murfin and Sue (Doug) Zieffle; and special “daughter” Carol Nelson as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members. Annie was predeceased by her loving husband, Jim, in 1975 and precious grandson Leroy in 2005; sisters Yvonne Levesque, Lorraine Stirling, Evelyn Parkin, Agnes Oczkowski, Helen (Andy) Kunkle; brother Leon Levesque; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary (Alex) Crook, Don (Alice) Robertson, Peggy (Charlie Mitchell/William Currie), Grace (Harry) Conrad, Norma (Francis) Sorge, Doris Robertson, Jean (Ken) Bruce; nieces and nephews Stu Murfin, Francis (Virginia) Crook, Jim (Lila) Mitchell and Lawrence (Aggie) Mitchell. Annie’s family wish to thank the amazing staff and residents of Crestview Lodge for the kind and considerate home and the great meals they provided for her. We also wish to thank Pincher Creek home care and the Pincher Creek Health Centre for the great care she received. Memorial donations in Annie’s name may be made directly to Crestview Lodge, PO Box 1058, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; or to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

Condolences may be forwarded through McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary, at www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

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

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Welcoming Christmas in Crowsnest Pass With promotional help from the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce, businesses and community organizations came together to host a full weekend of events. Friday night highlights included the Santa Claus Parade, the official lighting of the Blairmore gazebo and a fireside carol singalong in the park. Photos by Shannon Robison with the exception of parade floats by Vern Harrison

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