Shootin' the Breeze – Jan. 10, 2018

January 10, 2018 Year 7, Issue 18

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Atom Chinooks host tough tourney

Maddox Prout, right, and teammate Cashe Kropinak face off against a player from Lake Bonavista during an atom hockey tournament Saturday afternoon in Pincher Creek. After giving their all through four games, the local Chinooks found themselves in seventh place.

“It was tough competition,” says team manager Jessica Jensen, “but everyone who came had a lot of fun and that’s what it’s all about.”

Photo by Shannon Robison

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Hamper program provides 180 Christmas dinners

By Georgia Dale Christmas is a charitable time of year, with businesses and families coming together to contribute to programs dedicated to making the holidays a bit brighter for less privileged families.

This holiday season was no different in Pincher Creek, with over 100 volunteers from the Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 4-H and other organizations showing up Dec. 21 to wrap presents and fill

180 Christmas hampers with presents, gift certificates and food in time for families to make their Christmas dinners.

Pincher Creek Legion co-ordinates this event each year, says Fred White, who has filled hampers for the last 10 years. In the last three years the Legion, Family Centre, McMan Food Bank and Napi Friendship Centre have combined their separate hamper programs, resulting in a stronger volunteer and donor base.

The main contributors of cash and items for this season’s hampers included McMan Pincher Creek and Area Food Bank, which provided the non-perishable food items, and Pincher Creek Co-op, which provided significant discounts on turkeys and vegetables.

The Legion also acknowledges generous contributions from Fox Theatre, Boston Pizza, Sorge Trucking, Town and Country Liquor Store and Signs Leslee LeBel, manager of Town and Country Unlimited.

Liquor in Pincher Creek, was happy to present Fred says the a cheque to hamper project co-ordinator community at large Fred White. The business and its customers deserves “a hearty thank donated $800 that supported purchasing for the food bank hampers. you.”

Volunteers were busy assembling and distributing food and gift hampers in the days before Christmas. In front, from left, are Judy Bonertz, Teri Harrison, Bev Sorge, Brenda Wilson, Linda Verleun and Lenore Robertson. In back are Terry Sorge, Mike Keehn, Dale Robinson, LeeAnne Sharp Adze, Jamie Holliday, Fred White and John Morin.

Photos by Shannon Robison

Pincher Creek Legion volunteers and Pincher Creek Co-op staff prepare to load pallets of groceries for food bank Christmas hampers. From left are Jim Peace, Dale Robinson, Fred White, Tom McNab, Cliff Robinson, Dylan Morrow-Schill, John Morin and Allan Kaupp.

Photo courtesy of Pincher Creek Co-op

Christmas rush leaves shelves full, for now, at Pincher Creek food bank

By Georgia Dale Volunteers and staff of McMan Pincher Creek and Area worked hard through the Christmas season to stay on top of all the wonderful donations they received.

Between the Holiday Train, which raised $7,500 and 337 pounds of food, and Stuff the Bus, which raised over 4,000 pounds of food, as well as donations from the Hamper Scamper, Angels Among Us and Servus Credit Union, Susan Kuftinoff — the

food bank co-ordinator — says a fantastic supply has been amassed of some of the most-needed items like pasta, canned fruit and vegetables.

“People are so great around Christmas,” says Susan, and this is fortunate because during the rest of the year “people sometimes forget about us.” The season’s substantial donations won’t last the whole year, or even half the year.

And what happens after the Christmas food supplies dwindle?

Thank you, CNP Ag Society Fitness for LIFE (Lifestyle, Interaction, Fitness and Energy) is a class held at the MDM Community Centre in Bellevue, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

The class is for adults and can be modified for chair exercises for all intensity levels. Participants enjoy an hour of exercise and socialization.

The program is funded by grants and donations, and Crowsnest Pass Agricultural Society believes in supporting the community and its residents’ quality of life. Thank you to the agricultural society for supporting Fitness For LIFE and encouraging healthy lifestyles through a donation of $1,475.

From left are Tracey Linderman of Crowsnest Pass Ag Society, Fitness for LIFE instructors Angel King and Janet Joy, and Jackie Sudworth of the ag society.

Photo courtesy of Crowsnest Pass Ag Society

The food bank has food delivered from Food Banks Alberta, and pays about $50 per pallet. That’s a great deal for a whole pallet of food, but Pincher Creek Food Bank distributes about five pallets per week. At this rate, costs quickly add up.

The need for food in the community does not vanish after Christmas. According to Susan’s year-end report, in 2017 there were 394 households that accessed the food bank on a regular basis — a total of 881 individuals, many

of them children.

A similar pattern is expected this year, Susan says, and the food bank is preparing to supply almost 400 families with hampers up to once per month.

So as much as the volunteers at the food bank thank the community for the amazing generosity shown over the holiday season, it’s important for us all to remember that, unlike Christmas, hunger doesn’t come just once a year.

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1,047 animals given a better chance in 2017

By Georgia Dale In a follow-up to last week’s article about the puppies rescued on Dec. 23, we thought we should provide some additional information about the important work done by A Better Chance Animal Rescue throughout the year.

ABCAR is a 13-acre sanctuary east of Pincher Creek. This site provides temporary respite for animals rescued from neglect or abuse while they await their forever homes. The ranch also provides a permanent home for 20 dogs who, for one reason

Photos by Kelly Lepine More than hugs and cuddles happen at A Better Chance Animal Rescue, as animals receive the care they need and deserve. Here, dog trainer Amy Plummer comforts one of 10 dogs rescued in Manitoba in November.

or another, require a lifelong sanctuary.

But most of the dogs and cats rescued by ABCAR don’t remain on-site. Instead they are sent out to caring foster homes, just as the Christmas Eve puppies and their mother went home with Christy Pool and John Clarke.

Foster homes for the rescued pets serve multiple purposes.

First, they enable ABCAR to use their resources very efficiently — and given that they rescue about 100 animals per month, efficiency is vital.

Second, foster homes emulate the family home so that, from the moment they are rescued, dogs and cats are getting ready to adapt to life in their forever homes.

It’s difficult to envision the numbers, but with over 1,047 dogs and cats rescued in 2017 and 872 adopted, it is clear that not only is ABCAR providing an indispensible service to animalkind but also that they probably have a lot to offer humankind.

Where do all of these animals come from? ABCAR rescues animals from all over the province and beyond. They collaborate with shelters and organizations in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Drumheller, and have even gone as far as Manitoba on rescue missions.

In October, ABCAR joined up with shelters from Vancouver, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg to bring several young dogs to Alberta from a site in Manitoba

where there remain hundreds of homeless dogs and puppies.

Staff are also working to rehome about 50 cats from a private residence in Lethbridge, where an owner, who died suddenly, had been rescuing cats for years. ABCAR also collaborates with No Kill Animal Association in Lethbridge in a catch-and-release spay and neuter program for stray cats in North Lethbridge.

It’s safe to say the staff and volunteers of ABCAR had their hands full in 2017, and they expect 2018 to be similar, as they continue to reach out to organizations in the Prairie provinces to help animals in need.

Another remarkable thing about ABCAR is that they receive no external funding. They raise the money to cover costs such as vet bills of over $10,000 a month, food and equipment, all through the costs of adoptions and private donations from individuals and companies.

If you are interested in getting involved, ABCAR can always use a helping human hand as a sponsor, foster home or volunteer.

To see what kind of contribution you can make, visit www. abetterchanceanimalrescue.com.

Volunteer Trish White, top, and ABCAR owner Melanie Glen get kitten hugs from some orphans dropped off at the shelter during last fall’s Kenow fire.

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Fast Times and funny money at casino night

By Georgia Dale In spite of the inclement weather, revellers gathered at Pincher Creek Community Hall on Dec. 31 to ring in the new year with a little glamour and a lot of excitement at a casino night fundraiser hosted by Pincher Creek Minor Hockey Association and Livingstone Ski Academy.

The festivities included a fabulous appetizer dinner catered by Country Encounters of Crowsnest Pass and a performance by the band Fast Times that got people shaking it on the dance floor.

Of course, no casino night would be complete without some rowdy games of roulette, craps and blackjack, where guests were easily parted with the funny money they received at the door.

Proceeds from the event were split between Livingstone Ski Academy and Pincher Creek Minor Hockey, with the aim of

keeping rates low so that both organizations remain accessible for as many young athletes as possible.

The event’s diamond sponsors included Deley Energy Services, Grumpy’s Landscaping, the MD of Pincher Creek, Shootin’ the Breeze and Sure Glass, and organizers made sure to set a glamorous tone for the 250 guests who attended.

Organizers and attendees were very pleased with the casino night turnout, and facilitator Kim Gelber hopes it will gain momentum as a community event.

Although many of the friends and family of Livingstone Ski Academy participants reside outside of Pincher Creek, a surprising number braved the drive and the elements to come and let their hair down to ring in 2018.

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

Shout-out to a good neighbour My neighbour Clarence Feller has lived beside me for the last three years or so in Spruce Villa Trailer Court in Pincher Creek.

During this time I have witnessed him mowing people’s lawns on his days off in the summer, and plowing out everyone in the trailer park during every snowfall.

This guy is so nice, my dog

begs to go over to see him every day at 8. We have even joked that he is Santa.

I just feel he is such a fantastic neighbour that if we could have a friendly-neighbour award in town, I would nominate the Fellers.

The neighbours on the left side, a.k.a. Dodger

Provincial program helps put students to work Alberta students will get a leg up in their careers through the Summer Temporary Employment Program.

The province’s economy is improving and the government wants to make sure all Albertans benefit from the recovery, including students and employers. STEP gives students the opportunity to develop important skills while helping employers hire the staff they need.

Applications are now being accepted for STEP from employers who want to hire students for summer work between May and August.

Eligible employers will get a $7-per-hour wage subsidy.

“STEP has been a valuable program for students interested in gaining unique, first-hand work experience, and it helps employers hire knowledgeable, enthusiastic summer staff,” says Labour Minister Christina Gray.

“As our economy is looking up, we want to continue helping students and employers alike.

I encourage employers to apply and support our future

generation of bright Albertans.”

Last summer, STEP helped about 3,000 students connect to valuable work experience with almost 1,400 employers across the province in a wide range of fields such as tourism, research, information technology, marketing and customer service.

More than 5,700 students have gained jobs through STEP since the program was restored in 2015, after being cut in March 2013 by the previous government.

STEP is available to small businesses, non-profit organizations, public libraries, school boards, publicly funded post-secondary institutions, municipalities, First Nations and Métis settlements.

STEP 2018 has a budget of $10 million. Employers interested in hiring a student this year are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Albertans can learn more about the program and the application process at AlbertaCanada.com/STEP. Application forms are available online and must be submitted before Feb. 9.

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Enjoying the holidays despite the cold This year’s Christmas holiday included a deep freeze along with an incredible dump of snow. We asked followers of our Facebook page to share pictures of how they were spending time in the cold, and this is a small sampling of the images sent our way.

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Meet Me at the Movies returns with winter shows

Concept 1, in top photo, shows how an emphasis on landscaping could enhance the pedestrian experience.

Concept 2 shows how hardscaping could provide open spaces for markets, festivals and patios.

Revitalization of downtown Coleman: municipality wants your comments

By Leslie McCallum Information boards for the revitalization of downtown Coleman can be seen on the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass website.

Your comments are invited until Jan. 12.

The Jan. 4 open house took place at the Coleman Seniors Centre and was well attended. Municipal employees and council members mixed with many interested citizens to discuss options for streetscaping downtown Coleman. The municipality intends to pursue this project this year, so input is important.

The water, wastewater

and storm systems in downtown Coleman have reached end of life and need to be replaced. The intent is to replace asphalt, curbs, sidewalks and lighting at the same time and bury power lines.

The area is becoming an art hub, so the idea is to develop the street to be friendly to festivals, markets, patios and family outings. Two concepts for the final look of the area were presented.

Concept 1 has landscaped plantings and widened sidewalks to encourage pedestrians to linger.

Concept 2 has more of a

plaza feel. The area could be opened for parades, festivals, markets and gatherings as there are more hardscaped open spaces.

Public input will merge the best of the two concepts into a final plan in March.

The plan will be presented to council so that construction can begin in the spring.

Additional boards present some creative pictures from other communities for information.

The Downtown Coleman Revitalization Survey form can be found at www.crowsnestpass.com/ doing-business.

By Joni MacFarlane Meet Me at the Movies is back for the 2018 winter season, celebrating international cinema with six of the world’s best feature films.

The season runs Jan. 15 to March 26 and alternates shows between Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek. A dedicated group of volunteers bring you some of the best new movies in collaboration with Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association, Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek and Toronto International Film Festival Circuit.

Brand new this year is the addition of a second showing for all films at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. If you’re working late, need to get the kids into bed, or would like to have dinner out before heading to the movie, we’re excited to offer a 9 p.m. screening to a wider audience.

The season kicks off at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre with one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story tells the fascinating story of the 1940s Hollywood actress who co-invented a revolutionary wireless form of communication used to defeat the Nazis in naval battle.

Today, this technology is widely believed to have played an eventual role in the development of GPS, Wi-Fi, cellphones and military satellites. There are Hollywood biographies and then there are fascinating lives. Join us next Monday, Jan. 15, at 7 or 9 p.m.

Our second film will be shown at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.

Starring Harry Dean Stanton in one of his final roles before his death in September, Lucky is the story of a fiercely independent 90-year-old atheist who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a late-in-life journey of self-exploration.

With quirky characters and wry humour, Lucky’s spiritual journey leads towards the unattainable: enlightenment.

Loving Vincent will be shown Feb. 12 at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 7 and 9 p.m.

It is the world’s first fully painted feature film.

Each of the 65,000 frames is an oil painting on canvas, using the same technique as Van Gogh, and created by a team of 125 painters. A cinematic masterpiece, this film recounts the tragic life story of one of the world’s greatest artists.

Returning to Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek, our next movie is Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Based on actor Peter Turner’s memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between him and an aging actress chewed up and forgotten by the youth-oriented studios of the 1950s.

Faces Places is a freewheeling, artful road trip with 88-year-old Agnes Varda and 30-something JR, who tour the French countryside meeting people and creating portraits. Honouring the locals and their stories, this soulful film is alive with curiosity and playfulness. It will be shown March 12 at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 7 and 9 p.m.

Our last film in the winter series is Call Me

By Your Name, a romantic coming-of-age drama set in the summer of 1983. The movie chronicles the relationship between a 17-year-old living in Italy and his father’s cocky American research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage and the beguiling northern Italian landscape.

We will also be screening an opening short film at two of this season’s shows.

Blind Vasha tells the story of a young girl with different-coloured eyes and vision split between the past and the future. It will be shown before Loving Vincent on Feb. 12.

Inspired by real events, The Tesla World Light is a spectacular burst of image and sound and will be shown before Faces Places on March 12.

Join us for this special opportunity to see six films highlighting the best in international cinema. See you at the movies!

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From left are Lions Bonnie Conrad and Susan Vogelaar, For Sight client Rhea Terre and Lion Linda Johnson.

Photo courtesy of Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions

Lions support For Sight

By Susan Vogelaar The Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions sponsor For Sight, the CNIB support group in Pincher Creek.

The group had its December meeting at Vista Village.

After a brief meeting, a delicious Chinese dinner was served to the members in celebration of the Christmas season. Two table centrepieces for the door prizes added to the Christmas theme.

The group meets to discuss needs and available equipment, and to keep members informed

of the latest developments in the treatment of eye diseases. The Lions reach out to others and assist in picking members up if they need a ride, and help register clients purchasing equipment such as magnifiers, canes and sunglasses.

The group continues to increase as more people come forward. Lion Susan Vogelaar is the co-ordinator and works with the CNIB staff in Calgary.

Lions Bonnie Conrad and Linda Johnson assisted with the dinner.

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Meet Me at the Movies Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

This Saturday, from 9 to 11 a.m., Parent Link is hosting an open house and free pancake breakfast at the Compass Centre in Blairmore to promote its newest community program, Moms 4 Moms.

Moms 4 Moms is a program with the mission of empowering women in all stages and phases of being a mom to be happy, healthy, strong and connected. It is open to all moms living in Crowsnest Pass and surrounding area.

“It’s a social group for moms with the added benefit of amazing support” is how group member Courtney Cann describes it.

What you can expect is just that: a safe, social environment where you, as moms, get to talk about being a mom, including all the joys and challenges that come along with wearing that hat.

Coffee and conversation, guest speakers, pamper days and a wide variety of kid-friendly activities to add to your toolkits are just a few of the things to look forward to. As an added benefit, free childcare is available at each group meeting.

Attending the open house this Saturday is the best way to learn more about what this community group is about. Come for some brekkie, stay for some fun with your kids, meet some of the moms who are already part of the group and walk away with a great understanding of all this program has to offer you as a mom.

Transportation is provided, if needed; email moms4moms@ cnpparenink.com or call Barb at 403-563-9392 for more information.

See you there!

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Polyjesters take to Empress stage

The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor

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Jazz. Swing. Alternative country.

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Describing themselves as “a fun, genre-confused group of musicians that love to perform,” the Polyjesters are a musically eclectic, highly energetic, unfailingly entertaining quartet.

Now located in Carstairs, founding brothers Jason and Sheldon Valleau honed their musical talents during their upbringing in northern Alberta before heading to Europe to busk on the streets and play for the Prince of Monaco.

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My Little

CORNER With the largest change in the works for Shootin’ the Breeze since its inception, we are being asked many questions.

All are good ones and if one person or 10 ask the same thing, it’s a good indication there are likely more looking for those answers.

Hopefully these tidbits of information are helpful as you consider subscription options.

When do we begin paying for copies of Shootin’ the Breeze?

There will be a charge of $1.25 per individual copy of the paper beginning with the Feb. 7, 2018, issue.

This amount includes GST. Per-issue cost is lower if you choose to purchase a subscription.

Where will the paper be available for purchase?

This list will be finalized by the end of the week. The paper will be placed in retail stores, convenience stores, coffee shops and gas stations currently stocking other newspapers.

It will also remain available from the counter at the Shootin’ the Breeze office in Pincher Creek.

We want the process to be simple all around — for our readers, for our vendors and for our delivery people, and there are a few snags yet to work out.

How many issues of the paper will I receive?

Fifty issues of Shootin’ the Breeze will be published in 2018.

All subscriptions expire Dec. 31 of the calendar year. Due to the late start in 2018, rates have been prorated to reflect 45 issues between Feb. 7 and Dec. 31.

The paper will not be printed April 24 or Dec. 26.

What is the advantage to purchasing a subscription?

You’ll save on the per-copy price of your papers and will have them delivered to you.

Three subscription options are available: direct mail, online and group/bulk deliveries.

DIRECT MAIL: A print copy of Shootin’ the Breeze will be delivered to your post

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office box or home mailbox every week.

The rate charged for subscriptions is based on a recipient’s mailing address and the actual charge from Canada Post to deliver to that address.

• Please note: we were made aware late last week of an error in pricing provided by Canada Post’s commercial services department.

This has necessitated three levels of pricing within our direct mail subscriptions.

papers in the mail, a bundle will be dropped at your office each week.

Depending on the number in your group, you can save significantly on the yearly direct mail rate.

If your organization isn’t within town limits, you are still welcome to the rate if you make arrangements for pickup from our office.

This is my attempt to think outside the box and offer the best pricing possible to a readership that has been loyal to us.

LOCAL RATE — $40.50 (GST included) This rate applies only to subscribers with post office boxes in the Town and Municipal District of Pincher Creek and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

ONLINE RATE — $20 (GST included) This rate applies to all digital subscriptions in the form of a downloadable PDF. The digital copy will have live links connecting readers directly with advertisers and story subjects.

REGIONAL RURAL RATE — $45 (GST included) This rate applies to subscribers with rural post office boxes in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

NATIONAL RATE — $54 (GST included) This rate applies to urban addresses in all provinces, including Alberta, and to rural post office boxes outside of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. * Canada Post requires a minimum number of subscribers to provide this preferred rate.

With direct mailing, about 75 per cent of what you pay for your subscription will go to Canada Post and related shipping costs.

GROUP/BULK DELIVERIES: In an effort to keep as many of these dollars as possible in local hands, we are providing reduced rates for bulk deliveries, within town limits, in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.

With a minimum buy of five subscriptions, the cost per subscription can be significantly reduced.

This is an opportunity to have papers dropped off at your workplace, school, seniors home, etc. For example, if seven people at your office subscribe together, the subscription rate drops to $31.50 per person. Rather than receiving

Is there a senior’s rate?

Unfortunately not. Because subscription rates are based on actual mailing cost, this cannot be offered.

But bulk delivery to a seniors home is a great way for those on fixed incomes to get the best rates possible.

Can I subscribe at any time?

Yes. Subscriptions are available year-round, and all end Dec. 31 of the current calendar year.

Prices will be prorated to reflect the number of issues remaining at the time of purchase.

Is there a multi-year discount?

No. That may be a possibility in the future, but for now, pricing is based on current postal rates.

Are there grants available rather than charging us for the paper?

Yes — other newspapers in the area benefit from the Aid to Publishers program through the Canada Periodical Fund.

Among eligibility criteria is the stipulation that the publication be distributed using either a majority of paid circulation or request circulation.

Changing to a paid model now means Shootin’ the Breeze will first be eligible 18 months down the road.

Newspapers Canada lobbied to have changes made to eligibility based on the cost to produce local

editorial content. After considerable time and effort, the proposal was rejected in the fall, leading to the decision on my end to make this change.

Will Crowsnest Pass continue to receive coverage?

Yes! While our office is situated in Pincher Creek, Shootin’ the Breeze has always been a regional paper and there is no intention of that changing.

Our staff live, work and play in all corners of the paper’s coverage area and we strive to provide as much balance as possible.

We’ve been short-handed the past few months and will be back on track soon with another new face joining us from the Pass.

What if I’ve already bought my subscription but could take advantage of the bulk rate?

If there is a less-costly option now available, just let us know and we’ll be happy to sort things out with you.

When should I look after my subscription?

As soon as possible, please!

Because we are setting up an entirely new system, the sooner we have things in place for Feb. 7, the better.

As a bit of added incentive, we’ll do a draw for a free 2019 subscription on the 23rd of January as our way of saying thanks.

Change is intimidating and moving the paper to a paid model is a huge thing all around.

Free access to everyone was important to me, and fairly priced access is something I will remain proud of.

To so many who have already stopped in to get their subscriptions in place, know that we truly appreciate your support and your patience as this all comes together.

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Gambling is a problem if it causes financial stress, puts a strain on your relationships or interferes with your job. Regardless of what you bet on (roulette, poker, slots, sports or scratch cards) or where (online, in a casino or at the track), if gambling causes you to feel like you can’t stop, or to act in ways that make you feel ashamed (like stealing money), it’s a problem.

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THINK SNOW! Never ever been on skis or a board?

Here’s a reason to give it a try Castle Mountain Resort is hosting the first of two weekends of Never Ever Days on Jan. 13 and 14.

Never Ever Days is for adults (19 and over) who have never skied or snowboarded before, or people who have been away from the sport for many years.

Never Ever Days is a program of the Canadian Ski Council and is hosted at ski resorts from coast to coast to coast. The goal is to turn never evers, into forever evers.

You will receive four hours of lessons, a full day of equipment rental and a lift ticket for our beginner hill — along with lunch and an après-ski beverage — for only $25. You must sign up in advance at www.skicanada.org and there are limited spots available for both skiing and snowboarding.

For those under 19, there are other Discover Ski and Snowboard packages available at www.skicastle.ca.

If this weekend is not convenient for you, there will be a second round of Never Ever Days on Feb. 24 and 25. Castle Mountain Resort also offers lessons for all abilities every day of operations. Give their Snow School a call at 403-627-5101, extension 231, and they will be glad to help you out.

Every Saturday afternoon, CMR offers guided snowshoe tours that give you a scenic chairlift ride and a beautiful trek back down through the forests and meadows to the base area, followed by a treat in the T-Bar Pub and Grub.

If skiing and snowboarding are not your thing, but you would love to get high up into the alpine after the lifts close, check out the snowcat tours.

Each includes a scenic chairlift ride to jump aboard Powder Stagecoach Snowcat, which takes you high up in the alpine with scenic vistas of the new Castle Wilderness Park and the Continental Divide, as you enjoy a snack and some hot chocolate.

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Exploring the risk of not taking risks

By Page Murphy Three-year old Theo heads right for the saw, drawn by the jagged, shiny teeth. He clearly has a few ideas of what he could use it for.

Initially I assumed the saw was a tool accidently left out by maintenance workers. Judging by the sawdust coating nearby hammers and nails, it was clear someone had been hard at work.

“This is one of the most popular stations here at the Pincher Creek Family Centre,” explains Jacqui Bruns, a child development coach.

Evidently these sharp, dangerous tools are not for adults.

They are for the children.

The solid-wood, child-sized workbench is stocked with all the real-world tools that toddlers and preschoolers might need to saw, hammer, screw and create to their hearts’ content.

After just a few minutes of exploration, Theo realizes he can use the cast-iron metal vise to steady a length of plank, and he happily begins sawing away.

This type of risky activity is not an oversight by the Pincher Creek Family Centre. Opportunities for young children to test themselves are an important part of the centre’s programming.

“If we want to teach our littles resilience, first we need to allow them to be vulnerable to risk,” says executive director LaVonne Rideout.

“If we want to protect our children, first we need to empower them with challenges. We can do this by allowing them to take risks in controlled environments.”

Ellen Sandseter, a professor at Queen Maud University in Norway, has identified six categories of risks that attract children: — Great heights: Children climb trees and other structures to scary heights, from which they gain a bird’s-eye view of the world and the thrilling feeling of “I did it!”

— Rapid speeds: Children swing on ropes and swings; they slide on sleds, skis, skates; and they ride bikes, trikes and other devices fast enough to produce the thrill of almost, but not quite, losing control.

— Dangerous tools: Children play with knives, bows and arrows, and other tools known to be potentially dangerous. There is great satisfaction in being trusted to handle “real” tools, and there is also the thrill of controlling them,

knowing that a mistake could hurt.

— Dangerous elements: Children love to play with fire and in or around deep bodies of water, both of which pose some danger.

— Rough and tumble: Children chase one another around and play-fight, and they typically prefer being in the most vulnerable position — the one being chased or the one underneath in wrestling, the situation that involves the most risk of being hurt and requires the most skill to overcome.

— Disappearing or getting lost: Little children play hide-andseek and experience the thrill of temporary, scary separation from their companions and caregivers.

Older ones venture off on their own, away from adults, into territories that to them are new and filled with imagined dangers, including the danger of getting lost.

Corrie Bubik, founder and co-ordinator of Crowsnest Forest Kids in Coleman, agrees that children are naturally attracted to risky play. Each week families with children from newborns and up meet at the trailhead to Miners Path and explore the woods via meaningful outdoor, risky play.

“I’ve heard many people say that the main job of parents is to protect their children, but I disagree,” Corrie says.

“I think that our job is to teach our children to be self-reliant, so that they can confidently make their way in this world without depending on us. Teaching selfreliance through risky play is actually a sneaky way of protecting them in the long run.”

She believes that “We have to deliberately give our children opportunities to test their own limits — for them to be faced with a troubling or frightening situation, maybe getting stuck or having to squirm a bit — but ultimately for them to solve problems and build the confidence that they are capable of overcoming challenges.”

Crowsnest Forest Kids is the ideal opportunity for children and caregivers to explore risky play, as “nature is the perfect backdrop for kids to play through challenges.” she says.

“They might try walking across a mossy log to get to the other side of the creek, scramble up a steep slope to find the perfect rock, or struggle through the trepidation of

Photos courtesy of Page Murphy

At left, Georgia Murphy learns to safely split kindling using the knife-and-baton method. At right, Grant Murphy successfully starts a fire using flint and steel after following instructions on safe practices.

using a real knife to whittle a sharp stick.”

Corrie recently brought Rob Ross of Kaykima Wilderness Camps to the Pass to offer preschoolers the chance to play with fire and knives.

Aleksandra Crook, a Pincher Creek mom of two, registered both of her children in the outdoor workshops.

“I believe in the importance of experiential, risky learning,” she says. “Where better can our children experience this than in nature?

“I take my kids to the wilderness survival workshops for two reasons.

First, because it equips them with important life skills under the tutelage of an experienced facilitator, and second, because building shelters, whittling sticks, lighting fires and exploring outdoors helps my children develop emotional resilience.”

Aleksandra says her children “learn to manage danger and fear through appropriate risky play.

I feel this prepares them for the challenges they will face as they grow into adults. I can see this development happening right before my eyes — and I am right in there with them climbing trees and carving spoons!”

Biologically, children are driven to teach themselves emotional resilience by playing in risky, emotion-inducing ways. Much

research has been done about the critical importance of risky play in both young mammals and children.

Known as the emotional regulation theory of play, it surmises that one of play’s major functions is to teach youngsters how to regulate fear. In risky play, children, and baby mammals, purposefully expose themselves to manageable quantities of fear, and they learn that they can manage their fear, overcome it, and come out alive.

This is ultimately practice for staying level-headed when they encounter real-life dangers and emotional setbacks in the years to come.

There was a significant decline in risky play over the last 30 years, in part due to the urbanization of our population and the litigious nature of today’s society. However, the pendulum has begun to swing back the other way.

High-quality early-childhood programming is putting the “danger” back into play by creating thoughtfully managed environments where children can challenge themselves once again and become better prepared for their future.

Page Murphy is the co-ordinator of the Pincher Creek and Area Early Childhood Coalition.

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Willow Valley Trophy Club to host trophy day

By Georgia Dale Willow Valley Trophy Club will celebrate its 68th annual trophy day this Saturday at Pincher Creek Community Hall, starting at 1 p.m.

The club boasts the largest oneday display of heads in southern Alberta, with up to 200 on display every year.

Trophy day includes numerous prizes, display tables from various artisans and organizations, and guest speaker Ken Hildebrandt of Crowsnest Pass, who is sure to regale attendees with riveting stories of adventure and adversity from his time hunting in the area.

Hunters from all over southern Alberta submit their trophies with hopes of sharing their hunting tales and competing for the most astounding mount.

Judges will assess submissions from 8:30 a.m. until the show begins at 1 p.m. Mounts are scored using the Boone and Crockett criteria and, for archery, the Pope and Young criteria.

There are divisions for each legally hunted species in Alberta — including sheep, bison, elk, mule and whitetail deer (typical and non-typical), moose, antelope, goat, black bear and cougar — as well as categories for archery and youth hunters.

There are also categories for several types of game birds and fish and for photography.

Admission is $3 per adult.

Guests are advised to arrive before 1 p.m. so they can enjoy the displays before the speakers begin their presentations.

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Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder Report

By Rupert Hewison The Crowsnest Pass Peewee Thunder hosted the Sonny Sharma Memorial Peewee Tournament this past weekend. They were joined by six other teams for the exciting weekend of hockey — the Elk Valley Wild, Vauxhall Sabres, Blackfoot Chiefs 4, Indus Hurricanes, Leduc Roughnecks and Blackfoot Chiefs 5.

Blackfoot 4 won first place, Vauxhall placed second and Crowsnest Pass was third.

On Friday, Crowsnest Pass tied Elk Valley at 5-5. Zack Uphill scored three Thunder goals, Nathaniel Hewison scored one and assisted with another, Avery Whelan scored one, Adam Faraj assisted with two, and Kenna Lewis and Douglas Quinn also got assists.

On Saturday, Crowsnest Pass beat Indus 4-3. Luca Canderan scored one goal and assisted with two others, Kenna Lewis scored once and assisted once, and Avery Whelan and Quinn Douglas each scored once. Adam Farraj, Logan Jones and Nathaniel Hewison also assisted with goals.

The first game on Sunday was against Elk Valley again. Ending with a score of 5-5 (again), this exciting game went to a shootout that was won by Crowsnest Pass.

Avery Whelan scored three times, including the shootout goal. Luca Canderan, Kenna Lewis and Nathaniel Hewison each scored one goal and got one assist. Adam Farraj assisted on two goals.

Sunday’s second game was

The Crowsnest Pass Thunder pre-novice hockey team played Elkford on Saturday, with a score of 6-2 for Elkford. The two Thunder goals were scored

by Parker Bunnage.

Crowsnest Pass Pre-Novice Thunder Report

By Michelle Hruby

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against Vauxhall, and also ended in a tie, 4-4. Unfortunately the Thunder lost in the shootout.

Brayden Anctil scored two goals and assisted with one, and Luca Canderan and Kenna Lewis each scored once. Quinn Douglas assisted with two goals, and Adam Farraj also got an assist.

The Crowsnest Pass Thunder played well as a team, showed a lot of heart, and dug deep on tired legs throughout the tournament.

A big thank you to the organizers for all their hard work.

It was a very well-run tournament.

Thanks also to the parents, family members and friends for all the volunteer work done throughout the weekend.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Monday to Friday – Open play: 8:30 to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays to 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Mondays and Wednesdays – Free community keep fit: 10 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – Pickleball: 2 p.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – Afternoon fitness break: 4 p.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

– Gentle yoga: 11 a.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

Mondays – Destination Exploration: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

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Tuesdays – NIA: 2:30 p.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

– Pickleball: 7 p.m. at Canyon School in Pincher Creek.

– Monkey Moves: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Monster Fitness in Pincher Creek.

Wednesdays – Little Sprouts: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Thursdays – Pincher Creek RCADE (Regional Centre for Arts, Design and Entrepreneurship) drop-in program: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lebel Mansion.

– Gymtastics: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

Fridays – Free gym walk program: 10 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek.

– Messy play and sensory fun: 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

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

Saturday, January 13 – Never Ever Days at Castle Mountain Ski Resort. See page 10 for more information.

– Moms 4 Moms open house and free pancake breakfast: 9 to 11 a.m. at the Compass Centre in Blairmore.

Sunday, January 14 – Never Ever Days at Castle Mountain Ski Resort. See page 10 for more information.

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– Meet Me at the Movies presents Bombshell: The Hedy Lamar Story: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

Wednesday, January 17 – Wag Your Tale: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Family Centre. For info call 403-627-5569.

Saturday, January 27 – Riversdale Resources Australia Day: dinner, dance, live and silent auctions at the MDM Centre in Bellevue, in support of Jake Burgman. For info and tickets call 403753-5160.

– The Polyjesters in concert: 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod.

Monday, January 15 – Ladies Auxiliary meeting: 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion. Elections

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The Safety, Health & Environmental Manager reports to the General Manager andProgram-value-ad.indd is a member of the senior leadership team. The SH&E Manager provides leadership and direction to the Environmental and Health & Safety team. Collaborating with other members of the leadership team, the SH&E Manager will work to ensure a Zero Harm culture is at the forefront of all operational activities and that Riversdale meets all requirement under OH&S legislation and regulations.

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Develops and implements strategies for safety, health and environmental; Provides leadership and direction on initiatives that build a company-wide compliance culture; Monitors the effectiveness of SH&E strategies and initiatives; Insures SH&E are incorporated into operations planning; Has oversight for SH&E standard operating procedures; Establishes processes for continuously improving safety performance; Serves as the SH&E technical resource where required; Manages incident reporting and follow-up programs including the analysis of trends; Advises on the investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformance, and makes recommendations for corrective action; Designs and conducts SH&E audits and inspections; Interacts with regulatory officials; Represents the organization in SH&E related meetings both internally and externally; Develops and keeps current new safety equipment inspection and testing programs; Prepares weekly and monthly reports as directed.

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Post-secondary degree or diploma in a safety and environmental related field; Has 10+ years of progressive SH&E experience with a minimum of five years in a management leadership role, ideally within mining or natural resources; Solid working knowledge of Alberta SH&E related legislation; Strong communications skills; written, verbal, and presentation; Excellent persuading and influencing skills at the senior level; Strong attention to detail.

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Crowsnest Pass is a mountain community located two hours south of Calgary, Alberta. Crowsnest Pass has a population of 6,000 and offers numerous services, including a 24-hr emergency, acute and continuing care hospital, schools from kindergarten to Grade 12, a sports complex, a championship golf course, major banks / credit union, restaurants and supermarkets. The area is famous for its spectacular mountain vistas and adventure tourism. It is a favourite destination for downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, caving, fly fishing and hunting.

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In Loving Memory Of Our Dad, Emile Theodore Schauerte

A man of determination and true grit passed away on Jan. 5, 2018, at the Crowsnest Pass Health Centre. Joe Mahieux was called to be with the Lord after 61 years of a full and meaningful life.

Joseph George Mahieux was born on April 17, 1956, in Blairmore, to proud parents Carol and George Mahieux. He and his three siblings were raised in a majestic mountain valley of the Crowsnest Pass and appreciated the unspoiled treasures of nature and the people of this community.

Joe’s great stature was matched by his great appetite for food and living life to the fullest; he was an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for hunting, fishing, quadding, berry and mushroom picking and showed great skill at butchering, canning and cooking. Joe’s softer side allowed him to enjoy dancing, socializing with friends, and a good book.

His charismatic and strong character attracted several lovely ladies but his heart belonged to his children, whom he cherished above all else. Joe would have sacrificed all just to keep them smiling and content. Their success was his greatest joy, and their trials and challenges were his utmost sorrows.

Joe provided for his family with several jobs, specifically as a heavy equipment operator and a journeyman welder in the coal mines and, later in life, as a school bus driver.

He was dedicated to the community and many organizations: He was past master of the Sentinel Masonic Lodge, a founding member of the Quad Squad, and a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – Three Rivers Chapter, the Hillcrest Fish and Game Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a first responder and fire chief of the Crowsnest Pass Fire and Rescue department for over 40 years.

He sat on many bargaining committees, where he exercised his negotiating skills and demonstrated integrity and respect with just a simple word and handshake.

He used a heavy foot driving life’s highway and walked away from many tragic scenes in his life where most others could not. For Joe, courage was being scared to death but saddling up anyways.

A modest man of great stature and morals, he had faith, friends and family that he treasured, and our community has lost someone very special. May he stand tall once again in the paradise of God’s promise.

He is survived by his loving children George (Melanie Schefter) Mahieux of Hillcrest and Kristie Mahieux of Bellevue; his cherished grandchildren, Connor Joseph, Makyan Isaiah and Jorja Gabriella; his devoted mother, Carol Mahieux-Aebli (née Wenger) of Blairmore; his siblings, Annette Mahieux-Bone of Blairmore, Ray (Terry) Mahieux of Blairmore and Wade Aebli of Bellevue; his nieces, Stacy Mahieux and Megan Aebli; his nephew, Chad Mahieux; his extended family and the many friends he made throughout his lifetime.

He was predeceased by his son Joey Mahieux; his father, George Mahieux; and his stepfather, Robert Aebli.

A simple celebration will be held at the MDM Community Centre in Bellevue, with Fr. Ben Marino presiding, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Canadian Spinal Research Organization, 601 – 90 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, ON, M4P 9Z9. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

He was there ... a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold onto In times of stress and strife

Winner of the Shop Local for Christmas draw was Hilary Matheson of Pincher Creek

Lawrence Dennis Fuller 1946 – 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Dennis Fuller announce his passing on Dec. 30, 2017, at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. He was 71.

Born on April 19, 1946, to Emma and Clarence Fuller, Lawrence grew up in Kirkland Lake, Ont. He worked at West Star Mining as a mechanic for many years, but left there after an unfortunate accident. He enjoyed tinkering on vehicles and loved being in the presence of nice cars.

He met the love of his life, Sandra Joan Bennett, who became his commonlaw wife in 1980, and together they raised their three children: Laura, Gary and Brenda.

Lawrence leaves behind his loving common-law wife, Sandra Bennett of Pincher Creek; his children: Gary Fuller of Cowley, Brenda Peters and Laura Fuller, both of Pincher Creek; and his grandchildren: Eric and Rinoa Peters and Jordan Buzunis.

At the family’s request, a memorial service may be held at a later date.

Memorial donations for the late Lawrence Fuller may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Pincher Creek) assisting the Fuller families with funeral arrangements

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His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too

Loved and missed by your kids and their families

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He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For ones he loved the most

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called Dad

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Clockwise from top left: Bonnie Fouillard and John Binnie dance in the new year, Helen Nelson and John Sinnott visit with Santa, and Mary Simpson, left, Irene Photos by Mysti Ayers Cyr and Joyce Pittman decorate cookies with 4-H members.

Crestview Lodge highlights

By Mysti Ayers Another year has flashed by right in front of our eyes, and now it’s time to start new in 2018.

December was full of Christmas craft sales. We started off the month attending a couple in and around town.

Every Christmas season we are blessed with a few visitors and they didn’t disappoint this year. The Rocky View Mennonite School choir made a trip up here to sing Christmas carols, then introduced themselves and wished all the residents a Merry Christmas.

Next we were visited by the Trinity Lutheran Church choir.

They shared some Christmas carols with the residents at supper time one evening. St. Michael’s School children stopped by the lodge to sing Christmas carols and play some Christmas bingo. It was quite the event, with about 35 children attending.

The Pincher Creek Brass Quartet also made a trip to the lodge this season and performed for the residents. The entertainment was enjoyed by all.

We had our family Christmas party at the beginning of the month. About 70 residents, family and friends enjoyed some good food, good entertainment and great company. We didn’t finish off our evening before receiving a visit from Santa.

Everyone had a very nice time. Thank you to Sylvia Barbero, Francine Sorge and Dolly Toney for their help with the party.

I took a few residents to Pincher Station to experience the Holiday Train. It was pretty chilly that day so we stayed in the bus but had excellent seats.

Santa was there and hopped on the bus to take advantage of the

warmth; we received candy canes in return.

The 4-H Cleavers helped the residents decorate Christmas cookies and didn’t mind helping them eat the cookies too. We had a good turnout for this event, and it’s always fun in the end when you get to eat your masterpiece.

Every year Barb Lloyd and Donny Lambrecht take the residents on a bus tour around town and the surrounding area looking for Christmas lights.

Thank you, Barb and Donny, for taking time out of your busy schedule to help the residents have such a nice Christmas.

Lois Everett gladly helped the residents decorate a couple of gingerbread houses. We are very grateful, Lois, for the time you spend at the lodge, especially right before Christmas. It’s nice to see you back on your feet.

Not only did Christmas arrive out of nowhere but so did some freezing temperatures. Everyone made it through to New Year’s, when we brought in a very cold 2018 with a bang — well, many bangs after the balloon drop — but we were lucky this year to not set off the fire alarm with all our sparklers.

Thank you to Dolly Toney for volunteering to spend New Year’s with the residents this year.

We wish Jerry Sikorski a Happy Birthday — the only one in December. Like we needed any more goodies, the cake was great.

Thanks for sharing it with us, Jerry.

Thank you so much to all the volunteers and staff; your help is greatly appreciated. I wouldn’t be able to do it without you.

Happy New Year from the residents and staff at Crestview Lodge.

Mysti Ayers is the activity co-ordinator at Crestview Lodge in Pincher Creek.

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