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Vol. 93 No. 39
October 18, 2023 $1.25
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Local students start second round with Granum Fire Academy RANDY BOHNET Principal of Granum School
added, “I’m definitely nervous about certain things but look forward to the experience.” That experience will involve earning their First Aide certificates, breaking down doors, carrying 170-pound dummies downstairs, finding their way through smoky rooms, crawling through small spaces with 50 pounds of gear on and being inside a room with a live fire. “Students will pick up important skills that will benefit them in any post-secondary field of medicine,” stated Granum Fire Chief Duncan McLain, “It’s also a great way for us to give back to the community, as some of these kids will pursue a career in firefighting while some will go on to serve their communities as volunteers.” Shannon Fraser, who is a Family Liaison councillor with the division has been involved with the program since it started and has witnessed firsthand the interpersonal skills students develop. “The comradery the students develop and the skills that forge those bonds is a big part of the academy. Those are lifelong skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives,” said Fraser. Bohnet notes that although they’ve had their first day there is room for a few more students, but they should get started soon. To register students can contact their own principal who can guide them on how to join.
Nine students in Livingstone Range School had their orientation to the Granum Fire Academy program last week. The academy ran two years ago with successful graduates from Pincher Creek, Nanton and Claresholm. This year has students coming from Fort Macloed, Claresholm and a large cohort making the trek from Lundbreck. Upon completion of the academy students have been prepared to write provincial exams that earn them the qualifications to be volunteer Fire Fighters and gives them a leg up on getting into post-secondary programs. Randy Bohnet, principal of Granum School, oversees the program as students also can earn up to nine High School credits. “I like to think of Fire Fighting more as a calling than a job as it is such a noble and important profession,” he explained. MD of Willow Creek Deputy Fire Chief Sean Kelly added his excitement to be involved, “It is great to be part of a program teaching our youth how to fire fight and learn one of the best jobs in the world.” The program is no cake walk. Students meet most Fridays after school for course work and skill development, but then add many full-day Saturdays as they go to fire towers and learn firsthand how to fight fires safely and effectively. In spite of the commitment involved Bohnet notes that the program has never had a drop out and in the off years the academy runs a Medical First Responders course. Other than graduating students, all who took the first round of the Fire Academy opted into the MFR program as well. A couple of those students are now in post-secondary programs to become paramedics. Gage Hogg, one of this year’s students from Lundbreck, was asked why he decided to get involved. “I just feel like it would be good to have new experiences and maybe pursue this as a career.” Speaking for probably most of the students he
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The Crowsnest Pass Thunder U13 Hockey Team were back on the ice for the start of the 2023/24 hockey season over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Thunder played in Coaldale versus the Cobras. Proving to be a close game, it was tied 2-2 by the end of the second period. Thunder then pulled ahead in the third with 2 more goals. Final score for their first win of the pre-season being 4-3. Goals for that game scored by Nico Gillespie (2), Jack Bishop, and Aidan Bishop. Assists coming from Jack Bishop (2). Branson Gillard was between the pipes for Thunder making some great saves with a save average of 0.93. Sunday the Thunder hosted the Vulcan Hawks. A bit more of a challenging afternoon game with a shut out from Vulcan and a final score of 7-0 for the visitors. Branson Gillard was goaltender for this game as well making a total of 51 saves. Thunder will continue their tiering round next Saturday, October 21, versus Pincher Creek at 12:15 PM at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex.
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Thunder U13 hockey players at their first game of the season.
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