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November 4, 2015
Shootin’ the Breeze
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Brett Steve Danis 1996 - 2015
Individuals and members of businesses and organizations accept Awards of Excellence from the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce. In back, from left, are Curtis Turnbull, Don Taylor, Judith Green, Vicki Hewison, Sharon Roberts and Dennis Robin. In the middle row are Joyce Taylor, Nanette Turnbull, Kelly Turnbull, Kimberly Turnbull, Laurel Holte, Lenore Robertson and Sylvia Inabnit. In front are Dylan Turnbull, Marj Starke, Donna Schauerte, Carina Carlier-Sissons and Marie Everts. Photo by Shannon (Robison) Robin
Chamber of commerce rewards excellence in Pincher Creek By Brad Quarin Merriment was shared, delicious food was savoured and fingers were crossed at the awards banquet held in October by the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce. The evening saw the presentation of the 20th annual Awards of Excellence, honouring local businesses, business people and a volunteer group. The crowd, made up of nominees, sponsors, families and friends, showed good sportsmanship, applauding each other even when in competition for an award. Laughs were also had, as master of ceremonies Bob Westrop led the evening with his folksy charm.
Congratulations to all of the following winners: Family farm: Curt and Nanette Turnbull and family Large business: First Student Small business: Perfect Posies Greenhouses Environmental stewardship: Joyce and Don Taylor Spirit of Pincher Creek: Windy Slopes Health Foundation Junior entrepreneur: Michael Kleinhans-Kaupp Employee of the year: Marie Everts (Castle Mountain Resort) Keep watching future issues of Shootin’ the Breeze for the stories of these recipients.
Success is delicious at Ducks Unlimited banquet By Brad Quarin An “awesome” evening in mid October was a boon to the Pincher Creek chapter of Ducks Unlimited and its efforts to enhance the wetlands of southern Alberta, says treasurer Shelley Ingram. Around 140 people attended the banquet, enjoyed great food and placed bids in live and silent auctions.
After the expenses of the evening, the auctions and raffle raised approximately $17,000, putting it on the same level of success as last year, Shelley says. The money will all stay in southern Alberta to enhance wetland environments. Shelley heard that the group did a wonderful job recently building up wetlands near Claresholm. The Pincher Creek chapter
has about 20 members, and many of them have been with the organization for 25 years or more. Shelley has been with the group for six years. The chapter is always interested in recruiting more people. She notes it is not a huge time commitment, as members of the local chapter mainly run the annual banquet and collect donations.
It is with great sadness that the Beaudette family announce the sudden passing of their son Brett Steve Danis, in Lethbridge, on Oct. 21, 2015, at the tender age of 19. Brett was born in Saskatoon, Sask., to Charlene Danis and Philip Ballantyne on June 22, 1996. He was a happy-go-lucky child who was always smiling, and known to be a prankster who liked to joke around. He especially liked to tease his little sister Elicia. Brett enjoyed spending time socializing with his friends and welcomed the company of young ladies. His time was spent socializing with friends in local pubs. Some of his pastimes were fishing, jogging, playing football and soccer. Brett faced some challenges with school, and made the decision to move to Lethbridge to seek employment. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Charlene and Ray Beaudette of Pincher Creek, and his father, Philip Ballantyne of Prince Albert, Sask.; his siblings, Travis Ballantyne and Elicia Ballantyne of Prince Albert; his stepsiblings, Colby Beaudette and Kyle Beaudette of High Prairie, Alta., and Dylan Boyer and Denishia Boyer of Prince Albert; and his grandparents Celina Danis and Rene and Mary Ballantyne. He was predeceased by his grandfather Steve Istevan Bejczi. A family viewing was held at the Snodgrass Funeral Chapel on Oct. 24, followed by a memorial mass on Oct. 27, 2015, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Father Freddy Valdivia, celebrant. Pallbearers were Gillian Wolf Plume, Dylan Morin, Blake Morin and Travis Ballantyne. Snodgrass Funeral Homes assisting the family with funeral arrangements 403-627-4864