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#AlbertaStrong Pincher Creek Legion members and staff, along with community volunteers, have been busy filling a trailer supplied by Pedersen Transport with donated supplies for evacuees of the Fort McMurray wildfire. In back row, from left, are John Baker, Savi Houldin, Dave Millar, Fred White and Jamie Krampe. In middle row are Beth Goff, Dave Johnson and Liane Levecque. In front are Jim Heighes, Dennis Warren, Trish Warren, Dave Goff, Sandra McMullen, Mary Yanke, Hal Sigurdson and Roland Maas. Watch for more coverage next week. Photo by Brenda Shenton

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Firefighters make it to the top in stairclimb challenge By Brad Quarin for it and is happy They came, they about doing it. saw, they conquered. “He’s ridiculously Crowsnest Pass in shape,” Meagan Fire/Rescue memexplains. bers Shane Hopkins, A newcomer, she Darren Lefort and placed sixth among Meagan Muff reached women at 18 minutes the top of Calgary’s 26 seconds. BOW Building on Shane finished in May 1, climbing 40 minutes 27 secWestern Canada’s tallonds, and found it to est building to raise be a good experience. money to fight cancer. The five raised Together with their money through Patrick Bock and social media and by Ryan Tieman — who asking friends for couldn’t make the help. Firefighter Stairclimb Firefighters face a Challenge — the risk of developing one team raised $1,675 of at least 11 kinds for Wellspring Calof cancer in their gary. This non-profit work, even if they are organization provides completely outfitted information and in duty gear. Photo by Brad Quarin support to cancer Cancer patients, patients, their families Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue members who took on the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary this including many year are, from left, Darren Lefort, Meagan Muff and Shane Hopkins. and caregivers. former firefighters, “Towards the end, face an assortment I really felt it in my lungs, and it gets pretty hot with all your gear on,” of problems and disruptions in their life as well as a sense of fear and says Darren, who nevertheless placed seventh out of 296 participants. isolation. This is where Wellspring Calgary enters the picture. He finished the climb of 1,204 steps, adding up to 775 vertical feet, Wellspring Calgary offers programs in an attempt to improve the in 12 minutes 22 seconds, while wearing gear weighing 60 pounds. quality of life for those in this struggle. And to support their programs, “Just doing it is the most important thing,” Darren says. Still, he hoped he could improve on his 30th place finish last year, so he trained See STAIRCLIMB continued on page 3

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STAIRCLIMB, continued from page 2 they hold the challenge with the Calgary Fire participants, the Crowsnest Pass team didn’t Department, the Calgary Firefighters Benevopersonally find the stairs crowded at any lent Fund and Encana. point, partly because groups generally started This money is used primarily in Calgary, at different times. but Wellspring Calgary also serves patients At the end of the day, there was a large throughout Alberta, British Columbia and barbecue and many people told their cancer Saskatchewan, says Suzan Valenta, director of stories, which were pretty emotional, Meagan philanthropy. All of the services of the group says. are free. The Crowsnest Pass firefighters intend to This was the take on the chalsecond year for lenge again next Crowsnest Pass year, hopefully in Fire/Rescue in the greater numbers, Firefighter Stairwith more indiclimb Challenge. viduals along with Shane, Darren a four-member and Cory Davis team. took the same Darren also challenge last year, found another after Shane read stairclimb chalabout it online and lenge in Seattle thought it looked next March, interesting. though he’s not Meagan had sure how the wanted to do the funds raised climb last year and, would be used. after the “teasing” The Seattle from the team this challenge would year at the Kananinvolve a taller askis Pro Rodeo, building, but the she registered on Calgary stairclimb the Monday before is an achievement the event. She offiin its own right. cially participated “We would like as an individual to congratulate all rather than as a the members for team member. making it to the Nevertheless, top of this chalshe donated the lenging event,” $200 she raised says Steve Debiherself. “It was a enne, Crowsnest great opportunity Pass fire chief. to fundraise for “This is just cancer, and to netanother display work with other of dedication and Photo courtesy of Shane Hopkins fire departments,” commitment our Darren Lefort climbs the BOW Building in Calgary for department has she says. the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge. He placed seventh to our citizens in Although overall. there were 296 which we protect.”

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New On-Reserve Student Registration LRSD Schools Any on-reserve student who is not currently attending a school in Livingstone Range School Division, but would like to attend one in 2016-2017, must register in a school in the division by 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 31. The early registration allows schools to staff and plan effectively for the new school year. Parents are asked to bring the following student identification information to assist with registration: Birth Certificate, Health Care Card, Treaty Card and a current Report Card. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SCHOOLS DIRECTLY: Fort Macleod W.A. Day – Grades K-5 – 403-553-3362 F.P. Walshe – Grades 6-12 – 403-553-4411 Pincher Creek Canyon School – Grades K-6 – 403-627-3118 Matthew Halton – Grades 7-12 – 403-627-4414

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Bob Short from CNIB Lethbridge was at Vista Village in Pincher Creek to demonstrate the Clearview Speech machine. As well as magnifying text, it can read it back to you. Rhea Terre was interested in learning what the speech feature has to offer, as she uses a similar magnifier to help her with her volunteer work with Care Bears. This is just one of many products available for the sight-impaired. The Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions hosted the event and presented Bob with a donation while he was there.

Local Lions club assists Lethbridge CNIB By Brad Quarin The CNIB in Lethbridge, which offers assistance to people with visual impairments, recently found support from the Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions. The local group presented the CNIB with a donation of $300. Support from local Lions clubs makes the work of the CNIB easier, says Bob Short, a CNIB representative. In this case, the $300 will be used to purchase white canes, which are provided for free to visually impaired clients in communities around Lethbridge. Clients use their canes to discover what’s around them, and the white colour indicates

to others that the client is visually impaired, says Susan Vogelaar, a Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions member. She explains that the group made this donation because supporting the blind is a Lions club mandate. She also notes that calls for help to the Pincher Creek support group For Sight have increased recently. The money was raised from casinos and through the club’s membership fees. Bob says this donation is very valuable, and is enough to buy 17 or 18 canes. He notes that while a client receives the first cane for free, that client is responsible for replacing any lost or broken canes. He feels this is a somewhat

unique program. Bob’s recent visit to Pincher Creek was a learning experience for locals as they were made aware of new services available to the visually impaired, Susan says. During a For Sight meeting, Bob demonstrated some of the equipment. One item local people learned about was the Clearview Speech machine. The client places a written article under a screen, and an automated voice reads it. These products are available by registering through the CNIB in Lethbridge. Subsidies are offered on some of the equipment.

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Lundbreck volunteer honoured for community-building By Brad Quarin Although Lee Farough hasn’t been volunteering much recently, his contributions to living in Lundbreck are well recognized in the hamlet. The Lundbreck Citizens Council named him the community’s Citizen of the Year during National Volunteer Week. “I was really touched. I didn’t expect it, anyway,” he says. “Thanks to all the people who worked beside me, who made things possible.” Currently, Lee is facing some medical issues that are causing weight loss and have slowed down his volunteering, says his friend, Barb Lenz. He is 77. He wasn’t able to attend the volunteer luncheon where the awards were announced, but received a call from Peggy Dingreville afterwards, telling him she had something for him. It was the plaque for Citizen of the Year. Lou Niven, a Windsor Heritage Drop-In Centre board member, also delivered plants from the luncheon to him. “He’s done a lot of good for the community,” says Weldon Vickers, who was named Lundbreck’s Senior Citizen of the Year. He describes Lee as “a really nice guy.” Barb also feels the award was really appropriate. “Wherever they needed somebody, Lee was there,” she says. She calls him an “outgoing person.” He is originally from Manitoba, and arrived at Lundbreck in 1987 for a job at the Burmis weigh scales where he weighed trucks, ensur-

ing they were roadworthy. He enjoyed being of service to the trucking industry. After retiring, he took an active role in building the hamlet — literally. He built a number of houses in Lundbreck, including one across from the school and another where he currently lives. He learned the craft with help from a carpenter in Blairmore. Lee’s volunteer work goes back to his arrival in Lundbreck. The safety of the community interested him, so he began working for Citizens on Patrol. Walking through the hamlet, he would check doors to ensure they were locked and would notify the RCMP and the building owners if they weren’t. The Lundbreck Citizens Council was another good fit, since Lee wanted to help promote community events. Barb recalls Lee was known for peeling many potatoes for dinners during Citizens Council events, and setting up tables for breakfasts during Cornfest. One of Lee’s contributions that Weldon particularly remembers is the installation of an underground watering system for the Lundbreck Gardeners. The system has been very beneficial to the group, which is dedicated to the beautification of Lundbreck. It efficiently waters the hamlet’s flowers and plants, making it as simple as turning the tap on and walking away, Lee says. He installed it around two years ago, learn-

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ing how to do it through “trial and error,” Barb says. This has all been in service to a community that he describes as filled with nice and friendly people. It is through the help and support of these friendly people that he has been so successful and is being honoured with this award.

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Special-needs sports strong in the Pass By Brad Quarin skiing coach willing to cross Those with disabilities in over to bocce. Crowsnest Pass will be excited Ten people have already to hear about the launch of a signed up for special-needs bocce team for special-needs bocce and at least nine will athletes. probably play, Sandra says. The new bocce team will be While most of the athletes rolling on May 19, while the are clients of Mountain View special-needs golf team starts its Industries and Crowsnest Comthird year on Monday. munity Support Society, others “We have a really strong in Crowsnest Pass are welcome, program here,” says organizer she says. Sandra Mullen. “I’m really The bocce players signed up happy for all the people that are so far range in age from 30 to going to get to play, because it 64, and include both genders. gives them an activity to get out Dan notes that many of the and be with friends.” athletes who are now getting She and her husband, Dan, involved used to be in Special are big supporters of the Special Olympics years ago. Olympics, a national organizaMeanwhile, the golf team Photo courtesy of Sandra Mullen tion dedicated to athletes with has four golfers this year, and Philip Mullen, left, attended the the national Special Dan is one of two coaches. intellectual disabilities. Olympics in Corner Brook, N.L., where he placed Their son, Philip, has been Philip is a golfer, and may fourth in alpine skiing. His dad, Dan Mullen, is a big compete in an invitational in the Special Olympics as an supporter of his and of the Special Olympics. alpine skier since he was nine. tournament this year that serves This year, he moved up to the as a qualifier for next year’s most advanced level and competed in Newfoundland in provincials. March, at the nationals. He has golfed occasionally for 10 years, following in Placing fourth in super giant slalom and giant slalom, the footsteps of his brother. “It’s OK,” Philip says. he now ranks fourth in Canada for Special Olympics, “He’s trying,” Sandra adds. according to his parents. Of course, skiing is more Philip’s forte. He graduated In super giant slalom or super G, the fastest form of to Advanced 1 this year, based on his current level of alpine skiing, the racing gates are farther apart than in ability and times. giant slalom. This enables wider turns and greater speeds. The national competition in Corner Brook, N.L., was In 2013, Philip went to the World Winter Games in a fun experience for him. He says he “met up with new Pyeongchang, South Korea. friends, old friends, got to go around town.” His achievements are testimony to the success of the He saw the ocean and got to do a lot of shopping. He local program, and his parents believe the sport keeps him also experienced the Newfoundland tradition of kissing physically fit and emotionally healthier. the cod. While Philip isn’t particularly interested in bocce The practice involves kissing a fish followed by drink— “I’m good, I pass,” he says — Sandra and Dan figured ing juice — a substitution for alcohol. “And it’s gross,” others would be. Philip says. The idea was particularly fuelled by the closure of After the competition itself, Sandra says, Philip will be Blairmore’s bowling alley, Rocky Mountain Lanes. It had a competing with the fastest Special Olympics skier in the program for people with disabilities, Dan says. world. Michael Gilbert is from Quebec. For those unfamiliar with the sport, bocce is essen“He’s got some work to do,” Sandra says. tially “outdoor bowling,” making it seem like an ideal However, rivalry in the Special Olympics is always substitute. friendly. In fact, Michael and Philip were roommates in Sandra floated the idea of starting a team last year, but Korea. was unsuccessful in her appeal for volunteers to coach the Philip will be skiing again in December, but the trainprogram. ing doesn’t stop. He’s at the gym year round. However, new volunteers have since stepped forward. Sandra met one lady through church and the other is a

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Discover the tales of Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village By Brad Quarin There’s no better time to learn more of the tales of Pincher Creek’s past than at the 50th anniversary of the Pincher Creek and District Historical Society. The society is celebrating its birthday with the launch of a new book that explores the histories of the buildings preserved at its museum, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. The authors of Tales of the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village will be at KBPV at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, ready to sign copies as the book goes up for sale. “It’s a good history, both in text and in pictures,” says KBPV curator Farley Wuth. He contributed the writing, which accompanies Jessica Maunsell’s photos of the buildings, while Gord Tolton did the editing. There certainly was a wealth of material to work with, and something to celebrate. “That’s quite an accomplishment, to have an historical society around for 50 years, collecting artifacts and preserving local history,” Farley

says. Gord adds that 50 years is a particularly long time for rural museums. “And it’s continued to be a sustaining and rapidly expanding museum,” he says. KBPV was established with the arrival of the log home of John George (Kootenai) Brown in 1970. The Father Lacombe Hermitage was another important early attraction. “It’s mushroomed from there,” Gord says. As a project to celebrate the golden anniversary of a society that’s done so much, the current members chose to publish a coffeetable book. In 160 pages, the book presents Jessica’s colour photos with stories of the buildings that can be seen at KBPV. Every building has a section, and nearly all of the exhibits are covered in a page or section. The text aims to convey each building’s significance to the area, province and country. Historic photos from the museum’s archives are also included. Altogether, the book sports

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It’s a McHappy partnership Windy Slopes Health Foundation members Donna Schauerte, left, and Diana Shortt accept donations to the foundation during McHappy Day at Pincher Creek McDonald’s. Proceeds from sales support the foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Funds the foundation receives this year would go to operating room equipment at the Pincher Creek Health Centre. Photo by Brad Quarin

Symphony hosting spring concerts By Erin Fairhurst The Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra has spent the last several months fine-tuning for its upcoming spring concert. Residents of both Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek will be delighted to hear that the orchestra will be performing two shows, one in Crowsnest Pass on May 18 and one in Pincher Creek on May 19. A variety of music will be showcased, and conductor Debbie Goldstein says audience members will be treated to a range of pieces all the way from baroque to classical to contemporary. In addition to the symphony, the concert will feature performances from a piano trio comprised of Debbie on cello, James Skierka on violin and Tammy Griesbrecht on piano, as well as the brash brass ensemble, the Big Little Band. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert and to join in on this communal celebration of a long history of Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek making music together.

“About half the orchestra is made up of people from Pincher Creek,” says Debbie. It’s one of Canada’s longest running amateur orchestras, having begun back in 1952. This is Debbie’s first time conducting the spring concert. Earlier this year, she was “passed the baton” by longtime conductor Jerry Lonsbury. But audience members can still look forward not just to seeing Mr. Lonsbury at the concert, but to hearing him as well — because this year he’ll be playing keyboard. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and thoroughly enjoyable,” Debbie says. “I hope we see a big turnout.” Tickets for the concert are $10 per person or $20 per family, and can be purchased at the door. The Crowsnest Pass concert will take place on May 18 at 7 p.m at Horace Allen School in Coleman. The Pincher Creek concert will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 637 Charlotte St., on May 19 at 7 p.m.

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My Little Corner Chaos. This is the descriptor I’ve heard most as people I know describe the situation at and around Fort McMurray. Last Tuesday we were without Internet service for most of the day in our office. It wasn’t until after the workday was finished that I saw the first of an onslaught of video footage of the wildfire up north. Watching the fire rampage through the city and threaten vehicles daring to escape the inferno was both terrifying and heartbreaking. Like most, my thoughts went immediately to people I care about who were potentially in danger. The loss of two young lives on the evacuation journey is tragic. That no others died is amazing. That children were born in the midst of this chaos is affirmation that life goes on, even in the worst of circumstances. I was grateful to connect with three friends who were in or around Fort McMurray and learn they were safe. Their experiences are very different. They all speak of chaos and all feel a strong bond with the city their livelihoods has been based on for many years. They are down, but they are not out. They believe the hearts of the people who make up the city will be a key factoring to getting it back on its feet. As of Monday evening:

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Fire conditions remain extreme across the province with 29 wildfires burning. Two are out of control. Fighting the fires are 1,547 firefighters, 121 helicopters, 194 pieces of heavy equipment and 28 air tankers The Fort McMurray wildfire covers about 204,000 hectares and is expected to grow by Tuesday. Support for displaced Fort McMurray residents is pouring in from across the nation and from around the world. In a time when much of the global economy is suffering, people are not hesitating to give what they can and to do what they can. Monday afternoon saw Legion members, staff, volunteers and even an evacuee working together to load community donations. A loaded semi-trailer will head north from Pincher Creek this week with necessities that will make a difference. As we become aware of local groups organizing fundraising efforts we will continue to share information on our Facebook page. Everyone wants to help in some way. Last weekend a group of kids raised over $100, which they donated to the Pincher Creek Legion effort. Most people I know have a connection to Fort McMurray and this has a positive impact on the reaction to the plight of the city’s people. All across the country, people know someone who does work or who has worked in the oilsands.

The oil companies have housed and fed thousands of evacuees over the past week. No one is being turned away. Many are politicizing the disaster but, most are choosing not to engage in that battle. Seeing photos of Brian Jean connecting with people on an intimate level – not as a politician but as a neighbour enduring a shared hell – has earned him personal respect. I can’t imagine myself doing the same if I was wearing his shoes. All around us, people are doing good. Some, like my friend Erle Deschene of Spruce Grove, find themselves doing more than they knew they were capable of. Erle is the sort of guy you don’t easily forget. Since I met him in high school, I’ve known him to speak his mind and to always stand behind his family and friends. He describes himself as a bit of a “hardass.” He’s organized ball tournaments and events, but never imagined himself in charge of an evacuation effort. And, it all happened by accident. Ryan Byers was heading to Anzac early Wednesday morning and let Erle know of his plan to take a trailer loaded with supplies. The two men and their kids met at SuperStore and “shopped hard.” The kids were sent in different directions to gather things for kids of their own age. With their personal

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To the people of Fort McMurray My family and I live in Pincher Creek but have lots of family affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire. My parents recently left to go visit my family at their camp (Bonnyville), where they are currently staying. By Derek Mews The fires are raging The winds are so strong Our hope it is fading We fear it won’t be long. I feel the fury of something so real The flames are coming closer The threat we can feel. We have to get out There’s so little time I want to stay and protect what is mine The life I am building The struggles within Stolen away in a moment The horror begins. One road in, one road out Turn to the north Or turn to the south As the smoke and the flames Devour our town It leaves fear in our hearts Our city will burn down. Our home is in danger The fire’s at the fence We need to get out We have no defence.

A few have lost homes and the rest we aren’t sure about. All of this really hits close to home. On my parents’ 10-hour drive to go support my family, my dad wrote a poem/song for all the people being

Some homes now are on fire It’s out of control God please help us We have nowhere to go. One road in, one road out Turn to the north Or turn to the south As the smoke and the flames Devour our town It leaves fear in our hearts Our city will burn down. So many times the fires burn free Yet so often we think It won’t happen to me But this time it’s so real The flames have control As we try to escape And our families we hold. We fear for our lives All the destruction and pain We look to the sky And pray for the rain. The pictures are heart-wrenching What can I do To ease your sorrow And help you get through? One road in, one road out Turn to the north

CHAOS, continued from page 9 pockets lightened of several thousand dollars, Ryan went on his way. Others saw what they were doing, and Erle’s phone began to ring. He told a few to bring their donations by his workplace, the Holiday Inn Express. Suddenly the lobby was full. “It just kept coming,” he says. It was a good thing, because soon the evacuees were coming as well. “They were crying and smelled of smoke,” he says. Many came with absolutely nothing, including money and identification. From a couple of guys hoping to make a personal difference, Erle and Ryan became co-ordinators of a massive impromptu evacuation centre. To date there hasn’t been any assistance offered to them on a local

Or turn to the south As the smoke and the flames Devour our town It leaves fear in our hearts Our city will burn down. To stand by and watch Everything you own Disappear before you Are sights unknown. God help us survive this So much has been lost We need someone to lean on No matter the cost. With open arms The people are there To shelter and help us And show that they care Give us the will Lord Show us the way Right now it’s not clear And words cannot say How devastated we are As our lives burn away. One road in, one road out Turn to the north Or turn to the south As the smoke and the flames devour our town It leaves fear in our hearts Our city will burn down.

affected by this wildfire. I’d like to share it with you. I think it is absolutely amazing and am so proud of my dad! Patricia Mews

In times of trouble And our future unknown The flames surround us But we are not alone Through the dark gloom that hangs over The sun will again shine Trouble will pass I know we’ll be fine. To our rescue they came Without fear or doubt Their only goal To get us all out The courage and strength Of those sent to help Cannot be measured But in our hearts Will always be felt. To put your own life on the line To save someone else Is a question best answered By God himself. As the love pours in As well the help From all those unknown Our pain it is felt. As we are ushered to safety We can only believe Our city is gone

or provincial level, which has left Erle feeling frustrated. On the other hand, local volunteerism and generosity has blown him away. Between 1,200 and 1,750 meals have been dished out daily from the hotel’s kitchen with the help of caterers and donations. Everyone is offered a meal, no matter what time of day or night they roll in. Erle and Ryan are running mostly on adrenaline. Between them they’ve caught only about 12 hours of shuteye since the effort began. They offer more than food an accommodation, they are offering their hearts while the stories of others break their own. During our conversation, Erle’s end of the line became quiet. I waited. After a pause he spoke of a family who arrived at night when the rooms were full. The couple had three children under the age of four. All were dressed in shorts. Someone had given them a

And has left us to grieve. Through all the smoke and the tears We fear everything is gone But for the good people of McMurray Our lives will go on. One road in, one road out Turn to the north Or turn to the south Though the smoke and the flames Has devoured our town We will rebuild our lives And restore our own The fires may destroy us And force us to the ground But we are strong people A life’s lesson we have found Through the grace of God And the help of all The city of McMurray Will not fall. May God be with us all in our time of trial and sorrow, and thank you all for your love and support. God bless.

small tent, but they had nothing to keep them warm. Aware that the temperature was to drop near zero overnight, Erle found bedding and blankets. It was the best he could do for them. He has given his best to each evacuee who has walked in his door, and I couldn’t be more proud of my friend today. When we spoke Monday evening, he was taking some downtime, and looks forward to accompanying his son to a volleyball tournament in Winnipeg later in the week. He’ll step down from his post as evacuee host and back to his role as family man. Many people had the most positive expereicne possible thanks to his efforts. #AlbertaStrong

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Crowsnest Pass artists open their studios for Mother’s Day The inaugural Artists Studio Tour, organized by local artists in conjunction with the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association, featured an array of local talent and a rare glimpse into the workspaces of the artists themselves. A second tour will be hosted July 30 and 31. Photos by Erin Fairhurst

Artist Lynnette Jessop, shown at her Fusion Studio in Hillcrest, uses molten beeswax combined with pigment to create encaustic art panels.

Ceramic artist Katriona Drijber had finished work on display at her Coleman home and studio, and was also on hand to perform demonstrations.

Photographer Stacy William Head is the man behind Sentinel Photography and has over 10,000 followers on Instagram. Many of his stunning landscape shots feature scenes of Crowsnest Pass.

Sherry Chanin is a watercolour and acrylic artist who converted her dining-room table into an artistic workspace. “Why shouldn’t your house and environment best fit who you are as a person?” she says.

Acrylic painter Heli Rantala stands next to some of her work, which was on display at Sinistra Salon and Gallery in Blairmore.

Jewelry designer and artist Nichole Rigby took to weaving while she was a student at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

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Communities in Bloom invites you to embrace yellow By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek residents will want to spiff up their residences, storefronts and streets as the town gets ready to compete on a world stage in categories such as tidiness, floral displays, environmental action and heritage conservation. The town has entered the Communities in Bloom International Challenge for the first time this year, and will be inspected by judges in July. “Winning’s always great, but it’s more about community enthusiasm and support for beautification,” says Diane Burt Stuckey, director of community services and a member of Pincher Creek’s Communities in Bloom group. The committee serves as a liaison between the different community groups to encourage beautification. “It’s nice to know that we’re really doing best practices, compared to other communities,” she says. The plunge into internationals comes after the town won the class of champions (small) category in the national competition last year. When towns win at the national level, they

have the option of undergoing non-competitive evaluation, sitting out a year or competing in class of champions at the international level. Pincher Creek previously won at the national level in Communities in Bloom in 2009 so they already knew that sitting out for a year can create more work later, as the group struggles to remember community projects from over a year ago. They also knew that non-competitive evaluation takes as much work as competing. The local Communities in Bloom group opted for internationals after encouragement by last year’s judges, Jerry Teahen and Lorraine Hunter from Ontario. Diane adds they wanted to continue “the Communities in Bloom momentum.” To get ready for the international challenge, the Communities in Bloom group is encouraging tidiness. The town is in support of this challenge and strongly promoted the recent Pitch-In Week. Pitch-In Week had good participation this year, probably helped by better weather, Diane

Koegler’s Pharmasave welcomes BART DENIE of our pharmacy staff Bart has been a pharmacist in the community for the past nine years and brings a wealth of community-focused patients skills to our store. Please stop by Koegler’s Pharmasave to help us welcome Bart as a valued member to our staff!

says. Citizens can still help immensely by picking up litter, sweeping cigarette butts, trimming plants, cutting weeds and planting flowers. Regarding flowers, local Communities in Bloom members thought the campaign could benefit from having a colour of the year. They chose yellow, finding it to be “a nice, cheery colour,” she says. There are also many different annual and perennial flowers available in yellow, such as ganzania, nemesia, begonia, day lily and coneflower, which are listed in their brochure. Several are “pollinator friendly” for bees and not too vulnerable to deer. Businesses can do their part, too. Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce is holding another Businesses in Bloom competition this year, with chamber judges inspecting businesses from July 9 to 11. Businesses don’t have to be officially entered into the competition. They can win simply by See EMBRACE YELLOW, continued on page 13

Notice of 2016 Assessment Roll The Assessment Roll for the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 has been prepared for 2016 taxation purposes. Notice is hereby given, as required under Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act Chapter M-26, that assessment notices have been sent and are combined with the 2016 tax notice. The Assessment Roll will be open for inspection at the office of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 – 1037 Herron Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bylaw No. 1264-15 Tax Penalty Bylaw became effective January 1, 2016, which implements the following changes. A penalty of two per cent (2%) to be applied on July 2, 2016, and a further penalty of four per cent (4%) to be applied on November 1, 2016, on any property tax account that has current years taxes outstanding. A penalty of twelve per cent (12%) to be applied on January 1, 2017, on any property tax account that has taxes from previous years outstanding.

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Dino Indoor Challenge results Submitted by Ritch Braun Three Passtrak athletes competed in eight events at the last indoor track meet of the season, held April 30 in Calgary. Sawyer Sawatzky had three races in the 10-year-old boys category. He ran the 60 metres in 11.55 seconds for a sixth-place finish. His next race was the 150 metres, where he finished fifth in 29.74 seconds. Sawyer’s final race of the day was the 800 metres. He earned the honour of being Passtrak’s top athlete of the meet when he slashed 13 seconds off his previous best time by completing the race in three minutes 30.45 seconds for a third-place finish. Jack Bailey became a full-fledged Passtrak athlete by participating in his first official track meet. Jack had three races in the 11-year-old boys group. His 60-metre time was 11.70 seconds for fifth place. His 150-metre time was 31.33 seconds, which earned him third place. He finished the 800 metres in second place by completing the distance in three minutes 42.69 seconds. Ethan Richards showed great consistency in both his races. He recorded his second-fastest 60-metre time ever, in 7.52 seconds, for first place in the 16- and 17-year-old boys division. He then produced his second-fastest 200-metre time as well, with a 24.80-second effort for another first-place finish. Passtrak will now switch to the traditional outdoor track and field season, and the first meet takes place in Calgary this weekend.

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keeping the outside of their buildings tidy, Diane says. This year, the Communities in Bloom judges will be Evelyn Alemanni and Gaétan Deschênes. Evelyn is a writer and award-winning gardener from California, while Gaétan is a Radio-Canada journalist from Quebec, with an interest in gardening and horticulture. Neither judge has inspected Pincher Creek before, but Diane says they sound well qualified. While the contest is international, most of the competitors are Canadian. Killarney-Turtle Mountain has a population of 3,233 in southwest Manitoba, while Sun Rivers Resort Community is found between Mount Peter and Mount Paul in British Columbia. Pré-Saint-Didier, Aosta Valley, is an Italian village of 959 people, and Sveti Martin na Muri is a municipality of 2,509 people in the valleys of Croatia. These communities may not be very familiar to most people, but Diane recalls Sun Rivers Resort mentioned at last year’s ceremony. It’s interesting to consider that Pincher Creek is competing against towns in Croatia and Italy, and she has noticed that people from foreign countries feel honoured to be part of Communities in Bloom. The judges will arrive in Pincher Creek on July 24 and stay until July 26, giving Pincher Creek some time to prepare.

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Three reminders for optimum eye health Submitted by Pincher Creek Eye Clinic l. Regular eye exams — Annual eye examinations are so important and Alberta Health Care funds these for those under 19 years of age and those 65 and older. Medically-required eye exams (red eyes, injuries, diabetes, certain drug use such as Plaquenil, and many other conditions) are also covered through Alberta Health and many insurance programs. 2. Proper nutrition — Many vision problems stem from conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, smoking, drug use — including some prescription drugs — and vitamin deficiencies. 3. Eye protection — You can safeguard your eyes against ultraviolet light, trauma, foreign objects and glare with proper, protective eyewear and practices. The most important thing you can do to maintain good vision is to have regular eye exams where detection, discussion and action can prevent or treat problems. One of the instruments that we have been using for the past couple of years is the OCT (optical coherence tomography). This instrument allows eye imaging to better detect problems in the retina and optic nerve that are often not visible in routine evaluation. What a great tool this has been in detecting and early treatment of retinal problems. The Pincher Creek Eye Clinic invites you to come in and we will show you how this works. Call 403-627-2930 for an appointment.

WELCOME BACK Dr. Laura Chisholm, O.D. Dr. Bart Anderson is pleased to announce the return of Dr. Laura in June, after a one-year maternity leave with her son, John Kennedy Chisholm. National Vision Health Month is a great time to welcome back Dr. Laura Chisholm. She is excited to resume her vision care of the people in Pincher Creek and area.

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Crowsnest Pass Adult Education Association Presents

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Tuesday, May 24 10 a.m. to noon MDM Community Complex, Bellevue Instructor: Tyler Folkard, Scotiabank This course is free of charge and free childcare is available. All participants must be pre-registered.

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Student athletes Paige Richards, left, and Megan Sundberg serve dinner at St. Michael’s School’s Dining With Dragons spaghetti supper. Posing with the girls is cook and organizer Chelan Citrigno.

Community supports Dragon sports By Brad Quarin In the Middle Ages, anyone who was invited to dine with dragons would have been a bit fearful about what was on the menu. But at St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek, it turned out that Dining With Dragons was an enjoyable experience for all. Dining with Dragons was actually a spaghetti dinner, held by the school in mid April. And this renamed event raised an astonishing $13,405 for the school. Success sprang “from our local community being so generous with their donations,” says teacher Lori Jo Ettenhofer. Many businesses and people made donations that went up for live and silent auctions, and the crowd actively competed for these items. Lori Jo notes that a steak dinner sold for $1,000 and a cake sold for

$400 at the live auction. Over 200 people attended. Credit also belongs to volunteers, with student athletes setting up, serving food, acting as masters of ceremonies and cleaning after the event. Parents cooked the food, which was delicious, according to Lori Jo. The idea for the name derived from the sports teams, the Dragons. This term was widened so that “dragons” included all the students, staff, parents and alumni of St. Michael’s School. It was the first spaghetti dinner held by the school in three years, and it raised a record amount, exceeding expectations. Lori Jo explains that the money raised will support a makeover to the school gym, which will undergo renovations and see new items and phys-ed equipment purchased.

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Town requests your input on housing Submitted by the Town of Pincher Creek The Town of Pincher Creek has commenced a housing needs assessment update and is reaching out to the community for input via survey. The survey is needed to assist in identifying current and emerging housing challenges in Pincher Creek. The results will be used for future development decisions and funding allocations. “This is the chance for the residents of Pincher Creek to have direct input into results,” says Mayor Don Anderberg. The town is asking all residents of all income levels and housing status to complete the survey. A wide range of residents will provide a clearer picture of the overall housing situation in our community. In January 2010, the town completed an assessment of affordable housing needs. That assessment was based on a statistical analysis of regional population and demographic statistics, and an analysis of housing affordability, adequacy, suitability and availability. The current housing needs assessment update will identify any changes that have occurred since the 2010 assessment, focusing on specific housing needs for Pincher Creek, including updated demographics. Additionally, the study will include an overview of the impact of the housing environment as it relates to local employment and staffing challenges. This comprehensive analysis will provide

current information necessary for the development of a Pincher Creek community housing business plan. For more information, contact Marie Everts at the marketing, events and economic development office at 403-627-3156 or economic@ pinchercreek.ca. Frequently asked questions: Who should take the survey? All town of Pincher Creek residents. All ages, income levels and stages of life. Why should I take the time to complete the survey? The results of the survey will directly contribute to allocated funding and development for Pincher Creek’s housing. Do you need to know my name? The individual answers you provide will remain strictly confidential and will not be shared. Nowhere in this survey do we ask you for any personal information that might compromise your privacy. For your added security and protection, the survey is also encrypted. So please answer the questions as honestly and objectively as you can. How can I complete the survey? We are encouraging residents to complete the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ DLFVQ5V. However, paper copies are available from the town office at 962 St. John Ave. Assistance in completing the survey is available at the town office; please ask for David or Marie at 403-627-3156. How long will the survey take? The survey should take 10 to 20 minutes to complete.

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York Creek Lodge celebrates spring Volunteers Sharon Groat, left, and Pat Chomyn bartend at the York Creek Lodge spring celebration last month. Funds raised at the bar go toward obtaining a new bus for the lodge. For a couple of years, the lodge has been raising money for a better bus.

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Position: Museum Assistant (summer) Location: Heritage Acres Farm Museum, Pincher Creek Term: Seasonal full time, June 6 to Aug. 27, 2016 Salary: Up to $14 per hours (40 hrs/wk) Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days per week (includes weekends) JOB DESCRIPTION: Heritage Acres Farm Museum is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative and highlymotivated individual to be the Museum Assistant for our site. The successful candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated and creative person. They will also have strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills as well as respect for, and the ability to work with, diverse populations. The Museum Assistant will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas of museum practice including visitor services, collections management, school programs and special events. TASKS INCLUDE: Monitor the front desk/entrance to greet and provide orientation to visitors. Address any questions visitors may have and provide additional interpretation of exhibits when appropriate. Accession artifacts based on museum standards and the policies and procedures of Heritage Acres Farm Museum. Enter catalogue records for new accessions into the PastPerfect collections management database. Using the Alberta curriculum, the Museum exhibits and objects from the Museum’s learning collections, develop programs for school tours that are curriculum-based and have hands-on, interactive components. Assist in carrying out special events over the summer. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position will work out of the main office. Students of museum studies (or related programs) who wish to continue learning and gain valuable work experience to put on their resume are strongly encouraged to apply. QUALIFICATIONS: • A degree; some university/college; or training in museum studies, library/archival studies, history, anthropology, education or a related field is preferred • High level of written and verbal skills • Attention to detail, even with repetitive tasks • Friendly personality, public relations/teaching/group facilitation experience • Able to work within a busy team environment • Possess a knowledge of, or interest in, southern Alberta history including current issues • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, punctual and reliable • Applicable computer skills a must (Microsoft Office suite, Windows 7, email, search engines, etc.) • Confident with public relations, teaching and group facilitation • Willingness to learn and willingness to share your knowledge to help train others • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, punctual and reliable • Flexible to work a variety of environments (shared offices, rotating spaces, occasional outdoor duties) • Fluent English is required

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Tribute to moms at Vista Village Vista Village hosted a Mother’s Day tea and fashion show last week. In top left photo, Vernie Bruder models spring fashion. At top right, volunteer Betty Whipple serves strawberry shortcake. In middle photo, new mom Lindsey Dalzeil enjoys the fashion show with daughter McKinley and McKinley’s great-great-grandmother Annie Gladstone. In bottom photo, Carol LaRose and daughter-in-law Rhonda LaRose visit over tea and cake.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is dependent on grant funding from Young Canada Works and applicants must fit the criteria of the Young Canada Works Program. To be eligible for YCW, individuals must be a current student and intending to return to college or university in the fall: • be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada; Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible; • be legally entitled to work in Canada • be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; • meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program for which you apply; • be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory; • be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; • not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW. APPLICATION: Please send cover letter and resume via email to heritageacresfarmmuseum@gmail.com with “Summer Student Application” before the deadline date of May 24, 2016.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, Healthcare Documentation, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and top-rated online Canadian school. Work from home careers! 1-866-305-1165; www. canscribe.com info@canscribe.com.

MEIER AUCTION SALE for Park Auto & Diesel Repair. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. 52323 Range Road 225 Sherwood Park. $300,000 of Snap-On Tools & Equipment. For details phone 780-440-1860.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-2796104. Email: watkinse@telusplanet.net. HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372. HIGH PROFIT high cash producing loonie vending machines. All on locations - Turnkey operation, perfect home based business. Full details call now! 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com. 20 UNIT MOTEL $750,000. More than just a retirement business. In the heart of Radium Hot Springs. Would consider diesel pusher on trade. Call Bill 403-947-2427. Career Training MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

& save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT. POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800-3472540.

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GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www. canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

FEED AND SEED

REAL ESTATE

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

VISIT NEWMOM.CA to get money saving coupons that help you save on your favourite brands. 25+ new online and store coupons every month. Check in regularly to see how much you can save! Join newmom.ca today and start saving! Register code LEARN. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888263-8254. BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961. SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask. Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-7162671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction. com/realestate. LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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TENDERS INVITATION TO TENDER. Crown Grazing Lease for sale by tender (SW, NW & NE 30-85-21-W5 and SE & SW 25-85-22-W5, 154 AUMs, 838.3 acres, 20 km north of Peace River on Highway 743). Detailed terms of tender available by emailing dfrank@peacelaw.com. Deliver tenders marked “WILLIBAR FARMS TENDER” with 5% of tender before Noon, June 10, 2016 to Messner Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913 100 Ave., Peace River, AB, T8S 1S5. Closing June 30, 2016. Further information call 780618-2186.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, May 11 – Galt Museum and Archive bus tour for seniors - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Lundbreck to Lethbridge. Bus trip and lunch sponsored by Windsor Heritage Centre. Guided tour of displays and lunch overlooking the lovely Oldman River Coulee. For information, call Lou Niven at 403-627-7963. Cost $10 for museum admission and gratuity. Friday, May 13 – Huge garage sale - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 314 Third St. in Cowley Photo courtesy of Lesley Margetak

Horace Allen School Eco Club members sort plastic bags for the Plastic Bag Grab Challenge and Earth Day.

Students collect plastic bags to reuse and recycle By Brad Quarin Each year, over one billion plastic bags are distributed throughout Canada, according to the Recycling Council of Ontario and Walmart. These organizations sponsor the Plastic Bag Grab, an effort to collect as many of the bags as possible for reuse or recycling. Horace Allen School took on the challenge this year, and gathered 5,750 bags in Crowsnest Pass. “Pretty amazing, eh?” asks teacher Lesley Margetak. She says the school registered 230 children to participate in the challenge, and they were on the hunt for a week in late April, finishing on Earth Day. “The kids were pretty excited once they caught on and realized what we were doing,” she says. HAS teachers also put word of the project on social media, resulting in community members turning in more bags to the school. The challenge was supported by the HAS Eco Club, which Lesley explains is made up of two students from each classroom. The 24 children meet every two

weeks at lunchtime to discuss ways to help the environment. The group previously held a used toy exchange. In the Plastic Bag Grab Challenge, HAS competed against other elementary schools across Canada to collect the most bags. The top three winners could win prizes of $1,000 to $3,000. While Lesley doesn’t expect to win, the prize money would support other environmentally friendly projects such as “litterless lunches” with reusable lunch bags, or starting a class garden — both suggestions coming from the Eco Club. Inspired by the book The One and Only Ivan, which the students read for Family Literacy Day in January, the students are also considering a project to help gorillas. By recycling cellphone parts, HAS students could reduce the need for opening new colton mines. Colton is a mineral used to produce cell phones. Mining for colton leads to deforestation in western Africa, and deforestation is threatening gorilla populations. Results from the Plastic Bag Grab Challenge will be announced in June.

Saturday, May 14 – All Woman Ministry – Bring Out the Real and Complete Woman - 6:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek town hall. Free admission. An evening of entertainment, networking, games, laughter and inspirational message that will bring out the real and complete woman in you! Sorry, no children allowed. www.allwoman.ca – Huge garage sale - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 314 Third St. in Cowley – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tumbleweed Avenue in Pincher Creek – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2718 227th St. (back alley) in Bellevue, east access, beside Crockets. Handyman supplies, collectibles – unique, hard-to-find materials. – Garage sale - 9 a.m. at 1148 Morden Ave. in Pincher Creek Sunday, May 15 – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2718 227th St. (back alley) in Bellevue, east access, beside Crockets. Handyman supplies, collectibles – unique, hard-to-find materials. Monday, May 16 – Pincher Spray Park Society annual general meeting - 6:30 p.m. at town council chambers

Village book launch - 7 p.m. at KBPV in Pincher Creek Wednesday, May 18 – Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra concert - 7 p.m. at Horace Allen School in Coleman Thursday, May 19 – Crowsnest Pass Symphony Orchestra concert - 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pincher Creek Saturday, May 21 – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2718 227th St. (back alley) in Bellevue, east access, beside Crockets. Handyman supplies, collectibles – unique, hard-to-find materials. Sunday, May 22 – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2718 227th St. (back alley) in Bellevue, east access, beside Crockets. Handyman supplies, collectibles – unique, hard-to-find materials. Monday, May 23 – Multi-family garage sale - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2718 227th St. (back alley) in Bellevue, east access, beside Crockets. Handyman supplies, collectibles – unique, hard-to-find materials. Tuesday, May 24 – free class – Budget Workout: More Month Than Money 10 a.m. to noon at MDM Community Complex. Preregistration with Crowsnest Pass Adult Education required at 403-563-8616. Friday, May 27 – Pincher Creek Coop customer appreciation barbecue - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Farm and Home Centre Saturday, May 28 – Wild Rose Rough Runner mud-and-obstacle race hosted by CrossFit Pincher Creek

Tuesday, May 17 – Tales of the Kootenai Brown Pioneer 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.

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Home-schoolers on tour A group of Crowsnest Pass home-school students took part in an arts workshop where they learned about visual arts, drama and music. The workshop was instructed by Corrie Bubik, actor Andrew Legg of Lethbridge and local music teacher Chantelle Bowie. Photos by Erin Fairhurst

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Dr. Adam T. Gorner

403-904-0099 www.rockyridgeeyes.ca

835 Kettles Street Pincher Creek

R. Roy Davidson Law Office Real Estate • Corporate/Commercial • Wills & Estates 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

403-627-3013 645 Main Street Pincher Creek

Pincher Creek Eye Clinic Dr. Bart Anderson

Dr. Laura Chisholm

403-627-2930 761 Main Street Pincher Creek

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

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A division of Caringroup

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The Crossing Resort

Now HiRiNg Located on The Icefield Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, 12345 The Crossing is now hiring for the following positions: Service Station Attendants, Servers, Bartenders, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers, Cashiers and Maintenance personnel. Room and board provided at a minimal cost.

To apply and for further information please visit our web site: www.thecrossingresort.com and apply online or send your resume to info@thecrossingresort.com.

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House Cleaning, Lawn Care, Home Check, & Mowing

Murder Mystery Party Kits

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS AND SERVICES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

LC Hollingshead Contracting

SITE SURVEY • SYSTEM DESIGN

Residential, Commercial, Agricultural

Lee Hollingshead Journeyman Electrician 403-632-6191 Cowley, AB lc_hollingshead@yahoo.com

SALES • INSTALLATION Serving Southern Alberta

403-627-8961

greg@indi-solar.com • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Cell Phone Boosters • Maintenance • Generators: GENERAC & KOHLER

• Steel Sales • Fabrication • Repair • Portable • Drill Stem Sales Township Road 6-0

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1373A Hunter Street Pincher Creek www.ritelineelectric.com

Electrical Supplies Sales Counter

www.hilltopmanufacturing.com 403-627-1885 lorne@hilltopmanufacturing.com

Pat’s EavEstroughing jpwalsh@shaw.ca Pat Walsh Pincher Creek

“Your junk is our treasure”

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40, 23, 12 yard roll-off bins 6, 4, 3, 2 yard dumpsters Bear-proof dumpsters Porta-potty rentals Security fencing rentals Septic services Hotshot/picker crane service

CALL NOW TO BUY YOUR OWN BIN • Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Farm

Ph: 403-627-3585

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Cell: 403-627-8844

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BMT CONSTRUCTION LTD. • Commercial & residential concrete contractors • Equipment services & rentals • All civil work • COR certified • ISNet certified • Snow removal rates $65/hr

403-627-7313 Pincher Creek highcountry@toughcountry.net

Blairmore Precision Machining & Welding Ltd. COMMERCIAL – INDUSTRIAL – RESIDENTIAL

403-562-2884 3630 - 18th Ave. – Coleman, AB www.blairmoreprecision.com

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Sand, gravel, landscaping rock, grader, dozer, skidsteer work

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Stoneworks & Eavestroughing

Lucas Sorge

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GrayRock Contracting Road Building • Site Prep • General Excavation • Dozer Work • Land Clearing

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Seniors’ Discount Available

Aztec Cabinets Juan & Suzanne Teran Renovations • Custom Cabinetry & Closets • Commercial • Furniture

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Photos by Brad Quarin

Sir John Franklin School band performs concert in Central Park Aynsley Baker and daughter Pippa Tetzlaff, at left, enjoy the outdoor band concert held in Pincher Creek in late April. The grades 8 and 9 student band from Calgary toured southern Alberta, with stops at Whispering Winds, Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and Bellevue Underground Mine that same day. See more at www.shootinthebreeze.ca.

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May 2 - May 29, 2016 – Subject to Change Without Notice

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