Shootin' the Breeze – June 14, 2017

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Dignitaries dine out during Alberta Seniors Week Clockwise from top left: Seniors from York Creek Lodge in Blairmore tuck into a free barbecue and buffet Friday, in celebration of Seniors Week.   Gerda Nielsen, Anne Stickney, Reeve Brian Hammond, Frieda Munro and Lauraine Hammond pose after the reeve spoke to the seniors at Crestview Lodge on Friday. During his speech, Reeve Hammond took a moment to thank all of the seniors for their contributions to the community.   Mayor Don Anderberg and his wife, Diane, were also at Crestview on Friday. Mayor Anderberg acknowledged the excitement that many seniors are feeling with the construction of the new Crestview Lodge facility, and said he hopes to spend Thanksgiving with the seniors in their new homes.   Kim Lewis of Crowsnest Pass Family and Community Support Services and Mayor Blair Painter attended a seniors luncheon held at the Coleman Seniors Centre last Thursday. Mayor Painter said he was happy to see such a great turnout for the luncheon and complimented the seniors centre for being a wonderful venue for community gatherings.

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By Tyler Ryan In January, three students travelled over 7,000 kilometres from their families in Germany to their new host families in southern Alberta. For five months, Gloria Deuter, Julian Krauss and Julia Kausper have called Alberta home. Gloria is in Grade 10 and goes to Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek. Julia and Julian, both in Grade 9, attend Livingstone School in Lundbreck and also attended Livingstone Ski Academy. Their stay was made possible by Breidenbach Education, an organization that works with high schools across Canada to give German students the opportunity to study abroad. The exchange ends in late June, but all three students will be able to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. Julia heads home on July 2, and Gloria on July 3. Julian’s family is coming to visit Canada and together they plan on travelling through the country. The students share similar experiences. They all wanted to live close to the mountains and they share a love for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. The night before leaving, all three students felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension. The initial homesickness and worry have since been replaced by adventure and wonder. The students say that all the people they’ve met along the way have been welcoming and helpful, especially the teachers in Lundbreck and Pincher Creek. When asked, “If you had the choice, would you rather stay in Canada or go back home?” the answer is the same: torn. Torn because they want to see their families again but they also want to stay in Canada for a little while longer. With that in mind, Julian, Julia and Gloria plan to visit again in the future and to keep in contact with their host families and friends in Canada. Julia Kausper “On the night before I left, I was really excited and scared and I asked my mom and dad, ‘Can we maybe cancel the flight?’ ” On the day of her trip, Julia said her goodbyes at the airport and soon her worries dissolved. All three students landed at Calgary International Airport at about 8 p.m. Julia says that after landing, both girls were stopped by airport security and taken for questioning. “We were a little scared because there were police officers all over the place and we didn’t really know what was going on,” Julia says. The girls were asked a few questions but the interrogation was interrupted by an individual looking for two German exchange students. After the girls were cut loose, Julia went home with her host family, the LynchStauntons. Prior to her trip, Julia contacted the family by email and was introduced to 4-H. “They asked me if I wanted to join the 4-H club, and I said yes,” she says. “It’s an experience that I can only have in Canada.” Julia joined the Timber Trails 4-H Beef and Sheep Club and raised her very own sheep, named Sparkle. On May 26, Julia and the Timber Trails club were at the Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek for district achievement day. Both Timber Trails and Foothills 4-H clubs showcased their market steer, female and lamb projects, and auctioned off the animals in the evening. Along with the 4-H experience, Julia also had a chance to attend the Livingstone Ski Academy during the semester. Students were separated into different groups and Julia was part of the racing group. She says she had a great time and

improved her skiing techniques. Julia has enjoyed her time in Canada. She says that people here, compared to those in Stuttgart, are a lot more laid-back, open-minded and friendly. She says that there is also a stronger sense of community and that her teachers have been fantastic, approachable and easy to get along with. “The teachers here are a lot more relaxed and have a closer relationship to their students,” she says. “Especially Mr. Tkachuk, because he often jokes with the students and it makes his lessons more interesting.” Julia has travelled throughout the province and has visited Lake Louise. There is a cattle branding coming soon and she is excited to experience it for the first time. When she heads home, Julia already has another school trip to the United Kingdom planned out, and she is excited to see her friends and family. Upon graduation, she hopes to make another trip to Canada or to host a couple of her Canadian friends back home in Germany if they visit. Julian Krauss “I wanted to get away from the city,” Julian says. “It was just perfect here.” Julian grew up in Gerlingen, a city nine kilometres west of Stuttgart. He says he had three choices while he was applying as an international student: America, Australia and Canada. “I wouldn’t want to go to America, because of the situation with the politics and everything right now,” Julian says. A sister who travelled to Australia told him he might find that country too hot. Additionally, Julian is an avid skier and he heard that Canada’s powder snow is some of the best in the world. With those factors in mind, Julian easily made his decision. Now he just needed to figure out where exactly to stay. Breidenbach Education “gave me a few examples of where I could go and one of those choices was Livingstone School,” Julian says. He was also told about the Livingstone Ski Academy’s grand opening, and decided that Lundbreck was a perfect fit. He enrolled in the freestyle and all-mountain groups with the academy. Julian has spent as much time as possible skiing at Castle Mountain, as well as mountain biking and travelling through southern Alberta. He says he was a bit surprised by how much snow Canada gets. One day there was so much that he was almost completely snowed-in. After a ski trip to Castle Mountain, there was so much snowfall one weekend that when it was time to head home, the family’s truck was unable to traverse the snow. “We were snowshoeing up the hill [back home] around 5 p.m. and it took us 20 minutes to get home,” Julian says. A plow was called the next morning to clear a path for the truck. However, the plow wasn’t able to make it until 10 a.m. and Julian needed to catch his bus in the morning in order to be on time for school. “I needed to snowshoe in the morning at 7:20 down the driveway, and that’s one experience that I’m never going to forget.” Julian says there have not been many challenges for him during his stay. Before making the journey, he says, he may have been a little bit nervous but that evaporated. When school finishes, Julian is not going home right away. On June 30, his family is vacationing to Canada, with plans for a road trip to Whistler and Vancouver, as well as heading to See EXCHANGE STUDENTS, continued on page 4

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New learning centre opens in the Pass By Erin Fairhurst Stacey Bole, owner of the newly launched Little Mountaineers Learning Centre, understands all too well the struggle to find quality child care. With over 20 years of experience in the child-care field, including working for Renfrew Educational Services and Alberta Health Services with special needs children for eight years, Stacey says it wasn’t until she became a parent herself, in 2014, that she began to seriously consider opening her own child-care facility. “I personally experienced that quality child care is hard to come by,” she explains, adding that some of her own experiences ranged from child care falling through at the last minute, to the impersonal and uncomfortable experience of handing her toddler son over a gate to a daycare attendant at a ski resort. “With my background, I realized that I have skills that I can offer,” she says. “I envisioned a high-quality environment where both the kids and parents can feel comfortable.” The result of Stacey’s vision is Little Mountaineers — soon to be a fully accredited daycare facility — located in the old vet clinic building in downtown Coleman. A tour of the extensively renovated and wheelchair-accessible building reveals a dynamic atmosphere, com-

plete with specially designated spaces for the centre’s three primary age groups, a kitchen, on-site laundry and child friendly bathrooms. Children at the centre range from one to six years, and engage in free play, circle time, structured activities and outside activities. “We have a great outdoor play space,” Stacey says, adding that she and her husband purchased the lot adjacent to their building with the goal of providing ample space for outdoor play. In fact, time spent outside is one of the key program components at Little Mountaineers. Other foundational blocks of the centre include no-screen time for kids, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building social skills. “Our tagline is Helping Kids Reach Their Peak Potential,” Stacey explains. “That’s what our goal is as a learning centre. We want to create an environment that’s truly conducive to building independence and life skills. These early years are so important.” Little Mountaineers opened its doors in March, and Stacey says that she has received a warm reception. “The kids cry more when they leave than when they come,” she says, adding that the centre’s enrolment is already nearly at capacity. “Our programs are very popular for the pre-kindergarten-aged kids,” she says. “It’s a great opportunity to teach

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them some kindergarten readiness skills and create some independence before they start school.” The centre has an opendoor policy, meaning that parents can pop in to visit their little ones throughout the day. “We don’t want parents or kids to feel cut off,” she says. Stacey’s life has been busy since starting her own business, but she says she’s maintaining a work-life balance thanks to her husband and her son, who is one of the centre’s attendees. “He’s a trouper,” she says with a smile. “I have a fantastic staff here, and incredibly supportive clients,” she says. “It hasn’t been easy, but everything has finally come to fruition.” For more information, call 403-753-5015 or email stacey@ littlemountaineers.ca.

Thank You A special thank you for all the kindness shown to me and my family after the tragic loss of our Cathy. For your visits, phone calls, emails, flowers, cards, notes, edible goodies and especially for your HUGS. To Judith Walker, United Church minister, for her visits, understanding and guidance at this time. To the staff and volunteers at Vista Village for their help and caring. Thank you to those who made the trip to Sylvan Lake for the celebration of Cathy’s life.

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EXCHANGE STUDENTS, continued from page 3 Lake Louise. Gloria Deuter Originally from Mannheim, Gloria is the sole international student living in Pincher Creek. This is her second time visiting Canada, but she was just a baby the first time and doesn’t remember much. While applying to come to Canada, Gloria was given two options: a small hamlet five hours north of Edmonton, or Pincher Creek. “When I went to [Breidenbach Education], I was asked where I would like to go,” Gloria says. “I said I wanted to be close to a national park and they said Alberta would probably be the best.” She decided on Pincher Creek because it was close to Lethbridge and Calgary, whereas her other choice was rather isolated. Gloria says that the first week of her exchange was a little tough. In addition to adjusting to the time change — Mannheim is eight hours ahead of Pincher Creek — she was dealing with some homesickness. “On the first few days, I woke up at 4 o’clock, because in Germany it’s still 12 o’clock, so that I could Skype with my parents,” she says. She began to Skype less with her family as the school year picked up but she’s tried to reserve a day on the weekends to chat. Along with going to school in Pincher Creek, Gloria is an avid skier and snowboarder and she met up a few times with Julian and Julia to take on the powder at Castle Mountain. “I like the snow here,” she says. “It was all just

powder snow. It wasn’t groomed and I like that.” Gloria is not enrolled with the Ski Academy at Livingstone, but she says Matthew Halton students got a chance to go skiing a few times as well. Gloria has had opportunities to travel throughout the province. She has camped around Fort Macleod, visited Banff and Lake Louise, gone shooting and tobogganing, and taken in the rodeo in Crowsnest Pass. She also has a new-found love for chicken wings. “I hated wings before,” she says. “But then I came here and the wings are just so good. I don’t know what the difference is.” She plans on visiting Jasper soon and also hopes to go horseback riding before she heads home. Gloria also wants to try cooking a few authentic German dishes — such as Rouladen — for her host-family. Rouladen is a baked beef roll stuffed with onions, pickles and other ingredients. Gloria hopes to come back to visit Canada next year. She acknowledges that it may be a bit difficult to stay in contact with some of the people she has met in Pincher Creek, but she definitely wants to keep in contact with her host family. Looking forward, Julia is a little bit worried about going back home because she had to buy snowboard equipment and is unsure if she’ll be able to take it with her. It was jokingly suggested that she could maybe wear her snowboard boots on the plane, but she may just have to leave them behind. Gloria has some advice for future international students who are preparing for their own journeys. Essentially, don’t over-prepare, and be ready for surprises along the way. “Have fun,” she says. “I don’t think you can really prepare for it because it [will be] different.”

Become a Host Family! Livingstone Ski Academy is currently looking for fullyear placements for four international students who will be joining the LSA and attending Livingstone School during the 2017-18 school year. We are excited to host students from Germany, Austria, and Spain in our community, where they will improve their English speaking skills, learn about our way of life and add to the cultural depth in the area. Hosting an international student is a great way to introduce cultural diversity and learning into your home. Homestay families make a difference in the life of a young student. They often develop lasting friendships with international students and acquire an interest in new cultures that could lead to new travel and language learning opportunities for themselves and their children. Livingstone Range School Division provides a stipend each month for families hosting international students to help compensate them for incurred expenses. If you are interested in hosting an international student, please contact the Principal of Livingstone School, Mr. Chad Jensen, at 403-628-3897

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Clockwise from top left: Connor Donovan takes flight during the jump track contest at the Pincher Creek Bike Jam on Friday. He didn’t quite stick the landing but he got right back on his bike to try again. Nathan Mitchell zooms around a tight turn on the pump track during a contest that challenged bikers to pedal around the track as many times as possible in 90 seconds. He went around the track four times. Ethan Zoratti, the oldest of the cyclists, attempted to perform a trick but lost control of his bike in the last moments of his freefall. He landed in a heap but the soft dirt padded his fall. Before the competition began, Cade Ames was warming up and practising his tricks off the largest jump at the park. The youngest biker in the contest was five-year-old Gage Johnson. Wearing his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles helmet, Gage accepted a voucher for Antonio’s Pizza from Kiera Greenly, Pincher Creek’s summer activity co-ordinator. Photos by Tyler Ryan

Young bikers fly high at Bike Jam By Tyler Ryan Young daredevils between the ages of five and 17 pedalled over to the bike park on Friday, to take part in the Pincher Creek Bike Jam. The Bike Jam was supported by the Town of Pincher Creek and local businesses. Cyclists competed in a series of events on the pump track and jump track. On the pump track, contestants were pitted against each other to see who could put in the most laps within 90 seconds. The other contest on the pump track had the bikers race for the fastest lap. On the jump track, the riders were judged on four criteria: best style, best trick, best freestyle and best crash. The contests were all in good fun but there were prizes up for grabs, including coupons and gift cards provided by the Bike Jam sponsors — Bike Pro, Fox Theatre, Subway,

Alpenland, Koegler’s Pharmasave and Antonio’s Pizza & Wings. Gage Johnson was the youngest competitor at five years old, and he won all of the contests in the sixand-under category on the pump track. He zipped around the course three times in 90 seconds, and his fastest lap was 22 seconds. While still wearing his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles helmet, Gage was awarded with a voucher from Antonio’s Pizza. In the seven to 11 category, Brett Hibert’s fastest time was 16 seconds and he put in five laps to net a win in both contests. Next up were the pedallers aged 12 to 16. Blake Coombs and Connor Donovan put in four laps each and tied for first. Blake won for the fastest time around the track, clocking in at 16 seconds. The most experienced rider, Ethan Zoratti, won both contests on

the pump track in the 17-and-older competition. He put in five laps and his fastest time was also 16 seconds. On the jump track, all competitors were lumped together and the winner in each of the four categories was decided amongst the bikers. In the categories of best style, best trick and best freestyle, Ethan was crowned the champion. Despite all the fun, the Bike Jam did hit a snag near the end. Mario Girard, one of the youngest competitors, took on the biggest jump at the competition. The brave young man flew through the air and got some great air time, but he landed awkwardly and broke both of his wrists. An ambulance was called and Mario was taken to the hospital. his dad, John Girard, says that Mario is doing much better now but he’s going to be in a cast for the next six weeks.

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John says Mario “was practising his jumps earlier in the week and he was doing fine and he had a few runs at [the jump] on the day of, but on the last run that he did, I guess he just had some bad luck and had a spill.” As Mario was being taken to the ambulance on a stretcher, the competitors decided amongst themselves to give Mario the award for best crash. They also decided to give him the top prize of $50 and he was also given some free stuff for his bike, including a new set of matching tires, pedals and grips. Although the Bike Jam is over, bike enthusiasts can still get their fix at the annual bike rodeo, this Thursday at the Pincher Creek arena. Go Skateboarding Day is also coming next Wednesday for local boarders.

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CORNER On a shelf in my office sits a three-way frame. In the centre is a photo of my dad and me, with a poem on each side. The picture is from my high school graduation and both of us look pretty spiffy. It is a profile shot — Dad is sitting, I am standing and we are holding hands. There are easy grins at whatever interaction was going on between us at the time, and it is a photo that makes me smile each time I pause to look at it. Laughter, at times to the point of goofiness, is something we have always shared. We also have a love of words in common. I’ve never known him not to be writing in some capacity or to be sharing stories through song. He can take any old ditty and create something magical or hilarious from it (depending on the day), and at one time was known as our town’s singing mayor. If you invited him to graduation, chances were that the class would be serenaded. I have fond memories of him teaching me melodies to go with the words in an old Co-op songbook my grandmother sent our way. I used this book to teach myself to play guitar by following the tonal transitions in his singing. My friends thought it weird that I knew the words to so many old songs by heart. Most of these tunes still bring on nostalgia as I think

An editorial column by Shannon Robison of the two of us singing together around a beat-up little guitar. Words have given us a bond and have sometimes even created a barrier. It’s interesting how difficult it can be to communicate at times. He has said that when things go silent on my end, he knows something is wrong. This brings me back to the small triple frame on my shelf. The poem on the left side was written by me after Dad had a heart attack. It was Nov. 30, 1985. I was in Grade 12 and he was only 39 years old. That night, when I couldn’t sleep, I turned to pen and paper — my comfort zone. I wrote a poem for myself, using the meter to calm the frazzled nerves of a young girl worrying that her father might not come home from the hospital. Eventually I slept. Some time later, Mom found the rumpled sheet of loose-leaf with my heart poured out on it. Unbeknownst to me, she decided it was something my dad needed to read. She took it from my desk and put it in his sock drawer. Months later, after the grad photo was taken, he presented me with the framed smiles and words — his response completed the trio. Someone brought me tears today. I found them in the oddest place — a drawer of socks — and there on top, a verse about a winter day, a young

girl’s hurt — my daughter’s love for me. My eyes filled, just like at the end of a “Little House” show. Holding a photograph of you — of us together — I reflect upon the happiness, love and trust mirrored there. Kindred spirits, joined, as surely as the photo shows, our hands clasped to one another. What joy is mine that you should give a place so special to me, within your tender heart. All these years later, the words still carry great weight. I am the lucky one to have the father I do and to still have him around (for many years I hope). If you’ve been reading Tyler Ryan’s columns, you’ll know that our young intern is dealing with his father’s recently diagnosed health issues. Based on our chats, I can see that he also has a tender-hearted relationship with his dad. I’m glad that he will be able to zip to Calgary to spend Father’s Day with his family. To me, the most difficult part of my move from Saskatchewan to Alberta is missing out on important family time. Despite the miles between us, I’m sure that my parents know I am with them in spirit not only on special days, but every single day. This tender heart carries much love for my family. Happy Father’s Day to the Big O!

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Spray park gets $125,000 boost from province Livingstone-Macleod MLA Pat Stier, on behalf of the Community Facilities Enhancement Program, presents a cheque for $125,000 to Jennifer Draper, who chairs the Pincher Creek Spray Park Society. The society applied for the provincial grant, which will go towards the estimated $500,000 project, put out to tender June 1. Jennifer says the group planned for a completion date of Aug. 30, but is running slightly behind schedule. From left are Diane Burt Stuckey, Pincher Creek recreation manager; Kari Grandoni, member at large, rec liaison, Pincher Creek Spray Park Society; MLA Pat Stier; Jennifer Draper and Billi Rigaux, co-chairwomen of the Spray Park Society; Coun. Wayne Elliot (town representative, council liaison). Photo by Auralea Boldt

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What do you do when there aren’t enough pages in the paper to fit in all the content? You create a teaser collage to let everyone know what is up and coming!   In left column, from top, Nevaeh MacKinnon runs for her mount in the boot race at the Silver Reins 4-H achievement day held Saturday at Heritage Acres. Tia Doell takes a slippery, wet slide to finish off the Wild Rose Rough Runner held near Pincher Creek earlier this month (photo by Kiera Greenly). Dona McIntyre entertains the crowd at UFA Farmer’s Day, Friday in Pincher Creek.   In middle column, Eric Leblanc grooms his sheep at the Chinook 4-H Multiclub achievement day at Heritage Acres on Saturday. Gary Johnson was having a busy day at Heritage Acres as well, tending to his stew and cherry dump cake for the chuckwagon dinner.   In right column, Darleen Gettman demonstrates the newest piece of equipment at the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill’s eco-waste station. The bulb eater sucks in fluorescent tubes, filters out the mercury and powder, then crushes the glass into a sealed barrel. This takes a matter of seconds and a single barrel can fit about 1,500 bulbs. The Big Beat Jazz Orchestra performs at Music in Mountains, hosted Sunday evening at SpringBreak Flower Farm in Hillcrest (photo by John Salus). Randi Lynn Rinaldi gives the opening address to a large crowd gathered at Fireman’s Park in Bellevue for Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness on Saturday morning.   In bottom photo, employees of RBC and Ramada Inn prepare for their Friday fundraising ride on the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike. Photos by Shannon Robison

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Gardening brings sense of accomplishment By Auralea Boldt When you do small things with great love, you get a garden as beautiful as Bobbi Wendland’s. What she loves about flowers is their beauty. “Nature is so interesting,” Bobbi says. “And I get a feeling of accomplishment.” Bobbi lives in a white house on a large corner lot at the far end of Main Street in Pincher Creek. It’s hard to miss, surrounded Photos by Auralea Boldt by an impossibly large Bobbi Wendland is surrounded by luscious products of her green thumb. and beautiful garden on three sides. Mostly she grows perennials, which reliThough she is into ably burst forth each year and can easily be her retirement years, Bobbi still has a girlish divided and replanted elsewhere. She doesn’t quality, with two long braids of grey hair. plan too far in advance, but is always moving As she walks around the yard, her hands things around. are never idle. A small kitten follows her, In her spare time, she plays bridge, reads, popping up here and there amongst the flowand is helping a neighbour up the street get ers and greenery. started with her garden, providing advice It’s like a Beatrix Potter story. and plants from her own. Some of the gardens were there when she While she has tried to grow vegetables, moved in, but most she dug herself, putting only flowers grow well in the semi-shaded newspaper down beneath the rock borders to yard — and a few rows of onions, parsnips kill the grass at the edges. and carrots she is attempting this year. Keeping the grass and weeds at bay is a Bobbi grew up on a farm, later became a constant effort, she says. farmer herself, and was also an elementary She also does “ongoing battle” with the teacher for four years. deer, which she defends against with a Options for women were limited in those homemade concoction of one egg yolk, one days, she says. But, after she raised three tablespoon of baking powder and a litre of boys, and separated from water in a spray bottle. her husband, she went on “It gets very stinky,” to earn a fine-arts degree. she acknowledges, but is She studied painting and effective. printmaking — something Bobbi spends up to six that had always been a hours daily tending her dream — and still creates flowers, when the weather art when she has time. is fair, and often walks two Living up north around miles around the yard — the Grande Prairie and according to an app on her Edmonton regions for cellphone. many years, Bobbi says at It keeps her active, she times she’s been a wansays. derer. She even moved for a brief period to Belize, where she loved the warm temperatures, the people and the rainforest. When she came back to Canada, she rented her sister’s house, right next door to her. Bobbi is happy to have a chance to reconnect, and she even finds time to help her sister, who has rheumatoid arthritis, maintain her own flower beds. When you ask Billi for her gardening secrets, her answer is simple. “You have to love it,” she says.

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Are you thinking of gathering the whole family together to celebrate this Father’s Day? There’s no better way to forge lasting memories than by spending time all together doing something Dad enjoys. Does your father love the open air? A picnic, a fishing trip, a hike in the woods or a kayaking excursion would certainly put a smile on everyone’s face! Why not test your family’s sense of adventure with a round of geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt that’s fun for all ages. Better yet, why not go all out with a weekend camping trip. If your father is more of the athletic type, a soccer game, bike ride, round of mini-golf or treetop obstacle

course are all great ways to spoil him with memorable family time. If he loves water, then an outing to the local pool or a visit to the nearest waterpark would certainly brighten his day! Perhaps you have a pool? If so, you can always organize a series of games the whole family can enjoy (get out the water guns!) and top the day off with a good old barbecue. Fun and laughter guaranteed! Finally, in case of bad weather, try your luck at the bowling alley, catch a movie on the big screen, cook up a storm in the kitchen or gather in the den for a round of video or board games. And why not have your father revisit his childhood with an exciting game of hideand-seek in the dark? Get those flashlights ready!

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Reuse and Recycle Fair returns By Tyler Ryan Mark your calendars: the annual Pincher Creek Reuse and Recycle Fair is coming this Saturday. The fair goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ranchland Mall parking lot. The event is free and everyone is welcome to drop off or take home some stuff. Marie Everts, the town’s events, marketing and economic development officer, says the reuse fair has two benefits. First, it’s a great way for people to get old electronics, paints, and hazardous materials out of their homes. “Part 2 is to encourage people to share things with other people that they may not want anymore,” she says. For example, if someone has an old dining-room table that is no longer needed but doesn’t necessarily belong in the dump, they can take it to the reuse fair and hopefully it can go to a new home. “The paper-shredder truck will also be there,” Marie says. “If you have documents that you need to get rid of safely, you can bring them to the shredder truck.” Fridges, ovens and other big appliances are not allowed to be dropped off. Whatever is left

over from the reuse fair will be removed. The Pincher Creek Family Centre (formerly Pincher Creek Parent Link) will also be on location from 9 a.m. until noon to accept donations of lightly used children’s clothing, books and toys, all for ages five and under. A table will be set up so people can find items to take home as well. Items damaged or soiled beyond repair will not be accepted by the Family Centre. Any items that are left over will be donated to various family aid agencies in the area. From big and small TVs to laptops and scanners and everything in between, 267 electronic items were kept out of the landfill because of the reuse fair in 2016. Five bins of paint totaling 3,000 litres, plus 77 cans of spray paint and 949 kilograms of household hazardous waste were also stopped from entering the landfill. People who attend the event are free to take whatever they want and there is no limit on the amount of stuff someone can take. “If you can carry it out or fit it in your truck, you can take it,” Marie says.

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Flippin’ burgers at UFA Kelton Petticrew and Penny Nichol provide service with a smile while manning the grill Friday afternoon for UFA Farmer’s Day in Pincher Creek.

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Those of you who read my column in the June 7 issue of Shootin’ the Breeze may remember that I talked about changes and my dad, Lawrence Ryan. For those of you who didn’t get a chance to read the piece — or need a refresher — here’s an excerpt that I’d like to highlight: My dad sat in his La-Z-Boy recliner in our front room. Wrapped on his wrist was a yellow bracelet with all of his personal information. As I sat down on the sofa beside, the bad news came out. Prostate surgery on Monday. Cirrhosis of the liver, in a man who rarely drank and never smoked. An irregular heartbeat. Sleep apnea. Major spinal surgery for a bulging disc later in August. Medications and treatments fill the cabinet beside our fridge. “The doctors told me I have less than two years,” he said to me. “That’s not for sure, but just so you know, be prepared.” But why start here? Of all of the cool events that I covered, like the Bike Jam, and the 4-H achievement day at Heritage Acres, as well as all the fantastic people I met during the week, why dwell here? Because with Father’s Day coming this Sunday, in addition to thinking of my own dad back in Calgary, I thought about all the proud dads (and moms, don’t forget the moms) who were supporting their kids at these events. I watched Jeremy Nelson, leader of the shooting sports project with the Chinook 4-H Multiclub, swell with pride as his son and daughter showcased their shooting skills at the Summerview Feedlot Black Powder Gun Range. At Crestview Lodge, the mayor of Pincher Creek and the reeve of the MD of Pincher Creek had a special luncheon with the seniors — many of them them dads and granddads — and thanked them for all they do. From the Sword and Shield awards at St. Michael’s School, to the Bike Jam at the skate park, to private conversations and loud exhalations, the spirit of “dadhood” seemed to be everywhere this week. I introduced you to my own dad last week but you only got a chance to see a sliver of the man. So I hope you don’t mind if I tell you a little bit more about him. For starters, Lawrence Ryan is a lot like Uncle Phil from the ’90s TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Full disclosure: Lawrence is not a judge

and he does not live in a big fancy mansion or have a butler named Geoffrey. Instead, he’s an accountant. He lives in a nice home in a Calgary suburb, not too flashy but similar to a house you would find along Pineridge Way here in town. And no, he does not have a butler. The similarities he shares with Uncle Phil don’t come from their lifestyles but, instead, from their personalities. Tough but fair. Strict but caring. Lawrence pushes everyone around him towards excellence, but he also understands that nobody is perfect and that mistakes happen. My parents met at the Fable Table, a now-defunct buffet that my dad managed. Initially, my mom, Yolanda Villanueva, completely shot him down. But after much goading from her friend, she gave him a chance. They dated for years, my mom working as a nanny and my dad putting himself through university. But then I happened. Money was tight but they tied the knot seven months after I was born. Shortly after, he left university to start up his own business and raise a family. Like every family, we went through our trials and tribulations. There were yelling matches and stern talks but we got through it. To this day, my parents are still married. In me, Lawrence instilled the values of hard work and tenacity to get what I want in life. He showed me how to stand up for myself, but he also drilled into me the notion that “We do not hit girls in this house,” after I pushed away a girl who was bullying me back in preschool. He even showed me how to handle my very own .22 Henry repeater rifle, a Christmas present that I received when I was 13. As I was growing up, my mom was a fiery supernova whereas my dad was a calm sea. I took after my mom’s personality, but he showed me how to be gentle, soft-spoken, mellow. I could go on about how my dad moulded me into the person that I am today, but I’m running out of room on the page. So as I come to the end of my piece, I want to let you all know that I will not be here on the weekend. I will be back home in Calgary for the Father’s Day weekend. I hope that you too will be spending some time with your dads. Even if it’s just a phone call.

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Divisional meet showcases skills in friendly competition Livingstone Range School Division held a zone-wide track and field meet for grades 4 to 6 last Thursday in Pincher Creek. Students from across the area enjoyed great weather as they ran, jumped and tossed their way to ribbons. Teachers from within the division planned the inaugural event and Jessica Ames, assistant principal at Canyon School in Pincher Creek, says “the kids enjoyed it and it was a good experience for them.”

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A local look back Florence (Filumena) Lassandro BY CHRIS MATTHEWS, CURATOR OF CROWSNEST PASS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Immigrating with her family, nine-yearold Florence Costanzo was growing up in a foreign land. They first moved to Fernie, B.C., where the Costanzo and Picariello families became acquainted. When she was 14, her father arranged a marriage for her. Her new husband, Carlo Sanfidele (Charles Lassandro), was 23 years old, and eventually became a driver for Emilio Picariello. Florence worked as a maid in the hotel where they lived, and helped Maria Picariello look after her new baby. The two families were very close. In 1918, the young couple followed the Picariellos to Blairmore, where Charles managed the Alberta Hotel. Four years later, the Lassandros still had no children of their own, and the marriage was breaking down. Florence moved in with the Picariellos above the hotel and worked as a housekeeper, looking after the children. Fast forward to 1922 and Florence Lassandro is speeding towards Coleman with Emilio Picariello, with the intent of confronting Const. Steve Lawson. Moments later, their car pulls up in front of the barracks and

home of the Lawsons. An argument erupts between Picariello, Lassandro and Lawson. Then shots are fired and Const. Lawson lies dead on the ground. Who pulled the trigger? Why was Lassandro there? What would happen to an immigrant woman accused of murdering a police officer? Discover the story of Canada’s most infamous rum-running murder at the APP Barracks in Coleman. Visit the Scene of the Crime, the exact spot where the shots were fired and a man was killed, while also experiencing the trials and tribulations of policing Prohibition in Alberta, the court case surrounding the murder, as well as the repercussions of the entire event. The APP Barracks are opening Canada Day weekend in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Join us the afternoon of June 29 for the grand opening celebration. You can find all the details at www.appbarracks.com, or contact Chris Matthews via email at chris.cnmuseum@shaw or 403-563-5434.

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through the park, and various species of trout and other fish inhabit the running waters. The site was a wellknown tourist stop as early as the 1920s but only became classified as a provincial park in 1947. Residents petitioned the provincial government for many years to acquire the lands. Finally, in 1944, H.R. MacMillan (chief forester of British Columbia and head of H.R. MacMillan Export Company) forfeited his company’s timber holdings for the “perpetual enjoyment of the public in recognition of the unique stand of trees.” However, long before Europeans stood in amazement under the wooden giants, the trees were significant to Coast Salish peoples in the area. There’s evidence of culturally modified trees — specifically redwood cedars with strips of bark peeled off the trunks — that dates back over a thousand years. The Coast Salish believe the trees have healing and spiritual powers and long ago learned how to fell and use them for a variety of purposes. The rot-resistant wood was used to make canoes, post-and-beam houses, storage trunks, dance masks and totem poles, among many other things.

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— claiming full or partial French ancestry. An overwhelming majority of this group resides in Quebec, with much smaller but still significant populations in New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. French exploration of Canada began in the early 16th century, but the first major permanent settlement wasn’t established until 1608, when the Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, founded Quebec City. French merchants became increasingly interested in the resources of North America, and some formed fur-trading companies that settled and developed the land. Settlements were established along the St. Lawrence River and in Acadia, as well as along the Mississippi River.

were sent to New France to help populate the settlements. Many North Americans — and up to 75 per cent of Quebecers, according to some estimates — can trace their maternal ancestry back to these women. When France ceded Canada to Britain after the Seven Years War in 1763, many French-Canadians remained. They were the primary inhabitants until British settlers came and populated present-day Quebec and Ontario. However, Acadians (Acadia had been ceded about 50 years earlier) were largely deported and many resettled in Louisiana. In modern times, the influence of the French in Canada continues to be powerful, especially in Quebec, where many of the original French governmental structures are preserved and French is the only official language.

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Francis (Frank) George Bruder

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With heavy hearts, the family of Francis (Frank) Bruder announce his passing on the morning of June 7, 2017. Frank was born in 1920 in Fishburn, south of Pincher Creek. Frank was the beloved husband of Annie E. Dixon-Bruder. Frank is also survived by his children, Linda (Wayne) Hadley-Roberts, Francine Sorge, George Bruder, Gwen (Mitch) Jacques, and his stepdaughters, Peggy (Malcolm) McRae and Connie Laitinen; his grandchildren, James (Kathy), Matthew (Shauna), Sarah (Jon White), Ryan (Jessica), Lucas (Brenda), Jenny and William; his great-grandchildren, Gracie, Letsie, Travis, Clayton, Jolene, Rylan, Danika, Grayson, Noah, Reece and Freya; also two sisters, Agatha (Murray) McRae and Rosalie (Emil) Levesque, and sisters-in-law Vernie Bruder, Freda Bruder and Frances Riviere. He was predeceased by his first wife, Violet Jean Bruder, and by son-in-law Vernon Sorge. Frank was one of the last Second World War veterans from the Twin Butte area, and a lifetime Royal Canadian Legion member. He loved farming and ranching and was very active in the community over the years. Frank had many hobbies, and enjoyed making wooden furniture for his great-grandchildren, fishing, berry-picking, winemaking, and always had a wonderful garden — and a wonderful smile. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Society – Vista Village, PO Box 1510, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0. The family would like to thank the special caregivers at Vista Village, home care, Pincher Creek Health Centre and Crestview Lodge for all their assistance in the past years.

Stuart William Murfin (a.k.a. Beef) passed away June 10, 2017, age 59, after a short battle with COPD and a heart problem. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Rose; daughters Vanessa (Jesse) and Kimberly (Turc); and grandchildren Henry, Finn, Soda and Zeph. He is also survived by sisters Shirley (Bob) Gamble, Judy Ferguson and Barb (Louis) Patterson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Stu was born on Feb. 4, 1958, and resided in Pincher Creek most of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Joan Murfin, brother Doug Murfin and brother-in-law Carl Ferguson. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home (1101 Main St., Pincher Creek). To send condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com.

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Encounters happen: be educated and be prepared By Tyler Ryan A cougar sighting at Canyon School in Pincher Creek was reported to police on June 3. RCMP confirmed that Const. Spencer Curwin responded to the call, but upon arrival, no cougar was found in the area. Fish and Wildlife has not been able to locate a cougar. “At this point, it is an unconfirmed sighting,” says Brendan Cox, public affairs officer with Alberta Justice. “There hasn’t been any actual evidence of a resident cougar or any cause for concern in the area.” The Pincher Creek waterway that runs through town is a natural corridor for wildlife, and animals may follow it into town. “Sometimes it’s a case of mistaken identity, where someone has seen a different animal that they believe might be a cougar,” Brendan says. In the event that people spot the cougar, or any other large animal, they are asked to call the 24-hour Report a Poacher line at 1-800-6423800. A few things can be done to reduce the likelihood of a cougar encounter. “First, we always encourage people to have their dogs on a leash,

and that will help reduce the chances of a surprise encounter,” Brendan says. Without a leash, a pet may take off and can lead another animal back to the owner. “In cougar country, we encourage people to walk in a group if they’re in a wilderness area,” Brendan says. He also says to make plenty of noise along the trail and avoid wearing earbuds. Take along bear spray as well. A few things can also be done at home to reduce the likelihood of wildlife coming onto property. First, reduce any dense foliage and trim shrubs that may act as a shelter for animals. Next, close off any spaces under decks or shed. Brenden recommends removing any bird feeders on the property from April to October. He also suggests harvesting any berries or fruits that may grow around the

home, and not planting those types of plants because they will attract animals. “If you’re attracting small animals like a prey species, it’s more likely that a predator will follow them,” he says. Instead of putting garbage out the night before pickup, put it out the morning of. Also keep barbecues clean and stored away. Finally, keep pets indoors when possible. When pets needs to respond to the call of nature, supervise them. Also be on the lookout for crows, magpies or any other scavenger birds circling in the sky or congregating. “That might be a sign that there is a carcass nearby that a bear or a cougar has hidden and saved for later,” he says. “These birds would be waiting to get a chance at it too.” If you come across a carcass, leave from the direction that you

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came. “Don’t put yourself in a position where you may be in between a predator and that potential food source,” says Brendan. In the event of a cougar encounter, Brendan says that people should back away slowly, and try to put as many obstacles as they can between themselves and the cougar. If possible, get inside a building and call the 24-hour poacher line. “Cougars are usually shy of humans, and if they know that there are humans in the area, [cougars] will usually keep to themselves and leave,” Brendan says. In the rare chance that a cougar attacks, fight back with everything you’ve got. “Bear spray will help with bears and cougars, and you’ll want to have that in a holster or something where it is easily accessible,” Brendan says. Aim for the eyes and nose. If you don’t have bear spray, be ready to fight back with any means necessary. “In these situations where people fight back and show the cougar that they are not an easy target, then the cougar, in the vast majority of cases, will relent and leave,” Brendan says.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, June 14 – Free barbeque: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Juan Teran Park in Pincher Creek. Sponsored by McMan to raise community understanding about FASD. Fun for the whole family – burgers, hotdogs, drinks, chips, freezies and cool door prizes. For information, call Susie at 403-331-5336. – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m., teddy bear picnic at Vista Village. – Deadline to enter A Blooming Contest. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for details at 403-627-4322. Thursday, June 15 – Bike Rodeo: 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pincher Creek arena. – Pincher Creek TOPS 50th anniversary celebration and social: 7 p.m. at Anglican Church hall. Everyone is welcome. – Bellecrest Days in Crowsnest Pass: See event details on page 16. Friday, June 16 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Clothing/ Toy Giveaway: 2 to 6 p.m. at Ranchland Mall. – After-school art program for ages 5 and up: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lebel in Pincher Creek. Visit www.thelebel.ca for information.

– Bellecrest Days in Crowsnest Pass: See event details on page 16. Saturday, June 17 – Recycling Roundup: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ranchland Mall parking lot in Pincher Creek. – Pincher Creek Family Centre Clothing/ Toy Giveaway: 9 a.m. to noon at Ranchland Mall. – Pincher Creek Cruise & Shine: 7 p.m. from Luigi’s. Cruise around the dam followed by barbecue at 8 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. – Bellecrest Days in Crowsnest Pass: See event details on page 16. Sunday, June 18 — Father’s Day – See specials on pages 8 and 9. – Poker Fun Run: starts at 11 a.m. from the Pincher Creek Legion. – Bellecrest Days in Crowsnest Pass: See event details on page 16. – Pincher Creek Cruise & Shine: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. Wednesday, June 21 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m., ooey gooey at town hall field. – National Aboriginal Day: 12 to 8 p.m. at the Pincher Creek arena.

– Environmental Farm Plan workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MD of Pincher Creek office. Learn about funding incentives and grant requirements. Thursday, June 22 – Crowsnest Club FUSE dinner meeting: 6 p.m. at Pure Country in Frank. Women of all ages in southwestern Alberta welcome! For more information contact MJ at info@womenofcanadaeh.ca. Friday, June 23 – Kathy Allsop Memorial Tournament: 9 a.m. shotgun start at Crowsnest Pass Golf and Country Club. Call 403-562-5018 to register. Saturday, June 24 – Relay for Life: 4:30 to 11 p.m. at Pincher Creek ag grounds. Sunday, June 25 – Pincher Creek Annual Cricket Match: 2 p.m. at Lions Ball Diamond. Everyone welcome to watch or play. For info, call Sherman Eugene at 403-339-0958. Tuesday, June 27 – TransAlta open house regarding proposed Cowley Ridge Wind Repower Project: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Inn in

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Pincher Creek. Wednesday, June 28 – Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m., community helpers at the fire hall. Thursday, June 29 – Pincher Creek Family Centre annual general meeting: 5:15 p.m. at Family Centre in Ranchland Mall. Friday, June 30 – Pool party: 6 to 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek swimming pool. Saturday, July 1 – Hog Heaven Pig Roast: hosted by Coleman Community Society. Tickets available only at Scotiabank, Blairmore. July 5 to 8 – Southern Alberta Summer Games in Brooks. July 17 to 21 – Summer Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rocky View Christian School, three miles east of Pincher Creek. To preregister, call 403-632-5082.

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Thursday, June 15th

Saturday continued…..

7pm-10pm Family Dance – All ages welcome Bellevue

12:00p-4pm Carnival, Market and Food Fair Bellevue

Thursday, June 15 Legion:

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12pm Free Hot dogs for the Kids 12pm–5pm Patio Open & Live Music Bellevue Inn 1pm Bellecrest Days Cake Cutting

7 to 10 pm: Dance – All ages welcome. Bellevue Legion, music by Friday, June Family 16th 1pm Hose Coupling Bellevue Main Street The Old Timers All Day Bellevue Underground Mine Tours Bellevue 1pm-6pm Pool Tournament Bellevue Legion Bellevue Memorial Park, tent by concession

Underground Mine: Special Glow in The Dark Day

8 pm: House Concert – 22618 7th Ave., Hillcrest. Only 50 tickets available Dress in neon to enter raffle for free all other entries $3

12:00pm: Patio Open Bellevue Inn 3pm-4pm: Forest Kids Hike Starts at Hillcrest

Friday, June 16 Miner’s Club, Free Hot Dogs for Hikers

Much fun in store at Bellecrest Days By Erin Fairhurst

Crowsnest Pass will kick off its Canada 150 celebrations with a jam-packed summer of community activities. The 39th annual Bellecrest Days begins this Thursday, and director of events Krissy Ames says the festivities get “a bit bigger and better every year.” Bellecrest Days has grown from a tiny affair into a vibrant community celebration for the entire Crowsnest Pass. “It’s going to be a lot of fun for the grown-ups, as well as the kids,” Krissy says. A full lineup of events can be found at www.bellecrest.ca, but highlights include a parade, carnival, food fair and market on Main Street Bellevue, beginning Saturday at 11 a.m. Two main stages will feature live music by local artists — Shelly Groves, Second String Fiddle Jam, Sestra and more. Turning Pointe Dance Studio will also be entertaining, and karate demonstrations will be provided by Karasu Studio. First Nations drumming and dancing will take place on the stages throughout the weekend. New features for Bellecrest Days include an antique photo studio, which will be set up in the old Bellevue Bank building. “We’ve tried to fill up a lot of empty buildings,” says Krissy, adding that the Bellevue Café will play host to a pop-up gallery featuring four local artists. In between taking in all the activities at the carnival and market (including human foosball, power wrestling and chainsaw-carving demos), Bellecrest Days attendees can relax on the patio of the Bellevue Inn or wander about and indulge their taste buds in some of Bellevue’s many culinary offerings, including specialties from Marie’s Poutine House and the Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe. Hotdogs, hamburgers and good old-fashioned baking will

also be available. The bulk of the activities take place during the day Saturday in Bellevue, but check the entire schedule to make sure you don’t miss out. Evening entertainment will also be offered throughout the extended weekend, beginning Thursday with a family dance at the Bellevue Legion at 7 p.m., and a house concert, featuring musician Taylor Scott, at the old church in Hillcrest at 8 p.m. Concert tickets must be bought in advance at the Blairmore Scotiabank. The Bellevue Legion is hosting its annual comedy dinner show on Friday at 5 p.m, and the Bellevue Inn is featuring live music by the Bushtown Boys on both Friday and Saturday. If you’re in the mood for a family night out, stop by the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore for a free family movie and popcorn on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Mainstays such as the Bellevue Underground Mine and Crockets are offering special events as well, so be sure to pop in to check them out. Over in Hillcrest, the Hillcrest Fish and Game Hall is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. On Sunday, registered participants will meet at the Hillcrest Miners Club to hike to the historic Hillcrest mine site. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out with the kids or a night out on the town, there’s something for everyone at Bellecrest Days. A speciality Bellecrest Days booklet has been printed for the event, with a complete schedule and other details. It is available at Crockets, IGA and distributed through the schools for kids to take home for their parents. The entire event is organized by the Bellecrest Community Association, but Krissy says it’s truly a community effort. “We’re just so excited for this event,” she says. “We hope everyone enjoys it.”

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The petting zoo was a highlight for youngsters at Bellecrest Days last year.

$10 Entry Fee **20 Players Maximum**

3pm Home Run Derby Hillcrest Ball Diamonds 9pm Hypnotist followed by Bellevue Legion

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$20/ticket All Day: Tours at Bellevue Underground Mine. Special Glow in the Dark Day. 9pm Live Music: Bushtown Boys 5pm: Annual Comedy Dinner Show Bellevue Legion Dress in neon to enter raffle for free (all other entries $3) Steak Dinner & Comedy by Funny Fest “FREE ADMISSION & POPCORN”

Tickets available at the Bellevue Legion

12 pm: Patio opens at Bellevue Inn $30/ticket **Only 100 tickets available**

6pm-8pm: Bike Decorating The Rad Shop, Bellevue

Sunday, June 18th

10am Guided hike to the Hillcrest Mine Site

3 to 4Main pm: Forest Kids Hike starts at Hillcrest Miner’s Club. Free hotdogs Street 6pm: 2nd Annual Bellecrest Days Hillcrest Diamonds for hikers. Don’t forget to register10am by 1st calling Corrie at 403-582-2002. Annual Bellecrest Days Slo Pitch Tourny Ball Slo Pitch Tournament Limit ofand35 people. Beer Gardens Burgers Starts at the Hillcrest Miners Club

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11am Pure Power Wrestling conclusion

9pm Live Music: Bushtown Boys Bellevue

5 to 7 pm: Family movie at Blairmore Orpheum Theatre. Free admission 1pm Guided hike to the Hillcrest Mine Site Saturday, June 17th and popcorn Bellevue Arena Memorial Park

Starts at the Hillcrest Miners Club.

8-10am: Hillcrest Fish & Game Pancake Breakfast

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Fish and Game Halldinner show at Bellevue Legion. Steak dinner and 5 pm:Hillcrest Annual comedy 230pm Fun Darts, Chicken Wings & Fries comedy by Funny Fest. Tickets $30 each available at Bellevue Legion. All Day Bellevue Underground Mine Tours 9:30am Marshaling for parade: Only 100 tickets available. Call: Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 403-562-7388

Scrambled eggs, Sausages, Strawberries & Whip Cream

Bellevue Legion

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Floats, Equestrian, 27th Ave& 227th St Bellevue

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Saturday, June 17 11am Parade Start

8 to 10 am: Pancake Breakfast at Hillcrest Fish & Game Hall. Scrambled eggs, sausages, strawberries & whipped cream. All Day: Tours at Bellevue Underground Mine 9:30 am: Marshalling for parade in Bellevue. Floats and equestrian at 27 Ave. & 227 St., vehicles, walkers and bicycles at 27 Ave. & 215 St. 10 to 10:45 am: Parade Judging 10 am to 3:30 pm: Bake, Book and Rummage Sale at Bellevue Seniors Centre 11 am: Parade starts at 27 Ave. and 227 St. in Bellevue, goes north on 27 Ave., turns right onto 29 Ave., left on 223 St., and then back onto 27 Ave., turning left onto 213 St. until the end at the Bellevue Legion. 12 to 4 pm: Carnival, Market and Food Fair on Bellevue’s Main Street and at Bellevue Memorial Park 12 pm: Free hotdogs for the kids at Bellevue Memorial Park 12 to 5 pm: Patio open with live music at Bellevue Inn 1 pm: Bellecrest Days Cake Cutting in tent by concession at Bellevue Memorial Park 1 pm: Hose Coupling Competition, Main Street Bellevue 1 to 6 pm: Pool Tournament at Bellevue Legion. $10 entry fee, 20 players maximum. Register at the Legion 2:30 pm: Pure Power Wrestling on Main Street Bellevue 3 pm: Home Run Derby at Hillcrest ball diamonds 9 pm: Hypnotist followed by music to dance to by Hear ... by request ... Music Productions at the Bellevue Legion. $20 per ticket. 9 pm: Live music by the Bushtown Boys at Bellevue Inn

Sunday, June 18 10 am: Guided hike to the Hillcrest Mine site. Starts at Hillcrest Miners Club. Don’t forget to register, limited to 35 people. Call Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 403-562-7388. 11 am: Pure Power Wrestling Conclusion at Bellevue Memorial Park 1 pm: Guided hike to the Hillcrest Mine site. Starts at Hillcrest Miners Club. Don’t forget to register, limited to 35 people. Call Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 403-562-7388. 2:30 pm: Fun Darts, Chicken Wings & Fries at Bellevue Legion. $2 entry fee. Food served until 6 pm.

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