Shootin' the Breeze – Sept. 10, 2014

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By Brad QuarinTheir motto is Fide Canem — Trust the Dog.The Canadian Search Dog Association is a civilian search and

rescue service using dogs. The organization held its most recent annual training session at Heritage Acres last weekend, with trainers and canines attending from across Alberta. It was the first time Pincher Creek has hosted the event.

Locals involved include Michelle Cavanagh from Crowsnest Pass and Cindy Mauthe from Pincher Creek, who helped orga-nize the seminar, along with several others.

A search dog can work in the wilderness, looking for lost people or the deceased, with a priority of saving lives. Michelle notes that dogs can also discover useful evidence, like socks or water bottles.

It’s challenging to train a dog and to achieve certification, taking considerable time and dedication and plenty of drive from the dog. Only a quarter of applicants are successfully certified.

“I feel it’s well worth it,” Cindy says. As a member of Pincher Creek Search and Rescue, she long

wanted to train a search dog. Cindy loves hunting and camping and sees the program as a way to give back to the community.

She sought a breed of dog that would qualify for the Canadian

Search Dog Association and has successfully trained with Ruger, a six-year-old Belgian shepherd. Ruger has participated in many searches, and has helped clear areas. Clearing is as important as finding.

Ruger is one of seven dogs Cindy owns. Another, Pax, is in training.

Michelle joined the program to work with a dog and to vol-unteer. She believes dogs enjoy being challenged and exercising their natural instincts.

She was training an Australian shepherd named Davin before he passed away this summer. Michelle observed at Heritage Acres, and is considering re-entering the program with a new dog.

In tests with the RCMP held every year, dogs and handlers go over various techniques.

Heritage Acres was a perfect choice for the training session with its large, open fields and amenities such as a kitchen and dining area equipped with Internet. “It’s the perfect place,” Cindy says.

If interested in trying out for the association, you can check out their Facebook page by searching Friends of the Canadian Search Dog Association or visit www.canadiansearchdog.com .

Photos by Shannon Robin

Birgit Hilsbos of Calgary has worked with dogs for almost 20 years. She and Blaze have been training in search and rescue for three years.

Search dogs and trainers hone their skillsRuger, owned by Cindy Mauthe of Pincher Creek, is well known in the search and rescue community.


Heartland Community ChurchCome help us celebrate our 1st Anniversary!

Sunday, September 14Service starts at 10 a.m.

Meal and activities start at noonSpecial music, singing, games, horse rides

and old-fashioned potluck mealEVERYONE IS WELCOME!

For information phone Pastor Donny 403-632-8559Located in Pincher Station – across the railroad tracks

and turn east in the old Livestock Auction Market

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By Erin FairhurstWith her 95th birthday just a few

months away, longtime Crowsnest Pass resident and local legend Kay Kerr has much to reflect on.

“You can’t plan every step of your life,” she says, “because life keeps changing, like a kaleidoscope.”

Kay and her husband, Jack, moved to Crowsnest Pass in 1939. Seventy-five years later, Kay says she is still “proud of being from the Pass.”

Her favourite thing about the area is its scenery, and she recalls that she and Jack took every opportunity to show it off.

“Jack would have a story about every spot,” she says with a smile. Though she doesn’t get out and about as much now, she says her home at York Creek Lodge still provides her with the views she’s enjoyed her entire life.

“Every window is like a picture,” she says. “There’s always something wonderful to see.”

When asked about her life’s accom-plishments, Kay is quick to talk about her family. “The smartest thing I ever did was marry Jack Kerr,” she says, gesturing to a handsome man depicted in a portrait on the wall behind her. Kay is also a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and says Crowsnest Pass was a wonderful place to raise a family.

Of course, life has its trials.“Hotel business in a small town is iffy,” Kay says, referring to

the years she and Jack spent running the Turtle Mountain Hotel in Frank. When the Trans-Canada Highway opened, the future of the hotel was uncertain.

“The Vacancy sign was always up,” she says. “Those were some bad years when they changed the highway.”

But it was through the small restaurant attached to the hotel that Kay met Barney Gelfand, the operator of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet in Canada. Barney encouraged Kay and Jack

to open their own franchise.“Barney always liked to tease me,”

Kay says, laughing. “In fact, when we did decide to go ahead with Kentucky Fried Chicken, he was there on the ground when I boarded the plane to go to Saskatoon to do my training — and the whole time, he kept telling me stories about awful plane crashes!”

Kay did her training with Joe Young, the man credited with bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken to Saskatchewan, and quickly started up her own franchise in Frank. “It was amazing that we were even allowed to have a franchise in such a small town,” she says. “At the time there were only around 200 people in Frank.”

Kay recalls that working in the kitchen could be a somewhat arduous process, mainly due to the heavy pots and the long cooking time for the gravy. “It was sometimes a bit danger-ous, working with the large amounts of hot product,” she says.

Seeking to make an improvement, Kay spent an entire winter working

with the gravy at night in the quiet kitchen, often with her husband by her side. Her goal was to replicate Colonel Harland Sanders’ exact flavour, but reduce the 30-minute cooking time. By using an instant flour, and experimenting with the heat of the oil, Kay was able to reduce the time to two minutes, which also meant smaller batches of gravy could be made.

“It took away a lot of the trouble,” she says modestly.When she was finally satisfied with her product, and thought

it tasted as good as the Colonel’s, Kay drove to Calgary to get Barney Gelfand’s opinion. “I wanted to know, ‘Do I have a prod-uct?’ and Barney told me that I did.”

Barney then phoned Colonel Sanders on Kay’s behalf to see if he would be interested in sampling her product. When Barney

Catching up with Kay

See KAY, continued on page 4

Photo by Erin Fairhurst

Kay Kerr has a wealth of stories to share about her life.


My Little Corner An editorial by Shannon Robin KAY, continued from page 3

returned from making the call, he was holding a small piece of paper, Kay recalls. “He said, ‘The Colonel would like you to call him. Here’s his number, there’s the phone.’ ”

A week later, Colonel Sanders himself met Kay’s plane in Louisville, Ky. She spent a week with the Colonel and his wife, Claudia, at their residence and came away with a lifetime of memories. “He had the Midas touch,” she says, “and he made everybody a part of his family.”

Kay says the Colonel was a great sto-ryteller, a generous man who often drew a crowd, and always kept his pockets full of dimes to give out to children. “He changed our lives,” she says.

Of her accomplishment, Kay says, “It is nice to see that people are still so enthu-siastic about the gravy,” even though her recipe is no longer used. She gives credit to the Colonel. “It’s all him,” she says of KFC’s enduring appeal. “But,” she adds, “I sure enjoyed that ride.”

Recently, Kay donated her old KFC memorabilia and other collectibles to the University of Lethbridge, where they are used in the theatre department. But in looking at the photos that adorn her walls, and listening to the warm stories Kay shares about her life, it’s clear that her memories and experiences are more important to her than relics from her past.

Kay hopes to spend her 95th birthday celebrating quietly with family. “It’s a nice thing to celebrate because, one way or another, I got to be 95!” She says with a laugh, “It’s funny how things can go.”

Change is something that makes most people nervous, and I’m no exception.

Did you notice immediately that the paper is different today? Does it feel and look different? Did you look for my cor-ner on page 2?

This is a trial run week of printing the paper at the Lethbridge Herald rather than in our own pressroom. It’s something I’ve lost a bit of sleep over simply because I’m leery of change.

Often, though, the only way to deter-mine what works and what doesn’t is to go ahead and give things a whirl, and that’s what we’ve done.

As all aspects of producing the Breeze continue to rise in cost, it was time to look at other options available to us.

As I prepare to send the digital copy off to the Herald production department, it’s with mixed feelings.

On one hand, I love the bright, sharp colours created by our digital press. On the other, the financial benefit to out-sourcing and the hours it will reduce from our work week warrant consideration.

I listen carefully when people share what they like about the Breeze and where they feel we can improve. Adapting to changing times and adjusting your plan accordingly go hand-in-hand with being a business owner.

Many have told me they like the mag-azine style, so I didn’t consider trying the paper in tabloid format.

Our base paper will continue to be 16

pages, with more colour options than we can offer now.

The next step up is a 24-page paper, like you hold in your hand. This is what I envision to be a weekly size and format as we will now have growth opportunities unavailable with the digital press.

Today you’ll find a full page of puzzles, more colour photos and larger type that is easier to read. It’s this sort of growth we aspire to.

Changing the paper the Breeze is printed on will alter it’s appearance and I won’t know to what degree much before it’s in the hands of our readers.

It may be that you first picked up a copy because of the bright colours on the cover but, after that, I hope you’ve con-tinued to read it because of the content between the covers.

If this format is deemed acceptable, two important things will not change. The Breeze will continue to be available free to our readers, and advertisers will not see any price increases this year.

Feedback from our readers and adver-tisers is extremely valuable as we look to the future. There’s a survey on page 10 we’d love to have you return to us. As an added incentive, from the questionnaires received by Sept. 30, we’ll draw one respondent as a winner of $50.

Your support is important as we con-stantly strive to improve the quality of our product and to be a positive voice in the communities we serve.

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FALL FAIRSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring a Toonie Pancake

Breakfast, Bench Show, Exhibits and Demonstrations, Turkey Shoot, Vendors Mall,

Harvest Market and Children’s Activities.

For more information call 403-627-5530

Pincher CreekCommunity Information

& Registration NightThursday, September 11

6 to 8 p.m. MCC Arena lobby

867 Main StreetA great opportunity to see what is

offered and to register!Contact the recreation office at

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By Brad QuarinEverything went swimmingly for

the Pass Piranhas and the Pincher Creek Dolphins this year.

Young and adult members of the local swim clubs went to Edmonton for the Alberta Summer Swimming Association’s provincial competition in August, where they definitely made a splash.

“We had a great season, and it was definitely one of our best,” says Kim Jorgenson, president of the Pincher Creek Dolphins.

The Pass Piranhas proved in Edmonton that they have real teeth. “I was really happy with how they placed,” says their coach, Heather Dutton.

She believes more Piranhas qualified for the provincials than in any previous year, competing both in relays and in individual events.

One member, Samantha Bleich from Sparwood, received a medal in her age category in the 50-metre backstroke. It was her first medal at the provincial level.

Olivia Collings did very well compet-ing in the category for ages nine and 10, placing fifth in the 50-metre breaststroke. Heather expects her to do even better next year.

Aiden Douglas had “a fantastic season,” showing real improvement, Heather says. Qualifying for an individual race was an achievement. His brother, Quinn, also qualified for an individual race for the first time.

Although ill just before, Tristan Ewen recovered enough to make seventh in the 50-metre backstroke. Tristan’s brother Lyndon improved greatly, Heather says, placing fifth in the 50-metre backstroke and seventh in the 100-metre backstroke.

Ethan Ballak placed fifth in the 100-metre breaststroke. He found the provincials to be a big event, with over 1,000 people.

It was also a more important meet than any prior, Lyndon adds. He may have been a little nervous before the race, but it was also exciting.

Getting there took long hours training with Heather, the boys say. They also had to place well at the regionals.

Ethan has been competing for eight years, and is now 13. Lyndon is 12 and began competing six years ago. They both got involved because of their parents, which is typical, Heather says. Both boys intend to carry on with competitive swimming.

This is Heather’s third season coaching in Crowsnest Pass, and she plans to return for another year. “I love seeing the children’s improve-ment throughout the year,” she says. “Just watching them develop as swimmers and as people.”

Meanwhile, the Dolphins leaped ahead in Edmonton, with swim-mers breaking records and achieving personal bests.

Kelly Cooley says their club emphasizes team effort over individual results, and as a team they excelled. Kim says they were in the top 10 swim clubs in Alberta for the entire season, collecting their points in swim races.

About 20 Dolphins went to the provincials, competing both in relays and as individual team members. Banners and trophies were awarded to the best small team and best large team, and in gross points the

Dolphins placed first among small teams at the provincials.

“We are very proud of our team award banner from provincials, as it represents points that all our swimmers contributed to, even the ones who finished off the podium,” Kelly says. Every swimmer “gave their best effort for themselves, their team-mates and their hometown club.”

Out of all 48 teams, big and small, the Dolphins placed sixth. It would be hard to name all of the Pincher Creek swimmers who won medals or placed well, but I was able to talk to a handful of them.

Among them is Kelly’s 15-year-old son, Calvin Cooley, who won a silver medal in the 100-metre fly and bronze medals in the 50-metre and 100-metre breaststroke. He started with swim club eight years ago because his parents wanted him to learn to swim. While he’s been to provincials a few times before, he says it’s different every year for the people you meet, and this year he moved up an age category. He thanks the coaches, Laura Heine and Alyssa Attrill.

Proving swimming is a family sport, four members of the Alexander family received medals. Christopher Alexander says they learned to swim after his grand-parents obtained property on Okanagan Lake, and his mom worried the children could drown.

Christopher and his older brother Matthew have been swimming for eight years. Christopher had his best provincials yet, winning gold in the 800-metre and 400-metre freestyle, and had a lot of

fun doing it. Matthew also had his best year with silver medals in the 50-metre and 100-metre freestyle, and finds hard work paid off.

Their younger brother, Thomas, won three silver medals and a bronze in fly and freestyle. He feels the provincials were well-organized, and though competitive, everyone was nice. He found there were many great swimmers there, and the experience was excellent for the younger swimmers.

For the complete list of the Dolphins’ placements and medals, visit www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

Dolphins and Piranhas excel at provincials

Photo courtesy of Dolphins Swim Club

Dolphin swimmers display their provincial championship banner. In back, from left, are coach Laura Heine, Calvin Cool-ey and Matthew Alexander. In the middle row are Thomas Alexander, Hannah Nazarek and Chris Alexander. In front are Hannah Alexander, coach Alyssa Attrill and Ben Cooley. At bottom right are Daniel Alexander and Solomon Cooley. Missing are Taylor Carlson-Deley, Kiera Hinch, Maeran Hinch, Taylor Liscombe, Tristan Liscombe, Erica Nemeth, Jarret Plante, Ryan Plante, Leah Smith, Adam Sundberg and Megan Sundberg.


Scheduling Meeting

For user groups of the Pincher Creek & District Agricultural

Society will be held at

Horseshoe PavilionThursday, Sept. 25

at 7 p.m.If you want arena time, a member

of your group must attend!

New Students and Tutors Welcome!

The Crowsnest Pass Adult Literacy Program offers one-on-one tutoring free of charge for adults who would like to improve their literacy skills or English Language skills. Students work weekly with a trained volunteer tutor in a confidential setting. If you would like to improve your skills and work with a tutor, or if you would like to know more about becoming a tutor in the program, please call Cheryl at the Adult Liter-acy Program.

[email protected]

Training is provided at no charge to volunteers

403-627-4024691 Main StreetPincher Creek

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43

General Meeting Sunday, Sept. 21 2 p.m.

Legion Club RoomAll members are

encouraged to attendPincher Creek Legion

Photos by Brad Quarin

The excitement of a new school year is shared by students and parents at events like the barbe-cues held at Horace Allen School in Coleman and Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore last week. In the photo at left is Deighton Wilkinson with his parents, Michelle and Kyle. At right are Mary Chalmers and her mom, Meghan.

Families enjoy back-to-school traditions

By Brad QuarinJust as their ancestors did a century ago,

residents of Pincher Creek and area will be bringing their pies, cookies, grains, grasses and more to the fall fair. Heritage Acres Farm Museum has revived the tradition in recent years, with its third annual fall fair coming on Saturday.

“We’re hoping that each of the events will be bigger,” says Debbie Berg, a member of the fall fair committee.

Central to the event is the bench show, a competition featuring everything from home cooking to vegetables, grains, sewing and pets. It’s been expanded with new categories, including competitions for more kinds of flowers, and they’re looking for more entries.

The bench show harks back to traditional fairs the modern organizers researched, Debbie says, and will have qualified judges. Participants will be vying for ribbons and can take pride in their goods.

Entries need to be brought to Heritage Acres the day before the fair, between 9 a.m. and noon, or the day of the fair between 7 and 10 a.m. To find out what the categories are,

you can pick up a catalogue at Heritage Acres or Pincher Office Products. No preregistration is required.

The fall fair is also growing with the addi-tion of a harvest market, a place for people to sell their produce and crafts.

A number of live animals will be on dis-play, along with other new exhibits.

The fair begins with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., with events running until 5 p.m.

Highlights of previous years will return this time around, including a performance by the furry stars of the Southern Alberta Working Herding Dog Association. That event, very popular with audiences, unfolds at 2 p.m.

The turkey shoot, where participants can try target shooting to win a frozen turkey, will be back.

Visitors can take in demos of grain thresh-ing and can help turn the cranks to make butter and ice cream. Lunch will be available, but visitors can also bring their own. The museum will be open throughout the festival.

Admission is $7.50 per person, or $20 per family.

Bench show, turkey shoots and more at Heritage Acres Fall Fair

By Brad QuarinThe Hammond farm has,

in the words of Charlotte’s Web, “Some Pig.”

The Berkshire pigs, crossed with Duroc pigs, raised there may be unusual in Pincher Creek, and Berkshires are a rarer livestock breed in general. They may be used in future breeding projects with the local 4-H Club.

Raising them is a sort of hobby, as well as an agricul-tural enterprise, farmer Jeff Hammond says. The pigs come from Pincher Creek Hutterite Colony and High River, and belong to his children, Shawn, Brooke and Carter, and his nieces, Sarah and June. They’ve had them for two years.

Berkshires are a heritage breed, meaning an older breed, from Berkshire, England that have fallen out of fashion in modern hog production. They’re distinguished by their long, black hair, and are hard to sell because major industry often

doesn’t have time to remove the hair. The Duroc pigs are similarly stigmatized as coloured.

The Hammonds have their pork processed in Lethbridge, so it looks no different from other ham. There’s a key difference, though. “It’s a dif-ferent kind of meat,” Jeff says. “It’s more marbled and has a sweeter taste.”

When Berkshires have exercise, the bacon is muscled and the meat is juicy. This ham is popular in Japan, but the Hammonds sell theirs on a local basis.

Although George Orwell made the Berkshire pig the villain in his classic novel Animal Farm, real Berkshires are known as a friendlier breed. In fact, the Hammond children ride them.

The Berkshires are selling wonderfully, Jeff says. Their numbers may be on the rise. If you’re interested in this unique ham, Jeff and Linda can be reached at 403-339-9450.

403-627-3292 768 Main Street Pincher Creek

Blackburn Jewellers

AvailableSeptember 19 to 22

3rd Annual

Drive One 4 UR School EventSaturday, Sept. 21

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ranchland Mall

Parking LotTake a free test drive and Ford of Canada will donate

up to $6,000 to be shared by Matthew Halton and St. Michael’s schools in Pincher Creek.$20 is donated for each eligible driver

* 18 years or older* one driver per household

$5,540 was raised last year, let’s make it $6,000 this year!

403-627-4461 835 Waterton Avenue

Pincher Creek


Hammonds raise pigs of a different colour

Photo courtesy of Jeff Hammond

A Berkshire-Duroc cross pig from the Hammond farm.


MEET A VOICE OF FAIRNESS

Do you have a complaint with how you were treated by an Alberta government department, agency, board, commission, designated professional organization, or Alberta Health Services patient concerns office?Alberta Ombudsman investigators are visiting Lethbridge and Pincher Creek. You can book an appointment to discuss your concerns with them.

Wednesday, September 17 Lions Den Hall

644 Main Street, Pincher Creek10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdsay, September 18Lethbridge Public Library

Community Meeting Room810 - 5th Ave. South, Lethbridge

9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TO BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH AN INVESTIGATOR Call toll-free 1-888-455-2756

www.ombudsman.ab.ca

Michael (Mike) Dominique KunkelJan 31, 1949 to Aug 31, 2014

It is with grieving hearts that we announce the loss of Mike Kunkel, who passed away after a courageous battle with asbestos cancer, at the age of 65. He will be lovingly remembered by his family: wife, Connie; daughter, Lori (Barry); son, Randy (Annette); six precious grandchildren; mother, Claire; sister, Mary Anne (Rusty); brother, Wayne (Jill); and extended family.He was predeceased by his father, Henry, in 2000. Mike lived and worked nearly all his life in the Pincher Creek area and was known for his devotion to his family and friends, his hard work ethic and his love of the great outdoors. His ready smile, raised eyebrow and banter in-cluded others in his enthusiasm for life. In times of deep trial and suffering in his life, he drew nearer to God and found courage to go on. He showed us how to embrace the good times and endure the hard ones. Our hearts are broken but we thank God for bless-ing us with a wonderful and special husband, father and grandfather. The funeral service was held Sept. 5 at Snodgrass Fu-neral Home in Pincher Creek, with burial at the Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek. The family would like to express sincere thanks for the care and compassion provided by the staff at the Pincher Creek hospital. Those who wish may make donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation associate cancer centre: Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19th St. South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5. To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfu-neralhomes.com .

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek 403-627-4864

Robert Lee BunnageNovember 16, 1952 to August 9, 2014

In loving memory of our father, Robert Bunnage, we invite family and friends to celebrate his life.

Memorial Service Saturday, Sept. 20

1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Royal Canadian Legion

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to The Canadian Lung Association

READER PHOTO OF THE WEEKBy John Kinnear of Crowsnest Pass

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or drop off at 697A Main Street in Pincher Creek

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Every Monday for the big game, Pincher Creek Boston Pizza will be giving away

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By Brad QuarinA new Pincher Creek business is more

than a business, having a mission to to help our furry friends in a fun way.

Bowtie Pet Boutique opened in late August at 695 Charlotte St., in support of A Better Chance Animal Rescue.

“It is a fun place to buy different things for your animals,” says Amy Plummer, a key supporter of the boutique. “The most important thing is the adoptions. These are animals that have no place to go.”

The boutique offers leashes, collars and other apparel and supplies for cats and dogs, along with animal training and pooper scooper service. Grooming is provided next door by Gone to the Dogs Grooming, a separate business.

Bowtie Pet Boutique was started by Amy’s sister, Melanie Glen, who founded A Better Chance Animal Rescue 12 years ago.

“We were raised on a ranch, so we’ve always loved animals,” Amy says.

They used to volunteer at the SPCA, and took inspiration from one dog in par-ticular, a mutt named Taz who always followed them around. Taz passed away last year.

Melanie started the animal rescue south of Pincher Creek, thinking of it as an 11-acre foster home before a pet is adopted. The animal rescue has taken dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds.

They’re a no-kill operation, instead rely-ing on veterinary care and sanctuary for animals about to be put down. They took in 13 cats from North Carolina, brought across the border by 64 volunteers. These healthy cats were going to be put down because there were too many of them.

One person who works with them is Robert Shenton, who provides dog training services to so-called “bully breeds” like bulldogs and German shepherds. Amy says he has a gift for working on hard behavioural problems.

Amy says they want to go “the extra mile,” but surgery and dental work needed on some animals can run up veterinary bills of $10,000 to $15,000 per month.

That’s where the boutique comes in, as the store will help fund the animal rescue. “It’s a good way to get people to feel really

good about how they’re contributing, and also buy great stuff for their pets,” she says.

Bowtie Pet Boutique opens for business

Photo by Brad Quarin

Rio, a Lab up for adoption at Bowtie Pet Bou-tique, jumps up to see Amy Plummer.


As Shootin’ the Breeze celebrates its third anniversary, we continue to revise business ideas and practices in order to bring our readers the best product possible. We’re interested in your feedback – suggestions, constructive criticism and even compliments – to ensure we bring you an interest-ing and positive publication each week.

From surveys received by September 30, we’ll make a draw for a $50 prize. Surveys may be dropped at our office, mailed or sent by email:

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To the businesses who act as distributors for Shootin’ the Breeze ...thank you for making the paper available to your customers, clients and staff!

BEAVER MINES/CASTLE MOUNTAIN: Beaver Mines General Store, Castle Mountain Ski Resort, T-bar Pub

BELLEVUE: Bellevue Inn, Bellevue Legion, Crockets Trading Company, CNP Adult Education, Crowsnest Medical Clinic, Kinga’s Hair Shoppe, Super Stop, Sutton Group Real Estate,

Turtle Mountain Pharmacy, Wild Rose Confectionery

BLAIRMORE: A&B Liquor, A Nest of Needles, Ben Wong Restaurant, Bite Rite Denture Clinic, Black Rock Pizza, Blairmore Legion, Border Building Materials, Chakra’s Spa, Child and Family Services,

CIBC, Crowsnest Community Library, Crowsnest Dental, Crowsnest Pass Hospital, Crowsnest Pass Tourist Information Centre, Crowsnest Vein & Laser Clinic, Dr. Mann & Dr. Vinge Optometrists, Headlines Salon,

Highwood Indian Restaurant, Hospital Senior’s Wing, Isabelle Sellon School, Liscombe Chiropractic, Mountain Side Medical Clinic, NIT Intercultural Campus, Public Health Unit, Side Street Stylz, Side Trax Diner,

Sinistra Salon, Sobeys, Stone’s Throw Café, Summit Home Hardware, SuperValu, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, The Rose Peddler, Tim Hortons, Tin Roof Bistro, Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Centre/Greyhound,

Valerie Danielson Law Office, Water Magic/Laundromat, York Creek Lodge

BROCKET: Peigan Band Administration Office, Piikani Secondary School, Piikani Youth Outreach

COLEMAN: Bagatelle, Chris’ Restaurant, Cinnamon Bear, Coleman Legion, Crowsnest Consolidated High School, Crowsnest Medical Clinic, Crowsnest Museum, Crowsnest Pass Husky, Crowsnest Tourist Information, Grand Union Hotel, Happy Mart, Horace Allen School, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Office, Popiels,

Re/Max Southwestern, Rum Runner, Servus Credit Union, Subway, Vitos, Western Financial

COWLEY: Backcountry Butchering, Backcountry Outhouse, Lenard’s Service, Pincher Creek Co-op, Village of Cowley Office

FRANK: A&W, CNP Allied Arts, Fas Gas, Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Pure Country Grill & Pub

HILLCREST: Hillcrest Miners Club, Turning Pointe Dance Studio

LUNDBRECK: Livingstone School, O’bies General Mercantile

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By Brad QuarinKnitting is more than

just one of the most relax-ing hobbies you can take up, says Linda Sigsworth, owner of A Nest of Needles. It also has a lot of history behind it.

The Crowsnest Museum is now inviting Linda and one of her wool shop’s most ded-icated patrons, Leona McMillan, to share some of the history and the skill.

Linda thinks the workshop is a wonderful idea. “Anything is great if it gets people knitting or crocheting,” she says.

The class will be held at the museum in Coleman on Sept. 17.

Crowsnest Museum program director Barbara van Vierssen Trip says the class is part of an effort to showcase a different skill with historical value each month. Previously,

they’ve studied genealogy or allowed a visitor to research the history of his or her house. This idea is more hands-on and, since Linda owns the wool shop, she seemed to be the ideal person to lead the class.

Linda is busy research-ing the history of the craft for the workshop. When I talked to her, she had traced it as far back as the days of the Egyptian pyr-amids. Bodies were found wrapped in cloths in the tombs.

The hands-on lesson will have each beginner learning to make a dish-cloth with 100 per cent cotton. If they’re unable to finish in one evening, Linda may invite them to another class at A Nest of Needles.

The workshop is $5 per person. If interested in joining, contact Crowsnest Museum at 403-563-5434.

Learn the history and how-to of knitting


Linda Sigsworth is eager to share her know-ledge and love of the art of knitting.

Harvest FestivalSaturday, Sept. 13

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

9 to 10 a.m. $3

Vintage Car DisplayKids Activities

Rope MakingWooden Train Building

Bouncy TentFace Painting

Balloon AnimalsCarnival Games

$2 Admission

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village1037 Bev McLachlin Dr.

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By Brad QuarinPincher Creek and area may have more

citizens on patrol than anywhere else in the province.

With 55 members of the Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association in the town and MD, the group is keeping an eye on the communities for the RCMP. The local president, Robyn Dowson, also believes their group patrols the largest geographical area in Alberta.

Now, the local Citizens on Patrol are bringing the provincial association’s annual general meeting to their home turf, specifically Cowley Community Hall on Sept. 19 to 20.

“We’ve had a wonderful response from the town of Pincher Creek, and Cowley and Lundbreck,” Robyn says. They’re still seeking sponsorships in putting together welcome bags and door prizes for their guests.

For many local members, this will be the first time they can go to the provincial workshop and AGM, and they’re excited. They’re expecting 150 people from 62 Citizens on Patrol groups from around the province, so this is a good chance to show

off the area, too.The workshop isn’t for training new

members, but rather for the different groups to meet each other and trade ideas. Many chapters want to know how to keep members interested in volunteering. With 55 members, the local chapter may have some valuable input here.

The weekend will see meals served by Simply Catering and speeches from the mayor, the reeve and the local RCMP commander, Sgt. Randy Dixon.

The local Mountie who’s been key to Alberta Citizens on Patrol, Const. Doug Sokoloski, will be master of ceremonies dressed in red serge.

The roundtable will discuss numerous matters, such as the group’s new website.

Crowsnest Pass Fish and Wildlife officer John Clarke will introduce his bear dogs and talk about what Citizens on Patrol can do when they see a bear in the community. Other presentations will inform members on the Burmis weigh scale, forensic evidence and Citizens on Patrol’s partnership with the Alberta Motor Association.

As to why Pincher Creek and area

has such a strong group, Robyn points to Const. Sokoloski, who successfully revived the local effort.

Faced with vandalism in Lundbreck, Const. Sokoloski approached the Lundbreck Citizens Council to talk about getting Citizens on Patrol going. It was a better alternative to pricey insurance, Robyn says.

Since then, he’s done much promotion for the group, and Robyn successfully nominated him for the Alberta Law Enforcement Outstanding Service Award at last year’s AGM in Westlock.

However, Const. Sokoloski points back to the volunteers. “We have a very suc-cessful bunch,” he says. “The success of the program has to go through the volunteers.”

As Robyn explains, patrolling a small town can be quiet, but they can keep members interested by doing extra things. Const. Sokoloski has taken them to check-stops, and they’ve also watched highways to take statistics on distracted driving. Potluck suppers are another good way to assure high attendance at meetings.

Their efforts are paying off, and the group is marching on.

Citizens on Patrol seek sponsorship for AGM


IT’S TIME TO GET BACK INTO SHAPE!Join Joe’s Weight Training & Fitness Club

Location: Pincher Creek Golf Club (Downstairs)Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week

Joe’s is a non-profit club administered by volunteers

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

Adult (18 & Older)

A family includes any two parents and childrenunder the age of 18 living in the same household

Seniors (60 +) and Youth (Under 18)

Registration procedure is posted at gym

Single WorkoutMonthly PassSix-month PassYearly Pass

$5$30 (Family Pass $45)$160 (Family Pass $225)$300 (Family Pass $375)

Single WorkoutMonthly PassSix-month PassYearly PassTwo Seniors

$3$20 $100 $180 $300

Crowsnest Pass Adult EducationUpcoming courses for

the month of September

Date Course Name Registration Deadline

Face That Computer MonsterComfortable With My BodyComputer One-on-One SessionsPassions and ImperfectionsYoga for Seniors

Essentials Oils Part 1Standard First Aid Level CCPR and AEDIntro to Computers Using Windows 7Intro to Homeopathic Remedies

Sept. 15Sept. 15Sept. 17Sept. 17Sept. 18Sept. 18

Sept. 18Sept. 22

Sept. 23

Sept. 22Sept. 22Sept. 24Sept. 24

Sept. 25

Sept. 25Sept. 27 & 28Sept. 29

Sept. 30

For more information or to register call Toni at 403-562-2853 [email protected]

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Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to join a group of ladies who enjoy singing for the joy and the fun? Then Friends in Sync would like you to join us for rehearsals on Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning Sept. 18, at the Pincher Creek Baptist Church.

Please come and join us. If you require further information, phone Linda at 403-627-3533 or Pat at 403-627-3153.

Friends in Sync

Friends in Sync is back

Canadian Picker in search of the lost treasures of Crowsnest Pass

Few can deny that Crowsnest Pass has a rich and colourful history. Everywhere we look we see different aspects of our past, but our history isn’t just the buildings and the historic places we drive past every day. Precious history may be residing in your basement, packed away in a box that hasn’t been opened for 20 years!

On Sept. 27, people will have the chance to show off their treasures at a special event, Lost Treasures of the Crowsnest Past. This new event is happening at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in conjunction with Alberta Culture Days (Sept. 26 to 28). The goal is to provide the community’s people with a chance to show off their own treasures and to share the fascinating stories behind them.

Sheldon Smithens, star of Canadian Pickers, will be on hand to provide opinions and insights about the treasures. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. at the interpretive centre, where Sheldon will give a presentation about his experiences filming the popular TV show.

From 1 to 3 p.m., Sheldon will meet with each of the treasure owners to get some background on the items. After examining all of them, he will pick what he considers to be the top three trea-sures. The owners of the top three will each receive two tickets to the Crowsnest Museum’s Harvest of Memories.

For the rest of the afternoon, Sheldon and a team of local historians will pick the winner from the three finalists.

The winner will be announced in the evening at the Harvest of Memories, and will receive a miner’s lamp, courtesy of the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. At the owner’s discretion, the winning treasure may be put on public display at the museum or the interpretive centre.

The time has come to show off your treasures and to claim your place in the history of Crowsnest Pass. A limit of 35 trea-sures in total will be examined during the event, with a limit of two treasures per person. As space is limited, please call the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at 403-562-7388 to confirm your spot in the Lost Treasures of the Crowsnest Past.

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

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Westcastle Motors Gives Away $100,000 Hole-in-one Prize!Congratulations to Gord Francis who shot a hole-in-one and earned each member of his foursome

a new vehicle! Two vehicles were selected from Westcastle Motors, and two from Castle Ford. From left are Jeb Malcolm of Westcastle Motors, Lorne Mitchell, Murray Patterson,

Gord Francis, Gord McMullen and George Wolstenholme of Castle Ford.


Casual Crisis Intervention WorkerPincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association

Position Summary:• Provide crisis counselling, advocacy and support for

women and children in need• Conduct needs assessments and set goals with clients.

• Participate in team consultations

Qualifications:• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Human Services – combination

of academic training and work experience will be considered• Crisis intervention skills

• Knowledge of family violence and related issues• Successful candidate will be required to submit a current

criminal record check and CYIM (child welfare) check

Hours:• Primarily weekends including day shifts,

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Email: [email protected] note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted

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By Brad QuarinSeptember has come and it’s

time to reap the harvest.To celebrate, Kootenai

Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek is hosting its annual Harvest Festival this Saturday.

“It’s in the tradition of our region,” says general manager Trisha Carleton. “Because of our agricultural roots, it’s a signifi-cant time of the year.”

The day begins with a pan-cake and sausage breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m., costing $3.

There will be plenty for children, with the Old Fashioned Carnival providing carnival games from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $1, a child can play four traditional games, like the beanbag, ring and ball tosses. There are a number of different prizes going with the games, as well as the duck pond, featuring rubber ducks.

Children’s World Daycare, which partnered with KBPV on Canada Day, will provide painting and balloon animals. Youth will also enjoy the bouncy tent and the mini-bowling game.

There are a number of crafts available, including rope-making and building wooden trains, a hit when reintroduced last year.

As with last year, the museum’s vintage car collection will be out

for display. People may be able to take their own vintage vehicles to the show, and if interested should call KBPV at 403-627-3684.

A concession will offer lunch and cotton candy, and musical entertainment will be provided by a DJ from Bluerock Music.

It turns out this year’s Harvest Festival is happening on the same day as the Heritage Acres Fall Fair, but Trisha says they won’t be competing with each other. “We would encourage people to visit both sites,” she says.

The $2 admission for the Harvest Festival is good for the

whole day, so you can leave to go to Heritage Acres and return without having to pay again. The lowered admission of KBPV is a throwback to the past, in the spirit of the festivities.

The Harvest Festival comes after a successful event with Trains and the History That Almost Wasn’t. Their bus tour drew a number of people from out-of-town train clubs, and Trisha found them “really keen.”

Next comes “the largest cookie sale in Pincher Creek history,” with volunteers making cookies for the second annual sale in December. KBPV aims to make this a bigger event than last year, to break another record.

Reap some harvest fun at Kootenai Brown

Photo by Shannon Robin

Frances Cyr teaches Mercy the art of rope-making at KBPV Harvest Festival last year.


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5th Annual FundraiserSaturday, Nov. 22

Dinner with live and silent auction and dance

featuring the Chevelles

By Brad Quarin

Blairmore artist Jean Blackall still remembers what it was like to walk through the big city.

She worked downtown, and recalls an industrial area by the tracks and docks.

“I saw a lot of things that I took in, and a lot of things were very disturbing for me,” she says. “Later, these scenes would keep coming back and haunting me.”

Art is a kind of therapy, so she began painting and recreating the scenes. Believing people are wilfully blind to the problems on the streets, she figured this would be a way to open eyes.

While Urban Re-Visited, now open at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, uses Jean’s usual media, this is rather new subject matter for her. Her mixed-media collages employing hand-dyed papers, found material and acrylic paint usually depict landscapes or abstractions, but this looks more at people.

The colours of the 19 works are bright but the themes are dark, to challenge the viewer. Many people feel they can’t do anything about urban issues, but Jean has come to believe anyone can make a difference and should consider how.

The city represented in the show can be any city, with skylines in different works based on

Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The scenes depicted could just as easily be set in Toronto or anywhere else.

Jean has been creating the works over four years, along with other projects, recently real-izing she had enough for an urban-themed show.

Most of the pieces made their debut at Stony Plain in January, but several more have been finished since then. She’s just put varnish on some, which protects a painting from fading. A small acrylic pre-sketch will be included, giving the viewer a chance to see how a larger work begins.

She submitted a handful of images, an artist’s statement and a CV to the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, which decided to put on the show. This is her first truly solo show at the local gallery, as past exhibits have included the photography of her husband, Walter Gray.

Urban Re-Visited opened on Saturday and remains up until Oct. 5. Receptions are always interesting opportunities to learn what people see in her works, which can differ by individual. “That’s the beauty of collage,” she says. She wants her work to scare more than to be beautiful.

For their next project, Walter and Jean are contemplating a show called Textures, about tex-tures in nature.

Artist recreates memories of the city


Jean Blackall in a creative moment.

By Brad QuarinNow is the time to join the club. Any club.Crowsnest Pass is holding its fall registration

tonight, followed by Pincher Creek’s tomorrow. The event brings together many diverse community groups, allowing them to sign up new and returning members at one place and time.

In Bellevue, registration at M.D. McEachern Community Centre goes from 6 to 8 p.m. Tracey Linderman, community services programmer, is expecting at least 20 community groups.

These are mainly recreational and fitness groups, with clubs for all ages. The usual groups represented include the Scouts, Girl Guides, minor hockey and figure skating, as well as fitness and gymnastics clubs run by the town itself. Activities like taekwondo and

Zumba are among those being offered at MDM and Albert Stella Memorial Arena.

Mass registration is fairly new to Pincher Creek, with the recreation office holding it for the second time at the arena from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Diane Burt Stuckey, director of community services, says they’ll be hosting independent groups, many offering programs for youth. A few are new, including a children’s music group and French lessons. Others include minor hockey, the 4-H Club, Girl Guides and figure skating. Some groups will appeal to all ages, including the curling and kayak clubs, Knights of Columbus and the board looking after Pincher Creek Community Hall.

Feedback has been good, demonstrating that the registration events are a valuable community service.

Head to registration night and join a club


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Check out fall adult education offeringsBy Erin Fairhurst

It’s not just the kids who get to go back to school this fall! Adult education programs in both Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek are gearing up for fall, and their new curricula have something for everyone.

“We are into a new year and a new semester, and that is always very exciting,” says Toni Gfrerer, co-ordinator with Crowsnest Pass Adult Education.

New classes this fall cover professional skills such as writing business emails and marketing using social media, cooking skills such as creating Christmas party food, health and wellness topics like essen-tial oils, and even night photography.

The entire fall course catalogue contains nearly 100 classes and includes computer training, safety courses like first aid, and even courses designed especially for seniors.

Toni says courses for the fall semester are based on feedback from past par-ticipants, suggestions from residents, sharing ideas with other communities and researching what other learning facilities are offering.

“We are already planning for winter and spring and are always open to ideas and suggestions,” Toni says, adding that she is always looking for instructors. “If you are crafty or have a talent that you’d like to share, it’s something to consider.”

Fall registration opened last week and can be done online at www.crowsnested-ucation.com, by phone at 403-562-2853 or in person at the M.D. McEachern Community Centre in Bellevue, on the second floor.

In Pincher Creek, the fall calendar has also been updated to include some returning favourites, as well as some new additions.

Monica Sczyrba-Davis, co-ordinator of the Pincher Creek Adult Learning Council and the Read and Write Literacy Program, says a variety of classes will be available, including Nia, a movement-based class that incorporates dance, martial arts and yoga.

“It has been very popular,” she says. “We are adding a new version called Gentle Nia this year that still provides the same amount of fun but is lower key. A lot of seniors have expressed interest.”

A variety of food classes such as instruction in sushi making, curry and Greek cuisine will be available, as well as courses in bookbinding, pottery and aromatherapy.

The council also offers business-ori-ented courses, including private sessions that can be tailored to the participant’s needs.

“Sometimes it’s easier to learn privately than in a classroom setting,” says Monica, “especially with computer skills if you’re shy about asking questions in front of others.”

To celebrate Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Adult Learning Council and the Read and Write Literacy Program launched a Scrabble tournament that will continue every Monday night at 6 p.m. at Mrs. P’s Coffee Corner in Pincher Creek.

“It’s a great way to come together and celebrate literacy and have some fun,” says Monica.

The Adult Learning Council office is located in Room 11 at St. Michael’s School, and they can be reached at 403-627-4478.

To learn more about their courses, please see www.pincherlearn.ca .

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Friday, September 12– C.N.P. minor hockey Thunder Chal-lenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman– Senior Mustangs home opener - 5 p.m. at Matthew Halton football field in Pincher Creek– Sit & Be Fit - 10:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek– Games, your choice - 1:30 p.m. at Hud-dlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek– Farmers market - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek arena lobby– Supper & meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellev-ue Legion– Steak night - 5 p.m. at Blairmore Legion– C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue

Saturday, September 13– Drive One 4 UR School - 9 a.m. at Ranchland Mall parking lot in Pincher Creek– C.N.P. minor hockey Thunder Chal-lenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman– KBPV Harvest Festival - 9 a.m at the museum in Pincher Creek

– Heritage Acres Fall Fair - 9 a.m. near Pincher Creek– Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion– Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Blairmore Legion

Sunday, September 14– CNP minor hockey Thunder Challenge at the Sports Complex in Coleman– St. John’s Anglican Church 130th an-niversary celebration - 11 a.m. in Pincher Creek– First anniversary celebration - 10 a.m. at Heartland Community Church (old auction mart) in Pincher Station– Wing night - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Legion

Monday, September 15– Let’s Play playgroup (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall– New & Expecting Moms group (up to age 1) - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall– School council meeting - 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek– Whist & tea - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek– C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue

Tuesday, September 16– Explore Together (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall– Ice scheduling meeting - 7 p.m. at MCC Arena lobby in Pincher Creek– C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue

Wednesday, September 17– Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bel-levue– Let’s Play playgroup (ages 0-5) - 9 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall– Parenting question session (make appt.) - 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall– Alberta ombudsman appointments available - 10:30 a.m. at Lions Den in Pincher Creek– Crowsnest Community Support Society AGM - 5 p.m. at 8102 19th Ave. in Cole-man– Knitting workshop (must pre-register) - 7 p.m. at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman– Picture day at Livingstone School in Lundbreck– Leishman Hearing Centre - 9 a.m. at Liscombe Chiropractic Clinic in Blairmore– C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue– Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Blairmore Legion

Thursday, September 18– C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue– Tai chi for seniors - 10 a.m. at Hud-dlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek– Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion

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Snow on the mountains reminds us that winter is soon to arrive. Bears are also keeping track of the season and looking for as many calories as possible before heading into hibernation.

During hyperphagia, a time when bears are preparing for hibernation, bears can eat for 20 hours to consume roughly 20,000 calories each day. That is equivalent to drinking over 100 cans of root beer in one day!

As bears search for their next meal, they may wander into town to try and find an easy meal. In Crowsnest Pass, garbage is collected only once a week, so needs to be stored securely and placed out only on the morning of collection. During the rest of the week, garbage can be stored in your house, garage or shed.

If you don’t have a safe place to store your waste, why not try a bear-proof garbage bin? Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart offers two bear-proof garbage bin programs for residents who have a history with bears in their garbage or don’t have a safe place to store their waste.

The bear-proof garbage bin demo program is a free opportunity for residents

to try out a bin. The use of a loan bin is guaranteed for six weeks, but is frequently longer.

Under the second program, Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart facilitates bulk purchases of bear-proof bins. Current grant funding helps to offset the cost, resulting in a discount available to residents purchasing bins in 2014 and 2015. An order is antici-pated to arrive in late September.

If you are interested in a demo bear-proof garbage bin, or in learning more about purchasing your own bin, contact Elizabeth, BearSmart co-ordinator, at 403-563-0058 or [email protected] .

Please report your bear sightings to the Report a Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3800. Your reports help track bear movements in Crowsnest Pass and help protect the bears and the community. If you have any questions about how to be BearSmart, contact Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart at 403-563-0058 or visit www.crowsnestcon-servation.ca .

This Bear Brief is brought to you by Crowsnest Conservation’s BearSmart program, with support from Shell FuellingChange.

Bear Brief No. 6 – Bear-proof your garbageCrowsnest Conservation BearSmart


Helen Wasnock, left, and Clara Marconi en-joy a sunny day for the Alzheimer Walk in Blairmore. Sixty people came out Saturday morning, raising $1,966 for phone support, information packages and educational pro-grams in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.

Raising funds forAlzheimers

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