FREE PUBLICATION August 12, 2015 A weekly breath Year 4, Issue 45 of fresh air!

It’s rodeo time!

Rodeo fans can get their fill this weekend as the Ag Society hosts the annual Pro Rodeo. Local favourites include Otys Little Mustache, shown steer wresting at the IRCA Rodeo held at Piikani Nation earlier this month. Photo by Shannon Robin

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An editorial My Little Corner by Shannon Robin The Breeze Mailbox Monday evening I took what felt like a money, or to raise money for a good cause. well-deserved break from working on the Before the car bashing began, Bob paper. I should already have been finished, Westrop announced that Dennis Robin An earlier cave discovery but some Mondays go better than others. would dance on top of the car if the crowd I joined others lining Main Street to watch pitched in enough money. I was readin’ Shootin’ the Breeze when I discovered the article a pink parade and to support the fundraising To be honest, at first I was mortified — Exploring the Crowsnest Pass With Paul Zizka (June 24 issue). The efforts of Wild Pink Yonder. I’ve seen Dennis dance! pictures are arresting and the article’s a great read. Jane Hurl and her team of supporters As tens and twenties began to fill Bob’s There is, however, one error. rode into town to a show of people in bright fist, I thought I should offer to match the bid The article reports that the Booming Ice Chasm was discovered pink T-shirts and businesses decked out in to prevent him from dancing. But with only in 2008. welcome. $8.50 left in my pocket, I couldn’t beat the Monica Field and I discovered the cave in 1995 and, thanks to The Pincher Creek Elks Club took on the $150 people threw in to enhance the dare. date-stamped pictures I took at that time, the caving community is Pinkest Little Town in the West challenge to Minutes later, Dennis was on the roof of acutely aware of this fact. garner community spirit and assist Jane with the car sharing his repertoire of dance moves Unfortunately for Monica and me, we didn’t know that we’d her efforts to support breast cancer research. as Adam, Charles and Nicki Schoening found a previously unknown cave. So, our discovery, outside of Charlie Price and Ken Neumann were played “Rockin’ Robin” from the stage. one published (2003) picture of the cave’s entry, remained hidden very visible in their hot-pink shirts as they My initial embarrassment was short-lived from much of society until a caver discovered my picture following promoted the event around town this sum- as I realized we all contribute in our own the caving community’s discovery — 13 years later — of the same mer. Other service groups, businesses and ways, and that Dennis was a great sport for cave. The “old” picture proved diagnostic. individuals joined the effort for a result the taking the challenge. The caving community was quick to name its ’08 find. Monica Elks can be proud of. If you want to check out his performance, and I, aware of their subsequent report, didn’t know, however, that A creative fundraising idea helped draw a there is video posted on the Shootin’ the they’d discovered what we’d found more than a decade earlier. crowd to the event. Breeze Facebook page. If you like it, why not Had Monica and I known our ’95 discovery of the cave was its People were invited to “bash cancer” and make a contribution to the cause. You can do first recorded observation, it would be known today as Ravensview. paid for the opportunity to take a sledgeham- this by purchasing a horseshoe our office. One of my ’95 images was shot into the sky from within the mer to a pink car. Young and old lined up for If was a good effort for a new event in the cave’s nearly vertical entryway. The dark, ominous mouth of the a turn, raising about $700. community. Watch for more pictures from cave frames the image. Monica, standing above me on the lip of One young girl shouted “Die cancer!” as the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass rides the abyss, is silhouetted against a cerulean sky. Three ravens are she heaved the large hammer over her head. in next week’s issue, and posted online at circling over her head. It’s funny what some people will do for www.shootinthebreeze.ca. David McIntyre

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Turning Pointe has operated for 13 years and “We have some incredibly talented dancers Thank you! Tara is joined by fellow dance instructors Chris- here,” says Tara, “and they are very dedicated and tina Samson, Kandis Span, Rebecca Dewey and s t ron g .” Meagan Morency. Sharon St. James and Chris- Some local students — like dancers Jas- tine Bradley teach yoga and Koral Lazzaratto is a mine Arbuckle and Kestrel Paton — have been As part of the Doors Open Heritage Festival former student who now handles office adminis- accepted into recognized programs at the School the Bellevue Underground Mine held one of tration at the studio. of Alberta Ballet and Simon Fraser University, its most successful Miner’s Picnics to date. “I couldn’t do any of this without them!” says and will be pursuing their studies in the fall. This event gives a nod to Crowsnest Pass’s Tara. Ultimately, Tara believes that “whether you glory days when it was booming. Thank you In addition to a passionate staff, the studio is continue on with dance or not, you remember to the following businesses for showing real supported by a tight-knit community of dedi- the life experiences you gained from it, and from community spirit with your contributions to cated students and parents. trips like the one we just went on.” the free barbeque. Your support resulted in “We have boys, girls, kids and adults, and “The bonds you make and memories you the attendance of over 400 very satisfied we love teaching them all,” says Tara. “Dance create are ones that last forever.” visitors to the Miners Picnic. Visitors were teaches you so much about positive self-image, The memories of New York are fond ones, but greeted with an abundance of food: discipline and the importance of a mind, body there’s still no place like home. “We are so well hamburgers, hotdogs; pop, chips, cupcakes, and health connection. I am a believer in the supported here,” says Tara, “and I feel incredibly and ice cream. A big thank you goes out to expression ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ and blessed.” Supervalu, Riversdale Resources, Blackrock I hope that we aid in that in some way at the For more information on Turning Pointe Pizza and the IGA for their donations of studio.” Dance Studio, please call 403-562-7730 or visit food, cash and discounts. Will any of the students go on to become www.turningpointedance.ca. professional dancers like the ones they saw in New York City?

Boredom Buster Program Registration Now Open! Turtle Mountain Music Camp Chamber Student August 18 & 20 from 1 - 5 p.m. Music Final Supervised afternoon activities Concert Concert for kids 5 - 13 years old at the Pincher Creek Pool Facility. Sat., Aug 15 Sun., Aug 16 Children were also treated to fun activities. Registration forms available at the pool front desk 7 p.m. 2 p.m. “More for Less” dollar store added to their delight with lots of free mini toys. Summit at 895 Main Street. Admission by Donation – Everyone is Welcome! Please return them as soon as possible! Home Hardware contributed lumber to the Crowsnest Community Christian Centre mine timber set, which will be used again in For more info, contact the Rec. Office at 403-627-4322 8534 - 24 Avenue Coleman future mine rescue demonstrations. The timber set is directly related to the heritage Memorial Service for of mining in the Crowsnest Pass, which is the June Phillips focus of the Miner’s Picnic celebrations. (nee Crook) MORE FOR LESS June 30, 1924 - May 13, 2015 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE Saturday, Sept. 5 Friday, August 14 at 9 p.m. 12 p.m. Pincher Creek Town Hall Park Refreshments to follow Please remember to give these businesses your support. Rev. Andrew Craig officiating Popcorn available for purchase! For more info, contact the No flowers please Rec. Office at 403-627-4322 Thank you to all of the above businesses for Trinity Lutheran Church keeping the Miner’s Picnic and other coal 893 East Avenue Pincher Creek mining traditions alive in the Crowsnest Pass. Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 5 Let’s bash cancer!

Photo by Brenda Shenton Taking a sledgehammer to cancer Local service groups and businesses came together to raise funds for breast cancer research through a program called Wild Pink Yonder. Spearheaded by the Pincher Creek Elks, about $700 of the money raised was from the bashing of this pink car. The opportunity to take the first swing of the sledgehammer was up for auction Monday evening. Chelsea Stokke, in left photo, makes a mighty connection following her winning bid. The creative fundraiser was possible thanks to many donations. The car was donated by Castle Ford Sales, the painting by Fix Auto and Pincher Creek Farm Centre, decals by MAC Auto Glass and Graphics and the hammer by Rona. In the top photo, from left, are Darin Leff- ingwell of Fix Auto, George Wolstenholme and Pete Schauerte of Castle Ford Sales, and Elks Ken Neumann and Charles Price. Photo by Shannon Robin Watch for more photos in next week’s issue of the Breeze.

Please Join Us in Thanking the Sponsors of the 11th Annual Dr. Chris Holladay and Dr. Bryan Burrows Main Street Crowsnest Show & Shine look forward to seeing your smile at our new location! Special Thanks To: Thanks To Our • Larger, State-of-Art Facility Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Trophy Sponsors: • Central Location Don & Jacquie From of NAPA Auto Parts – • Ample Parking Blacksmith Autobody Ltd. Pass Automotive Ryan Robutka of Spokes & Motors • 24-Hour Emergency Mountain Valley Automotive Ltd. Top Gunn Automotive Scotiabank Blairmore Stone’s Throw Café Servus Credit Union Kal Tire Mary Jane Myden of Mountain Ink Rocky Mountain Properties D&L Upholstery & Fabrics Crow Works Engraving Jim Cisar of Cowley Cruisin’ IPC Investment Planning Counsel Auto Parts Plus/Allied Distributors of Pincher Creek Accepting New Patients! Tidy Tim’s Auto Clean Ltd.

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NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES GENERATORS SOLAR • Design • Sales • Installation √ Residential Photo by Brad Quarin • Service √ Commercial Jerry Teahen, left, and Lorraine Hunter inspect the flowers in Pincher Creek’s • Sales √ Off Grid Cenotaph Park. The pair from Ontario are judges for Communities in Bloom. • Installation √ Grid Tie Judges impressed by [email protected] [email protected] Pincher Creek’s beauty 403-627-5756 By Brad Quarin 1373 A Hunter Street Pincher Creek Pincher Creek held its own under the scrutiny of judges in the national Communities in Bloom competition. Communities in Bloom evaluates towns on their flower displays, trees, tidiness and heritage conservation. This year’s judges were Jerry Teahen from Exeter, Ont., and Lorraine Hunter from Toronto, and they were wowed by what Pincher Creek had to offer. “I’m very impressed with your community,” Jerry said, after having seen five towns this year. He has 14 years of experience as a judge. Jerry noted that Pincher Creek was competing with towns that OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT have all won Communities in Bloom before. Pincher Creek won at the As of June 30, 2015, national level in 2009. The group visited Lebel Mansion, where Jerry found the rose garden James Arbuckle and Will Arbuckle “absolutely spectacular.” have officially taken ownership of He thought the industrial area was pretty clean and that the buildings Blairmore Precision Machining & Welding Ltd. were showcased well. “I love it,” Lorraine said. “Great gardens, and you’ve got great people Offering Industrial, Commercial and Residential Services. living here.” If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free She admires the work of the Pincher Planters, the local group with a to give either one of the new owners a call at 403-562-2884 mandate to beautify the town. or email [email protected] “They’re a wonderful group, and they really work hard, and you can or [email protected] see the fruits of their labour,” she said. Having lived in as a child, she may have visited Pincher Blairmore Precision Machining and Welding Ltd. Creek before, but this was her first time judging it and her first year as a judge. 3630 Sentinel Industrial Park Coleman Results from the competition should be announced in September. www.blairmoreprecision.com Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 7 A summer millions of years in the making By Brad Quarin spend time with. For residents of the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek area, this was the Much of Dr. Currie’s presentation focused on one famous fossil find: summer of the dinosaur. Black Beauty. The skull of the Tyrannosaurus rex specimen was found in the Crowsnest Pass recently celebrated its Doors Open and Heritage Festival by Crowsnest River valley by teens out fishing in the early 1980s. welcoming prominent paleontologist Philip Currie to discuss dinosaur finds in Dr. Currie referred to Black Beauty as “probably one of your most famous our own backyard. residents.” His presentation and the prehis- It is one of the most complete toric-themed activities that followed Tyrannosaurus rex skulls known and capped a summer marked by exciting went on tour to Australia, Japan and dinosaur discoveries and announce- Singapore before winding up at the ments in the area. Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. “Be very proud of what you have It was also featured in the dinosaur here,” Dr. Currie told his audience in issue of National Geographic in 1993. Blairmore. “There are, in my opinion, To a scientist whose interest in lots more dinosaurs still to be found dinosaurs was sparked by cereal-box here.” prizes, the find meant a lot. Before speaking, Dr. Currie was Dr. Currie recalled being six and introduced by David McIntyre, who eating “box after box” of Rice Krispies, knew him from Alberta’s Dinosaur which came with dinosaur and Dime- Provincial Park. trodon toys. David jokingly recalled meeting Dr. “I really, really wanted the Tyran- Currie in the Red Deer River back in Photo by Brad Quarin “the late Cretaceous,” an exciting time Paleontologist Philip Currie starts his presentation on Black Beauty by re- See DINOSAURS, for dinosaur hunting in Alberta. David calling efforts to determine whether Tyrannosaurus rex had feathers continued on page 8 found Dr. Currie caring and fun to August 28 & 29 Crowsnest Vacuum & Sewing Centre is celebrating 20 years of serving you, and invites you to help celebrate this wonderful event.

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The Lund- Discover Treasures between 15 and 20 toys, none were Tyrannosaurs. breck fossil consists of parts of the head and tail. “Black Beauty is one of two T-rexes I did get in the It was an exciting discovery, Dr. Therrien says. end, so I feel I did OK.” Small dinosaurs are hard to come by, as over time at the He credited the discovery itself to students and the bones are destroyed or washed away by rivers. anglers Jeff Baker and Brad Mercier, who pointed it However, a few Leptoceratops specimens have Rodeo Weekend out to their teacher, Renso Castellarin. Renso then turned up in the last few years, with the 2013 contacted Dr. Currie, who came down to Crowsnest Alberta floods unearthing one in . Pass. There aren’t any plans at the moment for the Under the Sea Fully excavating the fossil was “a massive under- Leptoceratops to go on display at the taking,” he says, as they removed much of the rock Royal Tyrrell Museum. However, Dr. Therrien says by hand. They were very surprised to find the entire it will be crucial to a wider study of the genus, as Vendor Event skull. “It was the best skull we had for any Tyranno- paleontologists try to determine how many species saurus rex from anywhere in or the United the genus has. States.” The Lundbreck find was followed by the Saturday, Aug. 15 Initially feeling confident that Black Beauty announcement of a new species of horned dinosaur, was the largest Tyrannosaurus known, Dr. Currie discovered on the Oldman River, going on display eventually found it was one of the smallest. Individ- in Drumheller in June. Noon to 7 p.m. ual Tyrannosaurids are known to have lived for at This creature, named Regaliceratops and nick- least 28 years, but Black Beauty was in her early 20s named Hellboy for the pain of its excavation, was Over 50 Vendors when she died. actually discovered in 2005. However, it took years “Tyrannosaurus rex itself is an unbelievable ani- to fully dig and prepare the fossil. mal,” Dr. Currie said. He shared many facts about Regaliceratops was much larger than its contem- Raffle tickets with the creature that fascinated locals. porary Leptoceratops, being the size of a rhino, Dr. These included that Tyrannosaurus rex was born Therrien says. proceeds to support with feathers, losing them as it grew larger and no It took two or three field seasons to fully dig the longer needed the insulation. fossil found in the riverbank. Dr. Don Henderson the Pincher Creek It had binocular vision, meaning it saw in three was the main scientist involved. dimensions, and had very good hearing. This one was particularly challenging because Splash Park The predator’s teeth, which Dr. Currie likened to the rock was hard and the skull was well cemented bananas in shape, also kept growing throughout its in the rock. Eventually, Regaliceratops came out life, with any lost teeth replaced. in a few blocks, and it took 18 months to glue it Over 50 prizes Other dinosaurs besides Black Beauty have been together and prepare the fossil. uncovered in Crowsnest Pass. Scientists had to determine its correct propor- to be won In particular, Dr. Currie highlighted the 1923 tions, as the skull was partially crushed. discovery of a small dinosaur that was never After more study, Regaliceratops went up for Popcorn, cotton candy named, but he suspects it was an Orodromeus. display in the new Fossils in Focus gallery. Another small dinosaur called Montanoceratops “Regaliceratops is a crown jewel,” Dr. Therrien and balloon animals also lived in Crowsnest Pass. says. In Fossils in Focus, visitors are able to walk This may just be the tip of the iceberg. “You around the skull and view it from all sides. potentially have hundreds of skeletons, and hun- There are two things that make Regaliceratops dreds of species of dinosaurs,” Dr. Currie said. especially remarkable, in Dr. Therrien’s opinion. Pincher Creek The prospect of more dinosaurs in the The first is how beautiful it is, and how it can be Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek area was cer- viewed in three dimensions. Community Hall tainly confirmed earlier this summer. The second is that paleontologists never In May, a construction crew in the Lundbreck dreamed of a horned dinosaur like this. Although area stumbled upon one remarkable fossil after closely related to Triceratops, it has traits unlike its hitting bedrock. cousins. These include the big nose horn and the The discovery was reported and two paleontol- “ornamentation” on its frill. For its family, every- ogists were sent to look at it. Dr. Francois Therrien thing about the skull is wrong, Dr. Therrien says. examined the specimen with his colleague, Dr. Dr. Therrien personally visited the Oldman Caleb Brown. River area earlier this summer, and can say there The dinosaur in question was Leptoceratops, a are more fossils there, and the rocks likely hold small horned creature. This one was the size of a big more surprises yet to be found. Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 9 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo! August 13 to 16

Thursday, Aug. 13 wishes the best of luck to our Warm up Team Roping Jackpot at 7 p.m. Enter at 6 p.m., rope at 7. #11 roping, enter up to 3 times. local cowboys and cowgirls, Concession and beer gardens open and to all competitors at the Friday, Aug. 14 Kids Gymkhana at 10 a.m. Enter at 9 a.m., gymkhana at 10. 2015 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo! $5 entry fee per kid Pro Rodeo at 7 p.m. Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night A big shout-out to the many rodeo volunteers ... Niki Flundra – Liberty Horse Entertainer it wouldn’t happen without you! Saturday, Aug. 15 Parade at 11 a.m. on Main Street Pro Rodeo at 2 p.m. Niki Flundra – Liberty Horse Entertainer Kids Calf Scramble during intermission. Ages 6 - 12 Come win a bike courtesy of Windy View Mechanical! Slack at 5:30 p.m. (free rodeo entertainment) and Pig Roast by Barry Carney ($14 per person) Rodeo Cabaret doors open at 8:30 p.m. Live music by the Chevelles $15 cover charge No minors Sunday, Aug. 15 Family Day – Kids 14 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult Mutton Bustin’ at 12:15 p.m. for ages 3-6 Pre-register Aug. 10 -12 by calling Lynn at 403-432-1369 between 6 and 8 p.m. Watch for photos in Pro Rodeo at 2 p.m. Niki Flundra – Liberty Horse Entertainer Shootin’ the Breeze Kids Calf Scramble during intermission. Ages 6 - 12 in print next Wednesday Come win a bike courtesy of Windy View Mechanical! Daily Admission $15/Adult, $5 Ages 6-14, Free for 5 & under and online at Weekend Pass is $35 www.shootinthebreeze.ca For details check our Facebook page or website www.pinchercreekagsociety.com Page 10 Shootin’ the Breeze August 12, 2015 Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities Pincher Creek pulls together for Pro Rodeo By Brad Quarin big rodeo in Canada, is coming home for the first time in a few years. For Thanks to local people who stepped forward to help when things were the first time in Pincher Creek, her young son Ridge will perform with her. looking grim, the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo will return to the ag grounds Niki is a five-time winner of Pro Rodeo Canada’s award for dress act on Thursday to Sunday. of the year for her liberty act. The horses she works with are free of any The rodeo needed more volunteers to keep going, and it’s still not too reins or ropes. Niki will perform at intermission on Friday, Saturday and late to show support for the event. Sunday. “If people want the rodeo here, and enjoy the rodeo, then it’s really The rodeo starts with the team roping jackpot at 7 p.m. on Thursday. important they stand up,” says Lynn Lievers, secretary of the Pincher On Friday, the rodeo again starts at 7 p.m., and it will be Tough Enough Creek and District Agricultural Society. “Every volunteer hour matters to Wear Pink night. immensely.” Saturday will see the rodeo parade on Main Street at 11 a.m., courtesy The cabaret may be short on a few people to serve alcohol and clean up of the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce. tables, especially for the late shift. This year’s theme is Under the Sea, and chamber administrator Lieve The rodeo’s security is being handled by a Lethbridge company. How- Parisis says a water-related theme always goes over well with participants ever, a few more people might be helpful to stroll the grounds and ensure during hot weather. no one is where they’re not allowed to be. The chamber is looking for more children to decorate their bikes and If interested in volunteering, you can reach Lynn at 403-432-1369. join the parade, and they can call the chamber at 403-627-5199 if inter- There are some exciting new developments about this year’s rodeo. The ested. Junction food bank and McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Those children and everyone else in the parade will enjoy a moment of is handling most of the concession, bringing changes to the menu. Lynn fame, as Shaw Cable is videotaping and broadcasting the festivities. Foot- says they’re glad a share of the concession profits will go to the non-profit age of the parade will air on TV on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. organization. The cabaret takes place on Saturday night at the Horseshoe Pavilion ’s star trick rider Niki Flundra, who has performed at every See PINCHER CREEK RODEO, continued on page 11

Shell Waterton Complex would like to welcome everyone to this year’s fair and rodeo and wishes everyone a safe and entertaining weekend. Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 11

Photo by Brenda Shenton From left, Rachel Crow, Elaina Beebe,Tawny Beebe and Dakota Tallow form part of the grand entry during a First Nations dance demonstration at . The girls are members of a group of local dancers who perform Tuesday after- noons beside the Heritage Centre. Presented by the Blackfoot Canadian Cultur- al Society, this interpretive program features traditional music and involves the spectators in the final dance. This is a preview of what you can see at the Black- foot Arts and Heritage Festival, running this week at Waterton. Welcome to Town Experience Blackfoot culture Parks Canada is pleased to be working with the Blackfoot Canadian 2015 Pro Rodeo Cultural Society to present the fifth annual Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival in Waterton Lakes National Park. The colourful three-day festival started Tuesday and runs through Participants! Thursday at Waterton Community Centre. A highlight is the exhibition powwow dance competition on Thursday, starting at 4 p.m. The festival provides engaging ways to experience and appreciate Blackfoot culture in the park. It also honours the long-standing relation- Have a great, safe ride. ship between Parks Canada and the Blackfoot peoples. All are encouraged to attend the free event. Waterton Lakes National Park The journey doesn’t start PINCHER CREEK RODEO, continued from page 10 403-627-4431at the beginning. and costs $15. Pincher Creek’s brand of cabaret is unique, unfolding on 750 ItKettles begins Street at the end. the ground in the dirt. Congratulations Class of 2014! “It’s special to our town,” Lynn says. Pincher Creek By popular demand, live music will be provided by the Chevelles. Pincher Creek Credit Union The rodeo itself starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the rodeo is $15 per adult, $5 for youth from six to 14, and free for kids five and under. Youth 14 and under also get in free, accompanied by an adult, on Sunday. A weekend pass, which doesn’t cover www.pinchercreek-creditunion.com the cabaret, is $35. Page 12 Shootin’ the Breeze August 12, 2015 Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities Toy run will benefit local charities back in the saddle! By Brad Quarin with it, and some people vided on Friday and Saturday A child may receive a new attend just to see the motor- night by the Mark Hall Band, favourite toy after motorcy- cycles. country and rock musicians . . . back cle enthusiasts take out their Many of the bikers bring from Lethbridge. favourite toys — their bikes along toys, such as dolls, On Saturday morning, the in town — thanks to Lundbreck Hotel trucks and stuffed animals. If poker run will start at Lund- and its annual toy run, Friday someone is bringing a used breck Hotel at 11 a.m., with to Sunday. item, it should be cleaned up. bikers picking up a card at The hotel holds the event A silent auction will four different stops. R. Roy Davidson to collect donations of new give more support to the After paying $5 per sheet, or gently used toys, which go Women’s Resource Centre. the biker with the best poker Law Office to the Women’s Resource and Centre co-ordinator Desiree hand at the end of the run Crisis Centre in Blairmore. Simoneau says that money wins the money. Children of disadvantaged would go to anti-bullying pro- Lundbreck Hotel has held Welcome to Pincher Creek families then get the toys for grams and violence awareness the toy run every year since birthdays or Christmas. presentations in schools, and 2001, when Wendy was man- for the Pro Rodeo! The poker run the hotel more Christmas toys. She ager. This is her third year as hosts is also a popular part of appreciates the event. owner. The event usually fills 403-627-3013 the toy run. The toy run will also be up two large boxes with toys. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s usually a very success- taking donations of non-per- To enter the poker run, you ful event,” says Wendy Janson, ishable food for the Junction can register at the hotel earlier Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday the owner of Lundbreck Hotel. food bank in Pincher Creek. in the morning. Anyone with a 645 Main Street Pincher Creek Bikers have a good time Entertainment will be pro- motorcycle is welcome. Garage Sales Children’s Festival and Join us for our

Dance in the Park This PANCAKE BREAKFAST Week Friday, Aug. 14 $3.00 6 - 9 p.m. Lundbreck Per Plate Town Hall Park • 11 Paton Place – Saturday, Aug. 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Pincher Creek • 219 3rd Street – Friday, Aug. 14 – 2 to 7 p.m. Pincher Creek Outdoor movie Saturday, Aug. 15 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rotary Club to follow at 9 p.m. To place your free garage sale listing call For more info, contact the Rec. Office at 403-627-4322 403-904-2227 or email [email protected] Deadline is 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication Saturday, Aug. 15 8 - 10 a.m. Provincial Building Parking Lot Pincher Creek The Town of Pincher Creek 782 Main Street Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic welcomes all welcomes all 2015 2015 rodeo Pro Rodeo participants. participants to town! Have a great ride 403-627-3900 this weekend! 1124 Waterton Ave. Pincher Creek Thank you for supporting the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek! Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 13

Photos by Brad Quarin Crowsnest Pass goes wild for wildlife education Going Wild offered a family-friendly and educational diversion at the Crowsnest Pass Pistol Club Annual Gun Show in Coleman last week. From left, MorganKel - ley introduces the great horned owl Fairmont from the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre; Terry Grant of Mantracker fame promotes his book Mantracking; and Fish and Wildlife officer Vanessa Rukas hangs out with a familiar creature in her field. Watch for an adventure story of a day withMantracker in next week’s paper.

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1039 Deer Avenue 403-627-3655 Pincher Creek www.pcmeats.net 1075 Waterton Ave. 403-627-4456 Pincher Creek Page 14 Shootin’ the Breeze August 12, 2015 Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities Rediscover the spirit of the wildflowers By Brad Quarin scarcely been seen since 1972. Many of her other The wildflowers of Waterton Lakes National paintings are currently in people’s houses and Park held deep meaning for Annora Brown, a offices, away from the public eye. Fort Macleod artist who sketched and painted Joyce’s hope is that by keeping Annora’s them from the 1930s to 1960s. memory alive, the public will rally to persuade “What Annora Brown kept talking about was to digitize the paintings, so the spirit of the landscape, and spirit of the flow- they will be available to the world again. ers. She was a very spiritual person,” says retired Previously, Joyce worked to remind people of minister Joyce Sasse. Annora by writing a play, Interpreter of the Foot- Fittingly, Annora’s artistic legacy will be hills of . remembered with a church service in Waterton The play was read by four people, like a radio on Sunday, led by Joyce. play, in Waterton, Fort Macleod and Lethbridge “What we’re trying to do with this church in 2009 and 2010. Joyce says it went over well, service is to invite people as if we were travelling and she has also written about Kootenai Brown with her for an hour,” Joyce says. and Albert Lacombe. Although the audience will sit in the church, Currently, Joyce is approaching local groups through the stories told and with a few paintings, to find support for a movement to digitize the they will “travel” to Fort Macleod, Porcupine paintings and obtain funding. She has spoken to Hills and numerous spots in Waterton. There Glenbow Museum staff, who seem open to the will also be readings from Scripture. Photo by Brad Quarin idea. Many people Joyce has talked to had never Joyce Sasse reads Annora Brown’s autobiography, The church service will tell Annora’s story. heard of Annora Brown, but Joyce maintains Sketches From Life. Faced with the Great Depression and drought, she was an important artist. Joyce first knew of she had to take care of her parents in an age with Annora’s work from when Joyce was a student no pensions or public health-care system. in Waterton, and went to look at the display of paintings nearly every She still managed to find time to paint, finding subjects in grain eleva- evening. tors, fences and mountains. She passed away in 1987. “She’s the one that brought attention of Canada and the world to this Annora’s legacy of convincing people to value Waterton wildflowers area,” Joyce says. wasn’t achieved only through art, but also through her writings. She was Annora was painting Waterton Lakes National Park while other a botanist and “an environmentalist before the term even existed,” Joyce artists were painting Ontario and British Columbia. Joyce describes the says. paintings as “beautiful [and] pristine.” The service should appeal to anyone interested in Annora’s life and Annora’s works were exhibited around Canada and some places in art, or simply wildflowers and hiking, or links to Bible stories and the Europe. Calgary’s Glenbow Museum keeps 300 of her paintings. Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, those 300 paintings are in the archives and have It takes place Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Waterton United Church.

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Photo by Yvan LeBel Lore Bruder is on the field as Remi herds intermediate class sheep. $5 Barbecue Live Music by Coyote Creek Silent Auction Behind the Legion Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. Bidding opens Following the Tues., Aug. 10 and Dogs and handlers demonstrate parade on closes at 5 p.m. Saturday. Meat Draw, Beer Garden, Jam on Sat., Aug. 15. Pulled pork with Starts Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. Stop by the Legion herding skills at all levels coleslaw or Jam session is open to all club room to view hotdogs for kids. musicians/singers/artists items & make your bid! By Lore Bruder In great southern Alberta weather, herding trials were held last month at Winchester Cattle Co., under Canadian Kennel Club rules. Shelties, Austra- PINCHER CREEK LEGION 691 MAIN STREET lian cattle dogs, Belgian shepherds, Australian shepherds and Cardigan corgis all competed, from the started level right up to the advanced level. As hosts, Rick and I opened our farm and facilities to folks from Vancou- ver Island to Saskatchewan, plus a good dash of locals. Stock dog trials were held July 23 and 24. Designed to mimic farm chores, these include bridges, free-standing pens, drives, fetches and a sort at the gate. July 25 and 26, there were two trials per day to show off the precision work of the team. This includes taking stock out of a small pen, going through fence line and free-standing obstacles, holds from open gates, drives and fetches. Each level, from started to advanced, competes in the same arena setup. The lines just get farther apart, with handlers lines that one is not supposed to Welcome to cross thrown in to further test the teams. Calm, quiet movement at all times is Pincher Creek! one of the most important skills and is judged firmly by all judges. Each dog starts with 100 points and the judge takes off points for infrac- tions such as too fast, off line, not all stock though the obstacle, and even We’re excited to see excessive commanding of the dog by its handler. Ties are split by the score some great rides obtained from movement of stock between the obstacles. Each group of seven sheep in stock dog, and three for arena, have their this weekend. own way of moving. Some are heavy and hard to move, and some are light Best of luck from all and move very quickly with little pressure. It is important to set the tone for your run at the take pen. In these five of us at Castle Ford. seconds, the tone of your run is set by how you and your dog approach and Local Cowboy take out the stock. If the sheep trust the team, good start; if not, it can be hard www.castleford.ca to establish that trust. Bobby Peters It takes many hands to make trials run smoothly — stock handlers, judges, timers, cooks and a photographer. Everybody pitched in, so no one person

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HERDING, continued from page 15 Rodeo Cabaret Needs Volunteers! was stuck and we all had a great chance to watch runs, give words of encour- Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to take agement and pick up new approaches. Yvan LeBel took video of the runs, which each competitor purchased to an active part in supporting the Pincher Creek take home and study over and over again, trying to work out all the details Pro Rodeo through volunteering at the cabaret. that they may improve. Plus, some photos to take home for bragging rights. People are especially needed for the The fun and challenge of the sport is that no two runs are alike, so prepara- tion is the key. As in any sport involving a dog, some days you’re the dog and 11 p.m. to closing shift this Saturday night. some days you’re the hydrant. Each trial has a high in its class, a reserve high If you’re willing to lend a hand, in trial, and a reserve high in trials. Rosettes, prizes and lots of cheers go with each award. We cheer loudly for please call Grace at 403-627-9537. a qualifying score and call “Way to try!” to those who do not qualify. Everybody was impressed by the amount of wildlife in the area when they were walking dogs or out for an evening drive. Moose, elk, deer, hawks, Welcome to Pincher Creek! sandhill cranes, blue herons, muskrats, weasels and too many songbirds to mention were seen and admired by many. Enjoy the Pro Rodeo Two of the judges stayed in a teepee on the ranch and enjoyed the expe- rience greatly. Many camped right in the farmyard and became friendly with This Weekend! Tinkerbell the bottle calf. On July 27 and 28 we had the privilege of working with Kristen, the judge Rona Store Hours: from the island. She helped us with our individual weaknesses by giving us Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. exercises and suggestions about handling to take home and practise for the Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next set of trials. Over coffees we had many a discussion about the “theories” of practising the herding dance with our dogs. 403-627-4000 It was a pleasure to be involved in a great set of trials. 871 Elk Avenue Pincher Creek Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities August 12, 2015 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 17

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Thursday, August 13 Pincher Creek – Wildlife crafts and games - 1 to 3 a.m. at North Hill Park behind – Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festi- – Parade - 11 a.m., Main Street in p.m at community kitchen shelter in Ranchland Mall val - 10 a.m. in Waterton Pincher Creek Waterton Park – Summer reading club (grades – Out and About: Under the Sea - 10 – Kids carnival - 12 to 4 p.m. at 1-4) 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek to 11:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Pincher Creek Legion Monday, August 17 library Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Barbecue and bouncy castle - – Free open swim - 6 to 7 p.m. at – Wildlife crafts and games - 1 to 3 – Summer Fun: Art in Motion (ages 12 p.m. at Pincher Creek Co-op Pincher Creek swimming pool p.m at community kitchen shelter in 5-6) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass – Pro rodeo - 2 p.m. at ag grounds, Waterton Park Public Art Gallery in Frank west end of Pincher Creek; calf Tuesday, August 18 – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - 7 – Virtual tour of Royal Tyrrell scramble at intermission (ages 6-12) – YES entrepreneurial project: busi- p.m. at grounds down old Frank Museum - 1:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek ness bake sale - 11 a.m. at Ranchland Road library Sunday, August 16 Mall in Pincher Creek – Legomania - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at – Mutton bustin’ (ages 3 to 6) - 12:15 – Boredom Buster program (ages Wednesday, August 19 Crowsnest Community Library in p.m. at ag grounds, west end of 5-13) - 1 to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek – Summer day camp (ages 7-12) - 11 Blairmore Pincher Creek pool facility a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kootenai Brown – Pro rodeo family day (under 14 – Riding and horsemanship for Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek Friday, August 14 free with an adult) - 2 p.m. at ag children and youth - 5 to 8 p.m. at – Beat the Heat/Let’s Play (ages 0-5 – Kids Gymkhana (entry 9 a.m.) - grounds, west end of Pincher Creek; Piikani Crowlodge Park in Brocket only) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek 10 a.m. at ag grounds, west end of calf scramble at intermission (ages – Pincher Creek Parent Link Let’s Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Pincher Creek 6-12) Play (bring your bikes) - 10 to 11:30 Mall – Children’s festival and dance: Under the Sea - 6 to 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek – Free outdoor movie: Shark Tale - 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek – Family fun day - drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an educational activity at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman – Pro rodeo: Tough Enough to Wear Pink night - 7 p.m. at ag grounds, west end of Pincher Creek

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Thursday, August 13 River campsite) at art gallery in Frank – Blackfoot Arts and Heritage – Parade - 11 a.m., Main Street in – Turtle Mountain Music Camp Tuesday, August 18 Festival - 10 a.m. in Waterton Pincher Creek chamber music concert - 7 p.m at – Turtle Mountain Riding Club - – Team roping jackpot (entry at – Rodeo market - 11 a.m. to 5 Crowsnest Community Christian 7 p.m. at grounds down old Frank 6 p.m.) - 7 p.m. at ag grounds in p.m. at Pincher Creek arena lobby Centre in Coleman Road Pincher Creek – Under the Sea vendor event – Garage sales - see page 12 – Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m. – Ladies’ golf - 6 p.m. at Pincher - noon to 7 p.m. at Community at Elks Hall in Pincher Creek Creek Golf Club Hall in Pincher Creek Sunday, August 16 – Family movie night: The Ul- – Worship service: Spiritual Re- Wednesday, August 19 Friday, August 14 timate Gift - 7 p.m. at Waterton flections on Landscape (Annora – Ladies’ golf - 9 a.m. at Pincher – Farmers market - 11 a.m. to 2 United Church Brown) - 10:30 a.m. at Waterton Creek Golf Club p.m. at Pincher Creek arena lobby – Hike the Castle: Spionkop/ United Church – Leishman Hearing - 9 a.m. to – Pro rodeo: Tough Enough to Smith Creek and Valley - register – Turtle Mountain Music Camp noon at Liscombe Chiropractic in Wear Pink night - 7 p.m. at ag with Dave McNeill, 403-627-3476 student final concert - 2 p.m at Blairmore grounds, west end of Pincher – Pro rodeo - 2 p.m. at ag Crowsnest Community Christian Creek grounds, west end of Pincher Centre in Coleman – Historic Graveyard Tour - Creek; calf scramble at intermis- – Mutton bustin’ (ages 3 to 6) 10 p.m. at Cowley Community sion (ages 6-12) - 12:15 p.m. at ag grounds, west Cemetery – Pulled pork barbecue, $5 - end of Pincher Creek – Live music: Coyote Creek - immediately following parade, at – Pro rodeo family day (under 8 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Pincher Creek Legion 14 free with an adult) - 2 p.m. at – Family fun day - drop in – Barbecue and bouncy castle - ag grounds, west end of Pincher anytime between 10 a.m. to 4 12 p.m. at Pincher Creek Co-op Creek; calf scramble at intermis- p.m. for an educational activity at – Meat draw, beer garden, jam - sion (ages 6-12) Crowsnest Museum in Coleman 1 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Garage sales - see page 12 – Slack and pig roast - 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 at ag grounds, west end of Pincher – Wellness camp - 2 p.m.; meet Saturday, August 15 Creek at Piikani Administration parking – Rotary breakfast - 8 to 10 a.m. – Rodeo cabaret: Chevelles - 8:30 lot in Brocket at Provincial Building parking lot p.m. at Horseshoe Pavilion in – Co-ed outdoor soccer - 7:15 in Pincher Creek Pincher Creek p.m. at Isabelle Sellon School field – Buffalo Runner half marathon – Opening reception: Conver- in Blairmore - 8 a.m. start at Head-Smashed-in sations by Heather Fletcher and – Free open swim - 6 to 7 p.m. at Buffalo Jump (ends at Oldman Angelique Gillespie - 1 to 3 p.m. Pincher Creek swimming pool

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