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Free Summer Newspaper Serving the Waterton - Glacier International Peace Park Region ijJA^UN PARKT July 29,1998 '. \'% .Vol 7, Issue 9
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Good fishing - Some ofthe best fishing in Waterton Lakes National Park can be found at Cameron Lake. And like the bird, the early riser gets his or her choice of canoes and boats to choose from. Photo: David McNeill -
•1'? Weed Wars What's Inside S^LEO^ Waging battle in Waterton by Dave McNeill THE WAY IT WAS T&&L WATERTON - Waterton is literally losing ground in a battle Bill McEwen loved- a dance against a multi-pronged attack by weeds - invaders moving page 5 across the international border undetected. Consider these statistics: In 1979 staff of Waterton Lakes National Park detect one IN THE PARKS j non-native plant, the spotted knapweed. It has been taking over . • Bears everywhere in Waterton large tracts of land in both British Columbia and Montana. Page 3 3s By 1981, the knapweed has taken over 15 hectares of Park ^issh land. Kendalljbllows tke DNA thread in Glader By 1990, there are six non-native species in Waterton. By 1991, 11 weed species are being controlled in the Park, Page 8 with an estimated 84 hectares affected. By 1996, 83 non-native plant species are identified in IN KALISPELL § Waterton's Ecological Land Classification Project. Tlae Conrad Mansion spiffs ap jbrTV By 1997, 14 non-native plant species are actively being con Page 9 trolled with an estimated 100 hectares affected. By 1998, three additional species are added to the list for a total IN PINCHER CREEK of 17. Powering up jbr tke antique tractor pall Luckily, the weeds Page 21 Regional Map though growing in number and variety have limited their NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES presence to dis Tke Bar U Ranck !^tM turbed sites within Page 7 Accommodation the park, particular ly along roadways, WRITER'S WORKSHOP says the man in charge of weed sup- jrom Coming West fw?f o#M'^# pression, warden Page 6 Centerspread l%et|/ weeds OUR WORD PUZZLE Page 18 continued Page 2 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Weeds, not part of natural conditions, continued from page 1 K Randall Schwanke. the weeds are a threat to States. As they drive through There are a few reasons farming and ranching. Waterton, the weeds drop off Trail of tfk JJ why Waterton wants to con Most of the mountain car tires and plant themselves trol the weeds. First, says parks of Canada are seeing an along roadsides, in camp Schwanke, being a national increase in non-native plant grounds and in some cases on 'Great Bea park, "We're trying to keep species. But in Banff and river beds. Trails are basical natural conditions." Second Jasper, for instance, many of ly weed-free, says Schwanke, ly, he wants to protect the the weeds are coming on rail so it's neither boot nor hoof On main street • Witerton Park • (403) 859-2009 Park's native plant communi cars and dropping off as they that is taking the weeds deep Gifts • Books • Travel Information ty and thirdly, the Park wants pass through. Waterton does into the park. There is also to be a good neighbour with n't have a rail line, but it is one weed which came in on bordering jurisdictions, the right next to the U.S. border service trucks installing nat Municipal Districts of Pinch and is often the first stop for ural gas lines into the Park's WATERTON COMMUNITY Kg er Creek and Cardston, where visitors coming from the townsite. (In a similar situa tion now, the Park would REDUCE insist on the trucks being HazsLrdous cleaned before being let onto grasslands.) Weuste Waterton uses an integrat ed pest management Drop-Off approach to controlling non- RECYCUS native plants. The techniques D.B.S,, Environmental of 1430 - 33rd Street North, include manual, mechanical, Lethbridge (328-4833) conducts a monthly Toxic Round-Up for all residents of Lethbridge. Bring in your unwanted paint chemical and biological con used oil and any toxic chemicals from your basement, garage, trols. kitchen or bathroom the third Saturday of each month. Though chemicals often For further information about Household Hazardous Wastes, check for the handbook at the Reuse Centre, Post Office or the work best, Schwanke Rocky Mountain Food Store. explains that "being a nation Sponsored by the Waterton Park Community Green Team al park, we do a lot of hand tor Information, call Carol Watt 859-2648 or Plane Amos 859-5140 pulling." So though chemi cals can be used according to Park regulations, they aren't ALPINE STABLES applied where they might (403) 859-2462 • Uhterton affect nearby water bodies, and are basically used when mm^Mm^^L pulling won't have the desired effect. EXPEDIENCE... The pulling is done by two Breathtaking scenery, groups: nine college level wildlife in wilderness habitat & students and inmates, under wildflowers carpeting grassy meadows the direction of their supervi Our guided rides provide western adventure sors, of a nearby minimum for the whole family. security camp. Hourly, half-day, full-day and overnight trips. Mowing is the mechanical technique used, done just before the weeds come into flower. Biological control has been done in the Belly River area, though so far unsuc cessfully. Moths known to attack spotted knapweed Cool Water - Hikers going to Crypt Lake can drink in the were placed in plant locales, Cash Machine ) but the flood of 1995 wiped view of this water fall along the way, douse themselves in its cool gives out the community. water or risk a drink. Photo: Jay Allen Bank Exchange Rate - Public education is another tool Schwanke is using - try ^ZikeJT/omeacm^iemoiy ing to tell visitors and resi r ( dents of Waterton alike how Mountain Bikes Scooters Surrys Cruise Beautiful Waierhm Jjtke important it is to be aware of Baby Back Packs Strollers Tennis Raquets the possibility of bringing ill „. „ ,—— i \ non-native plant species into ||t Fishing Supply p Park Fishing Licences Worms & Maggots the park. With Waterton being an increasingly attractive desti Cuban, Dominican and others \ ga^j nation for visitors, Schwanke r- ^ Needs '' anticipates that the battle . . I "will not be easily resolved." Ice & Firewood Free Information Fuel .— But, he adds, "The victory MBHU CltiWrnm. i - VallTa is just keeping the plants to High Quality Fleeces the roadsides - and that's hap Great Sweat & Tee Shirts (Waterton's only logos and Canadian) pening." sPs? ^ .-., *•«• - r * -^v. jWA ^ -aJWMlfl ft_ *«*TC*'fc'.^Jfe\ * •< * \ .V.l Canadian & Waterton Souvenirs • . . .. i. .. WATERTON INTER-NATION * -t v : - 1 • Morning Coffee & Cookies • Hikers' Sandwiches Sit back and relax in comfort and safety aboard one of our vessels, as expe -ppl^e plant Specif Newspapers & Magazines • Film rienced Interpretive Tour Guides provide you with an informative, enter ce taining commentary. View spectacular Mountain Scenery and Wildlife as \ '^^^f^^^p&^y leafy •nlaWaW " I you discover "The Jewel ofthe Rockies". ''f|ita^/'%l,rt*diOl» toadflax, CCA/AAA Emergency Road Service • Minor Auto & Tire Repair r&afld'stotfptie, woo|p| Dealers for Giant & Trek Bikes • Full Propane Service Cruise departures from ^Waterton ^TownsiteJl^illein , blue weed, New & Used Mountain Bikes for sale irip: John'|^4|, sulphur Departures Dairy at 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm cirtquefoiL tff&%, Canada Mohawk Fuel and Oil Prod- ^^^ijiyl^ddCdarne's with a half-hour stop at Goat Haunt itK5l^';*i|i^ip|^jstle, WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Crypt Lake Landing - Departure Daily at 9 am, 10 am Maltese crpss, scentless - Return at 4 pm, 5:30 pm chamomile, yellow 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (403) 859-2266 BOX 126, WATERTON, Phone: (403) 859-2362 cfh«iimomite>'Ox-%e daisy ALBERTA TOK 2M0 Fax: (403) 938-5019 downtown across from marina...more than a gas station Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 It's a teddy bear's picnic Waterton warden fights in Peace Park fires in Wood Buffalo by Dave McNeill the capital of the NWT. by Dave McNeill bumper crop of berries had a WATERTON - Randall "We didn't want the fires WATERTON - At the war hand in keeping bears in Schwanke has just caught his spreading north towards tim den's compound at Waterton good shape. He also points breath of clean air from, fight ber values lying just outside Lakes National Park, a visitor out that though last winter ing fires in northern Alberta Wood Buffalo; we didn't to the park comes in to report didn't have a lot of snow and in about a week he could want another fire going into that about 20 people are fol which is good for denning be back doing the same thing. cottage country. And we did lowing, on foot, a sow black bears, the lack was offset by n't want the third fire to cross bear with her three cubs, mild temperatures. That led The warden in charge of the highway," he explains. half-way up the Red Rock to good survivability of bear fire control in Waterton Lakes Though a common strategy Road. Information enough and child come spring time. National Park, he's also on one of five fire command for managing fires inside a for a warden to go take a And then, he explains, this teams made up of personnel national park is to let them look, and as he gets ready, year's spring has produced from various national parks. burn, there are occasions, and the visitor adds he's seen 18 lush vegetation with the (There are two teams based in the Wood Buffalo fires was bears while driving from Red heavy rains of June. And that Canada's West, two on the one of them, where the park Rock Canyon to make the has meant good foraging Prairies and one in the east.) makes every effort to control report to wardens, a drive of conditions. His position on the five per them. Warden Randall Schwanke about 20 minutes. The sightings have kept son team is the plans chief, Schwanke was staying at In Waterton (and in Glaci Waterton wardens on the "the intelligence end of the Ft. Smith, where Park head er National Park), you might move, keeping an eye on longer in the day. That meant team," he indicates. "We look quarters are located, but was say it's the year of the bear. things. "There's been a mil the fire could burn longer at fire behaviour, weather flying out daily to a fire Is it an unusual year? lion bear jams," Tilson says. and that Schwanke was forecasting, strategy, mapping camp west of town. Because Long-time Waterton warden He indicates there's been the putting in 15 hour days. and reporting." of the sun is up longer in Derek Tilson says there have occasional incident of inap If the fires are still going Along with people from those northern latitudes, been high numbers of bears propriate behaviour from vis- in a week, Schwanke's fire British Columbia's Glacier Schwanke explains that the other years, so today's num itors looking at the bears, command team is back on National Park and Jasper relative humidity stayed low bers aren't unheard of, though "but otherwise there have deck to fight them. National Park and 30-person a bit unusual. been no undue problems". line crews, Schwanke was up But he cautions that "the Wardens try to allow as fighting three different fires increased number of sight much access to the bears for / in Wood Buffalo National k ings doesn't necessarily mean tourists as possible, but when Park. It borders on the North mkJmW %J/r JL JaL-JL ^^ JL JL JL JLJL^L^ there are more bears around." necessary, they have been west Territories (NWT). They He confirms that most of the hazing the bears, keeping spread over 13,000 hectares. - Books and Coffee - sightings are of black bear them on the move. And sows, cubs in tow. they've been insisting on The fires began July 7 and p were all lightning started. 395'fVindfl HIKER SHUTTLE SERVICES WATERTON Complete hiker & biker shuttle ser SPORTS & LEISURE vices throughout the park, includ Featuring quality footwear and outerwear ing the • Hiking Boots • Walking Shoes internationally acclaimed • Sandals • Trail Running Carthew Summit Adventure. Sliwiiii^w^ UNIQUE SHOPS Mm NORTH FACE, Patagonia Reservations are recommended. 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Box 67 •Tamarack Village Square * Waterton Lakes National Park • AB « Canada - TOK 2M0 ^ Phone (403) 859-^78 * Fax (403) 859-2605 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views vet - comes down to drink. tographs. They try desperate Landscapes of the Mind: We stare at each other for a ly to relate what they see, to by Reta Gilbert minute as I hold the binocu what they know, and when Reflections on living and playing around a national park lars as still as possible. He they fail utterly, they have in western Montana and southern Alberta continues scratching and two courses of action. One is feeding. White tail - eight leave and assure their friends a white pine. A Clark's jay algae weave about in the soft points, I think. The buck that this is a beautiful but scolds while the crows inves flowing water while a colony moves into the water, looking empty kind of place. The sec tigate. The light starts out of butterflies sweep past. The up to check for danger then ond alternative is to try and yellow then red and finally sun disappears as the rain back down to the weeds. A recreate their city life style white when the sun is up. sweeps in followed by wind rock plunks into the water within the Park. On any Sat Space "Just ask!" she insists. and the hail. In 15 minutes near him, and warily he urday evening in any of the There's a place called "I'm asking, I'm asking. the sun is back and the rain moves off nibbling and sam gateway communities you Glacier and a place called Have you seen a tall, 6'5" has moved on. pling the foliage on his way. will find dozens of tourists Waterton. male wearing jeans, denim "I mean how can you lose And so a man of this place doing just what they would It's sunrise on Rising Wolf jacket, long black hair in a a man that tall?" I ask of no slipped away, unnoticed, but do at home. and Sinopah. The Lakes are braid, and a red bandanna?" one in particular. missed. After sunset, we built a like glass. Fish jump every I ask moving into the crowd. "Well I don't see him," "We're all tourists," says fire, and hauled out the where as a lone fisherman A snowshoe rabbit rolls in she offered coming around keeper in Richard marshmallows to indulge our casts off in Pray Lake. The air the dirt as if to escape the from the other side of the Wagamese's book: keeper'n outdoor fantasies. is clear and a gentle breeze mosquitoes. A small patch of crowd. me. Tourists until we mesh "Ah, this is a special jiggles the bushes. Suddenly bog orchids nod in the shade "So we continue by our with the land. Tourists until place," he said returning a rabbit pops up. We stare at while the paint brush and the selves," I shrugged "It's not we feel the spirit of a place. abruptly and settling a chair each other, surprised, then he dammed yellow composites as if we are going to get lost Tourists until we feel the against mine. dives for cover. The sun tips bask in the sun. A plover in the middle of 50 people." energy, the power of the We stared into the fire for the evergreen tops barely works energetically in the red A buck deer with huge wind, until we sense those a while. brushing the knurled trunk of rock stream. Green moss and antlers all covered with vel- who protect this land and us. "And what did you see?" I It was Simon Schama in asked, knowing the question Landscape and Memory who was useless. *1ff^\ Waterton Lakes I \ reminded us that our world is He smiled that enigmatic Our Lady of Mount Carmd shaped by the place we live. smile I loved and said noth ^O Golf Course That is why so many visitors ing.For him, a man of this to Glacier Waterton find this land, a place is a feeling best Enter Now Cat/tof ic Church place so hard to experience. shared by not talking. Strong for the They stop at the overlooks. and silent this brother of Worship service: They take rolls of pho mine, he never trusts words. 51st Annual Sundays at 11 a.m. Waterton Open please come and Join us -August 15&16- Fountain Avenue, Waterton Men - 54 holes Glacier-Waterton Briefs Ladies & Seniors - 36 holes Phone Jade or Jackie at the Pro Shop All Saints Despite changes in personnel Karsten Heuer reports that for more information Anglican his Yellowstone to Yukon trek continues on schedule. Episcopal Church Heuer left early June from Yellowstone National Park on a (403)859-2114 2,200 mile long hike bound for a fall arrival in Jasper National Park. He left with Maxine Achurch and his dog Sunday Service 11:00 am Webster, but Achurch left the hike July 17. The two-season Windflower Avenue hike will end in the Yukon Territories of northern Canada Waterton at the end of next summer. Heuer hopes to bring attention everyone welcome to the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, an effort by a group of more than 100 conservation groups in • CLOTHING • GIFTS • COLLECTIBLES Aug. 2: Revs. G&H Belcher both Canada and the United States to establish a wildlife corridor between the end points of the hike. Heuer will be + Large Selection of T-shirts & Sweatshirts + Hummels Waterton Park in East Glacier Aug. 4, in Browning Aug. 5, in Kalispell + Canadian Souvenirs + Moccassins & Native Items United Church Aug. 8 and in Waterton Aug. 19, talking to the local public. • Toys & Stuffed Animals New for '98! The Back Room Regular Summer Services The deadline for input on land rent review in Waterton + Country Candles + Old Fashion Dresses + Antiques at townsite has been extended to Sept. 30 from June 30, • Local Arts & Crafts + Unique items 11 am according to Waterton Park superintendent Josie Weninger. Will buy, sell or consign Antiques, & Arts & Crafts Resident Minister The Views had erroneously reported in an earlier issue that located at 108 Waterton Avenue Rev. Dr. Alex Lawson the deadline had been extended only to July 31. Phone (403) 859-2361 Fax (403) 653-4696 859-2242 (Waterton) y e-mail [email protected] / 328-9277 (Lethbridge) ^Jf Bear Paw Massaae Tfiera MI ATEKTON-GLACIER VIEWS Open 7 days/week The summer newspaper serving the. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park region IO a.m. - 9 p.nrn W Appointment not always necessary 'Paws for your Waterton-Glacier Views is published for RjNished by* 859-2070 good health" visitors and residents of the International hr^KKiM ground coisrkH\tmicaVtiot\S irtc. Peace Park regions of southwest Alberta, 1035 Hewetson Avenue, southeast B.C. and north-central Montana Box 98,Pincher Creek, AB TOK IWO 305 Windflower Avenue, Waterton Park, AB. WHSR i i Phone: 403-627-2370 Fax: 403-627-2376 »] f..m*.W.'-% 15 issues and 150,000 copies published email: [email protected] iilBiiiifiiial May 13 through September 9, 1998 Publisher/Editor: Dave McNeill to 400 outlets in 35 communities Contributing Writers:Gail Jokerst, Reta Gilbert, Shari Narine, Frank Goble, Published and printed in Canada for free distribution Marlene Dean, Mary Pat Murphy Cameron Lake Boat Rentals Mailed subscription available for $22 Cdn or $16 US Sales: Linde Freebairn Farley 403-627-3476 WGV Established in 1992 Darren Hutchison (403) 327-0483 Boat Rentals • Confectionery (U.S. sales) Caroline Casteel Interpretive Wildlife Watching and Fishing Programs COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Reproduction of any and all edi (406)844-2014 torial and advertising materials in part or in whole is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher Production: Paul Smith, Shari Narine, Mike Michalsky Magnificent Scenery! located on the Continental Divide 16 kilometers west We welcome letters to the editor on issues of public interest Please try to limit ofWaterton Townsite on the Akamina Parkway the length to 500 words. We may have to edit submissions for clarity and Letters to EditoEditor I appropriateness. Please include your name, telephone number and address. Open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Only under special circumstances will your name not be added to the letter. to book tours call 1-800-215-2395 Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 The Way it Was is a series featuring ihe history of the International Peace Park region. There will regularly be stories from the pen of Frank Goble. From time to time we will have contributions from other writers with a long-time William 'Bill' McEwen: association to the region. Liked by everyone who knew him by Frank Goble the dances dressed in a black kill them and will make dry he spends t 'ree summers in Pemmican Club in the city suit with white shirt and tie, a meat of their bodies!" hyar lookin' fer d' mine. of Lethbridge. 'The Haw Bo Gee an' the narrow brimmed Stetson hat, Bill told me that his moth He'uns hed a letter sent t' After he retired from his Gee Bo Haw!" Bill was call and with moccasins on his er, when a young girl* had him by Black Jack, frum job with the Parks Depart ing a square dance in the feet, knowing that in addi been with some of her people Mexico whar Black Jack wuz ment he worked, until his junior room of the old Water- tion to being asked to call a in the mountains to the south hi din' out frum d' U.S. Mar death in the late 1950s, as ton School in Waterton Park square dance or two, the local west of Pincher Creek. They shals after killin' uh man in janitor of the Waterton during the early 1930s , the crowd would also want him came upon a party of three d' States. Black Jack dies School. school room being the com to do a step dance, at which prospectors in a small valley than Courtenay never finds d' munity center for the resi he was particularly adept. He and killed two of them, the' gold." dents of the small village. claimed he could dance better third one escaped. She told As a young man Bill NOW AVAILABLE Dances were held once or when wearing moccasins. Bill the prospectors had McEwen worked as a cow twice a month during the Bill was born about 1881, found gold, but the Peigans hand on some of the ranches The Trapper long winters, with the music on a ranch in the Pincher concealed everything. Bill in the Pincher Creek - Fort by Frank Goble- being supplied by one or Creek-Fort Macleod area of said his mother had been too MacLeod - Porcupine Hills more of the local population: southwestern Alberta when young to remember, in later country. He married, had a Bert 'Foxie' McKenzie Alberta was still part of the years, the location where the daughter Martha. His wife chording on the piano, one of Northwest Territories. His killing took place. died, he never re-married. the Morris brothers working father, Peter 'Pete' McEwen Bill said this was the Bill was a quiet spoken hard at providing good fiddle was a recruit with the North Lehman's, discoverers of the man, always with a big grin music, and perhaps 'Mac' west Mounted Police when fabled Lost Lemon (Lehman) on his face. He was a friend MacAllister on the harmonica they moved into the Territory gold mine. Charlie Wise, who of the Kootenai Browns, and the drums. Sometimes in the fall of 1874. Pete, spent most of his life as a liked by everyone who met Lillian Haug or Sybil Reeves because of his liking for trapper in the North Fork of and knew him. He moved to would play a waltz on the catching the occasional big the Flathead Valley in south Waterton in the early 1920s, piano. prairie rattler. His friends eastern British Columbia, worked for the Parks Depart Bill's square dance calling gave him the nickname: 'Rat verifies the location of the ment as a teamster, later as a wasn't exactly of professional tlesnake Pete'. Lost Lemon as being in that truck driver. Bill liked to calibre, his rhythm was good In 1978 Rattlesnake Pete, area. Charlie told me: "Black dance. He never missed one but his articulation wasn't together with Constables Jack Lehman's brother-in- of the annual dances and cel always clear. He would usu Charles Kettles, Jack Johnson law, a feller called Courtenay, ebrations of the Old-timers ally begin with a loud yell, and W. Reed were sent to then cut loose with: "Hi-hi- Pincher Creek. They cut logs Memoirs A series of three books which hi-hi-haw-w-w-! Jump in'a in the foothills to the south Waterton's onlyfuH line grocery air an'a cum'a daowan stra- chronicle a wilderness partners west and built the first among a Welsh WW1 veteran, a- a- aight a'swing on N.W.M.P. post in the Rncher featuring fresh meat and an Arizona gunfighter and a yore pardner like yore Creek area. FOUNTAIN produce in season, youth from Waterton Lakes swingin' on'a ga-a-a-ate! hi- Bill's mother was Peigan. ™ FOODMART National Park in the southern -hi—hi—hi—hi-ho - alley- David Thompson's Journal, Alberta- southeastern British Columbia region. man'a- lef' with yore lef' ha- in 1811, describes the a-a-an! hi-hi-hi-hi-hi-ho! - - Peigans ( he spelled it Peea- OPEN YEAR ROUND FOR: Dedicated to the memory of those - right nan' yore pardner, a'go gan), as being troublesome - hardware, household items, two, old-time trappers, camping needs, prospectors and hunters... right an' lef gran'! - hi-hi- in his Journal Thompson tells Levi Ashman and Charlie Wise, hi-hi-hi- ho-haaw! haaw! - how the Peeagans sometimes souvenirs & gifts, clothing, deli, who took a green kid and made a - - - a haw bo gee an'a gee blockaded the river routes sundries and Lotto 649 tickets. pretty fair mountain man out of him. bo haw!" leading to the mountain pass Bill thoroughly enjoyed es and the passes themselves All three volumes are available Visit our from Pearl's in Waterton, Medi + calling a square dance, and in an effort to prevent the Plus and the Cardston Book Store the dancers were equally traders from supplying their - IMEXAS DELI - in Cardston, or by calling one of enthusiastic in performing the enemies to the west, the Flat- offering the following numbers: 653-3510 dance, although some of the heads and the Kutenais, with in Cardston or 859-2284 in ladies were occasionally a lit fire-arms. At one time they sandwiches, salads, Waterton. fresh baked goods, tle bit less enthusiastic when told Thompson: "if we meet A new book, "Bears I Have being: "swung on like a with White Men going to hiker's lunches and more! Known", also by F. Goble, will be supply our enemies, we will gate!" He always came to 307 Windflower Avenue (403) 859-2526 available this fall. BRAND NAMES • SPECIALTY OUTDOOR GEAR • OUTLET PRICES H Royal Sandal Robbins Clearance Bluewater Shorts 00 for Men and Ladies 0*TJ«T*L*E*T were $70.00 766 Main Street • Pincher Creek • (403) 627-2227 -NOW- and up! $55.00 ! Large Selection • Great Prices July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views oices on the Win illM Excerpt from Coming West: A Natural History of Home by Kevin Van Tighem Van Tighem is an Alberta- opens his eyes and focuses on by his face. The grizzly sits born naturalist and writer the branches above him, then back on his haunches, The deadline for submissions to the Peace who lives and works in closes them again and heaves shocked. The rifle's crack Park and Crown of the Continent Awards ijas Waterton. A Natural History a phlegmy sigh. A fox spar echoes down the valley. been extended to July 31, 1998. Phone or fax of Home was published by row bursts into song nearby. Another bullet strikes, this Altitude Publishing. It was a Below, the rushing of Sage time behind the bear. (406) 755-0725 for information. finalist in the non-fiction cat Creek mingles with the muted He lumbers for the timber, egory ofthe 1998 Alberta sound of wind in pines. The head weaving as he tries to Book Awards, won the 1998 air is hazy with humidity and find a scent that will tell him For your convenience, visit our ATMs national Book Award for the soft with spring. what is going on. Outdoor Writers of Canada, The bear dozes. The long The third bullet creases (ATM at the following locations: and has become a Peace day fades. the big bear's hump just as Park best-seller. As the first evening breeze human scent hits his nostrils* • P&M Convenience Store, Browning comes sliding down the gul Like a ball of silver-tipped East Glacier Lodge • Many Glacier Hotel From: lies, bringing a fresh chill fur, the grizzly races into the • West Glacier Hotel Through A Grizzly's Eyes from timberline snowfields, trees as one last bullet rico It is late afternoon. The the bear stands and shakes chets into the alders. BLACKFEET NATIONAL BANK sound of meltwater is every himself. He tests the air, then Behind him, the hunters Browning, MT (406) 338-7000 where. The dull thunder of follows his nose to a newly- are left with the dilemma of on the east side of Glacier National Park avalanches fills the valley as exposed patch of brown vege deciding what to do next. mountains release winter- tation. Uprooting a clump of They have driven by four- long accumulations of snow. sweet vetch with one swipe of wheel-drive truck to the end In the alders at the base of his claws, he munches on the of a logging road, through Two Badger an avalanche slope a grizzly stringy roots. vast clearcuts, to hunt griz lies on his back, one paw In the forest, varied thrush zlies legally during British Food & Fitness poised above him and his es are singing. Columbia's spring bear sea "Organic Food, Yoga & More" head twisted to the side. He A bullet strikes the ground son in hunting zone 4-1. They know how scarce griz Welcome to Indian Days. Celebrate! zlies are, especially one as Open Monday - Saturday 11-7 p.m. New Frank's Restaurant big as this. One hunter is sure his shot hit the bear. But 308 Washington, East Glacier Park, MT 59434 Ph: (406) 226-5500 it is growing dark. Neither of One block off US Highway 2, between Porter's Motel and the Post Office them wishes to surprise a wounded grizzly at close range. The grizzly, however, is half a kilometre away, mov Waterton Natural ing steadily up the valley. The memory of the gunshots History Association is fading as his powerful nose filters countless familiar ^ Box 145, Waterton Park, Alberta, TOK 2M0 Western and Chinese Cuisine odours from the mountain Homemade Burgers, Soups, Salads night — resin, snowmelt, Ckil«Jr«.>$ Outdoor Projrh.ux Tuesdays 1:30- 4:30 pm and much, much, more... mold, new buds. If you are between 7-11 years old, join Karen at the WNHA Heritage Centre for Games, Waterton Avenue (403) 859-2240 Nature Walks, Drama, Crafts, Music and Fun. Cost $10/cbild, $18/ 2 children, & $25/ 3 chil By morning, the grizzly dren. Two payment options are now available for local residents. Children can register in this has crossed the Continental program for the entire summer (8 weeks) for $70 or part of the summer (4 weeks) for $35. Divide, into the high country Look for weekly details listed on the bulletin board at the Heritage Centre The program runs T-Shirts 4"^mmM^m^Mt^Mt^ at the headwaters of the from July 7 to August 25,1998. Waterton River. Wind roars Register your children at the Waterton Heritage Centre, on Waterton Avenue. See Grizzly Contact the WNHA at 859-2624 THE GREAT NORTHERN Page 18 BREWING COMPANY CRYPT LAKE HIKE Waterton - Glacier International Peace Park The Crypt Lake Hike is one of the most sa^affitesfe. unique hikes you'll ever encounter. Rated Canada's "best hike"'m 1981. •. STAR £>aU£f^Kttm}j*j**.rt 13® AMBER EXPORT SifLBEW LASER / eat ares: ~k Boat ride across Upper Waterton Lake • Four different waterfalls • Passage through a 60-foot rock tunnel ' Elevation gain of 700 meters (2300 ft.) CR LAGER ' One-way distance 5.4 miles I One way walking time approx. 3 hours .1 HS&VY ' Backcountry camping Stroll nlon KOOTENAI LAKES HIKE GOAT HAUNT LOOKOUT 7*LittIe We recommend departing Waterton on the We recommend departing Waterton on the 10 a.m. Boat to return from Coat Haunt 10 a.m. Boat to return from Goat Haunt Italian on the 5:25 p.m. Boat. Enjoy this easy on the 2:25 p.m. Boat. Wildflowers in hike through mixed forest of spruce, fir and July, huckleberries in August and lodgepoie pine to the marshland around spectacular expansive views of the Waterton the tittle pasta house with the huge taste the lakes. Habitat is rich and diverse with a Valley anytime highlight this short but] good chance of seeing a moose. Make sure steep hike. Pack yourself a lunch, some 110 Waterton Avenue to pack a lunch, raingear and water. water and bring rain gear just in case. (403) 859-0003 8 km (5 miles) - 4.5 hours 3.2 km (2 miles) - 3 hours Visiting Waterton for tho SATURDAYS: INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK HIKE doy? Come ond try our This day-long hike along Upper Waterton Lake is led by Canadian and American Park Interpreters. Meet 10 a.m. at the Bertha Trailhead. You'll lunch at the border, then continue on Sensational to Goat Haunt, U.S.A.! Bring a lunch, raingear and water. Please have exact change for the "PAN INI return boat trip. t A i /or *i 1 o i_ SANDWICHES" _ 14 km (8.5 miles) • 8 hours and our RAINBOW FAIJLS (2.4 km; 1.4 miles) JANET LAKE iT0.4 km; 6.2 miles) FRESH-MADE This easy hike for all begins at the Goat Trail begins at the Goat Haunt Ranger Ufa Are Open! Haunt Ranger Station and follows the Station and follows the Boulder Pass trail. BURGERS "I Frances Lake trail for about 0.3 miles, Moderate climb through pleasant woods to For Food ond Fun We have branching to the falls. the lake. Continue 4.2 km to Frances Lake Join Us Lakeside "t^Y'Bi$Roel(''Beer OR ftp lor furl her information, eon Incl The KILMOREY LODGE entl a Great Selection of Waterton fiifer-Xalion Shoreline Cruise Co. Cocktails, Mocktails and Cheer!!! Phone 859-2252 Salads, Burgers, Natehos al lite Marina in Walerlon loansile - (103) 859-2362 Please note that the Gazebo Cafe is open weather permitting & Macho Morel Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 Conrad Mansion one of America's Castles by Mary Pat Murphy the merits of the house itself, which was built in 1895. "We KALISPELL - It took cannot have been much more Lynn Redfield three years to remiss in not getting it on convince the producers of sooner. It's a great pioneer "America's Castles" that castle," he enthused, pointing Kalispell's Conrad Mansion ou^how the almost austere was a perfect candidate for clapboard interior contrasts the Arts and Entertainment with the opulence of the inte cable network's popular fea rior, filled with furnishings ture program on North Amer collected by the Conrads ica's grand homes. from around the world. "It Redfield, manager of the could not be more perfect for Conrad Mansion, finally saw our show and more perfect her persistence pay off this for the pioneer theme." month when a film crew Each "America's Castles" spent three days at the his program features three toric home built by Kalispell homes grouped into a single founder Charles E. Conrad in theme, in the Conrad Man The producer for America's Castles say the special on the Conrad Mansion will be just "awesome". 1895. sion's case, the Great Pio The lawns and flower beds neers. were trimmed and weeded to Part of the reason the Con perfection, and inside, the rad Mansion wasn't featured mansion's 26 rooms were fes earlier, Stokes said, was that tooned with fresh flowers it didn't fit into any of the and the furniture and silver themes that had been estab were polished to a sheen. lished. Finally, he said, Cecil Stokes, a producer "America's Castles" produc Our Cash Counters™ are a for Cinetel productions who ers decided to build a show scouts out and researches around the Conrad Mansion. convenient way to get cash fast homes for the program, was It will be the program's fifth Our newest Cash Counter location is impressed with the Conrad season, and although ratings Mansion and the work that have never been better, the Tamarack Village Square Redfield and her husband, future is uncertain because Waterton Lakes National Park Larry, who maintains the they may run out of suitable yard, had done in prepara homes. They must be grand, tion. ; Continued on Page 15 "She's been wonderful to l< " It UPLUS work with and Larry has just been a dream," he said. Canada's leader in setfserve banking. "They've just worked so hard BIRD to get it to a point where it ROYAL BANK will look the best it's ever ART looked on our show." ' Royal Bank of Canada, registered user of trade-mark. * Registered trade-mark of Royal Bank of Canada. Redfield acknowledged that she "pestered the day CARDS lights" out of Stokes, encour aging him to come and see Box Of 12 what a treasure the mansion 5" x7"Notecards is. 2 Each of "When you step inside, it Six Pencil Drawings just takes your breath away," $9 US, includes shipping she said. "It still does that for IgpLT TR^TIONS ^ me, and I've worked here for JOKERST STUDIO in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park 20 years." Box 202, West Glader, MT. 59936 HI Stokes was effusive about K B-AJ.Im.rrid.t.LooanPa^ ™s BLOODCHECK fy^fligh Tea at the Prince of Wales in Waterton! f Put your health in our hands fty feting in one of Glacier P&rk's Fine Restaurants! Free Live Blood Observations 100 people needed to join our team Earn Extra Income Y9k Enjoying Golf and the Cabaret § J$r f J Call Russ or Ryan Krusky Phone: 403-938-4257 / Fax: 403-938-5379 ^Skf* at Gladaypafk Lod^ cii [vf Breathing in the Mountain Sqgpiry ATM MACHINES CONVENIENT! Y LOCATED A T. O Cedar Tree - Apgar © West Glacier Cafe / Mercantile Brought to you by Glacier ¥m& Incorporated OFKALISPELL - West Glacier (D Alpin Glow Inn - Big Mountain ...and ^theifNature MEMBER FDIC (4) Main ATM - 233 E. Idaho For information on any of till above phone; - Kalispell (406) 226-9311 (D Equity Supply - 150 1st Ave. EQUAL HOUSING W.N. - Kalispell OPPORTUNITY 10 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Framing the " incredible perfection" of wild flowers by Dave McNeill flower," he says. man, but it wasn't until his George has an exhibit of retirement from being "a pig WATERTON - There's his photos currently in place specialist" that he has been nothing like a retirement to at the Waterton Natural His able to give time to his give you time to pursue your tory Association's Heritage hobby. passion and that's exactly Centre in Waterton. "I want to share the joy of what Alan George has done Living in Lethbridge, the flowers with somebody with his photography. George likes to take hikes in else; I want somebody to get And what he particularly his two favourite places, as much pleasure as I do," he likes to take pictures of is Waterton Lakes National says. flowers* particularly wild Park and, a little further flowers. north, Kananaskis Provincial Newcomer "It's the colour I go for," Park. And there take his pho In 1858, the first unques he explains. That and the tos. He's taken shots of tionable visit to Waterton shape of the flower. Using a domestic flowers, particular Lakes by a European was simple coupler on his zoom ly those in his own back made by Lt. Thomas Blak- lens, he's able to fill the yard, but photos of cut flow istan, an original member of frame of his camera with his ers are out of the question. the Palliser Expedition. He subject matter. Then, "when "Wild flowers have grown all named the lakes after you really look at, bring the on their own. They're not British naturalist Charles flower into you, see the nurtured (by humans). Culti Waterton and nearby Liv colour and the form of it, its vated flowers are synthetic." ingstone Range after explor incredible perfection, you George has been taking er David Livingstone. can't believe it's just a photos since he was a young Source: The Waterton Resource. Guide ii | 111 fwfi' Mountain Lady's Slipper Orchid If J .sep-p enino; *? Let us know what's happening! Contact Waterton-Glacier Views at: Box 93, Pincher Creek, AB. TOK. .WO / Box 352, Babb, MT. 59411 phone: (403) 627-2370 / fax: (403) 627-237© / e-mail: bground(S»canuck.com Open to community and non-profit, groups. Please limit your submission to 50 worde> or less. Heritage Days - Cardston, AB July 31, August 4-8 A week of rodeo, competitions, exhibitions, diining and fun. Antique Equipment & Threshing Club Annual Show - Pincher Creek, AB July 31 - August 2 A weekend of equipment demonstrations and activities for kids of all ages. Annual Peigan Pow-wow - Brocket, AB July 31 - August 2 Hand games, dancing, drumming, hot dog & bannock stands, baseball tournament and more! Heritage Day Festival- Lethbridge, AB August 3 Sponsored by the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association at the Sportsplex. Contact Lia Robinson at (403) 320-1577 for information. Whoop-Up Days - Lethbridge, AB August 5-9 Pro rodeo, country music, white tigers, midway and more. Community Appreciation Day - Essex, MT August 8 beautiful day rides and overnight i Sponsored by the Middle Fork Quick Response Unit. Contact Thelma Fox at (406)-888-5607 for information. appeal to everyone. An experience you'll always remember! Polaris ATVs are safe and easy to operate! The Gathering - Island Lake at Fernie, BC August 15-16 Raw Adventures Tours A music and wilderness festival. Call 1-888-4CATSKI for details. Rick & Wanda Albiston • Cardston, Alberta, Canada Operating Season: May 15 - October 15 Music at the Mclntyre - Mclntyre Ranch, south of Magrath, AB. August 16 For Reservations Phone (403) 653-1411 Hosted by the Lethbridge Symphony Association. Contact the Symphony at (403) 328-6808 or Minda Rogerson at (403) 381-1948. Tickets will not be sold at the site. Pioneer Country Market - Pincher Creek, AB until Sept. 18 Fridays 10 am to 2 pm at the Pincher Creek Arena Bridges VMfMjKr ji*f|i$a|£N^^ TRIANON GALLERY MERCURY 1718 3rd Avenue South LINCOLN Lethbridge, AB. 104 - 5th Street South Lethbridge W!RCU?IY (403) 329-0333 / 1 -800-461 -5276 email: [email protected] DUNLOP FORD SALES LTD. DUNLOP DOUG DUNLOP LEASING LTD. 1510 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge, AB. DUNLOP PARTS & SERVICE (403) 328-8861 Rentals, Sales, Parts and Service Two Locations to Serve You. Pincher Creek, AB. Crowsnest Pass, AB. open dally 9-4 (403) 627-4461 (403) 562-2142 1-888-667-6036 1-688-696-1212 sponsored by Savill Group Architects Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 11 3Unch&t Qwek Clxea Iberia Provincial Parks and Protected Areas Visit our website:www.gov.ab.ca/~env/nrs/crowsnest News and Events efi SeutftweM CI£#e%ta Camp-out teaches Life Skills! By Heidi Eijgel the only chance they'll get to Farlane. "Its alright to take Canoeing, fishing, sitting go all summer." risks if they are positive and around the campfire and star The Boys and Girls Club done in a supportive and safe gazing were some of the of Lethbridge, a registered environment, this way they highlights enjoyed by youths charity and non-profit group, can be a learning opportunity of the Boy's and Girl's Club serves youth between the for youths. " Canoeing for of Lethbridge while taking ages of 6 and 17 years. Adult the first time gives an inter part in a three day camp out staff and volunteers build nal sense of satisfaction at the Oldman Dam Provin relationships with the kids when they meet the chal cial Recreation Area. The and provide positive role lenge! group based themselves out models. The organization The overall goal is to get of the Three Rivers Group coordinates countless pro kids hooked on positive Camp where program coordi grams to provide assistance, things so they don't engage nator Greta Houweling said encouragement, and positive in any negative activities. the location was perfect for recreational and educational One girl summed it all up the activities they had opportunities for all youths. while she was fishing along planned. "It's a great group Last summer was the first for the river. I found a replace camp, set away from the overnight camping programs. ment for the couch and TV, main campground, near the Executive director, Kathy she said, it's called a tent! fishing ponds with lots of MacFarlane, says the three- OM Maintenance, the cottonwood trees!" A canoe day camp'fosters leadership campground operator of the trip down the Oldman River skills and helps build friend Oldman Dam Provincial found just enough rapids to ships. "Coming from an Recreation Area, donated the make it exciting and a chal experience like this, children cost of the Group Camp and lenge. "Its great to be able to have a new sense of self and canoes to the Boy's and take the kids out to a place a new level of confidence." Girl's Club of Lethbridge. like this" says Houweling In the outdoors new chal 'The Boy's and Girls Club is "For some, this is their first lenges are met and children a great program and deserves time camping and probably can be successful says Mac our support," he said. Police Outpost Provincial Park Greta Houweling helps a young girl fish (above). • Camping Girls and boys build afire in a pit (left). • Private with plenty of trees • Fishing AA VOlker SteVin Contracting Ltd. • Birdwatching \mm HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE DIVISION • Nature Trails • Firewood provided hopes you enjoy your journey to • Group camping and vacation at available Waterton-Glacier National Park • Playground If you see a highway problem $13.00 per night Call 1-888-VS-ROADS for more information call JR Campgrounds (403)653-2123 located 12 kms off EVENTS Highway 2 Beauvais Lake Provincial Park: Saturday, August 1st, 2 PM; Discovery Hike; join a Park Interpreter for this guided hike along some of Beauvais Lakes' most scenic nature trails and discover your senses! Sunday, August 2nd, 10:30 AM; Bike Hike; bring your bike and Camping around the Oldman Reservoir. helmet and join the fun. This guided cycle tour takes you out to O.M. Maintenance (403) 627-5554 (Park Office) the nature reserve for some prime wildlife viewing! Sunday, August 2nd, 2 PM; Discovery Hike! Meet at the Playground in the Campground for all guided tours, for COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND below the Oldman Dam $13/night more information call Darrell Croft 627-2021. ISLAND VIEW on the north side of the Reservoir $7/night Chain Lakes Provincial Park: CHINOOK RV PARK by the Oldman Dam $15/night Saturday, August 1st, 8 PM; Movie Nite! Meet at the Park Office; CASTLE RIVER- south of Highway 3 near Cowley $7/night for more information call Norma Campbell at 646-5887 All overnight camping sites with water, firepits, clean washrooms, most with treed sites, firewood available. Chinook RV Park has full hookups and showers. Remember: When you are practicing catei>and*release fishing, prepare in THREE RIVERS GROUP CAMP advance to release your fish. Choose a hook that can be removed from the fish's mouth easily and use needle-nose pliers by reservation only, phone the Park Ranger Office at (403) 627-3765 to remove hooks. We also service the day use areas around the Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area /Iberia Bring this ad in for a $2 discount during the month of May!!! 12 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier j&fe-^r- :* * m .2* T\I WATERTON-GLACI to* INTERNATIONAL PEACE PA! REGION I TRAVEL MAP ^ ^ 76 Canmore frfr^morc Rf &SanrY 8ra33 OeeJ L*>i Ifefe ^P^y>s-*C Medicine Hat Turner Va I [< .*<*? Black Piamonet \r*^ riH i ^ ^ietA; ^" T *>' JkAaVC fi/n fChi .Stivdu a^ • 1o #iW«ll< Uaur-' g^ CHAW «* TrC tvlLLOt^ I F////J- YCarmang^ and Rbtj*l iflflOV. 0NSK CREEK EifeW [24 FRoV.PAgK [Clareshok) Parous F?ct/re Nofcleford cVanum] L^VUi le^s^ fl&nefeh t • HEAD-SMASHED- BUFFALO, JUfil >a(f 223 ?Ccak .FINNIC SLIPS _PCEN7RC OUiAH ielhhrid^e *»vf« m. * 6few l* - CM *inc1ner Creek & XJ Mfc ?tf PARK 5trUCf 6^arine r V * ""'^laSfe 23 ft' HSi •**tH •• LAKES!! &*J jRbosvilte NATI- -CAJfADA cJt [•»* ("* J' aWaW » fMM* aV WayW_W>' _ ; for* of f?cosvi{fe ^W|>m^^l^ Met Mourfo!»-* >r-t f l3v • V* 'mmW I • niVwHL Morotainia NATIONALS <*£& ca- PARK cut Cutbanki LAKE Baz KOOCAMUSAJ y*1. t Kiowa 'pot ait Fresh meat • Ice • Hot deli - HOURS located on Main Street We accept Visa Teeples IGA Mon-Sat7am.-10pm. S. only 12 miles from East Glacier and MasterCard Full Service Grocery Store Sun. 8 am. - 8 pm. We sell Money Orders Only 13 miles mJt* For All HOURS «-M.jtf< located on Main Street from the U.S. border Your BBQ Mon-Fri.8am.-9pm We accept Visa, MasterCard r in the Carriage Lane Mall ;aH - OPEN - Freshly baked bread, buns, In-Store-Bakery located right on Highway 2 cookies, cakes, pastries, —»—o- (403) 625-2555 7 days salads and prepared foods and Dell all ready for your picnic. nk mm HOURS ^helbcj -4$ Friendly Small Town Service located on Mon-Fri.9am.-9pm. We accept visa Big City Prices and Selection Historic Main Street Sat 9 am.-7 pm. and MasterCard Sun. 11 am. - 6 pm. 1b fyest falls d^K 0i HOURS • Meat • Deli • Produce Your one stop grocery shop located on • Bakery • Groceries 10 SO 60 70 Daily 8 am. - 8 pm. -GARDEN MARKET Main Street • We accept Visa KM Fri. 8 am. - 9 pm. and MasterCard MILES 30 *0 50 jprlifivc Cer\Xr& Open 7 Meat • Deli * Produce Scenic Square Located at the corner of Bakery* Groceries*BBQ Needs * GARDEN MARKET IGA Scenic Drive and Mayor days a We accept Visa, MasterCard Magrath Drive week and Interact 14 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Accommodation Directory for the International Peace Park Region Alberta Alberta Alberta Alberta Montana BEAVER MINES CROWSNEST PASS LONGVIEW PINCHER CREEK BABB/ST. MARY Bed & Breakfast Hotel/Motel Campground Bed & Breakfast Campground CASTLE HAUS INN TALES & TRAILS CAMPGROUND • Bed&Breakfast Hwy. 507, 12 miles west from Pincher Longview (403) 558-3922. "Gateway to CHEWING Creek in Beaver Mines, (403) 627-3625. • Licensed Dining the Kananaskis", near stores, service Frame Scyooner All season bed & breakfast lodge. $35 • Prime Rib Nightly station. Power sites, dump station, BLACKBONES single, $40 double. showers. 306 Canyon • ATV Rentals Drive Campground and R.V. Park CARDSTON PH (403)563-310! East shore - St Mary Lake - Hwy #89 MAGRATH "Lettuce Get-Together" Bed & Breakfast Highway 3 Crowsnest AB/BC Bed & Breakfast A very special breakfast Soup & Salad Bar RANGEVIEW RANCH VACATIONS STOP INN MOTEL Non-smoking Lake Front Campsites 30 kms. southeast of Cardston (403) Hwy. 3, Coleman, (403) 562-7381. 24 units, some air-conditioned, cable TV, Covered Reasonable rates Boat Dock & Marina 653-2292. Lodge and 8 bedroom cabins Store...Laundromat with modern facilities, guest ranch, trail family units, non-smoking rooms Wagon Families welcome rides, home-cooked meals. available. Small pets welcome. Close to 131 Campsites on 80 acres all services. (403)627-3800 can 406-732-4512 for reservations All SERVICES 1 -888-360-0547 toll free all year TEMPLE HAVEN VALLEY VIEW MOTEL jfo^ Cabins - Bed&Breakfast • Indoor pool Affordable, newly decorated wagon rides, quiet location WILLOW RIDGE BED & BREAKFAST Brand New, Clean, Comfortable & Affordable Magrath, AB. 403-758-3572 clean spacious rooms Free Continental Breakfast • In Room Coffee 6 miles south of Pincher Creek (403) BROWNING Walking distance to the Alberta Modems • Microwaves • Fridges 627-4853. New home with old-fashioned charm, hearty breakfast, enjoy a peace Campground Temple and downtown Cardston Jacuzzi Suites«Air-Conditioning ful stay in the country. Delicious, nutritious breakfast served. Smoking & Non-Smoking Rooms 395 - 4th Ave. West, Cardston 653-3824 Highway 3, Coleman, AB. (403) 563-5600 ph: (403 Sleeping Wolf "Our goal is to provide you with a haven: 758-3572 Campground a place of safety and comfort." Residence Campground fax: (403) Pincher Creek The Crowsnest Centre... 758-3793 Municipal Campground Temple Sunset View ~.an accommodation, Settle into a quiet campground located 50/30 Amp; Water Hook-ups Cardston's Family food service and next to the Pincher Creek. Unserviced Level pull-through for all size rigs conference facility MOUNTAIN VIEW stalls with fire pits, camp kitchen and Dump Station with water Bed «S* Breakfast i* restrooms. Close to all amenities. Self- Shaded tent sites; Tipi rental Programs include: Bed & Breakfast registration.$9.00/night. Stop, enjoy the Panoramic View of Rockies & Mormon Temple Golf Get-A-Way Weekends great western hospitality of Pincher Creek. Secure and quiet pets allowed • excellent breakfast Elderhostel Programming Browning, 1/2 mile west on #89 Ski & Play in the Rocky Mountains 221-3 St. East, Cardston (403) 653-3539 Hotel/Motel 30 minutes from Glacier Park Tke Crowsnest Centre & International School BLUE MOUNTAIN MOTEL (406) 338-7933 Campground 10509 - 20th Avenue, Blairmore, AB. Main Street & Hwy. 6 (403) 627-5335, LEE CREEK VALLEY CAMPGROUND Phone (403) 562-7314 non-smoking rooms, senior rates. Beside Remington-Alberta Carrriage Fax (403) 562-7173 faMMfet Remote colour cable TV, DO phones. EAST GLACIER Centre (403) 653-3734. 55 sites, 43 fully e-mail: [email protected] Some queens & kitchen. serviced, large tenting area, hiking trails. web site:www.canuck.com/clc Bed & Breakfast • fishing FOOTHILLS MOTEL Hotel/Motel FORT MACLEOD 1049 Waterton Avenue, (403) 627-3341 FLAMINGO MOTEL or toll-free 1(888) 627-3340, 30 units, BISON CREEK • hiking cable TV, air-conditioned, sauna & 848 Main Street (403) 653-3952 or 1- Campground whirlpool. Kitchens. Reasonable rates. (888)-806-6835. Air conditioning, fridges, • horseback ruling Restaurant. cable TV, queen beds, free movies, hot DAISY MAY tub, pool, sauna, playground. CAA and in the Oldman River Wiley • bird watching AAA. Mini-Golf, Laundry, Heated RAYMOND CLARESHOLM Pool, Games Room, All Services Located in Mountain View along Highway 5 just west of Bed & Breakfast RANCH Bed & Breakfast Fort Macleod, Alberta 403-553-2455 the Mohawk Barn Store. Bed & Breakfast - Cabins THE OWLS NEST INN Turn south at the first street Family-style Dinners 4811-2nd Street West, (403) 625-4473, after the store and look for 2 twin & double guest rooms with shared East Glacier Park, MT bath and lounge. Full breakfast, ample * Advertise • the blue house and barn. parking. Downtown close to attractions. your campground 406-226-4482 Mountain View, Alberta Hotel/Motel to visitors to the phone (403) 653-1882 ESSEX BLUEBIRD MOTEL Waterton-Glacier Hwy #2,1 hour south of Calgary, 1-(800)- fax (403) 653-1895 Bed & Breakfast 661-4891. Super clean, "Alberta International Peace Park 321 East 2nd Ave. North (Hwy 52) Housekeeping Award Winners", 2-bedroom Ymtnvubnb@teleusplanet. net. Raymond, AB. units, kitchenettes, antique rooms, large- (403) 627-2370 Beautiful Home • Honeymoon Suite Paola< screen TV's, movie channels, in-room PRIME VIEW BED & BREAKFAST Banquet Room • Cocoon Campground coffee, A/C, pets welcome in smoking rooms. Hotel/Motel 18 kms. east of Waterton Park / 2 kms. Phone tor reservations Bed and Breakfast ^^0^^ west of Mountain View on Highway #5 V (403) 752-31 OO Tucked between the Great Bear Wilderness & CROWSNEST PASS (403) 653-1646. Country hospitality, Glacier National Park Cabins private rooms, kitchenette and full Skiing, Hiking, Biking, River Activities CDO breakfast. British Columbia Hosts Kelly & Les Hosteller (406) 888-5061 NANTON JAFFRAY Hotel/Motel iir mtmrn ffin ILLIJJ MOTEL CABINd Comfortable, fully serviced Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast ^HALF-WAY accommodation with an THE FERRIS HOUSE THE THREE BEARS BED & BREAKFAST emphasis on cleanliness 2420-20th Street, (403) 646-5692, 3 Jaffray (250) 429-3519. Four large rooms, Moto I, Cafe Crowsnest Pass bedrooms, 1918 house set in an English peaceful accommodation in the B.C. Highway 2, Essex, Montana and friendly service garden, one hour from Calgary. Web- Rockies, hearty breakfast, fireplace, firepit, Just across the river from Glacier Park Experience nature in relaxing CAA Approved $- AAA site:www.thebestintheworld!c6m/fer- children welcome. German spoken. rishouse.htm • A YEAR ROUND RESORT • setting. Equipped cabins, call 416 Main Street, Fort Macleod nestled in Montana's great wilderness ahead for details and directions. (403)553-4011 Hiking • Biking • Fishing' PINCHER CREEK POP more Rafting • Corrals • Hunting Phone (403) 628-2270 Bed & Breakfast Information i Snowmobiling • X-C Skiing Fax (403) 628-2274 RED COAT INN AMTRAK Stop Nearby (1.3 m) BEAU - K BED & BREAKFAST on ad rateS, Campground 359 Col. Macleod Blvd., Fort Macleod 36 kms. north of Waterton Park, 9 kms. 'Best Food on fhe Mountain" (403)553-4434/ south of Pincher Creek (403) 627-2234. distribution 406-888-5650 BELLECREST CAMPGROUND 1 (800) 423-4434 Operating farm and ranch. Hot tub, Just off Hwy. #3 in Bellevue. 21 Sites (no indoor pod, whiitpod, Super Channel private bathroom. Families welcome. and circulation hook-ups). RVs, tents, pets all welcome. HUNGRY HORSE cable TV, queen-size beefs Trailer dump, washrooms, water, firepits. call (40J) 637-BJ70 Campground 14 day maximum stay, donations only. LETHBRIDGE Hotel/Motel Hotel/Motel • Rates for all budgets COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL Crooked Tree Residence • Free continental breakfast Blairmore (403) 562-7321, 13 air- r\ MOTEL & RV PARK conditioned rooms, 2 mini suites, 1 2- ' Luxurious whirlpool bedroom suite: Colour cable TV, phones, Conference Services . I DAYS INN I INDOOR POOL -84 some non-smoking rooms. Restaurant- The University of Leth bridge Follow the Sun" • Downtown location, close to bar. B""* Wow! What a place ta stay... two major shopping malls FULL HOOK-UPS The U of L opens its doors from May 4 - August Toil-Free LARGE GRASS LOTS GRAND UNION BUDGET HOTEL 30. Campus Housing is available for guests to Reservations • Secure electronic locks & stay in apartments or in the traditional residence. LEVEL SHADY This is an economical alternative featuring a 11-800-661-8085 • Friendly, professional ser~ INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL retreat style atmosphere in a park-like setting. CABLE TV LAUNDRY 4 MEMBERS $12.50; NON-MEMBERS $15 Come stay with us... Scenic Drive at 3rd Avenue South HWY 2, HUNGRY HORSE + Info on 1000 places to stay for$20or under We're extremely accommodating! Phone (403) 329-2244 Fax (403) 329-5166 (406) 387-5531 Coleman- 403-563-3433/5486 e-BuM: [email protected] Lethbridge, AB. Canada (403) 327-6000 Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 15 More Accommodation America's Castles Kalispell's celebration of the Mountain Time Nov. 8, will Directory continued from Page 9 nation's centennial. give a boost to the mansion's Montana Montana Through the years, more attendance. KALISPELL homes. They must be grand, and more of the original fur "A lot of people who Campground Campground have historic significance nishings have been returned watch the show plan their and be open the public. to the mansion through pur summer vacation around #reenrjrjoob tillage Two other homes of pio chase or gifts, until now 90 their favorite episodes," he ROCKY neers will be featured on the percent of the furnishings are said, noting that the summer ,QUNTAIN"H1" Campground CAMPGROUND T Cable T.V. same show as the Conrad original. after a program aired on the Mansion. They are Beehive The mansion is listed by home of former President «•* Close to town "Large shaded sites -RV and tent areas House, the home of Mormon the National Register of His Martin Van Buren, the num "Cabins «•* Store, Laundry 'Easy Access - No highway noise leader Brigham Young in toric Places as the most ber of visitors doubled from "Western Playtown and canoeing *•* Dump site Salt Lake City, and the Vaile authentic turn-of-the-century the previous year. "Modem bath house Daily, Weekly, Monthly Mansion in Independence, home in the Pacific North The Conrad Mansion is a "Best Rates, Guaranteed Satisfaction 1100 East Oregon Kalispell, MT. Mo., home of communica west. wonderful place, he said, 125 Helena Flats Road Kalispell (bottom of underpass hill) tions pioneer Harvey Vaile. In addition to shots of the adding "I hope our program 406 - 755 -9573 Hwy 2 East Vaile founded the Star home's interior and exterior, can just do that much more 1-800-968-5637 1-406-257-7719 Routes, which included the the "America's Castles" pro for it." Redfield is pleased KIOWA JUNCTION IFOP more Pony Express and other early gram will feature re-enact with the results of her persis Campground communications networks ments of several scenes from tence and looks forward to information On that connected Independence the home's, hi story and inter the final product. "Cecil is Kiowa Resort ad rateS, with points west. views with Alicia Vick and very good at keeping promis Campground, Cabins, distribution Conrad fits nicely into the Charles Conrad, Alicia Con es," she said. "He says it's Store & Restaurant and circulation pioneer theme. A Virginian rad Campbell's children. going to be awesome, and I Between St. Mary & Browning cafl who came west with his Stokes says he's sure the believe it." at the Junction ot US #89 and #49 brother after the Civil War, program, which airs at 9 p.m. 406-338-5544 (40J) B27-8J70 he made a fortune in the fur ST. MARY and mercantile trade and set tled in Northwest Montana, Campground where he built his dream e home on a 72-acre estate Ltveee overlooking the Rocky JOHNSON'S Mountains. OF ST. MARY, MONTANA The family retained own World Famous Cafe ership until his youngest Regional Theatre & daughter, Alicia Conrad Campbell, donated it to the Campground city of Kalispell. Restoration "Enjoy our panoramic view of St. Mary Lakes' began in 1975 and the man Carriage Itouffe theatre Hwy 89 North St. Mary sion was opened to the pub presents Foundation 406-732-5565 - Cafe lic in 1976, as part of • Mad About Movies • 406-732-4207 - Campground July 1 - August 20 (call for specific dates) WEST GLACIER • Phantom of the Country Opera • Cabins RV • Evening buffet & catering July 2 - August 21 (call for specific dates) e* • Billiards • Teepee 353 Main Street GLACIER CAMPGROUND • Hot tub • Sauna HISTORIC BELTON CHALETS 406-387-5689 Call 403-653-1000 for dates and tickets o • 6 Bedrooms, 3 with Highway 2, West Glacier. Cabins, 1 mile west of » i Rustic cabins CD saloon, food, trading post. Under West Glacier Hot showers w private baths restoration in 1998. on Highway 2 Wooded sites • Horseback riding The way camping used to be • Canoeing • Firepit >+ for reservations & information \m< (403) 653-2350 / (403) 653-3053 Alberta r i CALGARY Fax (403) 653-1640 from June 27 to August 30 PoH Campground Jusl 15 minutes from 1 Tue • Sun 7:30 pm, * Sat 11:30 am Waterton Park !£ 403-562-7999 Nature's Hideaway Campground Ltd. Z • Bridal suite • Trout fishing Fernie, BC • Summer Theatre w • Individual entrances w & bathrooms - at the Arts Station Box 40, The TwoT^of Us - A British Comedy 2 5-2, RR. #1, r^m • Billiards & TV room Dewinton, Alberta TOL 0X0 SSB • Horseback riding Nothing But Nonsense - A Musical Revue Ph/Fax: • Bonfire pits July 7 - August 29 (Tues. - Sat. 8 pm) (403)938-8185 s Home: (403) 938-4257 gfl for reservations & information For Info & Ticket Reservations NORTH Fax: (403) 938-5379 (403) 653-1599/(403) 653-3053 #552 KAST INTERNET- www.natureshideaway.com Fax (403) 653-1640 call Stageworks Productions (250) 423-4832 At the Historic Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod r Theatre Review H • Paradise Lots Empress theatre • When Girls Collide ti.ii.mllu> Lets* a musical comedy about a city slicker who comes to a small town to develop a valuable GREAT property, tie Is met with open arms until It Is discovered that he Intends to open a nudist colony. Full • The Puff N Blow Boys of meat slnctns and dancins - country* rock and latino. All ases.Wl»en »Slrfs teniae, a mystery comedy, WEST takes place In the 4€s when the men are away and the ladles In a small town come Into conflict. July 1 - August 30 Carrlafte House Theatre THEATRE The Phantom of fhe country ( nem, a musical comedy about the confiictlna values of fame and fortune Call 403-553-4404 /1-800-540-9229 with the love of true country music On alternate ni&hts Mad About Movies, a revue composed of slnolns and danclna, based on hits horn the music, inciudins I Isnev productions. All aces. Steelhcrse Theatre Ihe fort Steele follies f9§, a revue inciudlmt comedy routines as well as slnslna and dancins. All aces. •Wild Horse Theatre • Stasewcrks Theatre Ken and Christie Miller, directors of Staseworks, star In The Two of fs, two one-act Ttltlsh comedies. Alternate nlshts, Ncthlne Cut Nonsense, a musical revue. Includes Croadway music as well as orlslnal 4 music by fen Christie, from his recently reieaseed CD. ("Fort Steele Follies 98") Coxy Tor CMC f aw, a comedy by Ealph Thurn - celebrates the I2ftth anniversary of the TCMT. Mike Masters, Mountie super hero, falls In love and tracks down criminals - with the help of unlikely characters, like Tue - Sun 2 pm & 8 pm a talklns beaver. Ana rock An una the Clock, movie star Impersonations, and a musical revue of three decades of music June 27 - September 6 Man d dancins. J • Call 250-426-5682 • 16 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Glimpses of It* Past • a look at tke people and events Mat created tke West Polo in Pincher, out of the old country by Shari Narine strongest polo playing in Wuth, of Pincher Creek's Fast, personal touch photo services North America. Kootenai Brown Museum. At the turn of the century, Develop & Print - Enlargements - Cameras - Film - Accessories open fields and British domi "It was an extremely popu "There were polo teams all nance in the Pincher Creek lar sport in the early part of through the area because a lot TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS area gave rise to some of the our history," says Farley of British people had settled here because of the ranching One Hour Service Same Day Service connection." CARDSTON WATERTON > f you're in Waterton / Glacier Internationa] While in Cardston and District, IPeace Park, you're just a short drive from the also consider visiting: Hold Your Town of Cardston ...and the Remington-Alberta • The Alberta (Mormon) Carriage Centre. The Centre features one of North America's largest collections of elegant 19th Temple Horses! Century horse-drawn carriages, coaches, sleighs and • The Courthouse Museum wagons. Alberta's newest "World Class" • CO. Card Pioneer Home Museum uses state-of- the-art' • Carriage House Summer You're just interpretive displays and exhibits Theatre to tell the story of the days of the • The Fay Wray Fountain minutes from horse and buggy. Cardston • Cardston Golf Course (9 hole) The Remington Centre • Cardston Agridome & is enhanced by: ...and the new Buffalo Paddocks • An 85-seat theatre and several Remington- award-winning media • The Lee Creek Campground Alberta Carriage productions. (adjacent to the Remington j£ Jj • A gift shop with a wide selection Centre) Centre wan mm^, of local crafts. '•<':< '" " ™ !'1 • A comfortable 80-seat cafeteria. Summer Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily m LfiiL • Elegant grounds that overlook the 1 Remainder of the Year: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily TT^ro pastoral Lee Creek Valley. °^DISCC5JNT COUPON • Blacksmith, vehicle restoration TMs coupon good foj£0% Qf£ ,** mf9 and tack facilities. M re^re^A3. • Carriage rides through pastoral Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre Lee Creek Valley Park - IHiis^ioft ^Fel|e/ s For more information on Cardston contact: 1 • Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre (403) 653-5139 Offer good until December 31, 998 . • Town of Cardston (403) 653-3366 Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 17 Polo from Page 16 Polo teams were promptly organized in the Pincher Creek area which boasted four : Rncher Creek, Cowley, North Fork and Beaver Creek. Teams flourished in other parts of southern Alber ta, as well, including Fort Macleod, High River, Cochrane, and Calgary. 'They played on a regular basis, depending on the workload of the ranches," says Wuth. And they were extremely competitive, practising and playing whenever they could. Indeed, the North Fork team, formed in 1885 by A. Kennington, became one of Bert Connelly (right) with players from Boise and Spokane. Connelly*s horse belonged to a relay team known as Rube and Dan the best teams, both in Cana photo: Pincher Creek Historical Society da and abroad. In 1912, the North Fork team, consisting their games by a safe margin. began to fade in its populari dants of the first polo players area, including Connelly, of Bert Connelly, Rollo Burn, It was splendid team work." ty. By this time, the country still live in the Pincher Creek Graham, Gunn and Smith. Harry Gunn and Harry In 1913, the North Fork side was no longer predomi Evans, won the coveted Win- team travelled to Spokane to nantly British, as Americans terton Polo Cup, in the polo play in an international tour and mainland Europeans championship of western nament. The sport had caught started to settle the south Canada. j^gfc on in a major way in the Unit western part of the province. mMEDI + PLUS. Read the account of the ed States. The North Fork As well, says Wuth, those 271 Main Street, Cardston event in one local newspaper: team lost by a quarter of a who were in their peak polo "The winners made a com point in the finals against playing forms before the war (403) 653-4466 plete clean-up at the tourna Portland. In 1919, the team were no longer in top condi ment by landing all the sil captured the famous Lane tion. "By the '20s and *30s, it Full Service Pharmacy verware open for polo com International trophy. was passe," says Wuth. "Peo LARGE SELECTION OF petition, and having also the But it was shortly after the ple were into other things." distinction of winning all first World War that polo Wuth notes that descen Beautiful Gifts & Souvenirs % Don't Miss the 1998 Heritage Days and Rodeo Friday July 31 6:30 pm Rodeo Queen Dinner Great Canadian 8:00 pm Dance Lesson/Line Dancing Barn Dance Sponsor Commercial Dance Hillspring Tuesday, August 4 7:00 pm Fashion Show & Talent Show Civic Centre Wednesday, August 5 noon Beef Barbecue Agridome 1:00 pm Cattle Show Agridome 7:00 pm Pet Show Agridome 7:00 pm Rodeo Queen Speech & Salesmanship Civic Centre Thursday, August 6 8:00 am - noon Entries for the Fair Ice Centre 5:00 pm Rodeo Queen Horsemanship Agridome 7:30 pm Rodeo Agridome Friday, August 7 7:30- 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast IGA Mall 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Fair & Bench Show Ice Centre 7:30 pm Rodeo Agridome Rodeo Intermission Rodeo Queen Crowning Agridome Saturday, August 8 7:00- 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Central Service (Lions Club and the Main Street Merchants) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fair & Bench Show Ice Centre 11:00 am Parade (Judging at 10:00 am) Main Street All Day Family Ball Tournament Redford Park" Adults $7.00 Students $5:00 2:30 - 4:00 pm New Fire Station Open House Fire Station Children 6-12 $3.00 7:30 pm Rodeo Agridome Children under 6 Free about 10:00 pm Fireworks Lions Park Cattle Show Barbecue $6.00 J IN CASE OF: 233 Main Street, Cardston 653-2806 ONCe QPON fi MemoRy EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 72 Hour Emergency Kit Specialists f rora a Tattered Sox to a Chjaished Memory Our Store has It fi. - Photo Album & Scrapbpok Supplies • Dutch Ovens & Outdoor Cook Stoves • Solar/Dynamo Radio Flashlights • Bulk & Case Lot Foods • Dry Pack Canning • Wheat Grinders 380 Main Street, Cardston • Food & Water Storage Containers • HONDA & KUBOTA Generators Call 403-653-4355 Now talcing orders for tree« ripened Washington Fruit 13513th Street North, Lethbridge Phone orders 653-2806 or Toll-free 1-877-462-2736 Call 403-327-2122 IN CASE OF: Emergency • Disaster Safety • First Aid -WE'VE GOT IT! Summer Workshops Available 18 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Grizzly, .Excerpt from Coming West: A Natural History of Home continued from Page 6 through timberline firs as the that far. Eventually he Two hours ago he could be Puzzle Country bear descends to a small stretches out on his side, legally shot and killed as a By Bonnie Kennedy creek. sighs, and falls asleep. game animal. Now, he sleeps He forages halfheartedly It is unlikely that bears let in a national park, protected along the stream meadow, but worries disturb their sleep; in by law. the ground is well frozen at any case, he need not worry For three days the grizzly this elevation. Wandering tonight. Although he is still works his way downstream. into a patch of old-growth in the same great mountain The wind on this side of the Word Search: All theme words listed below are found in the spruce trees, he beds down ecosystem, well within his Rockies seems to howl end puzzle. The words may appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally or even backwards. As you rind the words, draw against a log. He tries to lick normal home range, he has lessly, sweeping its thawing a line through them and then check them off the list. Some the sore spot on his shoulder, crossed an invisible line in breath down from spindrift- letters may be used more than once so leave all letters but his head will not twist the darkness. topped peaks into the brown visible. When you are finished, the remaining unused letters foothills. give the solution. Digging roots one night along the edge of Blakiston Trout Fishing in B.C. Creek, still in Waterton Lakes National Park, the bear's "Dry Fly Fishing at its Best!" hackles lift. He freezes, nose Wildflowers Working too hard? Solution: 23 letters (6 words) Fabulous float trips on southeastern working, small eyes flicker B. C. 's Elk River and St. Marys River ing. The wind has brought the scent of bear cubs. S R E W O F Y A M T Y C N S He moves forward, L H P A K E A T U B P R E A pigeon-toed and stiff-legged. E Toll-Free 1 -888-818-8581 Something moves at the edge S O R D I W E 1 U P O E M email: [email protected] of the grassland. A low rum E U B O 1 R E L N F O C R A ble risesi n his throat P R B R T A K O A F P U G C Y B E E G I K S I R A E S R E Gourmet Cuisine to Famous Burgers Tk MtoE FACTORY H T A W A E N L V E L N L E U Home of the Cedarsaurus E N R N G Y I L L downtown Bellevue, Alberta O O R G O T Rendez-Vous in the Crowsnest Pass A D L X L G T S P B P R N B (across from the legion) (403)562-8517 D T F O I F R I T E L B I R telephone (403) 564-0000 Highway #3 M O E L L E E A A A A W E fax (403)564-0002 ^:r/iW!fiSdK\ll:E£ L N N H Y T H B S N R Blairmore, AB. X V E G O P R M R O S E A O * reservations suggested * O U C N E U Q E L L S Y E L L O W B E L L G F C © 1998 Bonnie Kennedy Join us for a special dinner THEME WORDS this summer SL C^ir$»&e1fa^ 5 Alpine Poppy Fairy Bells Paint Brush Violet Flax Phlox Friday* JiM-ly I 7 9 Huckleberry Plaza Bear Grass Prickly Pear Wild Rose Saturday, Aag. & 6012nd Avenue BuffaloBeans Gentian I FBKME,B.C, I Primrose Wintergreen Thursday, AiM.gr. 20 i Is? <"WP£8|t>; BeardTongue Geranium Friday, Sept.IS LI Blue Camas Glacier Lily Queen Cup Yellow Bell Resexrvations Required I Globe Flower % Cone Flower Shooting Star ijt ..• '€re&m &'JMtj^'Wtfdg$ Crocus May Flower Sleepy Head Join us for j 1 Clover Fernie British Columbia Sy-'-*> Jjjpfcfe*^ * $m$jl&Q - 1 CANADA - The Gathering - Call a music and muf^^^mi^mW^Hkmmy, -™ v«gj sesoj 9i|j uaujs '^eaiq e a>|ei 1-888-4CATSKI wilderness festival S Open 7 Days A Week 2 for more information August 15-16, 1998 Sjjf : wm Welcome to the Elk Valley... Tbke Out Food "Simply... the last great secret of the Rockies" Elkford... Fernie... Sparwood... yO ELKFORD Pottery SHOP "Wilderness "For a Day "Home OSRARW00D' curt Souvenirs Capital or of © FERIMFE * Native Crafts ofBC" a Lifetime" the Titan" Y \ in LONGVIEW, Alberta right on Highway UpcoMfcty events: icier Inn BOX 215, LONGVIEW, ALBERTA TOL 1H0 (403) 558-3914 CIRCLE August 14-16 - The Gathering/Island Lake Folk Festival sace Par) Fernie ROUTE until August 22 - The Elk Valley Artwalk HOME OF... ••••THEORIGINAL•••• Come for the Experience, Stay for the Scenery! Come experience the industry that was the original reason for settlement in the beautiful Elk Valley! Coal Mine Tours are run out of both Sparwood and Elkford this summer. From Elkford you can book onto one L0NGVIE\y of the Saturday tours of the Fording Greenhills Mine during July or the Fording River Mine during August. The Sparwood tours run weekdays. Each of the tours provides an excellent opportunity to view these open pit coal mining operations. LONGVIEW MEAT & MERCHANDISE ^£2*3. Step back in time as you tour the Sparwood murals located throughout downtown Sparwood. A self- guided brochure is available from the Travel Infocentre in Sparwood. While in Sparwood, check out the Titan, the largest dump truck in the world! The Elk Valley offers long hikes and bike rides up rugged.mountains and leisurely ones through Longview, Alberta, Canada TOL 11*) flowerfilled meadows. ph/fax: (403) 558-3960 For more information on the fabulous Elk Valley call: Sparwood Chamber (250)425-2423/Elkford Chamber (250) 865-4614/Fernie Chamber (250) 423-6868 Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 19 MD entertains zoning change in former park buffer Dave McNeill realtor Craig Simmons indi cillor Bob Jenkins, who indi Castle Crown Wilderness Coalition PINCHER CREEK - cated in their application that cated, in an interview this Pincher Creek will entertain they want to divide the par spring with The Views, that Hiking Schedule late August an application for cel, which lies little more he wanted "everybody in the subdivision within the bound than three miles from the municipality treated the • August 1 Rainy Ridge aries of a former protection entrance to the park, into four same." Jenkins also indicated Contact Gerry Wright at (403) 381-2409 zone around Waterton Lakes country residential lots. in that interview that he didn't • August 15 Lost Creek National Park. The protection The zoning must be want the buffer zone changed Contact James Tweedie at (403) 628-2422 zone was set up for elimina changed before they can pro to allow for development tion by changes to the munic ceed with the subdivision. along the park's northern Phone 403-627-5059 ipality's Municipal Develop Colley indicates that the boundary. ment Plan about a year ago. application would have been "We didn't want to be held for further Information The final blow was scheduled harder to get passed through distinct, but at the same time, to be dealt by adoption of a council when the buffer zone we all believed in what the was in place. (buffer zone) stood for. Monday - Friday: 6 am - 9 pm new land use bylaw yester Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm day, July 28, after this news For years, the MD had Ranchers are here to protect Physiotherapy Tuesdays & Thursdays by appt. paper's deadline. The adop retained the zone (about 30 the ranching lifestyle and tion was anticipated to be a sections next to the park's we'll do it to our dying mere formality. north boundary) which made breath." i n* Municipal District (MD) it difficult to do anything Colley says there will be a of Pincher Creek develop more than ranch and farm, public hearing on the applica \ ment officer Andrew Colley conduct small home-based tion, "likely on Aug. 25". Physiotherapy & Fitness says first reading was recent businesses, have isolated 823 Kettles Street, Pincher Creek • 627-5104 I ly given to an application to country residences and inten with notes by Shari Narine Power Walk Class change the current agriculture sive livestock operations. starts in July Monday/Wednesday/Friday zoning of a 20-acre parcel to The Municipal Develop group country residential. ment Plan was changed, at Closures Applicant Jim Zieffie and the urging of the area's coun- fW« all MtJ/aAfctAfaftTi Y and cautions OrriuK jottx Uvc~ coffee Explore in Waterton Hedderiek Realty Ltd. 1 Pincher Creek! Waterton Lakes National Residential, Rural & Commercial. 754 Main Street. Park is having an bumper Box 309 coMxiNrG crop of sightings of bears Pincher Creek, AB and cubs this season (see TOK 1W0 D PincherCreek j^a , - EVENTS Ph.(403)627-4646 732 Kettles St. *•*? &** story page 3). And though fax:(403)627-3247 Oldman River Antique untoward encounters with email: http://toww.cariuck.com/21 627-2120 cfcff Equipment and Threshing humans have been few, there Club 11th Annual Show have been some. Following the park's bear July 31 to August 2 management policy, war at Heritage Acres if: 3 Rivers Photo dens, as of Monday, had Don't us&it! either instituted or were After you skoot it, Ut us develop it! Pincher Creek & District 627-5199 maintaining a series of trail Chamber of Economic Development 627-5855 closures or cautions. KF SAME DAY DEVELOPING *& SPECIAL 3 DAY & i WEEK RATES Celebrating the Year of the Horse Cautions: Red Rock Park The Oldman River Antique Equipment and Threshing Club, located way to Crandell Lake; Red FILM AND PHOTO SUPPLIES at Heritage Acres, east of the Oldman Dam on Secondary Road #785, Rock Canyon, the Bertha 688 Main Street ~ Pincher Creek will host its I lth Annual Show July 31 through August 2. Trail to Boundary Bay, the Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Crypt Lake Trail requires (403)627-4858 The weekend begins on Friday with an antique tractor pull featuring travel by four or more hik pre-1960 model tractors as well as horse demonstrations. Saturday ers, the Wishbone Trail to Thmlvih KeoXCKy events include a free pancake breakfast from 7 am to 9 am, and many the Wishbone campground, Field Demonstrations featuring horsepowered and motorized farming the Crandell and Belly River Pioneer Health Centre equipment from past eras. There is another tractor pull at 1:30 pm, campgrounds and the Koote it Vitamins stock dog trials and the Parade of Power, showing off the different nai Brown grave site trail on types of antique farm equipment. Beef on a bun will be served for Knight's Hill. /" Herbs dinner and an old-time barn dance will follow. August 2 begins with Closures: Crypt Landing, . * Teas another free pancake breakfast and a non-denominational church Crypt Lake back country -* Special food items service. There are field demonstrations, stock dog trials and the campground, the Wishbone * Distilled water Parade of Power again on Sunday. There will also be a demonstration back country campground '\% Aromatherapy and trail to Crypt Landing, of a steampowered sawmill. 764 Main Street, Pincher Creek, (403) 627-4166 Hell Roaring Trail. RANCHLAND yet ih tke riykt jeXr at the Pincher Creek PINCHER CREEK Hwy 3 N Pro Shop Alberta Satellite Bingo EVERY Night! BINGO Hwy 6 (Waterton Ave.) Co-op • Average $25,000 nightly. - Mall Open 5:30 pm. Pre-call 6:20 pm. Start 6:45 pm. 8 Get 10% off with this ad 30 minutes north of Waterton. Closed Mondays. Main Street, Pincher Creek 615 Main St. Pincher Creek, AB Co-op Mall (403)627-5156 (403)627-3112 to Waterton Park Chinook Country Bingo Association tnawtttfct* Likes - L\s TIP CD DD A \Tn "THE TRADITION CONTINUES" ouliaUm? 1 lbM DKA1> U AT TIGER BRAND tifesbu te KNI n NNGG FACTORY »OUTOUTLET f BLOW-OUT I LET great Tiger Bran U?OKJ 1116 Macleod St SUMMER SALE! pea in Macleod St Hwy 6 (Waterton Ave.) July 20 - August 1 MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 JUm Strut. ThuherCruk, J¥B. 627-4640 PINCHER CREEK, 1116 Macleod Street (403) 627-3545 mVue. - Sat. 10.00,urn - JOVpm30P QuaKty Cotton Fashions at True Factory Prices • Quality Cotton Fashions at True Factory Prices • Quality Cotton Fashions at True Factory Prices Wf\" Waterton Glacier Views July 29,1998 21 Farm horse honoured in Pincher celebration by Dave McNeill out both Saturday and Sun with about a dozen teams," their muscles in the daily the grounds, Friday night's PINCHER CREEK - The day giving energy to pieces he says. tractor pull. free and there's a silent auc Oldman River Antique of equipment like mowers, There will be a parade of Reed also says there-will tion, proceeds from which Equipment and Threshing stackers, plows, seeders, horse power on Saturday, be a demonstration square will go to further club reno Club has named this the Year balers and well borers. "Well free rides for kids on horse- dancing Friday night, free vations. (Reed indicates of the Horse. And the club be showing how horses drawn wagons all weekend. pancake breakfasts Saturday there's so much overhauled will be celebrating what affected all phases of agricul Honouring the horse is and Sunday, a special church machinery that the club horses have meant to agricul ture," indicates Claypool. only part of the weekend service in the loft of the needs to build a new storage ture this weekend during Though a stuke loader the event. club's barn Sunday morning, barn soon.) their annual show at Heritage club bought a year ago hasn't There's also a demonstra craft tables and a quilt exhib Acres. quite yet been rebuilt enough tion of a vast collection of it from local quilters. Health. Vitality Club member Dave Clay- to put in operation. antique powered farm The club again offers two and Body Care pool says the horses will be "We want to fill the barn - machinery that the club and days of stock dog trials Do you want it all? You its members have put togeth which, this year, will include CAN have itl Science and W Art Supplies er over the last 11 years. a lot of entries coming out of Nature come together in Club director Allan Reed Montana. W Stationery Products these pure, natural Swiss says there will be more than "Come on down and put products. Call today for W Custom Printing 100 pieces of antique (that your brand on the barn's your free sample pack or W Wedding Supplies 8- Decorations -means manufactured in 1960 brand wall," he also invites ask about this fabulous or before) equipment on dis visitors. business opportunity. W B & W / Colour Photocopying play and at work. That exhib There's cheap camping on Call Gloria at 320-0499 PINCHER OFFICE it will include the appearance PRODUCTS (19911) LTD.*' of six tractors that club mem 763 Main St. W Pax Service bers renovated over the win Pincher Creek, AB W Balloons ter. (Reed says that through ph:(403) 627-2628; fax::(403) 627-2916 the winter, on a daily basis, dttt, there's always a handful of «w«*SS *eb members working on reno Co" "nter Pincher Creek Logomotives vating equipment at club grounds northeast of Pincher Where fresh is just .a bit fresher Creek, not far from the Old- Fantastic Soups Delicious Pies • Custom Embroidery man River Dam.) Fresh Sandwiches Health Breads • Individuai/Team/Corporate Clothing The old machinery will Belgian Waffles Bagels and much much more... strut their stuff during 967 Main Street, Pincher Creek Waterton Lakes National Park parades of power on Satur1 702A Main Street, Pincher Creek, AB. day and 'Sunday. And some (403) 627-3613 of the equipment will flex email: [email protected] Phone (403) 627-3292 Fax (403) 627-2701 BLACKBURN JEWELLERS - for over SO years - HIGA'S PHARMACY & GIFT SHOPPE Are you interested in unique. one of a kindjewellry? 1 HOUR PHOTO Family Restaurant Newly Arrived Baltic Amber - Shop & Compare! Homestyle Cooking on site repairs - glasses, chains, watches, rings, etc. $9.99 lor a roll ol 24 ex p. I6* breakfast, lunch 768 Main Street. Pincher Creek AB. PINCHER CREEK, RIRERTR ^O*** & dinner. MMEDI + PIU* ™o»™™r Full menu, pizzas. Fully licensed Pincher Creek Open 7 days a week Golf Club 6:00 am-11:00 pm. 942 Hyde Street, Pincher Creek, Alberta mi * "Ir J JI-'J <« if $ ^s. • Challenging 9 Holes Located in Pincher Creek Club House with bar, lounge and full service restaurant • Waterton Highway south through Main Street lights .^^—-Zmm. on Waterton Hwy. #6 - first right, turn left, follow to top of hill For tee times or other information call the Pro Shop at Phene 621-3011. F—: \W- ^i . 5 rox Tl 627-2126 702 Main Street Movie Hot Une 627-2995 • Mulan 6:30 starts Friday • Saving Private Ryan 7:30 held over starts Friday • Negotiator 8:15 starts Friday RANCHLAND MALL | W A 1 l-.H. R ON W 7tft Heaven ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Affordatty in Touch with ihe Past 113-10th Sreet South, Lethbridge, Alberta Hours: 10-6 pm Mon. to Sat. Phone: (403) 320-2010 Climbing Back Packing Skydiving featuring MOUNTAIN HARD WEA~R i. THE NORTH FACE § MERREUL ' < SI •VENTURES LTD. | .Beating The .Heat - The pool at Henderson Lake in Lethbridge has been a popular spot 314 - 11 STRffiT SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE. AB. (403) 328-5041 in the latest heat wave. Photo: Darren Hutchinson New Take in The Views Day's Inn, Lethbridge Chinook Centre, While in Lethbridge you'll find a copy of Anderson Aquatics, Heidelberg Inn, addition The Waterton- Glacier Views at The Helen Schuler Centre and Mayor Magrath Super 8 opened hoyt's Largest Outdoor Store for in Southern Albertal • The North Face Japanese SPORTING GOODS • Sierra • Outbound Garden • Kelty 410 - 6th Street South • Sage Lethbridge, Alberta • Orvis LETHBRIDGE - A major • Shimano addition to this city's Nikka (403) 327-5760 • Browning Yuko Japanese Gardens was unveiled last week during official ribbon cutting cere monies. A stepping stone path to The Lethbridge & District Exhibition the prairie garden and other rock structures was officially :-§preseiA ' opened by representatives of Toyota Canada and the local Toyota dealership. Both had made major contributions to the addition. MJM-JWHOOP-QP The improvements are part of an ongoing campaign to keep the garden a "vibrant and valued part of the com HH DAYS munity", according to the Garden's general manager Denise Stephen. '98 The Garden was opened in Cool Gift 1967, a project commemorat Ideas!" August 5th to 9th ing Canada's centennial year. Since the beginning, southern Albertans, including a size able Japanese-Canadian com munity, and visitors to the city have visited the Garden, laid out in classical Japanese design. "To study the Gar den's design is an exercise in the principles of balance, PROFESSIONAL RODEO - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7 p.m. unity , scale and proportion," NASHVILLE NIGHTS - New country LIVE! in Pioneer Park Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-11 p.m continues Stephen. WHITE TIGER SHOW - Featuring 15 rare white tigers Special programs on HOBBY WORLD everything from Japanese •SS^S** I GENERAL ADMISSION ART SHOW & SALE ADULT(16-64yrs.) ...... $6.00| flower arranging and origami 11 :?ii ii i Hd ui Kin i \h\ H *i: mvi YOUTH (11-17 yrs.).....,..: .$5.00 demonstrations to exhibits by PETTING ZOO & AGRICULTURAL EVENTS SENIORS (65+ yrs.) $4.00 local artists are held Saturday MIDWAY fH-ill nRBM /-if} WMM ft, tinrtorl KDPPI and Sunday afternoons PLUS! uniUL/rfciM I iu yrs If a poll was taken to and other suspended parti MAINE IMMMXI chose the most popular From the cles. The pupa of the mos © insect, the mosquito would quito looks like a tadpole and probably come in last. It's no bobs up and down through surprise, the mosquito is not the water. The pupa splits much to look at, and it makes along the thorax, allowing a loud, annoying buzzing the adult mosquito to rise to e bri ng you sound. Nearly everyone has the surface of the pond, and been bitten by a mosquito at out of the water. The adult high quality Imports... some time in their life. The female mosquito immediate We have a large selection of... mosquito does not have ly hunts for her first meal. sterling silver jewelry much going for it from a Mosquitos actually do batik art human's point of view. I Lethbridge some good. They help to unique clothing know from personal experi pollinate certain types of all natural: ence that mosquitos seem to plants, allowing them to pro find me rather attractive. COULEE duce fruits and vegetables. incense Maybe I can not admire these Mosquitos are also food to oils insects, but I haxe decided three times their weight in birds and insects, such as the herbally blessed candles that I will forevernave to put blood, in just one meal. nighthawk and dragonflies. custom hemp products: up with them, so I might as The mosquito has an int%- How ican^you avoid well understand a little more esting life cycle, and does attracting mosquitos? If you neckl aces/br acelets/anklets about this insect. not start out as a blood thirsty are sweating, or breathing treats/ snacks One thing I am thankful insect. When the mosquito is heavily, mosquitos will have cl othi ng/ accessor i es for is that only the female ready to lay her eggs, she no problem detecting you. balms stings. The males feed on finds a location to deposit Wear pale colored clothing, f ul I ser vi ce bead counter: nectar. Could you imagine them in rafts on the surface of as mosquitos are attracted to design your own how many more hungry mos still water. The eggs could be dark clothing. Another tip to quitos would be hunting us layed just about anywhere; a remember is a windy day necklaces down if both sexes fed or) lake, pond, a tin can or even may be hard on your ears, sead beads (hanks, viels) blood? in a tire tube. The eggs then but it keeps mosquitos from fimo Why do mosquitos drink hatch into larvae. The larvae buzzing in them natural bone blood? The protein in blood breath oxygen through a tube real body jewelry is essential for the mosquitos that pierces the^surface of the by Carmen Pfiffn&r ceramic Seasonal Interpretive to lay their eggs. In fact, a water, much like a snorkel. and much more... mosquito can carry two to The larvae feed on algae Leader tribal wood products: masks statues LEThbitidqE MARINE Take in The Views rain sticks While in Lethbridge cande holders - SALES & SERVICE - you'll find a copy of and... • Glascon Boats The \foterton-Glacier mirrors • Mercury Outboards handpainted rings • Force Outboards Views at • merCruiser Stern Drives • Katana Boats Southern Alberta Art Gallery 412 - 1st Avenue South • exclusive O'Brien Deal- and Lethbridge, AB. 2351 - 2nd Avenue North, Lethbridge (403) 329-4411 7th Heaven Antiques (403) 327-9159 I across from Park Place Mall EVENTS THIS WEEK visit Letnorioge in we Fort Whoop-Up August 15 - Blues Festival Helen Schuler Coulee Centre August 2,2 pm- Nature Walk Meet at the Gait museum for a leisurely walk with a historian and a naturalist to learn about the High Level Bridge. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden August 2,1:30 pm - Story Telling Japanes folklore for kids of all ages August 3,1;30 pm - Heritage Days Come celebrate Heritage Days with us! Southern Alberta Art Gallery Main Gallery: Mario Reis, The Memory of a River: Nature Watercolours" Upper Gallery: The Buchanan Legacy" from the collections of the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College Call for information on summer programs including a la cARTe and Coulees & Culture Connection. Bowman Arts Centre until August 9 "Irene McCaugherty" Retrospective "A Lasting Impression" - drawings and sculptures by Jim Hauser "Miniatures from Medicine Hat" - paintings by Medicine Hat artists 24 July 29,1998 Waterton Glacier Views Fire fighters stand by with hot weather by Dave McNeill ent. So the current spell of Ken Snyder, of Alberta ard is moderate to extreme." Despite the hazardous BLAIRMORE - A region hot, dry weather has pushed Land and Forest, in Blair Predictions for continuing hot conditions, he said fire bans «** of extreme weather, the days fire hazard ratings to more, Alta., says there are weather through the weekend in the forests hadn't been dis of July have proved no differ extreme. four fire fighting planes, or proved true. cussed as last weekend air tankers, standing by at the Beside the four air tankers began. But he did say nearby Rncher Creek airport and pilots, Snyder says there provincial parks and recre and down in Waterton Lakes is also a bird dog plane which ation personnel would be Adventures on Water National Park there's a heli carries a Land and Forest keeping an eye on things mm I copter on call, waiting by the officer who scouts the fire. through the weekend. wardens' compound. There is also a helicopter and In Waterton, warden Ran The temperature over the another plane for fire fighters dall Schwanke said while the last few days has been in the and equipment, and a ground helicopter is standing by, and high 20s, low 30s. 'The sun crew which services the when it's through its daily burn on the grass is high," planes. Crews are on a five reconnaissance, it's being pointed out Snyder last Fri minute alert, explains Snyder. used for projects that are Phone:(403)381-7128 day. And though there were That means when the call is non-fire related. That's Box 139, Monarch, AB. TOL 1 MO Cell: (403) 330-1463 spotty showers in southwest made, crews will be in the air because the Park is paying Alberta late last week, Sny within five minutes. "We for four hours of helicopter der said, "The ignition poten want to catch them (fires) time every day whether it's tial is high, and the fire haz small," explains Snyder in use or not. Aunty Lynda's Dining Room #2 Agency Square, Main Street, Fort Macleod Main Street, one block southwest of the Fort (403) 553-2655 8 am - 9 pm Monday-Friday Fully licenced 11 am - 9 pm Saturday yS • HW menu Cappuclnoi Closed Sunday >^ • Santera menu Satellite TV lilrVCIIOD^ VLTs A**t* I** RESTAURANT Eat In • Take Out DAILY LOUNGE FREE Delivery Ml/ SPECIALS Summer Special Events July 31 - August 1 Hypnotist Bill Bentley August 22 Stand Up Comedy August 29 Beer Gardens - Summer Dinner & Drink Specials - Call 553-8841 for Info 271 - 23rd Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta Located going east on Highway #3 Open from 11 am to 2 am daily B-26s wail at the Pincher Creek airport in case they re needed in a hurry to fight fires in the region m"'ftliiii • Tllltf MiHi 111111 Warn m m a l B m\mm mmWmm^&mmimjm* ^M^^j^m m-Awm, ^aja* ^ »mmt^ mm%m, M mW Ma mMw ^"••"•'n^L. a^fc- •%a*a *fc»m»»^aW | -- --- riilinlilili'IIIIUH' iiliirtiiliiiiirniiii I ______! Great West Theatre August 1 : Paradise (7:30 pm) 1 August 2 : Dickens at Fort (12:30 pm) & Girls Collide (7:30 pm) August 4 & 5: Puff n Blow Boys (7:30 pm) -« ^ • • • • • • j,uai|iii.i.u.i i irwrrrr- v,wu m ki i- lirjimi'rtLi!! i 'iL; jjj_&"__ilifli m * * f-Cfr ff" '_««« iiii '!• i^v-V:^''.-^::..;^,!:;• v:': I:: :•,••:'•/:-:':•::::;':v :• -^•:- ;•:• •••,•:' •; 9.DRUMMIN m*^h#G AND DANC] ^^**^N^k Every Wednesday Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump J^, 1-2 pm. Interpretive Centre From Aug. 5-26 May 15 - Labour Day 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. exhibition of artwork by Open year Rcund Off-Season 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Head-Smashed-In Valerie Goodrider Buffalo Jui Location: Secondary Hwy #785 Crowsnest Pass through to July 31 Driving Times 75 min. northeast of Waterton Park DID YOU KNOW?: How long has there been continuous aboriginal 15 min. northwest of Fort Macleod occupationof the Head-Smashed-In site? 30 min. northeast of Pincher Creek 45 min. west of Lethbridge The Friends of ____•______. Head- Smashed-In . . . . ._ 80 min. north of Cardston m> Buffalo Jump Society COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 100 min. north ofthe U.S. border