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CARDSTON HERITAGE DAYS Heritage Horse Show Saturday, August 7
Japanese W WATERTON - GLACIER Festival in the Park Henderson Park, Lethbridge Saturday, August 7, 1993 *** VIEWS FORT WHOOP UP VOLUME 2 NO.12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4,1993 COMPLIMENTARY MUSICAL RIDE NorthWest Mounted Police Day August 8th - all day events Couple injured by grizzly Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge in Glacier National Park AcouplefromNewport, Maine, metaconcession-operatedhorseride Native Singer - Songwriter sustained injuries from a charging approximately 15 minutes later. A JACK GLADSTONE grizzly bear on Glacier National member of the horse party was a at Glacier Park Lodge Park's Cracker Lake Trail Sunday, medical student who provided addi August 7th, 8:00 p.m. August 1st. LaDean Hannula, 51, tional first aid at the scene. and Tom Hannula, 53, were day- One wrangler rode ahead to *** hiking approximately one mile be notify rangers while the other wran Alpine Wildflowers Course low the lake, above Canyon Creek gler and the horse party assisted the at the Glacier Institute in Many Glacier Valley when the Hannulas atthe scene. TheHannulas August 9 - 1 lth incident occurred. They were were taken back to Many Glacier on call 406-888-5215 to register approximatelly four miles from the horseback. trailhead. Rangers were notified of the *** TheHannulas first sawthe griz incidentat approximately 12:15 pm., Final show ofthe season... zly approximately 20-30yardsaway, and met the party as they were ap CHARLIE RUSSELL'S as it crested a rise in the trail and was proaching the trailhead. YARNS charging at them. The female bear The Hannulas were both trans at Lake McDonald Lodge was accompanied by two yearling ported by air ambulance to Colum August 8th, 8:00 p.m. cubs. The young reportedly left the bus Hospital in Great Falls Sunday trail, but the female kept charging, afternoon. *** first encountering LaDean. where There have been two other sur Chautauqua Days continues she had dropped in a fetal position prise encounters, both withou^ in at the Crowsnest Pass behind a nearby tree. jury, with grizzlies on the Cracker Frank Slide Interpretive Centre LeDean sustained a wound to Lake Trail this season. In both cases, her rightthig h and puncture wounds in accordance with the Park's bear to her leftkneeandhead. Mr. Hannula management policy, the trail was LIVING ON THE LAND attempted to distract the bear by reopened after successive patrols Native Cultural Talks yelling at it; as a result he sustained reported no sightings of females Thursday, August 5th puncture wounds to his right wrist, with cubs in the vicinity. on the lawn beside the left chest area, and left buttock. He The last incidentonthe Cracker Robert Durksen enjoys wearing his dress reds around the townsite. Waterton Heritage Centre was also in a fetal position when the Lake Trail where hikers sustained 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. bear attacked him. injuries from a surprise encounter The bear left the scene shortly with agrizzly occurred in July 1989. Park a luxury post Take a Peace Park hike or a thereafter. Park officials stress that the boat cruise... anytime The Hannulas dressed their incident clearly appeared to be a wounds and started hiking out, but defensive reaction on the part ofthe for Waterton RCMP female grizzly and that there are no When RCMP officers Robert problem," Durksen says, "especially indications to takeany actionagainst Durksen was assigned to the guns. Most Americans are used to the bears. Given the size and de Waterton Park detachment, he may guns - to taking a gun with them - so scriptions, it is possibly the same not have realized he would become a it's hard to convince them they can't family group of bears as those in filmstar. carry a gun around with them here. volved in the other incidents, but it But posing for photographs by We confiscate a lot of handguns." will never be known for certain. park visitors has come to be a regu TNell Perkins, the distaffside of Based on preliminary informa lar and enjoyable way for Durksen the detachment, says Waterton tion, Park officials remarked that it and his fellow Waterton detachment RCMP also work co-operatively appeared the Hannulas used good officers to carry out their duties. with park wardens, something else judgement in their reactions to the The Park's three-person police she hasnt done in her five and ahalf bears. However, females withyoung detachment is on duty here from years with the force. are typically the most unpredictable May to October, and while posing in For Perkins, Waterton itself is and potentially dangerous animals. their traditional red coated uniforms new. Raised near Winnipeg, The Hannulas told rangers they is fun, all threehave serious duties to Manitoba, the petite and pretty offi were wearing bear bells, but were perform. cer first became interested in otherwise not making noise at the "This is a relaxed posting,," criminology at university. After time ofthe incident. says Durksen, "but we do have the school, she went on to join the force, The Cracker Lake Trail will same kinds of general duties to per and then to study French for ten remain closed in accordance with form as any other officer. And we months in Montreal. the Park's bear management policy have the border crossing." Though her French hasn't been until several consecutive patrols have Keeping park area roads and useful so far - and she says it's occurred without sightings or evi streets safe, dealing with break-ins getting pretty rusty - Perkins has dence of bears. The trail had been and bar fights and attending acci enjoyed the postings she's had in her posted for grizzly sightings prior to dents are the duties of most RCMP police career. this incident. officers, but park police must also "I hate cities, so being sent to At press time the Hannulas work closely with wardens and with Killam (acommunity of 1000 people were reportedly in fair condition customs officials atthe ChiefMoun- in east central Alberta,) wasn't a Whoop-Up Days: Thomas Carnival crewmen were putting up the in the Great Falls hospital. tain border crossing. problem." ferris wheel last week for Lethbridge's annual fair. Seepage 1.9\ Afore on page 24." "Guns and drugs are certainly a continued on page 2 AUGUST 4, 1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS
P*t 4, Gas & Cycle Rental brings you this week's Summer Interpretive Program • Theatre Programs Begin at 8:30 p.m. •
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST4 A Blast From the Past 10:00 a.m. -1 hour Join the expedjtion at the Red Rock Canyon parking lot for this historic hike. Waterton's Wildflowers Heavy equipment blazes a new path for Highway 5, between Cardston and Waterton. 10:00 a.m.-2 hours Join Park Volunteer Nellie Spicer in an exploration ofWaterton wildflowers in the CrandeH Campground area. Meet at the Coppermine Creek Picnic Area just past Crandell Campground Road passable through route 5 construction Green Spaces or Lost Oasis? 1:30 p.m.-2 hours Join Barb on this beautiful hike to Bertha Falls (meet at the Bertha Trailhead). It's full steam ahead for con of bad weather, and a delay caused Falls Theatre -Salamander Suicides and Other My-Newt Tragedies struction crews on Highway 5 by right-of-waypurchas e problems, Crandell Theatre - The Bear Essentials between Cardston and Waterton. have aggravated the initial delay THURSDAY. AUGUST 5 As of press time, road reconstruc caused by the late awarding ofthe The Great Air-Buffalo Hunt 10:30 a.m. - 2 hours tion had removed the pavement on a construction contract. Stalk the elusive air-buffalo on a route used for that purpose 3000 years ago. four kilometre stretch, about seven Work will continue non-stop Meet 5 km along the Red Rock Parkway (look forthe Parks car). Living off the Land km east of Mountain View, leaving until November if weather permits, 1:00p.m.-1 hour mildly rutted dirt in most places. with crews working round the clock Guest interpreters from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump wil be on-site with a selection of artifacts from this area. Meet at the Heritage Centre, or if rainy, According to a worker who was on most days. at Falls Theatre. '^'^ directing construction, the project is Currently, motorists should ex Falls Theatre -From Oily Streams to Broken Dreams Crandell Theatre - Salamander Suicides and Other My-Newt Tragedies way behind schedule. Therecentrun pect only minor delays, if any. FRIDAY AUGUST 6 Une randonnee en montagne 2:00 p.m. (duree: 21/2 heures) continued from page 1 On se rencontre a 9.3 kilometres du village, le long de la promenadeAkamina. RCMP Falls Theatre - All in the Family Nor is Waterton. Perkins loves grew up in the Pincher Creek area Crandell Theatre - Where is Waterton Going? hiking and recently did the Vimy, and says southern Alberta is prob SATURDAY. AUGUST 7 Crypt Lake and Snowshoe Trails on ably the best place in the world. international Peace Park Hike her days off. Durksen worked as amillwright 10:00 a.m. -8 hours Jenni Smith flags oncoming traffic Meet at the Bertha Trailhead for this day long hike to Goat Haunt USA. Bring Chris Wallis, the junior mem at the Shell Waterton Gas Plant- mone^twthe return boat trip ($8.00tedwfts,3>4.00/children).Please bring 1 at Hishwav 5 construction site ber oftfie detachment, has beenSin n&tth OT ml pan£ Ijefore joiningihel exact change or buyjickets in. advance aj^Jhe Marina. i^ 1 RCMP officer for just undeffive^ RCMP, buYSayffre always warfteof5 Photos by Arlene Rudish Psst! Have you he^rtT1fife^Sif#aB6fif3^^ 2:00 p.m. - 2 hours years. Also a Manitoban, Wallis to be a policeman. "The RCMP Join Larry for a colourful walk around Linnet Lake and the Prince of Wales calls Flin Flon home, though he's always inspired me," he says. "I'm CHURCH Hotel. Meet at Linnet Lake. spent his last four years in Lac La not a city man, so being posted to Falls Theatre - A Visit to Rowe Meadow and Points Beyond Crandell Theatre -From Oily Streams to Broken Dreams Biche, in northern Alberta. small townsi s great." NOTICES Belly River Campfire Program - Step Back in Time Wallis is still spending a lot of Waterton is particularly good, ALL SAINTS SUNDAY AUGUST8 time up north, attending court on as Durksen says he loves the moun ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL Green Spaces or Lost Oasis? cases begun while he was stationed tains. 'We always came here for 9:00 a.m. - 2 hours CHURCH there. holidays, whenever we had time off Join Barb on this beautiful hike to Bertha Falls (meet at Bertha Trailhead). Windflower Avenue, Waterton from the farm. This is really a luxury Le lac au melezes In fact he says with his tours of Sundays at 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (une duree de 3 a 5 heures) duty in Waterton and the travel back posting forme." Everyone Welcome Une randonnee de 4 km kilometres nous amenera au lac Rowe, la ou vivent and forth to Lac La Biche, he's had In October, Perkins will be les chroniquers du temps. WATERTON A Blast From the Past little time to enjoy the hiking and moving on to Rocky Mountain 2:00 p.m. -1 hour |||f other recreational opportunities House and both Wallis and Durksen UNITED CHURCH Join the expedition at the Red Rock Canyon Parking lot for this historic hike. Waterton offers. will be re-assigned to Pincher Creek, Rev. Dr. Alec Lawson conducts Falls Theatre - Where the Shadows Meet the Land Crandell Theatre - A Visit to Rowe Meadow and Points Beyond But he does find Waterton a Meanwhile, the grand old po Sunday Services at 11 a.m. at the church, 108 Clematis Avenue. nice change, and a friendly,relaxe d lice station in Waterton will shut MONDAY AUGUST 9 place tobe . He also enjoys wearing Everyone is welcome! (United Drawing the Line downforanother long winter, await- Church of Canada is a Con his dress reds, as he says he's "proud 10:00 a.m. -2 hours ingthearrival ofthreenew constables gregational, Methodist and Join Larry for this lakeshore walk at Cameron Lake. ^3|j ofthe uniform. Being a Mountie is for the summer of 1994. Presbyterian union) Ph. 859-2242 Falls Theatre - Wet and Wild" what I always wanted to do." Crandell Theatre - Where the Shadows Meet the Land Robert Durksen also wanted to TUESDAY. AUGUST 10 become a Mountie for many years, Wrecks, Dumps and Weirs: Wafer We Doing? 2:00 p.m. -1 hour but for him, coming to Waterton is Meet at Emerald Bay picnic area for a wander like coming home. through the depths of these historic waters. 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In 1995 Waterton Lakes Na 1931. Her parents owned the origi Board. tional Park will celebrate the 100th nal Frank's Restaurant and the old Franci says she'd like the an anniversary ofthe land being set Frank-lin Motel. thology to be a real collection of aside for preservation. To help Franci herself has worked in the flavors and textures of the commemortate the occasion, two her family's businesses, as well as park. "When I'm away from the long time park residents, Franci for the park, and now owns and park, I actually miss the wind... and Terry Hammell, are hoping to operates Pearl's Restaurant with When I walk around the park, it put together an anthology about her husband. seems every aspect triggers a Waterton - a collection of anec Terry came to Waterton in memory." dotes, photographs, personal 1979 as a seasonal park natural She'd like similar memories stories, sketches, memories and ist. In later years he worked as a from everyone else who ever went attitudes about this very special visitor services clerk and as chief fishing here with their grandpas, place. of visitor services for Parks played in the sand at Lake Linnet, Undoubtedly, the Hammells Canada. He now works full time watched bears atthe garbage cans, themselves will be telling some of at Pearl's - except when he's off or experienced stormy or sunny their stories, and they have enough birdwatching, golfing or hiking. summer days. to be able to publish a book on The Hammells live in Anyone interested in contrib WEDDING IN GREEN: Edmonton residents Corrine Landry and those alone. Waterton year-round and for the uting their memories to the Dana King were married Saturday afternoon, July 31st, at the Franci has lived in Waterton last few years both Franci and Waterton centennial anthology is Waterton Lakes Golf Course. The wedding party arrived at the 18th all her life, except for periods spent Terry have devoted much of their asked to contact the Hammells at hole on golf carts, where friends and relatives waited far the service at school. Both sets of grandpar spare time to community affairs, Box 56, Waterton Park, Alberta, to begin. It was a beautiful day for the occasion, and while the bride ents lived here - the Gobies since particularly the Waterton School TOK 2M0. wore white, the course was decked out in the finest greens. 1927 and the Hagglunds since iaJzeJl
Kootenai Lakes Hike Goat Haunt Overlook KOOTBNAI 9 am or 10 am Boat, return on the 5:25 Boat - 9am or 10am Boat, return on the5:25 Boat-Mcai« Tues., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. Join a naturalist for an Wed. & Fri. Wildflowers in July, huckleberries vt\ FRI EL CHICKiN easy hike to Kootenai Lakes. Travel through a August, and expansive views of the Waterton Valley mixed forest of spruce, fir and lodgepoie to the anytime highlight this short, but steep hike. Excel marshland around the lakes. Habitat is rich and [Mention this ad and get a free litre of fountain diverse and the chance of seeing moose is good. lent photography opportunities. Bring lunch, raingear and water and meet at the Goat Haunt P " Pepsi with your Family Box Bring lunch, raingear and water and meet at Goat Haunt Ranger Station. Free guided hike led by U.S. Ranger Station. Free guided hike led by U.S. Park Naturalist. 303 Windflower Avenue, Waterton - 859-2667 Park Naturalist. 5 miles (8km) - 4 1/2 hours) 2 miles {3.2 km) - 3 hours Crandell Mountain Lodge •1?,*':. Saturdays: International Peace Park Hike PARKPROFILES 10 am - 8 hours. This day-long, 8.5 mile (14 km) hike along Upper Waterton Lake is led by Canadian and American Park Interpreters. Meet at the Bertha Trailhead. You'll lunch at the border, then continue on If you'd like your Volkswagon to Goat Haunt, USA! Bring lunch, raingear and water and please have exact change for the return boat trip Beetle converted to a monster.4X4, ($8/adult, $4/child Canadian). see Bob Campbell. Bob's been the mechanic at the Waterton Lakes National Park garage, fix Rainbow Falls Janet Lake ing the park's vehicles and equip (1.4 miles 2.4 km) This trail begins at the Goat (6.2 miles 10.4 km) Trail begins at Goat Haunt ment for the last five years. Build Haunt Ranger Station and follows the Frances Lake Ranger Station and follows Boulder Pass trail. ing 4X4s is one ofhis hobbies.- trail for about .03 miles, then branches to Rainbow Moderate climb through pleasant woods to Janet Falls. An easy hike for all. Lake. Continue 2.5 miles (4.2 km) to Frances Lake. Others include fishing and bow hunting and listening to his wife Forfuther information, contact PARK PROFILES is sponsored Heidi sing - she has a beautiful by Crandell Mountain Lodge in voice. Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruise Co. WatertonPark, 859-2288-where The Campbells and their five at the Marina in Waterton townsite. warm hospitality is offered to park-residents-and guests.- -». children live in Hill Spring. (403) 859-2362 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 A lifetime love for Waterton fs Parke Cecilie (Squish) Parke is a the lake, "when they couldn't get catching the horse since there were Waterton long-timer by any defini men." no roads through the pasture. I tion. From her love ofthe place right And she remembers when ev finally taught my horse to come, by down to her personalized licence eryone went to the dance every night. banging the pan of oats." plate, Squish has for years called "The orchestra came in June While she and friends enjoyed Waterton her spiritual home, even and lived here in Pat MacLean's hiking the trails, Squish seldom rode when it wasn't her official one. cottageand they left on LaborDay," thetrails. "Myhorses weren't moun Like most Waterton long- she says. "Everyone knew every tain horses," she says. But the timers Squish wasn't born in the one. We went to the original beer Horseshoe trail beyond the Bison park, but she might have been con parlor in the Waterton Lakes Hotel Paddock made for a favorite ride. sidered a Waterton commuter for when there was a ladies and escort Her times spent in Waterton many years because she simply side and a men's side. I remember didn't keep her away from some couldn't stay away from the place. Levi Ashman. He used to sit and fondly recalled trips including two About seven years ago, she took drink beer in his corner in the men's to Europe, 13 to Hawaii, and one up year-round residence and em side." each to New Zealand and Ireland. ployment in Waterton. Squish, like many ofher con But perhaps one ofthe most historic Now she's the supervisor ofthe temporaries, played a lot of tennis. trips she ever made was to the coro Heritage Centre, an appropriate po- "We always wore whites. We nation of Queen Elizabeth II. sition if her experience and wouldn't been seen dead in anything "Father had preached for the knowledge ofthe park are any mea else. I remember the court was red Princess in Christ Church Cathedral sure of a job requirement. She also shale which was watered down by in Vancouver. Someone must have owns Waterton Fax Service. hose and rolled (to make it level)." remembered because mother and Squish's moniker has been with Canvas tapes were stapled in place dadgotinvitations,"shesays. Since her since the age of four when an to mark the court boundaries. her mother was unable to go, Squish other child was unable to enunicate There were lots of activities for took her place and with her father the name Cecilie. Her father, Cecil young people in Waterton. When flew to London on a North Star, a Swanson, (who would later become they weren't dancing or swimming flight which seemed to take forever. rectorofthe largest Anglican Church or playing tennis, they responded to As a remembrance, attendees in Canada and a member of the the call of the trails. Squish and were allowed to purchase the royal Cecilie Parke shows off her personalized license plate. Squish is now Order of Canada,) was the rector of friends would often go hiking and it blue, armless, upholsteredchairsthey on hand to greet park visitors at the Waterton Heritage Centre, but St. Augustine's in Lethbridge, when was no time at all before they had sat on atthe coronation. "They were she's worked at many ofthe town's businesses and runs her own small in 1927 hebuiltacabin in Waterton. completed every trail in the park— really quite inexpensive. It cost us enterprise, Waterton Fax Services. "My mother wanted a cottage several times. more to have the chairs sent home in Waterton," Squish says. Both the Carthew and Tama than it did to buy them," she says. Waterton Avenue 859-2240 That was the beginning of a rack trails were favorites because of She still has hers. childhood of Waterton summers, the view but other trails have their Squish describes herself as the spent with her mother and sisters -gg|jyilights: "I climbed the cliff only Anglican hying in Waterton Beaartd^era. Every summer ended* * to Lineham Lake and frightened and serves as secretary-treasurer of in tearsflhe recalls, especially when Siflvself to death," she says. the All Saints Anglican Church in the girls were in high school, be And in addition to all of that, town. cause they would have to go back Squish was a horsewoman. It's a spiritual place within the home, by then a lifetime away in She kept a horse in the park's spiritual place called Waterton. 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—Li AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS Waterton Lakes National Park has a large number of extraordinary Enterprising women women running the community's businesses, not just as adjuncts to their husbands, but making the decisions and taking the risks. In this issue and the next, VIEWS presents a brief look at some ofthe women Doing business - feminine style who make Waterton's businesses successful.
This woman's place is in the kitchen E Mrs. 'Dill' a Waterton institution Efficiency, determination and The restaurant job paid off par IIP Florence Dilatush has been do self-discipline are key words for ticularly well in experience, because •IVmm ing business in Waterton longer than Waterton businesswoman Wendy West herself with her soon-to-be anyone one else in the park. West. The owner of Zum's restau husband, Rod, opened a fast food MlllllP Mrs. Dill, as she's affection rant says you need all three to run a place in Vauxhall, Alberta before ately called by those who know her, successful and profitable business. sheeven graduated fromhigh school. came to the park in the early thirties West has more than her share of "Weopened Wendy's Dairy Bar and went to work at the old Tourist these qualities and says she's needed in April 1963 and got married in Cafe (nowthe Waterton Park Cafe). them in the 40 years she's been in August. The restaurant is still in A year later she marriedthecafe Canada. business, still under the name owner, N.W. Dilatush, and began Though she speaks without the Wendy's," she adds. her long career as a Waterton busi trace of an accent, Wendy West's ness woman. native land is East Germany - a In addition to running the res taurant, West also ran for town Her astute sense of what would country she escaped from,wit h her council, winning and becoming one Wendy West is the head woman in appeal to tourists, and her willing family, in 1953. ofthe first - and one ofthe youngest charge at Zum's ofWaterton. ness to put in long, hard hours, led to i ...... * v» "My father was a well-to-do - female councillors in southern prosperity for the couple - and to an farmer and businessman there, but Alberta. she always has room for another increase in the size of their enter Florence Dilatush has been in they gave up everything for free prise. Over the next few years the The Wests sold the dairy bar cash register. business in Waterton longer than dom. That's why it really bothers me Dilatushes added a general store, after a few years and in 1970 they "Rod and I started out with 50 anyone, sellingfine linens at Dills. to see Canada and the United States meat market, ice cream shop, rental went back to business, however, this cents in our pocket and we've had to sell themselves down the river," she cottages and the Stanley Hotel to Though Mrs. Dill admits it's time in Waterton. workdamn hard. Mostyoung people says. their holdings. been a hard life, there have been "We bought Delaney's grocery today expect to have things handed "I believe very much in free In 1957 Dill died and Florence compensations all along the way. As store, (now the Rocky Mountain to them. dom, though I think free countries sold the cafe to her brother Leo. a young woman, she enjoyed hiking Food Mart,) and on New Year's "ButlVehadsomeawrully good suffer from inefficient governments. Over the years she has also sold off and horseback riding in the park, Eve, in the middle of a blizzard, we kids work here and they come back I have no love for communism or mostofherotherproperties, keeping and she's always liked going on buy moved to the park," West recalls. and thank me for being tough." socialism." only the general store, now special ing trips and to trade shows, to see "We had a new baby, just eight Though the West's daughter has Outspoken and controversial in izing in finelinens , and the Stanley what new items she might want to months old, and I remember think chosen a career outside the park, her opinions, West calls herself the Hotel. stock. ing, 'Oh God, What did we do?' their son Stephen works in the res raunchiest woman in Waterton. Though Mrs. Dill is coy about ' Youhavetokeep up withtrends "We had this little Volkswagon taurant. "People either love me or hate me," her age, she feels it's getting near or you wont stay in business long," and we couldn't even get up the hill "Stephen's just about the same she says, "but I'm me." time to retire. She hopes to sell the she says. "Butqualitynevergoesout in the storm." age now that I was when I bought West got her strong work ethic Delaneys. He's learning a lot about hotel soon, but will keep the shop as of style." from her parents, whom she credits The Wests operated the store long as she's able, as she says she Though the quality of her mer for almost 20 years, before selling it. the business and he'll be ready to repeatedly for their determination take over soon." enjoys the people who come in and chandise hasn't changed, Mrs. Dill and sacrifices. With their encour Inthe meantime, in 1983, they started the girls who work there. does feel the quality ofthe park has. Zum's, a family style restaurant Whenthathappens, Wendy says agement, she began work when still she and her husband will retire and "But it's still very lonely, work "I really dislike the racks of goods in high school, lying about her age to whereagood, wholesome meal could ing by yourself. It's hard not to have being sold on the streets now," she be had for a fair price. head off in their sailboat, to sail get three jobs - as a grocery clerk, in around the world. anyone to talk to about the busi says. "It looks cheap and it shouldn't a movie-theatre and at a drive-in "Business istough, butyou have ness." be allowed." restaurant. fSs? to be honest," West says, adding that PINCHER CREEK • WATERTON • CARDSTON • LETHBRIDGE IN orthland Lodge OPEN YEAR ROUND WATERTON SHUTTLE SERVICE One of Waterton's oldest, Hardware Connections with Greyhound at Fort Macleod, Lethbridge and Pincher Creek Household items most historic buildings. 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Reservations: Lotto - 649 FOOD MARff Kathy Galbraith, manager, /% 1 627-2682 | \W (403)859-2353 Locally owned & operated by Larry Swanson Waterton's only full line grocery LETHBRIDGE • CARDSTON • WATERTON • PINCHER CREEK featuring fresh meat and produce in season 307 Windflower Avenue 859-2526 oVow OsliAe> LT:XLVC>§ULVLf:§ 3% cu/sA0t& J7nn Fast, personal touch photo service Enjoy our new Espresso Video Machine Rentals Develop & Print - Enlargements & Cappuccino Bar & New Video Releases Cameras - Film - Accessgries v >s Two convenient locations: ITUSSISTSTUKIOPI Come try your luck! 79 - 3rd Avenue East Coin-Op Laundry Cardston, Alberta Windflower Ave. - Waterton ALBERTA VIDEO LOTTERY MACHINES -At the Thirsty Bear Saloon and Fireside Lounge - TVatertwTRmLven-Ud^ 5 Miles East ofthe Waterton Park Entrance on Hwy #5 Thirsty Bear Saloon Kootenay Brown Dining Room Reservations Accepted Pool Table, Foosball, Darts & (403) 653-2888 A new gourmet menu CAMPGROUND PLAYHOUSE Weekend Entertainment - ShelteredSites Saturday Nights w^for your dining pleasure! alongtheriver May-September /? Some electrical hookups at 6:00p.m. Two Fantastic Live Shows Showers Bar-B-QBeefBuffet Open Fires Live Country Style at the Bayshore Convention Centre Hungry Bear Caf|f Playground Entertainment Hear songs from Beauty & the Beast Now Serving Breakfast - Mon thru Sat -8 to 10 a.m. Cats. Phantom ofthe Opera :*£if§ Great Pizza & Submarines WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993
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Carol Robbins theme song tember 1988 she suffered a series of WATERTOH LAKES should be "Big Rock Candy Moun strokes that have affected her sight tain," as both candy and mountains and her ability to use her right arm. QOLF COURSE have always been part ofher life. 'You leam to do what you have to Robbins, the owner and man do," she says. TRY OUR GREAT BARBECUE! ager of Welch's Chocolate Shop in ""I've really learned to love and Waterton, grew up in Banff, where appreciate life and I think I've be her father Les Zarkos, ran the origi come a better person for it," she nal Welch's store. says. "The things I miss most are my "Like most Banff kids, we independence and being able to work worked all summer from the time we as an artist." were teenagers," Robbins says of An accomplished leather carver PIZZA OF WATERTON herself and her sister. "Our class before her strokes, Robbins says she PRESENT THIS AD FOR 10% OFF mates at school used to always envy has work all over the world. "As a us for getting to work in a candy Carol Robbins operates Welch's little girl I used to watch mis old man Everyone in Waterton shop, but you soon grew out of Chocolates. named Steve Cody. He was an out knows our terrific pizzas wanting to eat it all the time." standing leather worker -1 think he to compensate to operate the store, — fresh dough, "lotza mozza," a savoury sauce — Robbins was happy living in still lives in Canmore - and I used to "fve had a few people make and our delicious home-made pastas. Banff, but she says she didn't really dream ofthe day I'd be able to do the rude comments about my dark appreciate it until after she left home same kind of work." glasses, and scooping ice cream with Now try our new cappuccino espresso and cafe au laitl for a while to travel. Robbins handicap keeps her one hand, but on the whole, people 'hT^W THEIE PERFECT ENDINGENDING TOTO AA PERFECTPERFECT ME,MEAL" __ "I had an itch to see whatthe rest from doing leatherwork, and from are really good. And Watertonpeople ofthe world was like, so I travelled driving or reading, but she's an as are wonderful. I've met some truly 103 Fountain Avenue 859-2660 all over the states. I guess I had the tute businesswoman and has learned beautiful people here." world by the tail, but I didn't know it till I left for a while." In 1972 she married Neil Robbins, whom she met at Martin's Stables in Banff. Over the next few years, while she continued to work at the family store, she also began to raise a family. The Robbins have two sons - A photo contest sponsored by The Kilmorey Lodge and Book, Art & Photo in the Tamarack Mall Brandon, 19, who works on the with the co-operation ofWaterton - Glacier VIEWS Robbins' ranch in Delisle, Enter in one or both of two categories: Saskatchewan, but hopes to study a) Scenic - landscapes, wildlife or flower this winter to be a helicopter pilot; b) People having fun in the park and Cody, who is almost 12 and is enjoying the pleasures of spending his summers in a national park, much You COULD WIN ONE OF THESE GREAT PRIZES: as his mother did in her youth. SCENIC CATEGORY Robbins first opened the PEOPLE CATEGORY Waterton store in 1989, after she Win your choice of briefly visited the park and fell in Winner receives a love with the place. "Neil and I were looking for some land and were staying at Pincher Creek, when we decided we may as well visit Waterton. I guess I expected the townsite to be another ^04HOHta04fr tourist trap, much like Banff has become, but it wasn'tatall like that," she lays. The Robbins noticed a for sale list price: $480.00 .^f- sign on a shop at the comer of jggsm Wpdflower Avenue and Cameron or Fal&Drive - "the building itself was MINOX at Waterton's historic pra^callyWddenbehindthe weeds," GT Compact Camera Carol says - and phoned for more Contest Rules: information. Two months later they BRING your photographs to the Tamarack Mall's Book, Art and Photo Shop or to the Kilmorey Lodge in Waterton Lakes National Park; or MAIL them to Waterton-Glacier Views, Box 127, Hill opened a branch of Welch's here, Spring, Alberta TOK 1E0, or Box 352, Babb, Montana 59411. Your photos must be received no later • than August 25,1993, so if you're mailing them, allow plenty of time. using much the same format as the • All photographs must have been taken in Waterton or Glacier National Parks. store in Banff. • Photographs may be colour or black & white, but must be submitted in print form. (We • «• «• «• encourage you to include a slide or negative of the photo as well, for reproduction use.) "People thought my father was • «• «• •* • Your print must be at least 3" by 5" but larger formats are preferred. KILMOREY • Indicate where and when photo was taken and other appropriate information, on the back of crazy when he first decided to open each photo, along with your area code and phone number (NOT YOUR NAME.) k list price: $645 • You may enter as many photographs and as often as you wish. a store there thatjus t sold candy, but • AU photographs entered become the property of the sponsors, the Kilmorey Lodge and the - LODGE he believed in it and it's proven to be Tamarack Mall. Contest entry automatically allows the sponsors full useof the photos for or promotional or display purposes. successful." • You must fill out and include a copy of the entry form each time you enter. Two nights For Carol Robbins running the etCOL NEW VISION PEACE PARK IMAGES PHOTO CONTEST accommodation for two in a Waterton store is both a labor oflove ENTRYFORM and a life-affirming experience. cozy Kilmorey room, Photographer's Name Though only in her thirties, in Sep- flowers, champagne, Mailing Address breakfast in bed, Waterton - Glacier Views a second breakfast and a gourmet dinner for two welcomes your Letters to the Phone Number Editor, but reminds writers 8x20 TRINIVOID BINOCULARS in the romantic that all letters must be signed Number of photos submitted with this entry form list price: $650 Lamp Post Dining Room and addressed. Please try to WATVER:Iherebypermitthesponsors promotional ordispl^ruse ofanyphotos entered, without paymentor other ccimpensation.AlIphotossubmittedr^comethepropertyofthesponsorswith my en try in this contest keep your letters to the point. Courtesy of Book, Art & Photo a $299.00 value (150-200 words is a good length.) in the Tamarack Mall signature date Courtesy ofthe Kilmorey Lodge ~ •%* m-m-m- m?m.Mfrm,jmV»%&,m.m?&m*mm-mmm± V 8 AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS Mounties win crowd and 1 game by Murray Slough the characters, which ones you think rounding areas," she said, "because will be good," he says. those small towns are real important Aiterhaving numerous games A visitor from Calgary on to Lethbridge. PictureButte is known rained out during a soggy June and business, Jeff Pallister, says the en as a baseball town." July, the Lethbridge Mounties' fans thusiasm ofthe crowd is why he goes "It's wonderful to have a night were finallygive n a nice night July to minor league pro baseball games. like tonight. Matt Ellis must be grin 28 to enjoy a doubleheader and air "I go to the (Triple A) Can ning from ear to ear," she added. out their lungs. nons games about once a month in As happy as Ellis must have They did both. Calgary. There's lots of enthusiasm been withthefirst successful evening "Sunshine's a great promo at both. You can stay home and for the Mounties in some time, the tion," said public relations director watch the major leagues on TV, and Mounties themselves should be Reed Mitchell. it's better ball, buthere it's live, so it's proud, too. The Mounties' franchise set a better. After losing the firstgam e of new attendance record on the night, He could find only one nega the doubleheader to Helena 9-1, the with 1,959 incredibly enthusiastic tive aspect of live baseball. "There's Mounties Pioneer League record Mounties baseball action continues throughout the summer. fens fillingHenderso n Stadium. no replays." stood at a disappointing 10 wins and The Mounties split a double- Mary OikawaofPicture Butte 24 losses. header with the Helena Brewers, but was at the game mostly because of a The team pulled ahead 3-2 Fancy fishingrun s in family the real victory came in the form of promotion the Mounties ran involv early in the second game. When For the last two years, former a crowd as loud as Lethbridge has ing her town's business people. But pitcher John Dillinger struck out a spring - almost 34 pounds of great Waterton Parks employee Bob heard in years. Oikawa is a big baseball fen. Her Helena batter to end a fourth inning trout dinners.) Jeff Fisher, a fan at the game son Scott coaches American Legion threat, every player came out ofthe Chalmers has pulled prize winning The Chalmers aren't giving and resident of Lethbridge his entire baseball in Lethbridge, and she is dugouttocongratulatehimas though lake trout out of Upper Waterton. away any secrets abouttheir angling life, agreed. official scorekeeper at many ofthe he had just pitched a no-hitter. But mis year Bob is having to take a success, but it looks like they'll be "This is my first game this games. The team went on to win 3-2, back seat to another great angler - walking off with the Waterton Fish his wife Iris. ing Derby prize, sponsored by Pat's year, but I've gone in past years and She thinks new General Man and can be credited for keeping their So fer this summer Iris has Gas and Cycle, for the third year in this is as loud as I've heard it here. ager Matt Ellis is doing a better job heads up during a tough, rainy sea managed to get three bigtrout on her a row. Bob won it in 1991 and 1992 With all the rain outs, everyone was with promotions than was done last son thus fer. hook, including a26-pounder caught and brother-in-law Doug Fox, reaay for a game." he said. year, when Dave White owned the The record-setting group of walked of with the prize the year Fisher enjoys going to minor team. fans cheering every fly-out and two weeks ago in Boundary Bay. Earlier this summer she caught a 19 before that. league baseball for the same reason "It's good to involve the sur ground ball probably helped. as hockey - for the scouting element. pound and a 22 pound trout in the The Derby has been going on He enjoys trying to pick which local same area. for five years now and is open to players will go on to make the high Waterton - Glacier Views is distributed "Bob's going to have to go some anyone fishing in the park. To enter, est level in their sport. in over 200 locations throughout to beat that," Iris says. "He went just bring your fish to Pat's and have "Withthe rain, you don*tgetto fishingtoday (Monday) withoutme." it weighed. But you'll have to go the Peace Park area (Bob's record was caught last some to beat Iris' 26 pounder! knowthe players, see which ones are *! Bringing The 19th Century Alive In Cardston At the Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre The town of Cardston is nestled in the rolling the experience of 19th Century horse drawn foothills of Southwest Alberta, just 30 minutes transportation comes alive with one of from the majesty ofWaterton / Glacier International North America's largest collections of Peace Park. Here in the shadows ofthe mountains, elegant carriages, practical buggies, and utility Cardston was established in 1887 by Mormon wagons. This 65,000 square foot interpretive pioneers who travelled to Alberta from Utah in one and interactive facility, opened in the Spring of the century's last great covered wagon migrations. of 1993, features 25 individual "stories" Today Cardston is returning to its roots in the centered around the horse-drawn vehicles of era ofthe "horse and buggy". In addition to the the day located in a unique townscape. Remington Centre, the town features:
The 19th Century townscape provides the •The Card Pioneer Home ... a genuine "Little House "stage" for the Remington vehicles enhanced on the Prairie". The log structure was built by through the artful use of lighting, sound and Cardston's founder Charles O. Card, and is open costumed characters ofthe era. for visits as a Registered Provincial Historical Site. •The Court House Museum ... a unique The 19th Century environment within the sandstone structure built in 1907 as one of the first -Rcfefwpgton Centre is further enhanced by an ., xaurt houses in Alberta, that now displays a 80 seat theatre, equipped, with one of the only - unique variety of local artifacts. "high definition television" projection systems •The Alberta Temple ... one of southern Alberta's in North America. The Centre also features Carriage rides, equestrian events, gift shop, most recognized landmarks. A visitor Centre at the tack rooms, and a working stable with cafeteria, Provincial Tourism Centre, and a park massive granite structure is open daily Victoria Clydesdales, Quarter Horses and Canadians. round out your experience at this new facility. weekend to Labour Day.
Liberia 0P &o*<** : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre ydfberta To receive information for your next visit to Cardston contact: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM The Remington Alberta Carriage Centre Information Office, P.O. Box 1649, Cardston, Alberta. TOK 0K0 Telephone [403] 653-1993 or The Town of Cardston, P.O. Box 280, Cardston, Alberta, TOK 0K0 Telephone [4030 653-3366 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 Scouts complete memorable adventure "It was a long, tough go," says In feet, much ofthe trip went group of modem-day Voyageurs, wasthesmpidesttJiingrdeverdone,'' Craig Smith, "but they did it. And if exactly according to schedule, trying to trace Mackenzie's route Peterson said. "But now it's not so those boys can do this, they can do though toward the end the boys fell across the continent, was kept from bad. It's nice to feel we were a part of anything." a little behind Mackenzie. completing the overland portion of the celebration." Smith, two other adults and five "Mackenzie made incredible their trek by native groups protesting Heated Pool • Air Conditioning Direct Dial Phone teen-age Venturer Scouts from Hill time at the end ofhis journey. He was the event. Spring, east ofWaterton, are home Color Cable TV. travelling 50 to 60 kilometres a day, Smith saidhe could understand Movie Channel after a 15-day, 300 kilometre trek through really rough country," Smith Stamp around Kitchens • Tubs and Showers through British Columbia's Cariboo the native' viewpoint, but was glad Regular! Queen and Waterbeds adds. they were able to follow through on Cardston Country, following in the footsteps Knowing where Mackenzie FLAMINGO of 18th century explorer, Alexander their adventure and even make it out and win! camped and walked was part ofthe to the rock on which Mackenzie had Mackenzie. effort put into the Venturers' trip. MOTEL engraved his name and the date. And 653r3952 or 653-3951 Two hundred years ago, Each night, they'd read the relevant Mackenzie followed the same he's pleased with the reception his Seepage 17. ^-^ Cardston, Alberta __^ sections from the explorer's journal, group received along the way. < fyrjmore information about Cardston, phone toll free 1-800-661-1222, operator 31 *--•***-*v»-s*^*.*"*;*-#-:*** »:** ***•:*^*^*T%M'*'** ff «•-* *|**-f:-2?-&*;* » *• f » » * * 10 AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS Nuns and puns entertain at Cardstonfs theatre The Carriage House Summer Theatre's production of Nunsense, (left) Markita Molcak stars as based on the play by Dan Goggin, is Sister Mary Hubert in Nunsense. a merry romp, offering some rather Molcak is a University of £8 XQl? ? ^conventional humor. Lethbridge student, completing 6 cnrnrotoYc Theplotis sparse -a vichyssoise her degree in Education, with a MOHAWK majorinmusic. Shealsoplaysin Mountain View, AB. 653-1992 loaded with botulism takes 52 nuns GASOLINE AND PROPANE from the convent ofthe Little Sisters Hijinks and Bingo, the Carriage GROCERY STORE of Hoboken to meet their maker. House Theatre's other produc FISHING LICENSES & BAIT tions this summer. Unfortunately, the remaining four WE HAVE DIESEL sisters and Mother Superior find 10 miles east of Waterton on Hgwy 5 they can't afford to properly bury all the nuns, so four are placed in the freezer while the sisters try to raise some more money. Countrtj QCitcHeix Highway 5 at the Barn Store -10 miles east of Waterton Burial of the four blue nuns becomes dependent onabenefitshow A.ll-Xbii-Can-Eat put on by the remaining sisters. The convent also hopes to bring in a few dollars with a cookbook, which of SMORGASBORD fers such recipes as Mary Magdalene Every Friday - 6 to 9 p.m. Tarts and Barbecue Ribs St. Joan. Adults $11.95 A Seniors $10.95 A 12 ck under $.75 per year of age The script and the lyrics in the RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED: 653-1992 show's many musical numbersare full of similar puns - many of them quite black in tone. (At one point in the show, the Mother Superior says Rocky Ridge Tours she feels like a nun in a leper colony, with eveiything railing to pieces.) & Bed and Breakfast While there may not be any Adjacent to-Waterton Park memorable songs in the show, at Special Tours of Southern Alberta least one ofthe performers gave a Fishing • Riding • German & English Speaking memorable rendition ofthe music. Sauna • Shuttle Service to Lodge Markita Molcak, as Sister Mary Phone (403) 653-2350 Fax (403) 653-1640 Hubert, can really belt out a tune. Box 117, Mountain View, Alberta TOK 1N0 Molcak plays in all three of the company's shows this summer and would be a welcome addition to any VIEWS IS PRODUCED ON NEWSPRINT MADE cast. In Nunsense, she adds some FROM PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER depth to the overall musical mirth. Hill Spring Trading Company As Sister Mary Amnesia, on the main street of beautiful Hill Spring, Alberta Dianne Peters makes her stage de but, switching from technical A Real Country General Store director to acting quite nicely. Her Groceries, Hardware, Camping Supplies role as a dithery girl suffering from Fax, Photocopying amnesia was so convincing, that one HOME OF THE CHIEF MOUNTAIN BURGER Soft Ice Cream • Slush • Fountain Drinks expected to find a dithery young • Home Made Burgers* Spicy Fries • Real Ice Cream • actress afterthe show -definitely not Open 9 to 9 - Monday through Saturday the case. BURGERS "N BYTES Take the scenic alternate route to Waterton and visit Hill Spring! Though the theatre was only Between routes 505 & 800. Good roads and incredible views. PH. 653-1265 On the Cardston - Waterton Highway RITA "N LARAE half full last Saturday evening, those that attended seemed to be enjoying the play immensely, laughing out loud and cheering on the cast. There This summer at Cardston's was also a great deal of audience involverrieritbytJjecast,wWchhelped Carriage l>ou£e Sfjeatre augmentthis connection. A standing Turn ofthe century Whiskey ovation at the finale gave further ONLY TWO KIDS SHOWS LEFT THIS SUMMER! Gap comes alive with singing, proof of the performance's success. dancing and the rip snortin' Nunsense may seem an odd The KIDS SHOW antics of link &. Judy and the choice for a repertory company in a with fink k Judy Carriage House Theatre largely Mormon community, but it Musical fun for kids age 2 to 92 company in Hijinks! seemed to be enjoyable to both the Theatre few Catholics and the rest of those in Find out why these Carriage House productions are receiving consistent standing ovations! the audience. It may not be excep tional theatre, but itprovidedahighly A high-spirited entertaining way to spend a summer modern day farce, Five singing, dancing nuns poke gentle fun evening. featuring zany characters, banging at life in the church in doors and side this award-winning Kay's Kafe splitting humor. musical comedy HOME MADE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Soups, REGULAR TICKET PRICES 9 10 Bread, 4 5 6 1 •Adults $10 Buns HIJINKS BINGO HIJINKS HIJINKS DARK NUNSENSE Pies Youth (13-17) $8 Daily Child (3-12) $5 Specials SHOWS START AT 7:50 P.M. SUNDAYS THE THEATRE IS DARK at Payless Gas - Main Street For tickets and information call: (403) 653-1000, daily except Sunday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Hwy 2 Cardston 653-2811 Phone 1-800-661-1222 toll free, for more information about beautiful southwestern Alberta WINE AND DINE SHOPPING 2BAYSH0RE INN KOFFEESHOP: A quick stopfer 20ALBERTA TREASURY BRANCH AGENCY: On ROCKY RIDGE TOURS: Tours (4 to 12 people) to 6DILL'S GENERAL STORE: English woolens, Irish coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks, pastry, dinner or Waterton Avenue, upstairs at Caribou Clothing. Most historic and scenic points. Hiking, fishing, golfing, linens, Hudson's Bay blankets. Quality ladies wear. pizza. New CAPPUCCINO BAR. Patio seating on banking services, money exchange. Ph. 859-2604. trail rides. Waterton shuttle. Call (403) 653-2350 or On Waterton Avenue. 859-2345. Waterton Avenue. Friendly, informal atmosphere. 16ALPINE STABLES: View the scenery, the wildlife 653-3043. Box 117, Mountain View, AB. 18PAT'S CONVENIENCE STORE :For yourholiday 7ENGLISH TEA: Newfor 1993! Traditional English- and the wildflowers - on horseback. For novice riders TRAIL OF THE GREAT BEAR: An international needs and more! Film, magazines, fishing gear & style afternoon tea, served in the Prince of Wales as well as experienced. Hourly or daily rates, pack scenic corridor linking Greater Yellowstone, Glacier- licenses. VHS video rentals. Coffee, sandwiches, Hotel. Enjoy tte magnificent vista from our lobby. trips, more. Open 9 to 5. Phone 859-2462. Waterton and Banff-Jasper. Write for your FREE baking. Souvenirs and postcards. Mount View Road. 2FIRESIDE LOUNGE: At the Bayshore. Cozy inti 19 ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOD MART: Groceries, 18BUDGET RENJ A CAR: At Pat's. See Red Rock adventure directory. Box 142, Waterton. 859-2663 mate surroundings, soft music and your choice of fresh meat and produce in season. Souvenirs, hard Canyon, Cameron Lake or all of southern Alberta. 22 WATERTON FAX SERVICES: Public fax and drinks. On Waterton Avenue. ware, camping needs. LOTTO. Open year round. Leave your motorhome parked here and enjoy the answering machine service. Send or receive. Fax 7GARDEN COURT DINING ROOM: Drop in and try Summer hours 8 am -10 pm. trip. Phone 859-2266 or write Box36, Waterton Park. (403) 859-2139. Answering machine (403)859-2695. our incredible fresh fruit breakfast buffet - everyday! At 308 Evergreen Avenue. 14 SPORTSCARD EMPORIUM: Largest col At the Prince of Wales Hotel. 21 CRYPT LAKE WATER SHUTTLE SERVICE: To lection in the park. Hockey, baseball, basket 5GAZEBO CAFE ON THE BAY: Relax and enjoy our Crypt Lake Trailhead, rated a #1 hike in Canada. WATERTON-GLACIER VIEWS: The weekly news ball, football and comic cards. Appraisals and paper for the Alberta-Montana Peace Park area. open-air Gazebo. Nachos, burgers, steak sand Spectacular waterfalls and a mountain tunnel are two sportscard supplies. At the Opera House. ofthe highlights of this unique trail. Call 859-2362. Visitor info, news, features, reviews, shopping guide. wiches. Fully licensed. On the front lawn of the FREE (403) 626-3658, Hill Spring, AB. 10TAMARACK GAS & FOODMART: "One-Stop" Kilmorey Lodge. Phone 859-2334. 17EXPOSURES FAST PHOTO: Quick, quality convenience store. Esso-Exxon gas, groceries and photofinishing on the premises. Your film never 12WATERTON LAKES GUIDING SERVICES: Ex 2HUNGRY BEAR PIZZA & DONAlR: Great pizza confectioneries. Major credit cards. Complete travel and a wide variety of subs and donair. Eat in, on our leaves the park! In the Itussististukiopi Coin-Op plore with us the wonders of Waterton. Experienced, licensed guides help you get the most out of your trip. info. Free coffee with fill-up. At the Tamarack Mall. patio tables, take out or have it delivered to your room Laundry. 301 Windflower Ave, Open Mon. - Sat 11 Full and half day hikes, special events. Ph. 859-2062. TOUCH THE EARTH BOUTIQUE: Specializing in in the Bayshore Inn. 23WATERTON HERITAGE CENTRE: Nature and Waterton T-shirts and sweatshirts. Mugs, mocca 24WATERTON LAKES GOLF COURSE: Stanley 2KOOTENAI BROWN DINING ROOM: For elegant, cultural exhibits, changing art gallery. Field courses, sins, soapstone gifts and jewelry. Waterton Avenue. gourmet dining. Enjoy beautiful views of the moun park info. Books, souvenirs. Heritage Ball. Operated Thompson designed course framed against the Rocky Mountains. E.Z.Go Carts, lockers, pro shop, licensed 2VILLAGE GIFT SHOP: At the Bayshore Inn. Fine tains and Waterton Lake. Reservations: 859-2211. by Waterton Natural History Assoc. 859-2624 or china, souvenirs, film, postcards, wildlife books, T- 859-2267. Mail order books, write Box 145 Waterton. dining, BBQ. (403) 859-2383. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. At the Bayshore Inn. shirts, hats, jewelry and more. Stop by and browse. 5 LAMP POST DINING ROOM: Open year round. 21 HIKERS'WATER SHUTTLE SERVICE: To vari 14 WATERTON OPERA HOUSE: Current movie 10 WATERTON GENERAL STORE: Unique custom releases. Special live productions. Fresh, hot pop Culinary delights and warm hospitality. Licensed. ous hiking trails on the Lake, including the many designed T-shirts, sweats and hats. New for '93' - Open 7:30 am to 10 pm. Phone 859-2334 for reser corn with real butter. Candy, drinks. Phone 859-2264 excellent trails (for beginner .to advanced) at Goat ROOTS of Canada! Souvenirs, postcards, giftware vations. At the Kilmorey Lodge. or 859-2466 for show times. Haunt, Montana. 859-2363. and more. In the Tamarack Mall. 11 NEW FRANK'S RESTAURANT: Chinese 17 ITUSSISTISTUKIOPI COIN-OP LAUNDRY: 10WATERTON PARK MONEY EXCHANGE: New 10WATERTON SPORTS & LEISURE: "Waterton's and Western. Breakfast, lunch specials, home Open 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily, mid-June to mid- for 93! ROYAL BANK "Cash Counter" Automatic Outdoor Store." Fishing tackle, camping and back made burgers, soups, Chinese buffet. Friendly September. Shoulder season hours vary. Teller. Currency exchange for Canadian- U.S. funds. packing equipment, mountain bikes & accessories, service. Newly renovated. Low prices. 7 JAMMER TOURS: Scheduled guided tours from No service charges. Open Daily. At Tamarack Mall. maps, licenses, trail conditions. In the Tamarack Mall 12 PEARL'S PATIO CAFE AND DELI: Fresh bak the Prince of Wales Hotel to Red Rock Canyon and 21WATERTON SHORELINE CRUISES: Viewspec- ing, deli meats and salads. Specializing in breakfast, Cameron Lake, thru the townsite, in our upgraded, tacular mountain scenery as you cross from Canada ! CONVENTION & lunch and coffee breaks. Hikers take-out lunches. original red jammer cars. Ph. 859-2231. to the USA, in comfort, with entertaining, interpretive j Espresso served. Phone 859-2284. 21 MARINA BOAT MOORING SERVICE: Dockyour commentary. Ph. 859-2362. CONFERENCE FACILITIES ' 13 PIZZA OF WATERTON: Our dough is made here boatfor a day, week, month or the entire season atthe 2 BAYSHORE INN: Large meeting room with break-out daily. Fresh veggies. A unique homemade sauce Waterton Marina. For further info. Box 126 Waterton, rooms for conferences, reunions, weddings, banquets, covered with "Lotsa Mozza". Eat in or take out. 103 AB or ph. (403) 859-2362. SHOPPING meetings. Phone 859-2211 Fountain Avenue, 859-2660. 10 PARK TRANSPORT: Hiiker shuttle services, 5 KILMOREY LODGE: Open year round. Shoulder 5RAMS HEAD LOUNGE: Open year round. On the 10 BOOK, ART & PHOTO: Complete book & photo including the Carthew-Alderson Summit adventure. seasons are the perfect time for meetings or special deck or in front of the fire. Great snacks, full food shop. Books, art prints, cards and magazines for the Taxi& charter services. Interpretive adventure tours, occasions in Waterton Park. Phone 859-2334. service. Off sales. (Children welcome with parents whole family. Cameras, film & accessories. 8mm step-on guides. Tamarack Mall. (403) 859-2378 7 PRINCE OFWALES HOTEL: Meeting/banquet rooms. until 8 pm.) At the Kilmorey Lodge. video sales & rentals. In the Tamarack Mall. Full meal'service. Canada (403) 236-3400. USA (406) 2THIRSTY BEAR SALOON: Entertainment, pool 18 PAT'S CYCLE RENTAL: Terrific selection of 20 CARIBOU CLOTHES: On Waterton Avenue. mountain bikes, surreys and motor scooters for rent, 226^5551. Off season (602) 248-6000, Phoenix, Ariz. table, video games. Now featuring our new VIDEO Handcrafted sheepskin, leather and fur clothing and by the hour or the day. Minor bike repairs. Bike tires, 26 WATERTON COMMUNITY HALL: Available year LOTTERY. On Waterton Avenue. accessories. Manufactured locally. Quality gift items. tubes, accessories. Phone 859-2266. round. Kitchen, stage, newly renovated. Great for all 24WATERTON LAKES GOLF COURSE: Try our Phone (403) 859-2346. occasions. Phone Eugene Lowe at 859-2526, Waterton. barbecue! Licensed, light meals and snacks. Patio 18 PAT'S GAS - CAA/AAA ROAD SERVICE. Gas, 10CLEVELAND CLASSICS: Quality outwear. Large service. Phone 859-2383. vehicle & bottle propane. Minor auto repairs done on selection. Great prices. Footwear& clothing from More information on 7 WINDSOR LOUNGE: A truly pleasant place to ,the spot. Hoses, belts, etc..for most vehicles. On Patagonia, North Face, Sierra Designs, Salomon, accommodations & campgrounds enjoy the quiet hours. Live entertainment New lounge Mountview Road. 859-2266. Royal Robbins, Woolrich, more. In the Tamarack Mall on back page. menu. At the Prince of Wales Hotel. LIGHT MEALS "\ & TREATS 20BIG SCOOP ICE CREAM PARLOUR: Hard and WATERTON LAKES soft ice cream and yogurt. 26 flavours. On Waterton Avenue. Phone 859-2346. 10FAST EDDY'S GOURMET TAKE-OUT: Specialty NATIONAL PARK hot dogs. Old-fashioned ice cream. Muffins, gourmet coffees & cappuccino. Fresh sandwiches. Great hikers' lunches. In the Tamarack Mall. 14SUMMERTHOUGHTS ICE CREAM SHOP: Ice Cream! Ice Cream! Ice Cream! We scoop from now till then. Try our Belgian Waffles. At the movie theatre. 859-2264 25WELCH'S CHOCOLATE SHOP: In Banff for over 30 years - now delighted to serve Waterton. Home made fudge. Chocolate and candy from all over the world. Pastries, Ice Cream. 859-2363. ACCOMMODATIONS IN WATERTON PARK VISITORS 1 ASPEN MOTEL: Central Mountain view motel & family bungalows. Newly renovated, some with cooking. Whirl pool, picnic areas, playground. Phone (403) 859-2255. GUIDE 2 BAYSHORE INN: Full service, luxury hotel on the lake shore. Rated 3-star by AAA. Heart-shaped whirlpool tubs. Dining & room service. Phone (403) 859-2211. Published by the 3 CRANDELL MOUNTAIN LODGE: Genuine hospital WATERTON PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ity in a country atmosphere. Comfortable, reasonable. Spring &fall Mountain Magic packages. (403) 859-2288. & VISITORS ASSOCIATION 4 ELCORTEZ MOTEL: Clean, comfortable, affordable! P.O. Box 5593 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Perfect for family reunions. Waterton Lakes National Park Next to the Tamarack Mall. Phone (403) 859-2366. Alberta, Canada T0K2M0 5 KILMOREY LODGE: Open Year Round. Cozy country (403) 859-2203 inn on the lakeshore. Charming decor, down comforters. Dining Room, Lounge, Cafe. Phone (403) 859-2334. In co-operation with 8 NORTHLAND LODGE: Cozy lodge snuggled against Environment Canada - Canadian Parks Service the mountain side. Quiet, clean. Fireplaces, TV in guest Chinook Country Tourism Association lounge. Reasonable. Kitchenettes. (403) 859-2353. Alberta Tourism 7 PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL: Historic structure with Alberta Lotteries a magnificent vista. Restaurant, lounge, entertainment. Pepsi Canada In Canada (403) 236-3400; in Montana (406) 226-5551. 6 STANLEY HOTEL: Upstairs, on Waterton Avenue. An old-fashioned nine-room hotel, with central baths. Phone (403) 859-2345. NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS ROCKY RIDGE LODGE: Bed and Breakfast. Sauna. Printed in Canada Small group tours. Fishing, riding. Shuttle to Waterton for free distribution Park. (403) 653-2350or 653-3043. Mountain View, AB. STOREY BROOK FARM: Bed and Breakfast. Year round farm. Petting zoo, trampoline, fireplaces, sauna. Alberta, in all her majesty Non-smokif y. 10, miles north of Par|^4qp), §27^2841 -., Canada ••• « v j. » ^••v«.,^.i-«.ijf»»n;<»ronnvii,niin < in in ^•pam—aa n n» n mil urn Miij-iafaia^BJ^ ,..•-#**-#% * ..*c .«* ^u. WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK j# Pare national des lacs Waterton Newman 2515 m iKesle 8251' ^U I LEGEND LEGENDE Trail-Cycling Permitted ••MM Sentier de bicyclette Glendowan r•. Highway Route 2653m mmmmmt 8704' Secondary road Route secondare \ Accommodation ^«s Logement Campground A Terrain de camping A Group camping AA Camping collectif Backcountry campground A Camping Rustique Picnic area •R- Terrain de pique-nique Self-guiding trail Sentier signalise- • Dungarvin ® 2566 m Hiking trail Sentier d'excursion 8418' Route (not maintained trail) .*--*-*- Sentier non entretenu Riding stable rfr Chevaux de selle Warden station Poste du garde Warden patrol cabin •c Poste de patrouille des gardes ^2> Mountain i• ' Montagne KTID/N Lake, River, Creek •• Lac, riviere, ruisseau Glacier • Glacier Lost* 2509m On-site exhibit Exposition • 823V ® Bauerman Park boundary •IBB Limite du pare 2409 m 7S03' B/aki'sfcm Information 9 Renseignements Falls MILES • MILLES Kishinena 0 W i 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 H 5-1.7km KILOMETREa SoutffXootenay _ Lone •2420 m 7939* Hawkins Pare international de la Paix • 2685m 8809' WATERTON • GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK :<. V %% \ '•-•? \> BE ^*Jv£i i 13km I £§& *.A V t *++£OLUMBIA I1 * 1 V* Secteur r£cr6atif A... Akamina-Kishinena Belly River Recreation Area. B.C. Parks J<* —••'••.. Campground • ft \kamit>a Pas£- Bureaux du Secteur recreatif Akamina-Kishinena Recreation Area Headquarters 4.0 km \ A^ 'm. 0 9 Foru m mf 222ru5 m MM 729fSm/f f Canada Customs • — • I— • — • —I • —• • — • — • —mW • — • '•• Douanes du Canada UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA ETATS-UNIS U.S. Customs- West Boundary 9 5 km Douanesdes Hikers/Persons travelling to and from the U.S.A. through Les visiteurs qui se rendent aux E.U. ou qui en reviennent Etats-Unis Waterton Lakes National Park must report to customs: dans le pare national des Lacs-Waterton doivent se ^\ CANADA R.C.M.P. Waterton Townsite rapporter aux douanes, U.S.A. Goat Haunt Ranger Station CANADA GRC k Waterton % E.U. bureaux des rangers a Goat Haunt Pare national GLACIER Goat Haunt Ranger Station *< National Park Bureaux des rangers •• GENERAL INFORMATION BACKCOUNTRY USE BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING Waterton Lakes National Park There are 255 kms (191 miles) of trails in Waterton's 13 designated campgrounds Waterton Lakes National EMERGENCY NUMBERS "Where the mountains meet the prairie." Waterton Lakes National Park. They range in (shown by the Asymbol on the map) offer dry Park is conserved as much difficulty from a short stroll to steep treks of toilets and a surface water supply. Some have as possible in its natural AMBULANCE (403) 859-2636 The meeting of rolling prairie and lofty The discovery of oil here around the turn several days duration. Trails are provided for shelters, cooking and horse facilities. WARDEN SERVICE (403) 859-2224 mountains found in Waterton Lakes National of the century led to the drilling of western state, thus some hazards to a variety of users, including horse riders and * Random camping is permitted only at R.C.M.P. ^Park provides a contrast unique in the Canadian Canada's first well. John George "Kootenai- human use do exist Risk of bicyclists, but most trails are open to hikers Lineham Lakes. serious injury or death can Waterton [May - Oct] (403) 859-2244 "National Parks system. This juxtaposition Brown, the Park's first European settler, later only. Watch for information signs at the * Hazardous activity registration is Cardston (403) 653-4931 Ccreates a richer variety of flowers and animals became its first superintendent. be minimized by taking trailhead for the type of use permitted. recommended. reasonable precautions. Pincher Creek (403) 627-4424 than is found in most national parks. About To protect this diversity of history, * Please use only containered-fuel Please obey all National FIRE (403) 859-2222 =55% of Alberta's total wildflower species can archaeology, wildlife and landforms, the area TRAIL ETIQUETTE backpacking stoves. HOSPITALS be found in Waterton, including many plants was set aside as a park in 1895, largely due to + Check trailheads for designated uses. An overnight backcountry camping Park regulations. They are set for your protection and Cardston (403)653-4411 considered rare in Canada. the efforts of local rancher Frederick Godsal. + Stay on designated trails.Shortcuts can permit is mandatory. Obtain a free permit Pincher Creek (403) 627-3333 Wapiti, mule deer and bighorn sheep are It was fourth in what would become a be dangerous and may increase erosion. from the Information Centre or Administra the protection ofthe Park's wildlife and environment. -commonly seen and both grizzly and black system of national parks, historic sites and + Walk, ride and cycle in single file to tion Office. You do not have to return your A first aid station is located at the Please read and follow bears are found in the Park. rivers, protecting areas representative of lessen trail widening, erosion or braiding. permit. Permits are issued on a first-come, government equipment compound. Waterton's 525 square kilometres (203 Canada's natural and cultural heritage. While + Hikers should move to the side ofthe trail first-served basis. Reservations are accepted the advice given below. sq. miles) also have a unique geologic history, preservation of this rich resource is the first when approaching horses. Allow skittish according to established guidelines. including some ofthe oldest exposed bedrock priority, public understanding, appreciation horses to pass. A quota system for backcountry camp STEEP MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN INSECTS firj the Canadian Rockies. Glacial landforms and enjoyment of these special places is + Cyclists - travel slowly and carefully. ground use and group size is applied, to and abundant lakes, streams and waterfalls encouraged. control use,- minimize impact on the land and Most accidents involving natural You can best avoid insect stings or Allow wildlife* to move off the trail before hazards in Waterton occur when people add interest to a landscape which today In a move initiated by the Rotary Clubs of maximize your backcountry experience. bites by using repellants and not wear passing. Signal your approach well in fall down steep slopes and cliffs. Mini provides many recreational opportunities. Alberta and Montana in 1932, Waterton Lakes ing scented lotions or perfumes. Insects advance when passing hikers and mize risk around these areas by staying Human use of the Waterton area has a and Glacier National Parks were designated are also attracted to sweets and raw indicate the side you intend to pass on. on designated trails, keeping well back long history. The abundanceof wildlife attracted the world's first International Peace Park, meat. In spring and early summer, check Pass slowly and with care. Dismount if NATIONAL PARK from edges and supervising children many aboriginal peoples and has contributed commemorating the long friendship of the for ticks on your body and clothing. To approaching, a horse and stand on the REGULATIONS closely. Wet or moss-covered surfaces United States and Canada. Since then the remove an attached tick, coat its body lo a rich native history extending back 11,000 downhill side when possible. can be slippery. Loose rock on scree #ears. This history is illustrated in over 200 International Peace Park has cometo represent Please leave rocks, fossils, horns, liberally with Vaseline or grease. Tick HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES slopes and near steep drops is espe bites can cause serious illness. identified archaeological sites. the need for co-operation between nations, in antlers, wildflowers, nests and cially dangerous. Early European explorers and settlers, a world where the sharing of resources and If you are undertaking an activity that other natural and historic objects DRINKING WATER :among them many colorful characters, have ecosystems is a reality. may be hazardous, ( mountain or rock climb undisturbed so that others may WILDLIFE *also left their mark on the area. Lt. Thomas Both Parks have also been designated ing, or travelling alone,) you may voluntarily discover and enjoy them. Removal Though Park waters are generally jAJI'Park animals are wild," UTtpre- Blakiston, a young naturalist with the Palliser Biosphere Reserves, by the UNESCO Man register your trip with the Warden's office. of such objects is subject to fines clean, there is always a chance that dictableand potentially dangerous. Giiz~. -Expedition and one of the area's earliest andthe Biosphere program, to provide scientific Once registered to go out, you are required to and imprisonment. harmful bacteria or parasites may exist. zly iand^&lack bear "encounters have,' Carry treated water or boil and filter all ^explorers, named the lakes after the 18th information about the relationships between register back in, by returning your registration All wild animals can be dangerous. caused fatal Injuries, Please reed the untreated water before using. ^century British naturalist Charles Waterton. people and their environment. form as soon as possible. Park Wardens will It is unlawful to feed, entice or touch *VoiiAm'In BearCoopirf pamphlet investigate all overdue permits. wildlife in a national park. avatlabtefrom all Park offices, peer and Grazing by domestic animals is not FIRE HAZARD permitted in the Park. Use of pellitized sheep may aggressively seek food from For both safety and environmental feed for horses is required. people and can cause injury by striking reasons, the use of containered-fuel SHORT HIKES AND STROLLS Pets must remain on a leash at all out with their sharp hooves. Other wild backpacking stoves is recommended. times while in a national park. life, especially when they are with their Controlled campfires are allowed in des Camping is permitted only in des young or when human food or garbage ignated places, but you are asked to Trail Trailhead Distance Time Elevation Gain one way or loop approximate ignated areas, as marked by the A signs. is an attraction,' have *also attacked keep them small, both to conserve fuel Permits are required for back-country people^ £ and to avoid unnecessary air pollution. EASY Townsite Several in Townsite 3.2 km. (2.0 mi.) loop 1 hour camping. Please check fire hazard and wind STROLLS Prince of Wales Emerald Bay (Townsite) 2.0 km. (1.2 mi.) loop 45 minutes . Construction of shelters, sleeping * SsitlCE ANlMAtSfOVAPPRpAfcR ' conditions. Linnet Lake Across Gov't Compound 1.0 km. (0.6 mi.) 30 minutes ' ='pads and horse corrals is not permitted WlIdltfe watching andphotography as Cameron Lakeshore Cameron Lake 1.6 km. (1.0 mi.) 30 minutes ! in national parks. Use only the facilities are best donefrom,aV saf e distance and- WATER DANGERS HlL' Akamina Lake Cameron Lake 0,5 km. (0.3 mi.) 15 minutes provided. from your cafe Do not leave food, or Waterton's lakes and streams Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Canyon 0.7 km. (0.4 mi.) loop 20 minutes minimal Open fires are permitted only in the garbage where wildlife can get it, for present two dangers - drowning* and fireboxes provided at some locations yourtsake and theirs. Animals, that be H*| * Blakiston Falls Red Rock Canyon 1.0 km. (0.6 mi.) 30 minutes minimal hypothermia from the extremely cold and when the fire hazard allows. Please come habituated to .human food and waters. Take precautions when on the check with Wardens. Keep fires small garbage may have to be destroyed. water or along edges of streams and MODERATELY Lower Bertha Falls Townsite 2.9 km. (1.8 mi.) 1 hour 150 m. (429') and conserve fuel. Use only deadfall where fires are permitted. Use of small lakes. Keep children closely supervised. EASY HIKES Crandell Lake \-&- I Red Rock Parkway 2.4 km. (1.5 mi.) 1 hour ' 100 m. (328) WEATHER containered-fuel backpacking stoves is 'Akamina Parkway. 1.6 km. (1.0 mi.) 45 minutes 100 m. (328") Snow and very cold temperatures PETS —Mem preferred and encouraged as both a * tmmV safety factor and for good environmen can occur during any month ofthe year. Dogs and other pets may jeopar Sunburn can be a major problem, par dize your safety and theirs by provoking Bear's Hump ^Information Centre 1.2 km. (0.7 mi.) 40 minutes 200 m. (656') tal citizenship. MODERATELY ticularly at higher elevations. Also, our and attracting wildlife. Dogs have been DIFFICULT HIKES Goat take Red Rock Canyon 6.3 km. (3.5 mi.) 2 hours 400 m. (1312') Wash away from water sources and sleeping areas to reduce the risk of very strong winds can seriously chill the seriously injured in the spring by female Crypt Lake Crypt Landing 8.6 km. (5.4 mi.) 3-4 hours 700 m. (2296') pollution and unwanted confrontations body. Because mountain weather can deer protecting their fawns. Avoid walk Carthew-Alderson Cameron Lake 19 km. (12 mi.) 6-8 hours 600 m. (1968') with wildlife. change very rapidly and unpredictably, ing dogs or leaving them unsupervised Cameron Falls 19 km. (12 mi.) 6-8 hours 1000 m. (3280') Clean up and pack out all litter. you should carry sunscreen, appropri in the park at this time of year. Pets must Wishbone Chief Mountain Highway 10.5 km. (6.2 mi.) 2-3 hours minimal ate clothing and proper equipment. be leashed at all times in the Park. THINGSWO SEE AND DO IN W^ERTON LAKl^NAiONAL PARK SCENIC DRIVES I Because of its intimate size, many of the Park's most spectacularOTHE R ATTRACTIONS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES areas are accessible byroad. We invite you to enjoy one or all of our popular scenic drives. The Bison Paddock, located near Waterton offers a variety of hiking The Entrance Road provides 8 The Red Rock Parkway meanders the north entrance to the Park off Highway trails, for almost anyone's ability and pref kilometres, (5 miles) of magnificent views over rolling prairie and through the 6, features a small herd of plains bison erences. maintained to commemorate the larger that beautifully illustrate the Park's theme, Blakiston Valley. It ends at the strikingly Boating, scuba diving and board sail herds that once roamed freely in this area. "where the mountains meet the prairie." colored rocks and cascading creeks of ing are popular sports in Upper Waterton Colourful prairie flowers and grasses and The bison can be seen while driving a Lake. You can also rent boats at Cameron Red Rock Canyon, a distance of 15 km. (9 narrow road through the paddock. Please the glittering blue chain of the Waterton Lake. Fishing is permitted in some Park miles). The drive features views of do not leave your vehicles. The road is waters, with an appropriate license. Please Lakes are set against a mountain backdrop. magnificent mountains, including Mt. not suitable for vehicles with trailers. consult Park Wardens or the Information The sight of the historic Prince of Wales Blakiston, the Park's highest peak. Cameron Falls, located right in the Centre. Hotel, on a knoll above the lakes, indicates The Chief Mountain Highway is the townsite, is a picturesque waterfall, cre Waterton has an 18-hole golf course, you will soon arrive at our lakeside townsite. primary route between Waterton Lakes ated as Cameron Creek falls from its horse riding facilities, public tennis courts, The Akamina Highway begins near and Glacier National Parks. The highway valley into the deeper Waterton Valley. a ball field and a children's playground. the townsite and runs for 16 km. (10 mi.) climbs from the grassland area of Goat Haunt, located in Glacier Na In winter, cross-country skiing and along the Cameron Valley. Points of Maskinonge Lake to a viewpoint giving a tional Park at the south end of Upper snowshoeing are popular sports. interest include exposed ancient bedrock magnificent vista of the Front Range of Waterton Lake, is accessible from at the start of the road, (also seen at the Rockies and the Waterton Valley. Waterton by both trail and boat. Goat INTERPRETATION SERVICES Cameron Falls,) and the site of western Enroute to the border crossing, the road Haunt features an International Peace All visitors are invited to participate in Canada's first producing oil well. The road traverses fields and forests, dotted with Park Pavilion and a U.S. ranger station. It the free programs offered by Park Inter ends at scenic Cameron Lake. the wetlands created by Crooked Creek. is a major trailhead for groups heading preters. Join us at an evening indoor into Glacier National Park. Visitors stay theatre program, explore the Park on one ing overnight must report to a Ranger at of our guided events or participate in one Goat Haunt. of our special events. Check for details at GO GREEN AT WATERTON the Information Centre or ask for a copy When travelling, you dont need to leave your environmental friendliness at home. HereWildlif e and Wildflowers of our program schedule. Organized are some tips on being a good environmental citizen in our national parks. Fall is probably the best time for wild groups may be able to make arrange Waterton has a program for recycling cans and bottles. Watch for and use the blue life watching. The larger animals come ments in advance for special programs. collection bins. All park brochures can be reused by simply putting them in the special down from their summer ranges and wa (Phone 1-403-859-2224) blue boxes located throught the park, or by giving them to park staff. terfowl are on their migratory routes Interpretive signs are found along all Keeping campfires small will save wood and reduce air pollution. Better still, don't have through the Park. Park roads. There are special exhibits at Bears, deer, elk and bighorn sheep the Chief Mountain lookout, Bison Jump a fire at all. can often be seen in the prairie portions of (by the Red Rock Parkway, just before Use biodegradable soap and cleaners. the Park. Sheep and deer often frequent Crandell Campground,) Bison Paddock, Never litter. Help out by picking up litter left by others. the townsite, Red Rock Canyon and Cameron Lake. In When camping, don't trench around your tent or try to improve the site by pulling out The Park's, diversity of habitats are the townsite, the International Peace Park vegetation. home to a great variety of birds. The Pavilion and the Waterton Heritage Cen Include nature-oriented and learning activities as part of your itinerary. Plan to visit more Maskinonge area is particularly rich in tre, (operated by the Waterton Natural of our national parks. The more you know about our parks, the more you'll care about birdlife. In spring and summer, look for History Association,) offer further Park keeping them forever green. birds around Linnet Lake, Cameron Lake interpretation. and along the Wishbone Trail. Watch for signs along Park roads Wildflowers can be seen in the Park at inviting you to tune in to a Park radio PORTS OF ENTRY almost any season except winter. In spring station for information and entertaining and summer, the prairies are particularly messages. Pamphlets describing vari CHIEF MOUNTAIN CARWAY, Alberta blessed with flowers. In the late summer ous aspects ofthe Park are also available Alberta & Montana PEIGAN, Montana and early fall, wildflowers are blooming at at the Park Information Centre an mid-May to May 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mar. 1 to mid-Sept 7 a.m. -11 p.m. the higher elevations. Waterton Heritage Centre. June 1 to mid-Sept. 7 a.m. -10 p.m. mid-Sept, to Feb. 28 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. mid-Sept, to mid-May closed Hours at this crossing are currently under review ^\ 2 o o O o cc cc ACCOMMODATION o o cc o Discover Chinook Country... TRAVEL INFORMATION s CO CD o 3= s cc s CD o O 3 o o Aspen Motel 53 AE 159 miles (264 km. or approximately 3 hours) Apr C_3 1 403-859-2255 MC to Waterton is the jewel of Chinook Country, P.O. 8ox 100, Waterton Park, US Oct. from the Olympic City, Calgary, Alberta. Alta. TOK 2M0 ER southwestern Alberta, an area which offers 78 miles (130 km. or approx. 1 hour and 15, Fax 403-859-2342 Bay Shore Inn _ 70 AMX Apr. an exciting combination of attractions and minutes) west of Lethbridge, Alberta. Box 36, Waterton Park, Alta. "MC to recreational opportunities. Don't miss these TOK2M0 VS Oct. Phone 403-859-2211 DC 40 miles north (60 km. or approx. 3/4 hour) north 800-661-8080 Fax 403-859-2291 outstanding features: Head-Smashed-In of Glacier Park entrance at St. Mary, Montana. Crandell Mountain lodge 12 VS Apr. 1 Buffalo Jump, Historic Fort Macleod, Frank 403-859-2288 MC to P.O. Box 114, Waterton Park, ER Oct. Slide Interpretive Centre in the beautiful Airports and car rentals are available in Calgary Alta. TOK 2M0 AE 31 and Lethbridge, Alberta and Kalispell and Great El Cortez Motel 35 MC May Crowsnest Pass, the Remington-^Serta 403-859-2366 VS to Falls, Montana P.O. Box 67, Waterton Park, Alta. AE Oct. Carriage Centre in nearby Cardston, T0K2M0 ER Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park near Milk Kilmorey Lodge 25 MC Year 403-859-2334 VS Rnd. River, the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in P.O. Box 100, Waterton Park, AE Alta. TOK 2M0 ER Coaldale, the Oldman River Dam near Fax 403-859-2342 DC Northland Lodge 7 VS Mid Pincher Creek and the cosmopolitan jity of 403-859-2353 May to Gen. Del., Waterton Park, Alta. Sept. Lethbridge. Contact us today for youlpree TOK 2M0 30 Prince of Wales Hotel 82 MC June 1 Vacation Guide to all of southwestern 406-226-9311 VS to Glacier Park Inc., East Glacier, Sept. Alberta's exciting attractions. MN 59434 14 to Regina. Central Reservations 406-226-3551 Rocky Ridge Lodge 4 MC Year Phone 1-800-661-1222 Toil-Free 403453-2350,4034534043 VS Rnd. P.O. Box 117, Mountain View, Alberta. TOK 1N0 and ask for Operator 31 Fax 403:653-1640 Stanley Hotel 9 Mid 403-859-2345 Central May Gen. Del., Waterton Park, Alta. Bath to or write us at: TOK 2M0 Oct. 1 Storey Brook Farm Chinook Country P.O. Box 2740, Pincher Creek, Alta. TOK 1W0 2805 Scenic Drive WL' Phone 403-627-2841 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada CO T1K5B7 VS o CAMPGROUNDS g^T" o s cc o cc o cc CD cc CC S 1 3 cc Waterton Townsite 403-859-2224 238 1 No Park Operated . mid May to October Crandell Mountain 403-859-2224 129 No Park. Operated mid May to Labor Day ' ' ' Belly ttwr 403-659-2224 24 Group Park Operated • mid May to mid September ' BELLY RIVER GROUP 403-859-2224 2 • • ' Chinook PASS CREEK - WINTER 403459-2224 8 - Yes 1 — - Public and Private campgrounds on peripheral of No country 1+1 Park WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 15 First Light by David Mclntyre I was up at 4 a.m. Outside, a water where trout occasionally translucent liquid as it hissed sea of clouds had pushed into the darted past. Approaching an eddy, through downed trees and bounded Rocky Mountains and stalled. Its I watched as they rose to take over rock gardens. moisture-laden mass, like a wet floating insects. I passed expanses of wild sponge, lay pressed against cold Suddenly, a yellow warbler flowers, including elephant's-head, rock. was there, too, fluttering clumsily paintbrush and daisies, and por Water droplets clung to as at the surface of the water and taged through meadows where the pen leaves and firbranche s drooped trying to grab a struggling insect. smell of mint was almost intoxi low. Somewhere in the distance, a On the third try, the warbler cating. great homed owl hooted. Dawn claimed its prize, pulling the insect As I pulled the canoe from was-still an hour away. .free within inches of a rising trout. the rivera t take-out, I looked up to I put on a coat, then stepped I drifted on. Expecting to see see an osprey flying past with a out on the porch, a hot cup of a moose, I spotted a frozen white- struggling fish held firmlly in its coffee in my hand. The dark wood tailed buck, its head held high, talons. lands were silent. Time passed, impressive antlers clothed in When the bird landed in a and in the fuzzy half-light of a new summer's rich velvet. A second nearby spruce and began to de In the swim of things: You know that summer's here when people day, the first robin began to sing. later, the deer bolted. Two others vour its meal, I realized that it was flock to area swimming pools to cool off. After all the cool, wetweather Soon, female hummingbirds leaped in the air behind it. time for my own breakfast - just in July, these young women were happy the sun came out in time for began to arrive from the nearby There was a crashing of ten minutes away. their aquacize class at the Blairmore Pool last Wednesday. creek. Tiny living missiles, they brush, then silence. Singing war shot past in the grey dawn, fed, blers again dominated the day. then burned a trail back to their Entering a lake-like stretch CROWSNEST MUSEUM waiting young. In the historic Coleman High School, downtown Coleman, ofthe river, I watched rising trout just off Highway #3 - in the Crowsnest Pass Far to. the north, ravens until I saw three elk standing near A unique exhibit of mining equipment and local history, including called. I finished my coffee and the woods beyond the open water. our Fish and Wildlife Diorama - a fascinating display ofthe grabbed the van keys. Minutes Raising my binoculars, I discov animals & birds ofthe Crowsnest Pass, set against a later I was unloading my canoe ered a fourth elk, a calf, standing dramatic painted background of mountain scenery. near the outlet of Crowsnest Lake. next to its mother. School or group tours? Morejnformation? Call (403) 563-5434 A bald eagle flew overhead. As I watched, it raced up to Visit our gift shop: Open 7 days a week Souvenirs, Crafts, Books & As I pushed the canoe off its mother's side and began to nurse. FREE 10 am to noon Commemorative Coins ADMISSION & 1 to 4 pm into the Crowsnest River, a loon Repeatedly it used its head as a called from across the open water. battering ram, punching upward The vibrant songs of warblers and as it drank. The cow stood firm, song sparrows soon surrounded her eyes on the moving canoe. Naturalist David Mclntyre has TURTLE MOUNTAIN MOTOR INN me as I slipped silently past dense I held still and let the canoe hiked, canoed and rafted in western Highway 3 between Blairmore & Frank, Alberta thickets of willow, red osier dog Canada and the United States. He (403) 562-2276 drift until the elk moved into the shares his unique outlook from his wood, river birch and buffalo berry. forest, then paddled to the down home in Alberta's Crowsnest Pass. Overhead, at least four species of stream end ofth e flat water, watch FAMIKf REST4£nE^EtSa& swallows chirped and dove. ing schools of whitefish shoot be Stamp around the The canoe was responsive to neath the gliding canoe. Clean, Affordable Rooms • Cable TV • Fine Dining my paddle and the fluid push and There, the rivernarrowed . I Crowsnest Pass & win! Ice Cream Stand • RV Stalls pull ofthe river. Gliding forward sped downstream over dancing Seepage 17. - and a beautiful view ofthe mountains - over a rocky bed, I gazedinto clear Whitewater, riding the ribbon of For more information contact: Crowsnest Mountain CROWSNEST MARKETING CONSORTIUM, Box 299, Blairmore, Alberta, Phone (403) 562-7388 16 AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS Bets on bones at Peigan celebration by Ron Rudish Dancing, fastball, a rodeo and a high stakes stickgame tournament were the major events at the Peigan Nation's Annual Celebration this past weekend in Brocket, Alberta. Most of us are familiar with the first three events, but few non-Indians are familiar with stickgames. The stickgame is played with i two teams, sitting on opposite sides of an oval arrangement of chairs. Sometimes the chairs are several rows deep, seating both players and observers. Traditionally, each team has as many players as desired, but two to five is usual in tournament play. Each team has a captain who desig With onlyfom hind in stickgame play nates someone to be "guesser". last weekend. Photos by Arlene Rudish The game begins when a "kick- Stickgame champions Walter Smith (left) Winston Day Chief (right) and stick" goes to either side, giving that Jim Swag (below) at the Peigan Nation Celebrations. Support the advertisers side its firststic k and the right to be first. Then, ten additional sticks are Though the rules may sound who make VIEWS possible divided equally between the two simple, it's a game of complex sides. strategy, says Walter Smith of - Next, two sets of "bones" are Calgary, acknowledged to be an distributed within a team. Each set expert at sticks and bones. RANCHLAND has one striped bone and one plain Players attempt to remember one. The guesser must specify who how their opposition played previ- Value Drug Mart has the plain bones. If he is wrong, ouslyandttytodistracttheopposition Located in the Co-op Ranchland Mall his team must give up a stick. by teasing, joking, moving hands on Highway 6, Pincher Creek The game ends when all 11 and body, and singing. Pharmacist on Duty sticks are in the possession of one © Monday - Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm © team. This can take hours. Continued on page 17 627-2626 Fridays: 9 to 9 627-2699 Experience Community Hospitality at RANCHLAND MALL CO-OP Pincher Creek's Only One-Stop Shopping Mall 627-2667 For All Your Holiday Needs CAFETERIA FAMILY CENTRE FOOD STORE Family Fashions Friday Night Smorgasbord for men, ladies and children Fresh Meat & Produce is n Fresh Baked Goods Daily Wjt $6.25 Sporting Goods Entertainment Health & Beauty Needs fishing, bikes, equipment tapes, television, games GROCERIES Saturday Breakfast Special Furniture and more. $2.99 household, lawn, cottage Giftware and Souvenirs Plus 13 other tenants to serve you better: Auto License, Insurance, Post Office, Hairstyling, Pharmacy, Pets, Jewellry Western Wear, Gifts, Books, Crafts, Florist, Radio Shack, Service Station.... WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 17 Bets and bones from page 16 "The songs are special for the "There are no champions in team entry fee, donations from pri occasion," says Smith. "Sometimes regular play, but it is different in. vate and community development they are made up on the spot and competition."says S/mth, who cites sources and from other fund raising recorded for later repetition." They himself as a tournament champion. activities during the year, such as are usually accompanied by hand Other tournament champions are bingo. The merchandise prizes were drums. Winston Day Chief, Jim Swag (who donated by Louise English and her Everyone who plays, bets, com administeredthis weekend's tourna family in memory ofthe late Julius ments Smith. These are also many ment, and Elder William Running English. who participate only by betting. Crane of Browning, who taught Those that are involved in either way Smith how to play. The stickgame tournament has been a centerpiece of the Peigan are engrossed by the game. The high stakes at tournaments Nation's annual Celebrations for "I never knew an evening could draw players and observers. The more than twenty years, according go by so fest," said Gina Little guaranteedpayoutatthis weekend's to Smith. Mustache fromth e Napi Friendship tournament was $15,000, with a Thegamehas developed a cadre Centre, who started playing only first place payout of $6,500 plus of enthusiasts that play, or follow last year. "My whole family plays trophies. The second place team got theplay of others. As Stan Knowlton now." $4,500 plus jackets. Even the fourth ofthe Sik-Ooh-Kotok Friendship Tracing the history of the place team finished in the money, Centre in Lethbridge says, "People handgames, Smithtellsofatimethat with a $1500 payout plus drums. who play the handgames-that's a was more than a hundred years ago, The monetary prizes in this tour whole subculture." when many tribes got together for nament came from the $200 per friendly races and games. Then, the handgame was played with rocks or animal bones, leading to the game's nickname, "Sticks and Bones". A real country barn dance! Beads, horses and other possessions were bet, rather than money. EVERY FRIDAY Stressing the importance ofthe 9 pm to 1 am handgames to the culture of his people, Smith says "Before, July 2-Sept. 3 BlackfbotandCreesdidn'tget along. Hill Spring, Alberta Coleen Smith (right) sold lots ofher fresh home-grown strawberries Games bring them together. Today, north of Highway 505 at the Glenwood Farmer's Market last Saturday. the handgames are an opportunity for tribes to meet, for friends to get TOE-TAPPING LIVE MUSIC • FREE HAY^DES together, for everyone to enjoy them FREE DANCE LESSONS - 8 to 9 pm Farmer's market opens selves, especially those that don't Adults $7.50 # Youth (12-16) $3.75 • under12 free dance." for Saturday shoppers "Disputes occur seldomly," plus Western Steak BBQ & all the fixin's - 7 pm says Smith. "When they do occur, Local strawberries, home baked bringing fresh fruit and vegetables they are quickly resolved by the $9.95 • kids (under 12) $6.00 goodies, jams, freshvegetable s and in from B.C. for several years, says team captains. And no alcohol or a variety of crafts and specialty she's pleased to have an additional at Horseshoe Meadows Camp Site drugs are allowed at the games." + RV hook-ups and tenting + items will be on sale every week at outlet forthe produce. "I brought six "Families and relatives com Just off Highway 505, three miles northeast of Hill Spring the Peace Park area's newest attrac bushels of fruit to the market, and pete against each other. So do tion. From now through October went home with only one, so I'm different tribes or different reserves. 16th, the little village of Glenwood, pretty pleased," she says. Anyone, man or woman, can play, GREAT CANADIAN northeast ofWaterton Park, will be Gibb also sold four 100% wool although full participation by holding a farmers' market, Satur blankets made with fleece taken from women,including sitting in the front BARNDANCE ft days, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.. on the sheep on her Hill Spring farm row, goes back only 10 or 15 years." Main Street. and sold under the Monai label. Smith adds. Phone (403)626-3407 The Glenwood Farmers' Mar Also on hand was Helen ket started up July 31st in the old Walburger, another local entrepre Keep Me Kompany building. About neur. Walburger has been a dozen vendors were on hand to sell successfully marketing her Top O' their goods, but organizers hope to the Mornin' muffins for two years, have a lot more before summer ends. selling about 100 dozen weekly to Coleen Smith, whose home local shops and restaurants on a grown strawberries and freshly wholesale basis. baked strawberry tarts were for sale, While she didn't have muffins at says the market wants tohaveagood the market, she did a brisk business variety of items, but not at the ex in buns, pastries and quick breads. pense of quality. The Farmer's Marketalso plans "We've set a maximum of 10% to have picnic tables outside where 1160 Macleod Road - PINCHER CREEK BINGO for commercially produced goods. people can relax and enjoy the items Just 30 minutes north ofWaterton Mostofourproducts are truly local, they've purchased. Just down the Pre-call at 6:20 p.m. though one vendor is selling fruit street, the Pioneer Parlour sells big SIX NIGHTS A WEEK Z«< from B.C. and Washington.'' scoops of ice cream for only a dollar. Closed Mondays Aileen Gibb, who has been Purple Sage Sftortbne tiSMm Chinook Country ModelTrains Passport Chinook •pedal Orders Welcome country I*I STOCKING: Atlas. Walthers. Con-Cor . MRC. Bev-Bel, Atheam. MOC Pick up Chinook Country's FREE 1993 Vacation Guide and Stamp-to-Win Passport. Then just .en joy travelling through Tot Frtm From Chinook Country, in beautiful and exciting southwestern Alberta, and have your passport stamped at 10 of the great L»tt>bridgm 626-3613 communities or visitor attractions listed. It's fun, it's easy, and you could win a $500 vacation getaway designed just for you. Qenwood tadwnge MaMAPtiom Main Street, Hi Spring Aft. Hrs. 626-3344 Res. For your free Vacation Guide & Stamp-to-Win Passport contact: PwttdpeMwfl | Walthers Chinook Country Tourist Association, 2805 Scenic Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta or phone 1-800-661-1222, operator 31 18 AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS Artisans to display at annual art walk Stamp around Pincher Creek and Win! Seepage 17. by Ron Rudish If you can arrange to be in mmmmmmsM Pincher Creek during the week of August 11-14, you can be a first Cornyn KM* Drug Store hand witness to the diversity and richness of art from this area. The We give 30% exchange on^$ Allied Arts Council ofPincher Creek on amount of purchase is presenting its annual Art Walk American currency only that week and it promises to be a great occasion to just look or to buy 750 Main Street Laser Color some high quality art works. Pincher Creek, Alberta Photocopying This year, 26 local artists and 627-3080 Service craftspeople will display and sell their handicrafts at 22 different loca tions spread throughout town. One 756 Main Street of these locations is the Gallery at PINCHER CREEK, the Lebel Mansion Historic Site. Pincher Creek artist David Green used to live in Waterton, but now ALBERTA The others are local businesses, each he comes there just to paint or to relax and play with his sons. His 627-4047 displaying the work of one or two watercolors of the park use water from Waterton Lake. artisans. Those who take the Art Walk rectanglular format, which he ex and discussions he has had with plains, is how he sees landscapes. visitors. READER'S will see paintings, pottery, three di FINE BOOKS IN THE FOOTHILLS mensional weavings, bronze To attend this year's Art Walk, "On a clear day, from my home in Ask about our Gift Certificates! sculpture, quilted objects, artistic Pincher Creek, I can see for 150 pick up a freebrochureavit h a self- photographs, jewelry, spinnings, miles," he says. guiding map in PincherXreek. It's leather work and wood carvings. His landscape paintings are also available at all participating sites Typical prices range fromabou t noted for their soft pale colors, their and tourist information centres. For $25 to about $300, with a few items simplistic land forms and their lack more information, call organizers, below and above these figures. fof detail. They show hills, moun Velms Weiss (628-2240), or Jean David Green, who will be ex tains and lots of sky, but no trees. Sheppard (627-4914). OOWTOWK hibiting watercolours at Ranchland Green is enthusiastic about the Travel, at the Ranchland Mall, is Art Walk.and says it helps "connect WESTERN SHOP typical ofthe quality andprofession- the artist with business. It provides IN PINCHER CREEK alism ofthe participating artisans. exposure that has long term effects. WATERTON-GLACIER Best Selection of Western Wear Green is a potter of note, a painter Many have received orders for their and the administratorfbrthe Pincher work long after showing it at the VIEWS in Southern Alberta Creek Allied Arts Council Walk" is available at: Green started his art career as a "The Art Walk is also an im ir Roper Jeans & Shirts professional production potter after portant link between the artist and Subway graduating from art school inNelson, thecommunity,"Greenadds. "Cus Ranchland Co-op Mall * Wrangler Shirts & Jeans B.C. in the early 60's. His pottery tomers aresuddenlyconfrontedwith Higa's Pharmacy has been widely exhibited and has art they might not otherwise see, Cornyn's Pharmacy * Rocky Mountain Jeans won awards in international compe because they don't visit galleries. Ranchland Drug ir Panhandle Slims tition. People don't realize there's so much Reader's Fine Books During his early pottery days, talent in our community." Pioneer Health Centre ir American Hat Company painting was only his hobby. As Residents of the community Stardust Motel ir Resistol Hats Green says, "painting was some werethe primary viewers of past Art Lebel Mansion thing I did mostly to please myself." Walks, but, as die guest book at the Rocky Mountain Bingo But as others began to enjoy and Lebel Mansion shows, a substantial Stardust Motel recognize his painting talents, Green numberoftourists also participated. evolved a commercial interest in the Green substantiates the asser A&W art. tion that past Art Walks were a Kootenay Brown Park x Hondo Boots Using watercolours exclusively, definite success, by reference to the and Museum ir Brahma Boots0 Green paints landscapes character response of businesses to question and other fine businesses Pro Rodeo Canada's Choice ized by their wide, shallow naires, the opinions of fellow artists, TOP SELECTION HIGA'S PHARMACY & GIFT SHOPPE & BEST PRICES ON TACK IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA open 7 days a week Mon. to Sat. 9 - 6; Fri. 9 - 9; Sunday 1-5 Montana Silversmith Company A UNIQUE GIFT SELECTION PHARMACIST ALWAYS ON DUTY Leaning Tree Greeting Cards Indian Sand Paintings • HERITAGE HOUSE COLLECTABLES PRESCRIPTIONS & HEALTH NEEDS • • CHERISHED TEDDIES CAMERA & PHOTOFINISHING • n Pendleton Blankets ^ • DANIA DOWN QUILTS PERFUMES AND COSMETICS • • MAGGI B BAGS EAR PIERCING • tfVfe , Sioux Pottery s^^ Bring In This Ad For 10% Off Any Regular Priced Merchandise PINCHER CREEK, ALBERTA 789 MAIN STREET PHARMASAVE Just a short drive from Waterton Park 627-3195 \> i»»«>. WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 19 INTERNATIONAL NATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL Alderman recalls Whoop-Up Days - Celebrating our Sth Anniversary - by Murray Slough CULTURAL DAYS — August 14 - 22 The 1993 edition ofLethbridge's LeBaron says he's also been the scariest ride back then," he says. getting positive feedback on the fair "Of course, now there are some ART EXHIBITION & SALE — August 18-22 Whoop-Up Days will continue a For public information and call for artists long tradition for city alderman Don from people at pancake breakfasts which are much scarier, which I in Lethbridge in past weeks. won't be going on." please contact (403) 233-0022 or Box 502, Station M LeBaron. Calgary, Alberta T2P 2J1. LeBaron has lived in Lethbridge He remembers Whoop-Up Days LeBaron says he's looking for for 35 years, since moving from from the years when he was a child ward to experiencing the spirit of Barnwell, Alberta where he was as well, and would come in from Whoop-Up Days, which he says is bom and raised. Barnwell to the fair for the rides. "Southern Alberta getting together "Whoop-Up is a favorite time "The ferris wheel was probably and having a ball." of year forthe people in this area," he says. "A regional exhibition is im portant forthe whole area. It's great to get support from all of the Lethbridge district, notjustthe city." LeBaron, who is on the Lethbridge exhibition's board, says the fair's organizers are realizing the whole Southern Alberta area is in volved "more and more." Although this is another in a long line of Whoop-Up Days for LeBaron, he thinks 1993 will be highly successful because of new ideas and new programs, including special pricing to encourage family involvement and "activity on the first day ofthe fair, before the parade on the holiday Monday, when we have the most people in our city." Prepare for fun in the sun SUMMER FAIR by Ron Rudish Good bye rain! With the return ofthe sun and days that are bright i^NITTY GRITTY DIRT &AND =Lethbridge Herald and warm, sunbathers and boaters are returning to the lakes and hikers August 3 aire returning to the mountain trails. Scotiabank % But exposure of skin to the sun • YOUR FUN-PACKED WEEK toctt at the high altitudes of the Peace Park poses danger to the unpre INCLUDES CHUTE fr PUT pared. The sun's harmful ultra-violet WICKHEIM TIMBER SHOW rays can cause sunburn, premature JERRY EDLE - CHAINSAW ARTIST prorodeo wrinkling, and even cancer. SPRUCE MEADOW PRAIRIE DOGS At higher altitudes the air is SENIOR VAUDEVILLE SHOW thinner and consequently allows PETTING ZOO / WAGON RIDES Coca-Cola passage to more ultra-violet rays INDIAN VILLAGE • WHOOP-UP CASINO Bottling than at lower altitudes. UFA HEAVY HORSE HITCH For example, the intensity of • WHOOP-UP SHAKER CABARET "The ^ultra-violet radiation reaching a sun- Late Show & Straight Clean and Simple" bather at Waterton Lake is 20 percent PIG AND DUCK RACES greater than that at sea level. The • ART SHOW & AUCTION • SUMO WRESTLING intensity reaching a hiker near die • HOBBY WORLD • THOMAS MIDWAYS top of Mt^Cleveland is 40 percent greater thpn at sea level. The effects are even more se CHUCKWAGONS vere ifahikerhas reached snowcover or glaciated terrain because these • SILVER BULLET efficiently reflect ultra-violet rays, SALOON adding to the hiker's exposure. Even at sea level enough ofthe sun's ultra-violet rays get through the atmosphere to cause the short sunburn and the long term effect of skin drying and wrinkling. Worse yet, these rays are believed to cause at least 90 percent of all skin can cers, a disease which now strikes at least one in every six people. The best defense against this insidious danger is to cover as much skin as possible with clothing. Skin that must remain exposed should be covered with a lotion that provides anadequatechemical sunscreen. But what is adequate? Answers to this question are controversial. Until recently, sun- continued on page 24 20 AUGUST 4,1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS WHOOP-UP DAYS Lethbridge Lethbridge and District Japanese Canadian Association hosts SUMMER FAIR Campgrounds Special Days: HENDERSON LAKE August 4 Wednesday - Seniors Day. $2 Gate Admission. CAMPGROUND "Vaudeville Days" Grandstand Show. Free A supervised campground with IN THE 0 August 5 Thursday - Midnight Madness - 7 p.m. -1 a.m. fully serviced, electrical only $15 pass includes gate admission & rides. and unserviced sites available. August 8 Sunday - Family Day Sites booked first come, first served, with no advance book Lethbridge Pro Rodeo August 4 - 7 at the Grandstand ing. Maximum stay is two (2) 6:30 p.m. - Chuckwagons weeks. 7:30 p.m. - Stick Horse Racing Phone: (403) 328-5452 UFA Heavy Horse Hitch Location: Access at Mayor 8:00 p.m. - Rodeo Performance Magrath Drive & North Parkside Drive, South HELgjSI SCHULER Fort Whoop-Up BRIDGEVIEW COULEE CENTRE I Interpretive Centre CAMPGROUND Lethbridge's Urban Nature Centre HOURS: Monday - Saturday Fully serviced, electrical only SUMMER HOURS 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and unserviced sites are avail Sunday 12 noon - 8 p.m. able. Sunday to Thursday ...v 10 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Bridgeyiew Campground ac Location: INDIAN BATTLE PARK Location: Indian Battle Park cepts reservations. Unlimited Access: Sth Avenue South & Scenic Drive Phone: 329-0444 Phone: 320-3064 length of stay. ADMISSIONS CHARGED FREE ADMISSION Phone: (403) 381-2357 Location: In the Oldman River Valley, access west on Highway #3. SIR ALEXANDER GALT MUSEUM MUSEUM SUMMER HOURS Monday to Thursday 9 am - 8 pm Friday 9 am - 4 pm YATES CENTRE I BALL IN THE PARKS Saturday & Sunday 1 pm -tspni. UPCOMING AT* West End, 5th Avenue South HENDERSON STADIUM (403) 320-3898 Mounties vs Billings August 5,6,7 & 9 at 7 p.m. l£ORTWHOOP-m£ • ADMISSION FREE August 8 at 2 p'jfifr North West Mounted Police DS^f Nikka Yuko Everyone is invited to Fort Whoop-Up for our North West Mounted Police Day. Highlights ofthe day include: Japanese Garden • The Lord Strathcona's Mounted Troop - Musical Ride • Lethbridge Mounties Baseball Team - Autograph Session Hours: |||p • RCMP Dog Training Demonstrations ^<^0M&$$&&itL,~. • RCMP Law Enforcement Equipment Jmg^M Daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. • RCMP Child Identification Unit. *^f &*&* Location: HENDERSON PARK Pack a picnic or visit the Tasty Treats stand, Mayor Magrath Dr., Parkside Dr. S. delicious ice cream, hot dogs and drinks. mWmk&k,4p*n Indian Battle Park ADMISSIONS CHARGED Admission $1.00 Train Rides 50 cents /* s Children under 12 FREE Giftshop Open SUMMER PARK HOURS Coming Soon! FARMERS' MARKET Gates Open: 7:00 a.m. Lethbridge UUJJ? Gates Locked: 10:30 p.m. LETHBRIDGE pf International EXHIBITION GROUNDS * Coordinated by the Fort Whoop-Up Pavilion ^tii\^'!tk\am%t.\^)W^WM^ Air Show ?^^l^ieeYffl^^^ent, Open SATURDAYS 8 am-lpm The events and activities outlined on this page are only a sample of |S||y of lje%l|pl|p August 12, 13 & 14, 1993 events happening in Lethbridge. See the monthly Leisure Services Access viaMayor Magrath Drive&North Inquiries and suggestions? for more info, call 380-4245 Parkside Drive, next to Henderson Lake Phone Sheila at 32CJ-3014| Guide for more information, and contact theTouristJJentreL .Campground entrance. Phone 328-4491 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS AUGUST 4,1993 21 NildcA Yuko JAPANESE GARDEN Cowboy stories make great theatre Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada rector Paul Morgan Donald punctu by Murray Slough this show, it's that there is no story. ated the tale with a quick burst on the no plot to follow. There are stories, Why was the Puff K Blow acousucguitar, whichsoundedgreat, yes, 30 of them, but no action, no ,Boys last year's big hit at the Great added a western feel and most im building throughout to a climax. West Theatre in Fort Macleod, portantly, made the show more than Also, there are no characters to get Alberta? non-stop talking. familiar with. The cowboys on stage If you went to it, you'd know. It should also be mentioned - are just storytellers, not characters. The show makes you feel the wonderful acoustics ofthe Em They tell you about characters. you're sitting around a campfire in press Theatre in Fort Macleod help But the saving grace is the the Alberta wilderness years ago, make anything sound better. stories and songs are interesting If there's one negative about enough to keep your attention. Ustening to cowboys tell stories. + 4 acres • including meandering paths, streams, waterfalls, ponds and islands The stories will make you + Authentic pavilion, asumaya and bell tower handcrafted in Japan for our Garden Nature Quotes + Hostess guides in full Japanese Costumes laugh, {some might get you think Located in Henderson Lake Park - Open Daily Mid May through September ing,) and the songs will bounce Admission Charged • Bus Tours are Welcome around in your head for days. Poison Pie The Puff 'N' Blow boys con sists of 30 separate narratives and by Adrien Corbiere two songs, performed by three cow- Question - What do a hare's foot, a panther, a smelly oyster and Great West Summer Theatre Live at the historic Empress Theatre 553-4404 boy-outfittedstorytellers. Playwright poison pie have in common? 553-2199 Main Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta Val Jenkins has essentially written a Answer - If you said they're all mushrooms - you're right! These tribute to the West as it was in days Look What are the common names for just afew ofthe mushrooms you might The Wind gone by. see while hiking this summer in the area Jenkins has gathered story With the above average rain fall in this area, it has turned out upon story of branding parties, mail to be an excellent year for findingmushrooms . order brides, improvising veterinar A mushroom (also known as a carpophore) is the fruiting ians, and anything else to do withthe portion of a fungus. The part we're familiar with grows above the west and the "vanishing breed" of ground and is responsible for producing and distributing the fungi's the good, honest, old-time cowboy. seedlike spores, which can later develop into more mushrooms. This collective work by the young company focuses on true, local The story of a part-time inventor who discovers the fountain of This is rural humor, country stories spiced with music and humor. youth - sort of. Full of fast-paced comedy and great songs. The rest ofthe fungus lives underground, usually in the form oflong /\ug. 4& 10 at 8 pm-Aug. 5 at 2 pm Aug. 6 at 8 pm -Aug. 10 at 2 pm humor, and as good as you'll prob threads of tissue called mycelium. You may have already seen this ably find it. Where some of the part, commonly called mold, on bread or cheese. stories might be a bit on the simple Mushrooms come in all sizes and shapes, from the familiar 'The 'Mail Order 'Bride and predictable side, others are are A celebration of cowboy umbrella-shaped, to ball shapes, coral shapes, star shapes and even PUFF tales, music and western leg surprisingly clever or touching. the shape of a bird's nest with eggs inside. ends centered in a vafley Also, considering almost the The charming story of a new bride married within an hour somewhere near Pincher Sometimes it is easier to look for a mushroom's food source Creek. Last year's smash hid entire show is cowboys talking, the upon arnval in the west Its the story of three generations of rather than the mushroom itself. Mushrooms can be found growing a farming family. BOYS August 7th & dialogue is well-written, with many on almost any dead organic matter. This includes wood, dung, August 5th at 8 p.m. BY VAL JENKINS ^gmW 9th at 8 p.m. innovative turns of phrase. A love- leaves, needles, pine cones and huts. struck contest entrant calls himself a Fungi interact with living species by either parasitizing plants walking proof of purchase; a dog is and animals or by establishing a mutuality benefitting relationship called a waste of Purina. with plants, known as symbiosis. In a symbiotic relationship the In feet, the strength of the fungus provides nutrients for a plant and in return the plant provides show is the writing and the enthusi carbohydrates for the fungus. Some trees depend on this type of a 4ftfe. asm ofthe young actors' delivery. relationship to such an extent that without it, the tree's growth Tony Eyamie, Scott Lancastle and would be drastically stunted. Bruce Watson may not look like Although some mushrooms are edible, many others are hardened cowboys freshofftheprai- hallucinogenic or toxic and may even be deadly. rie, but their enthusiasm convinces Of course the safest practice is not eat any wild mushrooms, you before the firstac t is even over. but if you do want to try some it's best to be sure you know exactly Eyamie suited his colorful por- what you are eating. Also cook the mushrooms, eat only small trayalWthe bull rider perfectly and amounts at first and only oAe variety at a time. Lancastle made up for in smooth, Even if you don't eat them, mushrooms can be enjoyed by heart-feltdelivery, whathemayhave everyone for the beauty they add to the wilderness. lacked in flash.Watso n was perfect FORT MACLEOD telling his gruff, drinking-related Adrien Corbiere is a seasonal employee at the Helen stories, but also surprised with a Schuler Coulee Centre. The nature centre is located in the powerftil vocal in "A.Y". near the Oldman River Valley north of the High Level Bridge in RIVER VALLEY WILDERNESS PARK end ofthe show. Lethbridge, Alberta. For information call (403) 320-3064. After each story, musical di Come visit historic Fort Macleod and our beautiful river valley park! Explore the Oldman River Valley as it flows through our community - an oasis of lush plants, wonderful birds and surprising wildlife encounters.. River Valley Wilderness Park's North Side offers a nature lover's delight, with a hard-surfaced interpreted trail that explains the plants and animals found in the park. It's a place to bring the family, to jog with a friend, or to enjoy a solitary walk among the splendors of the Oldman River. Benches for resting or viewing are strategically located on the shore and there are picnic areas and a unique playground for the children. For great food faet... The South Side awaits further development, but today provides a retreat for animals, birds or wild nature lovers. 838 Main Street • 627- 4525 The Park can be reached via Highway 811, on the north PINCHER CREEK side of town, from the green bridge. tSUBUJflV also in LETHBRIDGE & TABER River Valley Wilderness Park is open to everyone! ^ 4) 22 AUGUST 4, 1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS m& SPIRIT TW ^^ by Long Standing Bear Chief Sweet Grass J It gives me an uneasy feeling to witness people selling Sweet Grass for commercial puposes. I'm left to wonder if these modem day traders know what they are doing. Whether they know it or not, these individuals are dealing in the sacred. Mankind has an innate urge to obtain the sacred and make it a part of everyday life. This is because The Creator made us to be a kind and loving people who respect all life and all that exists in the universe. We have been given many gifts to help sustain the sacred state of our being. One of these gifts is Sweet Grass, which has many uses in addition to that of a fragrant incense. This plant was given to us so we could obtain blessings, one of which is benevolent power. By this I mean the power to do good. Its most important use is when we Indian people use it to bathe our bodies. Evil absolutely cannot tolerate the power ofthe holy smoke created from burning Sweet Grass. Sweet Grass allows us to purify our person and our thoughts so Tradingpost:GeraldTrombley's we can do good deeds and eliminate the evil from our lives. vision of an old-time Indian The plant also makes a pleasant perfume when used in different trading post blends with the reality ways. Put in pouches or braided and placed in clothes drawers it of Richard Mataisz' Mountain leaves garments sweet smelling. Placed to soak in containers of Chief store. The large mural water creates an alluring hair wash. graces the outside ofthe store, The old ones used to mix Sweet Grass powder with beaver along Montana highway 89 j HALL OF BRONZE *J castor oil to make a lovely perfume. Sweet Grass also has its medicinal uses among my people. The & Museum of Montana Wildlife plant can be put into boiling water and used as a herbal tea to treat MOUNTAIN Come view the work of Bob Scriver, colds and fever. CHIEF Browning's world-renowned sculptor The reddish-purple line near the root ofthe Sweet Grass plants and taxidermist extraordinaire. shows that The Creator meant it to be used in a sacred manner. This TRADING POST Open 8 am to 6 pm - July 2 to Labor Day* Phone (406) 338-5425 mark symbolizes the blood of our ancestors and the Spirits of our grandfathers and grandmothers who have gone to the Spirit World. These loving spirits can be called upon to help us achieve our prayers and live better in-this earthly world. BLACKFEET NATIONAL BAM Your headquarters for INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS Cash Advances V* Western C^Turios V* OUTDOOR GOODS Money Exchange ESPRESSO/ & other banking services | MOCCASINS • INDIAN CRAFTS • POTTERY CAPPUCCINO on the east side of Glacier National Park CaU (403) 626-3658 for Focusing on furballs Whistle Stop sold VIEWS low advertising rates by Jim Mepham Denise and Linda Chase, own ers of Brownie's in East Glacier, Guaranteed camera success a marmot colony and never once haveanew business tolookafterthis comes in seeking out and photo saw one of them going to work. summer. They've just taken over the graphing Glacier's little creatures. Maybe, it's jealousy that draws me Whistle Stop Cafe. Their sheer abundance makes them back every summer to the mar Sara Box, former owner ofthe easy to pin-point. Because they mots. Whistle Stop, said she'd been think colonize certain areas, you can Marmots can regularly be seen ing about selling since last August, also be assured they will be in the along the board walk at Logan Pass. but hadn't expected the deal to go same general place year after year. Mornings will find them scurrying through so quickly. Capturing the critters on film around trying to devour as many "Dennis said he wanted to get MOUNTAII requires hours of labor and all the flowers as possible. (It's legal for Jim Mepham is a physics started with his plans for the shop JUNCTION skills of stalking larger animals. I the marmots to pick the flowers teacher and professional out right away," she explained, "so we take my big guns (300 mm and but not for you.) Warm afternoon door photographer. He lives just moved out and let him take over. MOTEL 500 mm lenses) to bag this game. sun forces the marmots to their in East Glacier, Montana Comfort, Cleanliness, The Chases will be keeping the In addition, I like to stay as far role of protecting the surface of ten and wolverine are a rare treat Convenient Location popular frozen yogurt machine and away as i can, so I don't interfere rocks from too much exposure. when spotted. Porcupines continue & Moderate Prices have also purchased Box's prize- with the animal's natural behav Columbian ground squirrels their secretive lives in the thick winning soup and cookie recipes. Stop into the store for ior. have developed into the park's beg forested areas. But they'll be adding something discount gas & cigarettes. Instead of sneaking up on gars. Feeding the squirrels potato Camera hunting these smaller completely new - a barbecue pit. them, I like to sit down and wait for chips is as bad as- limiting your creatures can be just as rewarding Cold Beer - Snacks - Deli The Whistle Stop will now fea them to start sneaking up on me. children to the same diet. The ani as going after the big ones, and ture BBQ chicken, ribs, burgers and on the Junction of Highway 89 Time and patience are often re mals become dependent on hand they take up less space on your Polish sausage. and the Chief Mountain Road warded. outs and don't look for other nour wall. Babb, Montana (406) 732-9253 A high-pitched scream is a ishment. This causes the squirrel warning from the hoary marmots to get fat and become easy prey for that you are approaching their ter any predator. akevleW ritory. This scream is followed by Feeding is also responsible for Hair Quarters the disappearance ofthe cat-sized the animal not developing the Resort of Chief Mountain Junction furballs down the closest hole. proper nutrition storage to last the Driftwood Cafe Hair Cuts & Perms for the whole family Marmots have no other defense long winter in hibernation, again Cuts Call for appointment against'beasts like grizzly bears spelling the end for the individual. Kids $5 & up "Best (406) 732-4409 who consider marmots a delicacy. Ground squirrels can be found in 5 Men $10 & up Cafe in the Valley Babb, Montana They depend on one individual all the developed areas ofthe park. Women $12 & up Walk-ins Welcome acting as a sentry while the rest of They hibernate by the middle of Rustic, Modern Cabins Perms start at $35 Specializing in Men's Cuts • Paul MichelleProducts the Colony goes about their busi August, so late visitors won't be with Kitchenettes ness. aware of their presence. • RV Parking I relish spending time with the Also, ubiquitous in the park • Camping marmots, because they do such a are chipmunks and pine squirrels. • Showers good job of emulating my pre Their quick, nervous movements • Store MEIHAM PHOTO ferred lifestyle. They sleep all win make them frustrating to photo ter and when they get up in June, graph, but amusing to watch. (406) 732-5535 they spend their time eating and The park is alive with a di 5 Miles North of PROFESSIONAL, FULL COLOR IMAGES OF absorbing sunlight. They actually verse variety of other small mam St. Mary's GLACIER PARK AND THE WEST. do a better job copying my lifestyle mals. Pika live in the talus slopes. on Hwy 89 than I do. I spent an entire week in Small predators like the pine mar- M? JIM MEPHAM'S PHOTOS CAN BE SEEN AT: • Mountain Woods - East Glacier, MT IN BROWNING • Beaded Spear - East Glacier, MT • Isaac Walton Gift Shop - Essex, MT WATERTON-GLACIER Spend a night in fhe country On our private ranch under Montana's big sky • Eddie's Gift Shop & Restaurant - Apgar, MT VIEWS on the a fi • Powder River - Kallispel Center Mall Is available at: • Latigo & Lace - Augusta, MT Western Curios Z Bar A Ranch O Montana Restaurant & Casino just 15 minutes from East Glacier -1/2 hour from St. Mary Blackfeet National Bank BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED - COMFORTABLE - CLEAN - SECURE Scriver's Hall of Bronze HEADING FOR GlmACIER NAHOiSAL PAMK? \^M ^Q Red Crow Kitchen in Montana 1-800-967-3601 - in Canada 406-338-7865 Stop and Save at and other fine businesses CARV^m. J^Bfl§' ROCKY Johnson's of St. Mary DUTYFREE SHOP World Famous MOUNTAIN Cafe & Campground PIZZA f- Our 42nd Year of good food and low prices -^\ & CASINO \^ Family Style Meals - Daily Specials J East Glacier, Montana On the top ofthe hill overlooking St. Mary Lakes 406-732-5565 to Calgary (406) 226-5591 t** SAVINGS DAILY Open 11 am to 11 pm daily Hon Uiti (gs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Delicious Home-made Soups Red Eagle and Sandwiches Served Motel 20 Units Overlooking Beautiful St. Mary Lake TV - CAFE - Glacier Shuttle Terminal Big enough to serve you - St. Mary, Montana (406) 732-4453 small enough to appreciate you! •imi: 24 AUGUST 4, 1993 WATERTON - GLACIER VIEWS More animal incidents Avoidance best protection against animals in Glacier on weekend No single animal elicits such like you would and in a surprise Jonkel says the ne^pepper Glacier Park spokesperson out, leaving their gear behind. The a variety of emotions as bears. encounter if they do attack, they'll bear sprays do wori&|it'll put Amy Vanderbilt reports a number area has also been closed to use. Some people love them, some fear usually give one good swat, or a few down a bear as fast as a #4 Mag of situation involving bears and All the incidents are under them. And nearly everyone is cu bites and then run away," he says. num. The .44 is a hegppf a lot cougars have occured over the investigation by park staff. rious about them. "By and large they don't wanttrouble harder on the bear ariphe spray weekend. Rangers are also investigat National parks provide a with people." will give youthe few mrSutes you On Saturday, a black bear ing a number of mountain lion home for bears and when people If a bear does attack, the best need to get out of ther^l approached a camping party at the sightings close to heavily popu enter that home, it's an entrance advice is to assume a fetal position (Canadian residents planning Two Medicine backcountry camp lated areas. that must be couched in both un on the ground, covering your head to buy bear spray in the United ground. The campers left the area A family group of the big derstanding and respect. with your arms. Do not run. States should note the spray is and no injures were sustained. cats was seen near the west en For the bear's part, that un "Play dead if you have guts subject to Canada Customs ap A ranger patrolling the back trance to the park and at Lower derstanding andrespectis ongoing. enough to do it. You're sayingtothe proval, since it is now used by country on the Flattop trail was McDonald Creek; Bears avoid people and often will bearT'malittleguyandldon'twant police forces as an enforcement also charged by a bear. The animal Vanderbilt herself says she go out of their way to do so. to fight'." device. Check with Customs be came within five feet ofthe ranger's saw the group while cycling on the But if you surprise a bear, Hikers should also note that the fore buying bear spray to avoid horse, but then turned around and bike trail in the West Glacier area beware. Charles Jonkel, a world heavy rainfall this summer has led to havingyour purchase confiscated.) left. Parts of the trail have been with her dog. She turned around expert who has spent the last 34 lush growth of underbrush in the By and large, however, Jonkel. closed. and an adult lion chased her a short years studying bears, says "Wear parks, that can hide a bear from a says if people use common sense, On Sunday a grizzly entered way, then retreated. ing tennis shoes on a soft trail and person, or a person from a bear. make noise, don't walk into the a back country campsite near The cougars are thought to walking into the wind is a bad Loud noises on a regular basis are wind, don't bring dogs, and don't Akokala Lake and damaged a tent be in the area because deer, their combination," pointing out that particularly advised, to alert the bear hike alone or after dark, they and a number of back packs. The primary food, are plentiful in the bears, which have good eyesight, to your presence. shouldn't be worried about bear campers weren't bothered andhiked settlement. also depend on being able to hear Jonkel notes that bears are attacks. or smell approaching danger. especially good at problem solving "The Montana scientistadds, Fun in the sun continued from page 19 "Don't walk into the wind on and if food is involved in a problem, if you like to worry, worry about screens manuiacturers formulated on every suntan lotion label refers a windy day—even in a group," they'll solve it in no time, because this: 400 people in the U.S. die their products to block the shorter- only to its ability to block UV-B. he advises. "Making noise while they need to eat a lot in a very short each year from bee stings. Only wavelength, stronger component of The product's effectiveness against close toanoisy stream or waterfall time to survive the winter. one person every two years in all ultra-violet radiation known as UV- UV-A is not quantified. is a good idea as well.." He advises people entering the ofNorth America is related to bear attacks. B, andignored the weaker component One way to ensure effective Bear bells let bears know you backcountry to be particularly care known as UV-A. UV-A blockage is to choose a lotion are coming and says Jonkel, in ful how they handle, cook and store Though some of the same This was thought adequate be which contains avobenzone (Parsol). most cases people have no idea food around campsites. Such com advice goes for mountain lions, cause animal experimentshad shown they are close to a bear. "There mon sense things as keeping a clean hikers should note that fighting Useonlyaproductlabeled water are 15 or 20 close encounters go camp, and storing food and garbage back, to frighten the animal off, is that UV-B causes both basal cell proof or water resistant, so it stays and squamous cell cancers, which ing on rightno w in this park," he away from sleeping quarters, high a better defense than playing dead. on your body if you swim or sweat. says, pointing outthatmostpeople . above ground are oft-repeated tips. Keep children near you and don't account for more man 90 percent of Re-apply if it washes off. will never know they have been Campers should also avoid take dogs anywhere cougars are all skin cancers. fJV-B is also re You should apply the sunscreen close to a bear. packing foods with very strong aro possible. sponsible for sunburn. at least 30 minutes before exposure "Bears do have some rights. mas, like bacon or old cheeses. And Check with park officials for Dermatologists have long sus to allowthe preparation to penetrate They'll protect their family just never keep food in or near your tent more information. pected that UV-A is responsible for your skin and take effect. skin wrinkles that develop with age. If you've applied a lotion that n\fiimM'i "ifflffe Some scientists now suggest that will give you two hours in the sun, Waterton - Glacier Views Efr UV-A also plays a role in the devel re-applying won't lengthenexposure welcomes your Letters to the « & opment of malignant melanoma, the time tofou r hours. Editor, but reminds writers most deadly form of skin cancer. that all letters must be signed FIPEBPAND People with sensitive skin or and addressed. Please try to Incidence of this type of cancer has young children should avoid lotions Campground + Restaurant & Bar doubledin the last 10 years, possibly keep your letters to the point. 3 m/7es west of East Glacier on U.S. Highway 2 with para-aminobenzoic acid (150-200 words is a good length.) because of depletion of the ozone (PABA) layer of our atmosphere. RV and Tent Sites In the Peace Park or at high Complete Hook-Ups Showers HJ-aundry elevations a sunblock which pro SEARS GIFT SHOP |L Campground open (406) 226-5573 Restaurant" open tects against both UV-A and UV-B W May 15 to Sept. 15 or 226-9374 year-round 1023 HIGHWAY 49 NORTH EAST GLACIER PARK, MONTANA and has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 20 is recommended. 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