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Printed in Canada serving the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park VOL l NO. 9 Wednesday, July 12,2000 FREE Waterton losing noted biologist and author BY STEVEN KENWORTHY to leave is the quality of people I've had the chance to work with," said Van Tighem. Popular writer and conservation biologist 'There are just so many people here deter­ Kevin Van Tighem will be leaving Waterton mined to do conservation." Lakes National Park in the next few weeks to Many of the ranchers and native leaders re­ take over as manager of ecosystem secretariat sponsible for the land surrounding Waterton at Jasper National Park. Lakes National Park are "excellent land man­ The move comes after seven years at Wa­ agers" said Van Tighem, which should bode terton and will be a promotion for Van Tighem well for the future of the southwest corner of as his position in Jasper will be on the same Alberta. level as the superintendent position in Water- 'This area should be held up as a beacon of ton. hope in many ways. I hate to leave that be­ Going to Jasper will be somewhat of a re­ hind." turn home for Van Tighem and his family Looking back at his tenure in Waterton, since he had worked in Jasper National Park which started as an ecosystem specialist, and earlier in his career. is ending as a conservation biologist, Van While looking forward to his new job, Van Tighem said he feels the prospects for Water- Tighem said he will miss Waterton and the ton's future are very good. friendships and partnerships he has formed "There have been a lot of changes and I'd since he came to the park in 1993. say most are for the better." "The most rewarding thing and the hardest More Van Tighem - Page 2 Bear killed after attack FROM GLACIER NATIONAL PARK and killed the bear shortly thereafter. Glacier National Park rangers had con­ The black bear involved in the Monday, tinued to search for the black bear that at­ June 26 attack of a 24-year-old male hiker tacked and injured Jason Sansom of in the Two Medicine Valley of Glacier Na­ Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, tional Park was shot and killed by park Montana, on the south shore trail along Two rangers on Saturday, July 1. That evening, Medicine Lake last week. Due to the bear's at approximately 7:30 p.m., the 128-pound, aggressive behaviour towards humans, it male black bear appeared on the porch of was destroyed in accordance with guide­ the boat concessioner's residence, near Two lines set forth in Glacier's Bear Manage­ Medicine Lake. The bear reportedly stood ment Plan. Because this black bear had HandS aCrOSS the border... Canadian park interpreter and looked in the cabin windows and at­ exhibited aggressive behavior towards peo­ Rocky Pollock and his U.S. counterpart Mary Suomas perform the traditional tempted to enter through both the windows ple, trapping and relocating the bear was handshake at Boundary Bay during the first International Peace Park Hike of the and doors. Rangers were notified and re­ not an option. season on July 1. For more on the hike see Page 6. sponded to the residence where they shot Steven Kenworthy photo More bear - Page 2

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Bear involved in attack found and killed From Page 1 killed, both the trail and camp­ The park's Bear Management ground were reopened to the pub­ Guideline states that a black bear lic Saturday evening. will be removed and/or destroyed Sansom suffered puncture if it receives human food or wounds to both arms after the un­ garbage, displays conditioned provoked attack by the bear. San­ and/or habituated behaviour to­ som and his wife had been on a wards people, causes property day hike when the incident oc­ damage, and/or acts overly famil­ curred. His wife was not injured. iar with humans. The goal of Sansom received initial first aid Glacier's bear management policy care and was stabilized at the is to ensure a natural and free- scene by park personnel. He then ranging population of both grizzly walked out on his own and was and black bears. then transported to Browning Prior to last week's attack, Hospital where he was treated Sansom took two photographs of and released. ne tra a on tne west s e the bear, which assisted rangers in Black bear encounters result­ ROCk ^ '^ * S '°" °f Upper Waterton Lake just south of Bertha Bay takes hikers confirming the its identity. Based ing in human injury are uncom­ through some spectacular-looking exposed rock. on the photos, visible black bear mon in Glacier National Park. Wdllt Steven Kenworthy photo tracks at the scene of the attack, The last incident occurred in and previous sightings, it was 1978, in the Camas Creek confirmed to be the same brown- drainage at Trout Lake, when a colored black bear that had camper was bitten while in his prompted a short-term closure of sleeping bag. The victim sus­ Van Tighem leaving Waterton the Two Medicine Auto Camp­ tained puncture wounds to his ground on June 13. At that time, arms and shoulders. Since the From Page 1 since it had shown no fear of hu­ park's establishment in 1910, One of the first changes Van Tighem witnessed mans, the campground was closed there has never been a human fa­ when he came to Waterton was in his own assump­ for a few days while the bear was tality associated with a black bear. tions about the threats to the park from the sur­ in the proximity. It also had re­ Park officials remind visitors rounding areas. After familiarizing himself with the sisted attempts by park rangers to that all bears can be dangerous situation, Van Tighem realized that the value of haze it away from the developed and should not be approached un­ land surrounding the park was inflated because of area. der any circumstances. Hikers are its proximity to Waterton but that didn't mean it Additionally, numerous hikers urged to familiarize themselves was open for exploitation. reported seeing the brown-colored with recommended safety precau­ A flood of applications to change the zoning on black bear along the south shore tions while they are in bear coun­ agricultural land just outside the park to allow com­ trail earlier in the day on June 26 try: carry (and know how to mercial development were dealt with a few years near the area'where Sansom was safely use) bear spray; make loud ago, said Van Tighem. The municipal districts of attacked. Those hikers told noise when hiking; hike only dur­ Pincher Creek and Cardston along with organiza­ rangers the bear displayed no fear ing broad daylight; and never hike tions like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Na­ of humans when they observed it. alone. ture Conservancy cif Canada and the Southern The south shore trail alpng;! I -', • The black bear, carrying very Alberta Land "TrustSociety all-helped protect land Two Medicine Lake.was,closed .little fat, has been preserved for from development and maintain the ecological in­ 'while personnel searched for,'and 'testing at an undetermined date. 1 tegrity- of die area. •attempted to trap, the bear, Given The bear will be transported to "The ranching community has pride in what they the Two Medicine Valley's prox­ the Montana Department of Fish, do and their lifestyle," said Van Tighem. "They did­ imity to Blackfeet Tribal Lands, Wildlife, and Parks' laboratory in n't want it changed and it was gratifying to see all these things come together." Conservation biologist and writer Kevin Van Tighem. rangers worked closely with Trib­ Bozeman, Montana, where a rou­ Steven Kenworthy photo al Fish and Wildlife personnel to tine autopsy (necropsy) will be There is still work to do in terms of protecting locate, trap, and remove the bear. performed. In addition, DNA tests the areas surrounding Waterton but a good start has tain national parks in western Canada while Jasper Due to the bear's aggressive will be conducted to further veri­ been undertaken, said Van Tighem. is the largest and one of the most popular. behaviour towards humans, in ad­ fy the bear's identity by compar­ "We're not out of the woods yet but a lot of Being built around national highway and rail dition to the trail closure last ing DNA from the bear against good things have happened in the last four or five transportation corridors puts Jasper in a different week, the Two Medicine Auto fresh bear scat retrieved two feet years." situation than Waterton, said Van Tighem. Campground was also temporari­ off the trail where investigating Other positive co-operative ventures Van Tighem "Jasper's issues are within Jasper while a lot of ly limited to hard-side campers rangers discovered Sansom's has seen take place include the effort to extinguish Waterton's are outside the park. I won't interact (no tents). After the bear was blood. the 1998 Sofa Mountain fire in the south east cor­ with other agencies as much in Jasper." ner of the park. Many people know Van Tighem best through his "It was quite an experience because the condi­ writing, something he does on his own and is not tions were so extreme and the threats so intense." connected to his job with Parks Canada. To date, The Blood Tribe, the MD of Cardston, Parks Van Tighem has published eight books and a col­ Waterton Natural Canada and others all worked together to contain lection of essays is scheduled for release this fall and put out the wildfire. Van Tighem said what was with another book slated for a spring release. History Association learned through the Sofa Mountain fire will be used Van Tighem's writing is done on unpaid leave in the continuing development of a fire program for from his job and he can't see having much time for Box 145, Waterton Park, Alberta, TOK 2M0 | the area in the next few years. it when he takes his position in Jasper. The way people, for the most part, effectively 'That chapter in my life is gone I think," he live with wildlife is another strength of southwest­ quipped. Join us for... ern Alberta, said Van Tighem. The development of As for the future of Canada's national parks and the Southwestern Alberta Grizzly Bear Strategy is wildlands, Van Tighem said the big challenge will TAKE-A-HIKE DAY an example of a positive step being taken to protect be "ecological restoration" in the next century. One a valuable species that was being lost in large num­ of the "sleeping giant" problems that many areas Saturday, July 15 bers just a few years ago, explained Van Tighem. will be faced with in the future will be unwanted You choose the guided hike you want! On the downside, Van Tighem said he saw little and noxious weeds, but Van Tighem said there are Register at the Heritage Centre on Waterton Avenue at 8 a.m. progress in how animals like wolves were managed. people that are "very passionate" about the issue "We just don't seem to have worked out that re­ who are already looking into it. $15 (plus GST) per person lationship between wolves and people yet." Overall, Van Tighem said he feels Waterton is in Visit the Heritage Centre or call us at 403-859-2267 His new job will bring a new set of challenges better shape than when he arrived. and issues as Waterton is one of the smallest moun- "I'm leaving with a sense that things are better."

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We met plenty of backcountry camping. and strolls" as. the park refers to ing. easy walking for most four-year- anglers fly fishing along the So with Ethan and Jonathan its trails on its placemat size map So armed with water, snacks olds. shores - even some successful trying and conquering their first and brochure - so what better and gorp (Dad carrying), camera With a couple of "easy strolls" ones! There were also mountain couple of trails, we will be back place to start a couple of pre­ in tow (Mom carrying), Ethan's under their belts, the boys felt bikers, who had ridden (and in for more hiking in Waterton Lakes schoolers on hikes? broken in hiking shoes on confident to try something a little some cases pushed) their bikes to National Park. There are definitely That was our thought on the Jonathan's feet and hightop run­ harder - as did we. the lake. some great trails for the young­ July long weekend when my hus­ ners on Ethan's feet, hats on all So early our last afternoon of There is also a campground at sters. band, Eric, and I decided to help heads, liberally doused with sun­ camping, it was off to Crandell Ethan, 4, and Jonathan, 3, find screen, we hit the trails Lake. This hike is classified as their hiking legs. First was the trip to Red Rock "moderately easy". We took the ?j*v$fti&nc«, visit our We camped for a few nights in Canyon - this is classified as an Red Rock Parkway, which made the Crandell Mountain Camp­ "easy stroll" - and definitely is. the trail two kilometres one way. locations: ground, which you pass on your Ethan and Jonathan had no prob­ But you can also access Crandell • P & M Convenience Store, Browning way to Red Rock Canyon. After lems conquering this 0.7 km loop. Lake from the Akamina Parkway, • East Glacier Lodge • Many Glacier Hotel amusing our two youngsters with In fact, they were doing so well, which is a little more than half the • West Glacier Hotel throwing rocks in the Blakiston we decided to proceed and went distance at 1.2 km. Both ways Brook, which is easy access from the full one kilometre distance there is a minimal elevation gain, Member FDIC pegged at 100 metres. BLACKFEET NATIONAL BANK The map says it should take about an hour to Browning, MT • (406) 338-7000 make the climb using the on the east side of Glacier National Park Red Rock Parkway (45 minutes via Akamina Parkway). It took us, with a couple of breaks and go­ ing at a steady pace, about f 7 GREAT CANADIAN 50 minutes. While the ele­ BARN DANCE vation gain is slight, the Every Friday May 19 thru Oct. 6 Red Rock Parkway is a Saturdays July 1 thru Sept. 2 gradual, constant climb. Enjoy a country-cooked roast beef dinner, with all the trimmings, then You hit a couple of patch­ dance to the live, friendly music of the Kunkels. Plus free dance es of flat ground (nice for lessons, hayrides, horseshoes", and more. Stay at our family resort breaks if you're out of the cottage or tipi rentals, bed & breakfast, RV and tent camping. At sun), but the flat doesn't scenic Hill Spring, Alberta, just north of Rte. 505 near Waterton last long. Probably the most distinctive feature of (403) 626-3407 this parkway is all the V J beargrass - plentiful start­ ing about half way up. The Jonathan (left) and Ethan Maertens-Poole get ready to hike two kilometres to boys enjoyed the climb. CtandelJjLake. TWIN BUTTE Once at the lake, we Shari Narine photo COUNTRY GENERAL STORE & took shelter inside the on­ ly standing structure on LICENSED RESTAURANT the north side of the lake. After AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD • WESTERN FOOD Living history at Miracle lunch, we walked the perimeter of • Post office • Gift shop • Rustic camping • Ice Cream Crandell Lake. The path is well Halfway between Waterton Park and Pincher Creek marked, except for the last stretch Phone See you soon! Fax of America Museum along the west shore, but it's easy 627~4035 [email protected] 62Tf-lk±01 BOUNDARY STAF enough to pick out your footing along the rocks. The west side al­ Open everyday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Take a step back in time mis weekend at the Miracle.of Amer­ ica Museum in Poison, located at the south end of Montana's Flat­ head Valley. Live History Days, an oppor­ HIKERS TRAIL MENU tunity for the whole family to If you've an appetite for beautiful mountain scenery and fresh watch and take part in fun histor­ mountain air, combine a Scenic Boat Cruise down Waterton lake ical activities, are scheduled for Rides in vintage motorcycle side­ with a hike in Glacier National Park. Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, cars will be offered this weekend, July 16. photo courtesy Miracle The event includes displays of America Museum KOOTENAI iAKSS HIKE by artists, spinners, potters, quil- We recommend deporting Waterton on the We recommend departing Waterton an the ters, weavers and other crafts nicknamed, "The Smithsonian of IK) cm. boot to return from Goat Haunt on K) cum. boar to return from Goat Haunt on j people along with rides on mo­ the West" because of its many the 5><25 jpjrt boot Engoy this easy hike the 2:25 p.m. boat. Wildflowers in July, huck­ torcycles with sidecars, a minia­ and varied exhibits. through mixed forest of spruce, fir and leberries m August and spectacular expan­ lodgepole pine to the marshland around the ture train, antique cars and army Over 100,000 objects are dis­ sive views of the Waterton. Volley anytime I bices. Habitat ts rich and diverse with a good vehicles. played ranging from harps to highlight this short but steep hike. Pack your­ chance of seeing a moose. Make sure to Music and dancing will be Harleys, moonshine stills to Pro­ self a lunch, some water and bring ram gear pack a lunch, raingear and water. provided by a bag piper, Celtic hibition memorabilia and vintage [ustmcase. /»*»* dancers and old time fiddlers vehicles of all shapes and sizes. 8 km (5 miles) — 4S hours .. , K 3-2 km (2 mile s) — 3 hours with a square dance scheduled The diversity offered through for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. the main museum, yard and vari­ SATURDAYS: INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK HIKE . ,, The Miracle of America Mu­ ous other buildings make a visit This daylong fake along Upper Waterton lake ts feed by Canadian and American Park seum is a celebration of all to the museum a unique experi­ Interpreters* Meet 10 am at the Bertha Trailhead. You'll lunch at the border, then continue on things American and has been ence. to Goat Haunt, USA! Bring a lunch, raingear and water. Please have exact change for the return boat trip. ; 14 km (8.5 miles) — 8 hours

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Frank Goble The saga of "The Stand Off" continues The Trapper. Vol. 1, 2 & J^TwtrBCceHtric Part4: d' country t'd' west an't' d' trappers turn a green "Takes Jack's boat 'long d' nort'west of d' river. Brung in 20 kid into a pretty fair shore t' d' east, pulls ut out'n d' haid; figgered on six saddle Trails mountain man. Frank water an' sorta hides it in d' hosses an' uh coupl'a spares, an' Goble's Memoirs of Jeezely trees under sum brush. 'bout uh dozen pack-hosses. Fig­ his life as a trapper in the mountains of Figgered it wu'd be better if'n d' gered on bein' out in d' moun­ grouced over southwest Alberta and Jeezely Border Patrol never tains fer uh mont' r' more. southeast British Columbia" knowed dere wuz uh Jeezely Missus Kootenai she-uns wuz a' Alberta Report boat 'round. goin' wid us. Bears I Have Known: "This book is unlike any I have seen. His outrageous "Packs up d' next mawnin'. I- "D' next mawnin', c'menced by Frank Goble anecdotes and colloquial style are as uns hed took d' two saddles d' fer t'pack up, Miz Kootenai engaging as ever". China men hed rid in wid me in a'helpin' - she wuz uh good Virginia Byfield, Alberta Report d' boat wid d' China men. Used packer her own'se'f, good's enny The 20 Cent Mem The story of the man I-uns ever seed. bread an' I-uns shore tu'k on uh d'way under d'Jeezely water, building of the Chief Mountain Jack's pack-saddles der deir two Highway by Relief Camp men during hosses. "Gits d' China men rigged out load o' her cookin'. Wuz alius uh wait tilst d' barrel an' ever't'ing's the years of the Great Depression. "D' Border Patrol wuz a'wait- in sum chaps an' coats an' stuff better buntin' trip whenst she-uns full o' water, den shoot an' d' Available late June. in' fer us on d'trail whenst we- so's dey-uns wu'd look sumtin' wuz along. Me'n Kootenai an' bullet'll go straight an' you-un- These books are for sale at: uns gits t' d' haid o' d' lake. like hunters. Pulled out 'bout 10 Jack we-uns cu'd t'row 'nough s'll git d'fish. If'n you-uns tries Cardston Book Shop and Pharmasave in Cardston, Borderline Books in Dey-uns shore don't look too in d' mawnin, haidin' up Pass grub d'way Mrs. Kootenai cu'd. t' shoot widout doin' ut dat way Waterton, Wild Rose Video & Books in happy whenst dey-uns seen dere Crik an' d' Sout' Kootenai Pass She-uns cu'd shore stir up uh you-uns'll miss, less'n d'fish's Pincher Creek, Polar Books in Fernie, wuz no China men wid us: - asks fer d'Kishenehn an' d' Flathaid Jeezely good meal over uh layin' wid his Jeezely back out'n B.C. "where-at's dem Chinamen?" Valley. Made ut t' d' leetle lake smokin' campfire! d' water. "Kootenai lit intuh cussin'. b'low d' Pass 'bout one o'clock; "Hed an hour 'r so o' daylight "D'next mawnin', Mrs. Whenst he-uns is done, he sez, stops dere long 'nough to boil up left after supper, went down t' d' Kootenai fixed we-uns fried bull real polite: "Gentlemen. The some tea an' hev sum grub, den crik an' located uh coup'la uh trout wid bacon, fried spuds an' Ontu^. three of us are just starting out went on over an' down d' odder Jeezely big bulls in d' shalier fried bread fer breakfast. Dem on a hunting trip. We anticipate side t' d' Kishenehn, d'wedder water onder'neat sum willers two China men 'most busted deir Hedderick Realty Ltd. being in the mountains for a nice an' warm. whut hang over d'water. Shot britches eatin' an' I-uns 'bout did 754 Main Street, P.O. Box 309 month or more. Now if you can "Camped early dat day, down dem wid muh six shooter - d' same! Shore wuz uh good Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1W0 Bus. (403) 627-4646 see any Chinese persons with us b'low hyar, d'same place whar whenst you-uns air gonna shoot meal! Fax (403) 627-3247 a(_H§ you are welcome to have them; if we'uns hev got our camp now, in uh fish in d' crik, stick d' gun all ... continued next week web site: www.century21pinchercraek.corn not, will you kindly move aside d' same clearin' Each Office Independently Owned and Operated and we shall be on our way!" 'bove d' Gorges. "Kootenai he-uns wuz in d' "Whilst lead. He ticks his hoss wid his Kootenai an' his sours, d' hoss moved ahaid right missus an' Jack at d' Jeezely men blockin' d'trail, t'rowed d' packs dey-uns reins deir hosses off t' d' off'n d'hosses side an' we-uns rid past dem. an' made camp I- 'T'ink I wuz sweatin' sum!" uns rid on down THE PA! "We-uns tu'k d' trail. Seed d'valley t'd' line, hosses ahint us frum time t' time, wanted fer t' see JULY 18,1916: figgered d' Jeezely Border Patrol if'n dere wuz en- John George "Kootenai" follered us t' d! line, den stopped nybuddyt round. Brown, Waterton's first dere. Seed nobudy an' Forest Ranger, died at "Made it t'Kootenai's place in no hoss tracks on age 76. Kootenai Brown 'bout t'ree 'r four hours, nobudy d'trail, jest seed whar coupl'a was a buffalo hunter, dere 'cept'n Mrs. Kootenai an' d' two China men. b'ars hed bin sportsman, explorer, "Wal. We-uns laid roun' movin'. Hed bin park ranger, pony ex­ Kootenai's place fer four days, uh few deer an'- press rider, whiskey wid Jack an' me ridin' out ev'ry sum elk usin' d' trader, former prisoner day t' see if'n dere wuz enny- trail too. of Chief Sitting Bull budy snoopin' 'round. "Wal, by d'- and an avid fan of "D-fifth day me'n Jack rides time I-uns gits Shakespeare and Ten­ out an' rounds up d' hosses an' back frum muh nyson. chases dem back t' Kootenai's r'con trip, Missus courtesy of Waterton whar we'uns puts dem in d' big Kootenai hed The Maple Leaf was seen everywhere in Waterton on July 1 Natural History cr'al on d' bank o' d' crik t' d' supper all cooked Canuck sout' o' d' cabin. Tu'k we-uns - steak an' spuds thanks to the free flags and pins that Parks Canada Association distributed through the Heritage Centre. most all've uh Jeezely day fer an' beans an' pan head dress Steven Kenworthy photo t'git dem; hed t'kiver most all've gravy an' fried

Special Events 2000 Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump la BUFFALO DAYS I I Interpretive Centre ^ May 15 to September 14 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Pow Wow and Tipi Village - OPEN YEAR ROUND September 15 to May 14 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 21, 22 & 23 Location: Secondary Hwy #785 Head-Smashed-In DRUMMING AND Buffalo Jump DRIVING TIMES 75 min. northeast of Waterton Park DANCING 15 min. northwest of Fort Macleod Wednesday afternoons on 30 min. northeast of Pincher Creek Plaza level 45 min. west of Lethbridge August 9,16, 23 & 30 CANADA 80 min. north of Cardston U.S.A. 100 min. north of the U.S. border The Friends of Head-Smashed-In S 403-553-2731 Buffalo Jump Society COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT www.head-smashed-in.com Wednesday, July 12,2000 THE BOUNDARY Welcome to Pincher Creek CENTRE OF ADVENTURE Visit our In/o ceatre note located at the aetc museum admiaistratioa building 18883985855 ?I03 637 5199 web site: pinch.er-creek.com Things looking up at Antiques Pincher Creek kite festival and Collectibles BY SHARI NARINE The Olde Curiosity Shoppe 1041 Hewetson Ave., Pincher Creek [by the creels] Kites in the skies. That's what it will be this weekend, just north of Pincher Creek at Windy Point. 403-627-2296 It's the ninth annual Children 5UY -

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Large fn-store Selection * Value Iqacyour mosey {& mi^m^§OLDMAN RIVER DAM - PINCHER CREEK A-Hike Day" t-shirt. Participants Canadian Parks Partnership The crystal clear sky over Pincher Creek comes alive with can register at the Heritage Cen­ also develops programs, prod­ tre at 8 a.m. on Saturday or by ucts, and services which further Kites, Windsocks, Banners, Flags and Animated Puppets calling (403) 859-2267. the public awareness, under­ Beauvais Lake Provincial standing and appreciation of Silent Auction in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek Park, located about 45 minutes Canada's parks and historic sites Thursday, July 6, Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8. north of Waterton, and the Bar U There are currently over 69 Your support can help make Kitefest 2000 a success. Ranch National Historic Site, lo­ member associations within the cated about two hours north of ranks of the Canadian Parks SATURDAY, JULY 15 & SUNDAY, JULY 16 Waterton, are two of the other Partnership with over 12,500 • Toonie Breakfast areas in southern Alberta that volunteers. • Professional Flyer Ray Bethel: Ballet in the Sky are offering "Take A Hike" Call the Canadian Parks Part­ • Professional Flyers Roger and Janice Maddy: events for Canada's Parks Day. nership toll free (in Canada) 1- Activities at Beauvais Lake start 888-454-7275 for more — puppets in the sky with a pancake breakfast from 7 information on Canada's Parks —12 line kites to 9 a.m. followed by guided Day. •150 ft. kite fly • Free Kite for the first 500 kids with coupon CHILDREN'S TENT: UtextM • kite making, facepainting, pinwheels, sandpile, q£igfr kite magnets • clowns and balloon animals V PHARMACY Sunripe Active Kids obstacle course c^; Qiji Sfwppe • Tombola Auction & Silent Auction on kite items • Entertainment — Supreme Sound ______] [jl® PHOTO • Night fly — kites lit up • Saturday Night Fireworks 789 MAW STREET J 627-3195 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK PMCHER CREEK Wednesday, July 12,2000 THE BOUNDARY 11 Complete interpretive schedule set for Waterton Walking Ducks*«=. Bed • Bath • Kitchen • Gifts BOUNDARY STAFF location each day of the week. All the programs are free but participants are reminded to bring sturdy 719 Main Street, Pincher Creek An interpretive program or guided hike can en footwear, water, raingear and a hat. The weather hance anyone's visit to Waterton Lakes National changes fast in Waterton so be prepared for any 627-2211 Park and this summer's schedule of activities has conditions. something going on seven days a week throughout Ju­ ly and August. RUTO, The Falls Theatre in the IM« townsite campground and 637 Main Street, Pincher Creek TRUCK & the interpretive theatre at the Crandell campground 403-627-4737 are the main sites for sum­ Fax (403) 627-4775 mer 2000 programs with GLASS activities scheduled for Custom Mode each night of the week starting at 8:30 p.m. The Metal, Wood Belly River campground, and PVC located at the south east Windows corner of the park near the U.S. border, also has inter­ pretive programs but only _£H___&& on Saturday nights starting REIMX PINCHER CREEK at 8 p.m. 785 Main Street, Pincher Creek Talks and guided hikes e-mail: [email protected] are offered every day, ex­ The Crandell Interpretive Theatre has programs every night of the week. website: www.remax-pincnercreekab.com TheRedEsMzteadm cept Monday, at a different photo courtesy Parks Canada 1-800-736-4501 fax:(403)627-4988 2000 Waterton Interpretive Stop by the office to peruse our listings book and have a cup of coffee. Programs and Hikes Monday Friday GOT A STORY IDEA? Native speaker program - A wide range of native Where the Mountains Meet the Prairies - An in­ Call us at 403-627-3252 speakers and topics are presented throughout the troduction to Waterton with a short walk around summer. the Prince of Wales Hill. Meet at Emerald Bay pic­ and give us the scoop! Falls Theatre nic site at 10:30 a.m. ) Women for the Mountains - History qf Waterton Ho Hum Another Millennium - Learn about the and area through the eyes of women. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, where HAPPENING Crandell Theatre geology knows no political boundaries. Falls Theatre from Future Ford Let us know what's happening! Tuesday BEAR-ly Making It - A look at the increasingly Contact The Boundary at: Box 1000, Pincher Creek, AB TOK 1W0. Trail of the Dancing Water - A two hour guided fragmented habitat bears live in. (403) 627-3252 • Fax (403) 627-3949 • e-mail [email protected] hike to Bertha Falls starting at 1:30 a.m. leaving Crandell Theatre Open to community groups and non-profit groups. from Bertha trail parking lot. Please limit your submission to 50 words or less. Deadline Wednesday 5 p.m. Rum Runner Days • Crowsnest Pass Living off the Land - Interpreters from Head- July 14-16 Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump share artifacts and sto­ Saturday Thunder In the Valley • Crowsnest Pass ries. Meet beside Heritage Centre at 1:30 p.m. and International Peace Park Hike - Starts at 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Bertha trail parking lot. See Page 6 for more July 15 Note: this program is offered on Tuesdays in Au­ on this day-long hike. Big Mountain Summer Festival • Whitefish gust and Wednesdays in July. July 15 Waterton Natural History Association Guest Children of the Wind Kite Festival • Pincher Creek Wildlife Junkies - Meet some of the wacky, wild Speaker Program - Presentations from experts July 15-16 and wonderful residents of Waterton. and professionals on a different topic each week. Falls Theatre Falls Theatre Parks Day - Take a Hike • Waterton Lakes National Park • Beauvais Lake Park Alien Species - Learn about non-native species Magical Mystery Tour July 15 that are invading Waterton. b. V Crandell Theatre South Country Fair • Fort Macleod Crandell Theatre July 21-23 Women for the Mountains Belly River campground Pioneer Days • Glenwood Wednesday July 21 & 22 Out of Ashes - See the new growth created by the Buffalo Days Pow Wow & Tipi Village • Head-Smashed-In Sofa Mountain fire. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Wish­ July 21-23 ing Well turnout, 9.5 km south on Chief Mt. Hwy. Sunday Golf Tournaments • Waterton Lakes Golf Course Moccasin Trail - A three km walk to Btakiston Waterton Open Aug. 12 & 13 Alien Species Falls starting from the Red Rock Canyon parking Falls Theatre lot at 10 a.nu Junior Open August 21 Oilmen's Aug. 26 & 27 Old Wise Prairie - Witness Waterton's preserved BEAR-ly Making It prairie through the wisdom of a rock. Falls Theatre Crandell Theatre Canada's Special Place - A look at Canada's fam­ ily of National Parks and Historic Sites. Thursday Crandell Theatre &i/rd LTD. Precious Prairie - Venture into Waterton's prairie landscape. Meet at 10 a.m. three km up the Red • Rentals, featuring Taurus and Windstar Rock Parkway. Parts and service, including Saturday service 9 a.m. -1 p.m. for emergencies or by appointment Magical Mystery Tour - Discover the importance Copies of the "Explorations" pamphlet, • We stock RV parts and supplies! of some of the not so visible creatures in Waterton. which lists all the programs and hikes, are Falls Theatre. available at the Visitor Reception Centre — TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU — and other locations Pincher Creek, AB Crowsnest Pass, AB Wildlife Junkies throughout Waterton. (403) 627-4461 (403) 562-2142 Crandell Theatre 1-888-667-8036 1-888-696-1212 12 THE BOUNDARY Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Gait Museum start of good things Celtic BY KATHY TAYLOR active mines in the river valley Festival in which today contains a labyrinth The Sir Alexander Gait Muse­ of abandoned tunnels. Looking um is the starting point to take west from the Gait Museum a in three attractions in Leth­ mine shaft tower is visible at the Lethbridge bridge. top of the hill. BY SHARI NARINE The Gait Museum is located "The elevator to get into the on the east side of the Oldman mine shaft would have been in The sounds of fast fiddling River overlooking the valley. that," said Greenwood. and old Gaelic language will be On the south side of the mu­ "That's basically the only filling the air this Saturday seum is the Andy Staysko Court­ landscape evidence that mining evening in Lethbridge. yard and the Dr. Alex Johnston occurred here," he said. The Cuchulainn Club has or­ Memorial Trail. In 1874, a Civil War veteran ganized the first ever Celtic Fes­ Staysko was a founding mem­ named Nicholas Sheran came to tival for this southwestern city, ber of the Gait museum board, the area to operate a ferry and to about an hour and a half drive and was responsible for helping quarry coal from the coulees. east of Waterton Lakes National catalogue about 2,000 artifacts. The Blackfoot called the area Park. Johnston was "a researcher Sik-ooh-kotoh (Black Rocks) "We're hoping it'll be the first and historian of some note in translated by the traders as "The annual," said Anne Reid, presi­ Lethbridge," says Gait Museum Coal Banks." dent of the club and in charge of Community Programs Coordina­ In 1879, Elliott Gait, assistant promotions. "We've found that tor Blaine Greenwood. to the Commissioner of Indian festivals are a good idea." The Dr. Alex Johnston Trail Affairs, noticed Sheran's coal Reid said there are no Celtic takes people on a walk out to the mine. Gait and his father, Sir festivals held south of Calgary, edge of the coulee and past a se­ Alexander Gait, knew that a rail­ so she's hoping this one will ries of interpretive signs on the way was soon to be built to join catch on. history of Lethbridge and south­ the eastern provinces with Fort Whoop-Up has been set ern Alberta, Greenwood said. British Columbia and that coal as the site for the event,which One of the focal points of the would be needed for trains and will get underway at 7:30 p.m. trail is the heritage garden which for the settlers that were bound Saturday evening, with the gates features a mixture of both native to follow. Opening an hour earlier. All plants and ones the pioneers Sir Alexander organized the bands are expected to finish per­ brought with them. North Western Coal and Naviga­ forming by midnight, or shortly Another talks about mining in tion Company Ltd. and hired after, and then there will be the area. There used to be eight William Stafford of Westville, some jamming into the wee hours of the morning. Lethbridge artists to perform are Dale Ketcheson and the The Andy Staysko Courtyard, located on the south side of the Sir Alexander Gait museum in Lethbridge, is the starting point for the Dr. Alex Johnston Prairie Dragons and Clann Lir. Memorial Trail which leads down into Indian Battle Park. Corning from Calgary are Kathy Taylor photo Kilkenny, Sean Buckley, Shay Scully and Dorymates. 'The Calgary musicians are Nova Scotia as his first mines narrow gauge railway. well known around the Calgary superintendent. In 1882, Stafford The trail winds down the hill area," said Reid. 'The Dory- opened Drift Mines No. 1 and 2, to Indian Battle Park where Fort mates are from Newfoundland. Coal Lease No. 4 just under the Whoop-up and the Helen They've played all over Canada east end of the present High Schuler Coulee Centre are locat­ and have made Calgary their Level Bridge. The hamlet of ed. base." Coalbanks developed near the The trail is about two kilome­ All performers have day jobs mine entrances. Initially, coal tres long, said Staysko, and and are weekend musicians. The Coalbanks Kiosk is a small interpretive display, close to the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, recognizing the role of coal in the development of was taken to Medicine Hat by takes between half and hour and 'They're all very enthusiastic Lethbridge. steamers along the Oldman Riv­ one hour depending on the indi­ about this festival," said Reid. Kathy Taylor photo er. This soon was replaced by a vidual. "MiBicians are very generous about their time. When they know this could be the first an­ nual festival, they're very willing to participate." EVENTS THIS WEEK Master of Ceremony for the festival is none other than Andy FORT WHOOP UP Donnelly, who hosts a Celtic July 15 show on CKUA radio. • Lethbridge 2000 Celtic Festival, The festival will be held in doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime the compound at Fort Whoop- 7:30 p.m. For information phone Up. 403-329-0444, 403-329-0131, 403- "It's a unique venue," said 328-9915. Reid. "We thought it would be SOUTHERN ALBERTA ART GALLERY good exposure for the Fort, too. The sound in the compound is FREE FILMS on TUESDAYS at 12 p.m. Exhibitions until August 20 just brilliant." • Patrick Mahon: Palindrome Reid is hoping for 400-500 • Lois AndisOn: Camouflage people, noting that the com­ Afternoon and week-long summer pound maxes out at about 600 classes for children ages 6+ now people. available. Call 327-8770 for info, or Tickets are "reasonably check our website: priced" to attract people, at $10 home.uleth.ca/~saag in advance (can be picked up at the Fort and a handful of busi­ HELEN SCHULER COULEE CENTRE nesses around the city) and $12 Sunday Nature Walks, 2 p.m. at the gate. Hump Day Hikes And what if it rains? • Noon hour walks (age 18+). 12:10 "It's not going to rain that to 12:50 - meet at the Nature Centre. night," said Reid. "It'll rain be­ GALT MUSEUM fore and it'll rain after, but not July 12 that night!" • Oh, those Romantics! But, on the outside chance it Angela Baker, piano does happen to rain, the stage and equipment will be covered, NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN but festival goers are on their July 16 own. • Bon Seki (Sand Painting) Demo at "It's just a chance you take 1:30 p.m. Toshiko Tanaka will be giv­ with an outdoor festival," said ing the demonstration inside the Reid, who is confident, though, pavilion. that July will continue in its usu­ al dry vein that night. Wednesday, July 12,2000 THE BOUNDARY 13 Historic Main Street in Fort Macleod BY SHARI NARINE city it thought it would be." To know that the planners of It may have Fort Macleod had expected a been politics, it community larger than it is today, may have been lo­ you simply have to look at the cation, but up until Grier Block, said Bill Mitchell, 1914, the commu­ the town's Main Street coordina­ nity thrived. After tor. that, it never real­ "The scale of those kinds of ized its potential as buildings imply a more signifi­ a city. cant settling," he said. But what has The Grier Block, which now been left is the on­ houses the Flower Shop among ly designated His­ other businesses, is the most sub­ torical Area in the stantial commercial building in province. Fort Macleod - it was, when it A walking tour was built in 1903, and still is as it of Fort Macleod's stands today. Historic Downtown It's also an excellent example takes the visitor to of pressed tin, noted Mitchell. 23 buildings. The building was financed by Main Street, lo­ Grier, an ex-North West Mounted cated between Police and early 1880s cattleman Highways 3 east and farmer. When built, the Grier and west, itself has The Grier Block is just one of the many historic buildings in downtown Fort Macleod. Block housed the Great West 18 historic build­ Shari Narine photo Saddlery, Union Meat Market ings alone. ber of buildings to boast a the only surviving building in Al­ and A.M. Wilson Millinery. The Queen's Hotel, located on pressed metal ceiling. Intact as berta to serve as a court house Fort Macleod is the oldest the west end of Main Street, is a well is its wooden floors, stage, for both territorial and provincial town in Alberta, incorporated in sandstone structure built in 1903. and dressing room, complete judicial systems. 1892. It was established as the Andrews Hardware Building, two with graffiti courtesy of vaude­ Near the Fort Museum is the first Northwest Mounted Police doors west, is a brick building ville troupes in 1913. Across the original Post Office, built in fort. The town's founders felt it constructed in 1910. Almost di­ street is the Leather Block-Silver 1897. REALTY WORLD® would become the hub of the rectly across the street is A.Y. Grill, which features stained A map outlining Fort 13013 - 20th Ave. Blairmore, AB province and competed aggres­ Young Drug Store, which was the glass windows on the second Macleod's walking tour can be CONNIE ROBINSON • Agent sively with Lethbridge and Cal­ first commercial brick building storey. picked up at the Main Street of­ gary for that status. on Main Street, built in 1903. Off of Main Street is the Fort fice. 627-2355 • Pincher Creek "But something happened The Empress Theatre, three doors Macleod town office located in Fort Macleod is located about LINDA MAERZ* Agent along the way," said Mitchell, further west and on the northside the building that first served as an hour's drive northeast of Wa­ Office: 626-3311 "and it never became the large of Main Street, is one of a num- the territorial court house. It is terton Lakes National Park. Res.: 626-3684

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~~mmm~~* *mmmmmtmmmm *4 THE BOUNDARY Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Bison viewing up close at Cardston Agridome BY SHARI NARINE ety owns the plains bison, which "The next year it was $3,000. number five female, two males There were so many bison on the A trip to Head-Smashed-In and three calves. market." Buffalo Jump interpretive centre "Some of the first ones came The bison are very little trouble fills tourists with information from Waterton," said Amber to care for, said Smith. They sim­ about bison, hunting and native Smith, secretary-treasurer for the ply need to be de-wormed twice ways. But where to go to see bison Ag Society, as well as caretaker of yearly and fed. - and fairly up close? the grounds. "I think we have two And they're still serving that You could try driving around cows from the original group." main purpose of being a tourist at­ the bison paddock at the north end The Ag Society originally pur­ traction. of Waterton Lakes National Park. chased the bison as a tourist at­ "I see a lot of tourists pulling But sometimes those wooly crea­ traction in the early 1990s. into the yard and looking," said tures aren't too cooperative and But when prices for bison sky­ Smith. hide in the hills. rocketed a few years later, the so­ The Agridome and Buffalo So where to go? ciety found out it could help Paddock is located at the south­ The Cardston Agridome. With finance its nearly $500,000 of ren­ west corner of Cardston, along the exception of poor weather, ovations to the Agridome by sell­ Ninth Avenue. you're almost guaranteed a look at ing its calves. Cardston is about a half an real live bison. "One year we sold our yearling hour's drive east of Waterton The Cardston Agriculture Soci­ heifers for $45,000," said Smith. Lakes National Park.

Making like a mountain goat... some hikes can lead to the top of mountains and, while the views like this one near Mt. Siyeh in Glacier National Park are spectacular, the The Agridome in Cardston make for easy viewing of these massive, majestic animals. ledges can be unstable. Shari Narine photo photo courtesy Glacier National Park of CARDSTON

A visit to the Ttie Carriage House Theatre provides live j Courthouse Museum (left) or the 11teat««igntly^iotbeeiidofJoitethroiigh Card Pioneer Home Attgost* Contact the Theatre at 6*53-1000* (below) will introduce This summers menu include! some of our history. June 2& -July & Trail of due Chosen ' settlement of the Cardsten OWL) Mr tew

Hi The Rocky Mountains provide The Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre a spectacular backdrop to the Features over 225 vehicles, including Alberta Temple carriages used by Queen Elizabeth II. Au HI While in Cardston and area, If you're in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, you're also consider visiting: just a short drive from the Town of Cardston... and the • Live Theatre at the Carriage House Theatre Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre. A "world-class" • Hiking Trails • • The scenic Lee Creek Valley Golf and Country museum focusing on the era of the 19th century horse-drawn Club (9 holes, grass greens) transportation. The Remington Centre showcases North vm • Trail Rides America's largest collection of elegant carriages, practical • Hunting and Fishing Expeditions buggies, and utility wagons. Galleries feature vehicles in a Come and stay with us at the Lee Creek Campground. • Park Facilities. , unique indoor turn of the century town scape, enhanced by • First'ClaU. Campground (35 fully serviced sites, This beautifid, clean and inviting campground offers 8 with power & water and 12 non serviced) interpretive staff, and the artful use of lighting and sound. many amenities not found in other areas. Contact us at • Historic Cobblettone Manor Restaurant (403) 653-3734 or toll free at 1-888-434-3366. • The Alberta (Mormon) Temple The museum also features an 85-seat theatre, gift shop, • The Courthouse Museum restaurant, working stable, blacksmith/restoration shop, • The C. O. Card Pioneer Home tackrooms and a Provincial Tourist Information Centre. The Remington Centre • The Fay Wray Fountain • The Cardston Agridome and Buffalo Paddocks Centre is situated on a 17-acre parcel in the pastoral Lee Creek Valley, making carriage rides and equestrian events a favourite DISCOUNT COUPON For more information on Cardston, contact: for all visitors. This coupon good for Cardston Town Office EO. Box 280, 67 - 3 Ave. West, Cardston, Alberta TOK 0K0 The Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre is located at 623 30% off i Phone: (403) 653-3366 Fax: (403)653-2499 Main Street. The complex is open year round, May 15 to regular admission when a second admission of Toll Free: 1-888-434-3366 E-mail: [email protected] September 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 15 to May 14, greater or equal value is purchased www.town.cardston.ab.ca 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees apply. Offer good until December 31,2000 PCB Wednesday, July 12,2000 THE BOUNDARY 15 Thunder ready to roll this Saturday BY STEVEN KENWORTHY every year. The Blairmore Fire for the show and the echo of the Department presents Thunder in explosions gives the event its Southern Alberta's most spec­ the Valley and has promised a name. tacular fireworks show is set for spectacular show to start the mil­ Thunder in the Valley is held this Saturday night in the lennium. in conjunction with Rum Runner Crowsnest Pass as the 7th annual The Crowsnest Pass is nestled Days, an annual celebration of Thunder in the Valley is set to in the Rocky Mountains just east the Crowsnest Pass' colourful light up the sky in Blairmore. of the B.C. border, about an hour history. A parade, tug of war, The show is a combination of and 15 minute drive north of Wa­ mountain bike race and chil­ traditional air-borne fireworks terton. dren's activities are just some of and a ground show pyrotech- The surrounding mountains the highlights of the event which niques display that gets better provide a natural amphitheatre runs from July 14-16."

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