Winner of the Heritage Tourism Awareness Award 2001 serving the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Printed in Canada VOL 3 NO. 10 Tuesday, July 16,2002 FREE INSIDE; Captain Fido
One of the only places in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park that you can have dogs off leash is if you have your own boat. Dogs are not allowed on any trails in Glacier while in Waterton they can be taken on trails but must be on a leash at all times.
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BORDER -" H PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY CROSSING HOURS: Chief Mountain June 1 to September 4 Post-9/11 Goat Haunt trails restrictions 7:GGftf»;4o 10:00 p.m. BY STEVEN KENWORTHY hikers and backpackers. An extensive trail dialogue with Customs, Immigration and September 5% Septfihber 30 system spreads out south of Goat Haunt to Naturalization Service, Border Patrol and 9:00 a.m. to 6.*00p.m. What has traditionally been a symbol of locations in Glacier National Park such as other agencies is continuing to make the the close link between the Canadian and Kintla Lake, Bowman Lake, Quartz Lake Goat Haunt trails accessible again. American sides of the Waterton-Glacier In and the Going-to-the-Sun Road. "Some of the talks take place at the dis ROAD CLOSURE: ternational Peace Park has become a point Access to Goat Haunt from the Canadi trict level, some at the Washington level so -Looking CJlass Highway (High of contention and frustration this summer. an side is limited to hiking the Internation it takes time," said Glacier spokesperson Following last year's September 11 ter al Peace Park trail from the Waterton Amy Vanderbilt, Who also points out that ways-IP between TwoJ^NIIlfte rorist attacks stricter border crossing secu townsite or taking a boat tour down Upper it is not the National Park Service that has Junction arid Highway^ closed. rity is now in place. U.S. Immigration and Waterton Lake offered by the Waterton In made the decision on Goat Haunt. They -Expect c|tastractionti£lays cg|$| Naturalization Service now requires addi ter-Nation Shoreline Cruise Company. are only following heightened security Highw^r 93 between Port of „ tional procedures before anyone is allowed With the recent changes to border secu measures that have been put in place RcrosvillefjSid Elko. into the United States. That has resulted in rity, no travel is allowed beyond the Goat throughout the U.S. a new designation for Goat Haunt which Haunt Ranger Station from the Canadian The result of the closures is hurting takes away the ability of U.S. National side. Hikers coming up from Montana can tourism in general but no business is more EXCHANGE RATE: Park Service personnel to act on behalf of still enter Canada at Goat Haunt provided directly effected than the Waterton Inter- Rates varjprt each business U.S. Customs to allow hikers into Mon they have two forms of identification with Nation Shoreline Cruise Company, which $100US = Si47.63CAlsT tana. one being a government-issued photo. Citi offers boat tours and shuttle service from The Goat Haunt Ranger Station is locat zens of countries other than Canada and Waterton to Goat Haunt. $100CAH^=$64iOUS ed on the south end of Upper Waterton the U.S. can come up into Canada through The 9 a.m. tour Shoreline offers to Goat Lake, just over the Canada/U.S. border. In Goat Haunt if they have a valid passport or Haunt has had to be cancelled since it is * ALL INFORMATION AS OF: previous years, the ranger station had visa. mainly used by hikers. JULY 11, 2002 served as a border crossing port for day Glacier National Park officials say the Continued on Page 2
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P.O. Box 100 BROCKET, Alberta TOK OHO (403) 965-3755 • Fax (403) 965-3790 Free Tours Available on Request Peigancraft specializes in the manufacture of authentic 100% Indian-made moccasins. Every Peigancraft moccasin contains a part of the Blackfoot heritage, created by unequaled craftsmanship and the pride of generations of the Peigan Nation. PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:00 am to 430 pm • Closed Weekends End Of ChO IIHO*** The exhibit and ranger station at Goat Haunt are as far as people are allowed to go so far this summer as access to trails at Goat Haunt has been restricted for people coming from Waterton. Welch's Dusty Tails Goat Haunt trails latest 9/11 victim Hair Cuts For Everyone STAFF NIGHT- Continued from Page 1 hiking.'' The border at Goat Haunt is Rod Kretz, operations manager Phil Iverson, president of Ro not a security risk in Iverson's lair Shop for the company, says he realizes tary's Waterton-Glacier Interna eyes. located beside: the issue is being worked on but tional Peace Park Association, "The kind of people who want time is running out on the season. said he was "very sad" to hear to do harm to our country are not Call for appointment What frustrates Kretz is that he that the Goat Haunt trails were no going to hike over the border at feels the closures aren't even ef longer accessible from Canada. Goat Haunt I don't think those 859-2186 or 859-2660 401 Windflower Ave., \jf ask for Leah fective because people can still "I hope that common sense people are that ambitious." Waterton easily get into the U.S. by simply will prevail." The annual superintendent's 403-859-2363 avoiding the Goat Haunt Ranger Rotary clubs were instrumental hike, in which the superintendents Station. Hikers actually have to in the creation of the Waterton- of Waterton and Glacier, along go out of their way to walk by the Glacier International Peace Park, with invited guests, take a multi- Waterton Recreation station and could easily get into the world's first peace park, in day hike through the International Centre Waterton the U.S. by hiking along Upper 1932. Today, Rotarians still help Peace Park will not be affected by Lakes Lodge Waterton Lake and just continu encourage cooperation between the Goat Haunt trail closures. Wa "A Community Facility" ing onto trails on the U.S. side. the two parks and foster the peace terton superintendent Peter Lamb EVERYONE WELCOME WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK "If it was doing something that and friendship shared by Canada * said this year's hike will take makes a difference, fine, but it's and the U.S. place entirely on the U.S. side of Activities we offer: not," said Kretz. "It's not achiev "I'm going to urge Rotarians to the park, starting and ending at ing anything. To me, it's a slap in contact their political officials and the Belly River trailhead just over •Swim Lessons - all levels the face to the Peace Park. It's not address this issue," said Iverson. the Chief Mountain border cross •Aqua Fit much of a symbol of the park "This is contrary to what we be ing so they won't be going •Aqua Exercise when the borders are closed for lieve in." through Goat Haunt. •Workout Aerobics •Snorkeling •Scuba Certification •Stroke Improvement - Waterton's Marquis Hole open Youth & Adult BY STEVEN KENWORTHY WATERTON'S ONLY The road into a favourite Waterton picnic spot SWIMMING POOL AND and swimming area has opened for the year and RECREATION CENTRE the high water the park experienced this spring Located on Cameron Falls Drive appears to have actually helped the access situa at the Waterton Lakes Lodge tion. Marquis Hole is a small day-use area that can Phone: (403) 859-2150 be found by following the road past Alpine Sta bles north of the townsite. Its location on the flood plain of Blakiston creek makes it suscepti ble to flooding which almost annually changes the complexion of the landscape and, in turn, the Waterton Natural entrance road. In an effort to allow the natural processes to History Association take place on the Blakiston alluvial fan, Parks Canada does not attempt to make the road pass Box 145, Waterton Park, Alberta, TOK 2M0 I able until the water flow decreases and the road dries. For the last few years the creek's path has gone right across the entrance road into Marquis Brilliant Butterflies Hole, limiting access to vehicles with high clear July 20 - Kim Pearson ance. The high water this spring appears to have Participants will become acquainted with some of the fascinating shifted the creek's path to the north, making the butterfly species that occur in Waterton Lakes National Park; access road dry and in relatively good shape. Even if your vehicle can't make it into Mar discover their important links within the ecosystem; and quis Hole, the walk in from the point where the learn about the conservation issues they face. road gets rough is only about five or 10 minutes. The area is very secluded and features a sandy For more information or to register call 403-859-2624 beach (when the water level drops) and a spec PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY tacular view of Vimy Peak across Middle Water- Vimy View*** Marquis Hole is open but the water ton Lake. level is still a bit high. Tuesday, July 16,2002 THE BOUNDARY
Grizzly in Waterton townsite Where would you find...; BY STEVEN KENWORTHY
A grizzly working its way along the western Where would you shore of Upper Waterton Lake entered the Waterton find this quiet old- townsite last Friday (July 5) and decided to stay timer? overnight for dinner. Park wardens report that the grizzly was first spotted by hikers who were headed to Boundary Bay from the townsite on the International Peace Park path. After seeing the bear, the hikers retraced their steps back to Bertha Bay with the bruin fol lowing the entire way. When the hikers reached Bertha Bay, they notified backcountry campers, who were set up in the area, of the situation and the bear continued to hang around the group. The campers paddled their canoe back to town and contacted park wardens, who responded by See Pacje 6 for sending a patrol boat to Bertha Bay to investigate. PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY answer. While the wardens were en route to Bertha Bay, the grizzly was heading toward town. Trails ClOSed... Waterton officials moved Once in town, the grizzly killed and fed on a quickly in closing trails in areas that the grizzly was fawn in the Emerald Bay picnic area. spotted. All trails in the Emerald Bay/Prince of <£« ing a 'pinch-point'. The pinch-point is narrowest be Wales/warden compound area were closed off by tween Emerald Bay and the start of the Bear's Walerlon Lak wardens who kept a close eye on the bear through es^a Hump trail. COLP Plft*rt*ft*ftrtrtflftft^*AftrtrtAftrtrt* Canada Day in West Glacier The Alberta Visitor Information •: Centre in West Glacier held sever al events on July 1 to mark Canada Day. Along with the free hotdogs, pop and cake were a scavenger hunt, colouring contest and trivia WATERTON contest. Winners of the trivia contest DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT were: Pizza and Much More... 1st: Christie Brandsma from Leth Take a short stroll off Main Street to find us bridge (Calgary prize package) FULLY LICENSED DINING ROOM 2nd: Kyersten Siebenaler from & PATIO DECK West Glacier (poster and pin) Sun., Mon., Tues. -12 p.m. to 12 a.m. 3rd: Audra Brown from Portland, Wed.taSat.-12p.m.to2a.m. Oregan (poster and pin) 103 Fountain Ave., 4th: Valery Salo from Columbia Waterton Falls, Montana (poster and pin) _ 859-2660 Canada Day Trivia Contest Here are the correct answers (in bold) to -is the co-owner of Tim Horton Donuts the trivia contest: -created the design on the nickel |£^t ANGEL'S COUNTRY CREATIONS "Unique Gift Creations 1. The (stero)typical "Canadian dief would 4. Canada has: For That Someone Special" consist of something like: -one season: cold Angel Garner - Owner -beaver, loon and a little polar bear -four seasons -nachos, Coffee-mate, string beans and -two seasons: cold and not-as-cold-but- Antiques Dolls including Anne of Qreen Qables grapes still-pretty-cold collections -spaghetti, OJ and oreos -three seasons John Deere selections -Kraft Diner, beer, donuts, bacon and Maritime provinces crafts & gifts Local crafts, western crafts & gifts maple syrup 5. Which sport/game is NOT a Canadian Qarden accessories invention: Barnwood treasures 2. 80% of Canadians live: -Trivial Pursuit Table linens • Mirrors Victorian & Wildlife Lamps -in igloos -basketball Dolphin, Angel, Rooster & Teapot -in Ontario -soccer collections -with a caribou -hockey Specially career gifts -close to the US border ANGEL'S COUNTRY 6. Canada's unofficial national anthem is: CREATIONS 3. Paul Henderson: -theme from Hockey Night in Canada Located at the east entrance of Waterton National Park on Hwy. #5 -is a hockey player who scored "THE -The Star Spangled Banner Phone 403-653-3111 Pax 403-653-2848 GOAL" in '72 -God Save the Queen -is the guy who wrote the words to "O -Anything by the Tragically Hip Canada" Additional viewing areas added to Waterton's Red Rock Parkway BY STEVEN KENWORTHY ing information on safe viewing techniques and an swering visitors' questions and inquiries. One of The natural splendour visible on the road to Wa their main jobs is to clear out "bear jams" - those terton's Red Rock Canyon is a little easier to enjoy traffic tie-ups that occur when people stop on the this summer with the addition of two more pullout roadways to get a better look at a bear or other points along the parkway. wildlife - so they are commonly referred to as bear Vehicles stopping on the road, even for just a jammers. short look at wildlife or flowers, can quickly create All the bear jams are kept on record so the infor traffic congestion and unsafe conditions as the park mation was useful in determining where to add Live Drama way is very narrow and winding. While the road al more pullouts. ready has several pullout areas, there are still places "We had a pretty good idea where more parking Mountain Man on a Mission where people tend to stop but don't have any place areas were needed but the records they (bear jam to get off the road. mers) keep told us where the most popular stopping Vignettes of Kootenai Brown The two new pullouts are both located in the first areas are," says warden Derek Tilson, who oversees Performance Dates: 10 kilometres of the Red Rock road, where the com the Living with Wildlife project. bination of frequent bear sightings, an abundance of The new turnoffs are very low-key and don't de Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village - Pincher Creek wild flowers and one of the best "mountains meet tract from the landscape. Saturdays in July/August - 3 p.m. the prairies" landscapes in the park makes a prime "We didn't want to build parking lots on the Red stopping point for visitors. Rock road, it's just to facilitate a few cars on each Beauvais Provincial Park Using the information gathered over the last few side of the road that are pulled over to look at the Friday evening, July 19-8 p.m. summers through the "Living with Wildlife'' pro wildlife and flowers." Heritage Acres ject, Parks Canada identified areas along the road More pullouts may be added in future years but where vehicles were frequently stopping and con not before Parks Canada confirms that the two built Saturday, Aug. 3-6:45 p.m. structed two additional pull-offs last fall. last fall are working. Waterton Park in fronto f Heritage Centre The Living with Wttdlife project is operated by "Now we're watching to see how effective they Saturday, August 1(^7 p.m.(weather permitting) two summer staff who educate visitors on how to are and if they create any unforeseen problems," properly enjoy the wildlife in Waterton by distribut says Tilson. Tuesday, July 16,2002 THE BOUNDARY Bayshore president earns national business award BY STEVEN KENWORTHY to Denmark, at her own expense, signed positions to fit people's travels to third world countries to ing and meticulous person. The and consultation with many doc schedules in order to give them an continue what she does best - reason I believe that she is worthy A lifetime of accomplishments tors and psychiatrists, Razia ob opportunity to have a job. helping people in need of assis of this award is because as soon despite adversity, which includes tained their release and the sisters "You have to consider peo tance. as she had her business set up she twice being a refugee, was recent were reunited with Miriam in ple's needs and try to work with In a letter to the Indo Canadian helped her family set up their ly recognized by the Indo Canadi Vancouver in 1989. that," she explains. "There's al Chamber of Commerce support businesses and then helped other an Chamber of Commerce when Razia has also worked exten ways a way to work out some ing her nomination for the Busi Uganda refugees set up business Razia Suleman was given the sively with battered women and kind of arrangement if the person ness Woman of the Year award, es. Throughout the time she has Business Woman of the Year children. To this day she provides really wants to work." Senator Mobina Jaffer wrote been in Canada she has helped Award. shelter in her own home for those When the busy summer season about his more than 25 years of many people - especially Razia is the president of Wa- in need and spends her own mon- in Waterton is over, Razia often knowing Razia. women." terton's Bayshore Inn, a property "We arrived in Canada as Razia has two sons, Zul, a she has owned since 1991, and as refugees from Uganda. Ms. Sule prominent businessman in Van well as the Waterton-Glacier man was one of the first to set up couver, and Shameer, who is fol Suites, a hotel she helped develop a business and through that one lowing in his mother's footsteps from the ground up, which business many others were set up. and has taken over many of her opened in 1998. She has always been a hard work hotel-managing responsibilities. The award was presented to Razia in a ceremony on June 22 in the Toronto Convention Centre !'."1 TaJc& H&mbcu Memory by the Minister of Foreign Af fairs. CRUISE BEAUTIFUL WATERTON LAKE "I felt very, very excited to re ».** ceive the award," says Razia. "Jewelof'the"Rockies' "The whole family was there for the ceremony and they put togeth er a very good presentation on WATERTON me." While the award recognizes INTER-NATION Razia's business savvy, it also was given to her for the social and SHORELINE humanitarian work which makes up a big part of her life to this CRUISE Co. day. Born in Porbander, India, to LTD. two teachers, Razia and her fami ly left India for Africa at the time Sit back and relax in comfort and safety aboard one of our of the partition of India and Pak vessels, as experienced Interpretive Tour Guides provide istan, leaving behind many loved ones, and settling in Uganda. you with an informative, entertaining commentary. Razia followed in her parents View spectacular Mountain Scenery and Wildlife as you dis footsteps by training as a teacher cover "The Jewel of the Rockies**. in England and returning to Ugan Cruise Departures from Waterton Townsite da to open her own pre-school. In 1972, Asians were expelled Departures Daily at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m. from Uganda by Idi Amin and with a half-hour stop at Goat Haunt Razia became a refugee for the Crypt Lake Landing - Departure Daily at 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. second time. She came to Canada - Return at 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and worked for B.C. Research PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY and the National Research Coun cil from 1972 until 1986. Since Well-deserved recognition... Razia suieman with Box 126, Waterton, Phone: (403) 859-2362 that time she has become a suc her Business Woman of the Year Award next to Razia's Fountain on the east Alberta, ToK 2M0 Fax: (403) 938-5019 cessful business entrepreneur but side of the Bayshore Inn. [email protected] has always found time to help others. ey to provide them with the sup Razia's list of humanitarian ac port and education they need to complishments and service to her regain their confidence and self- community is seemingly endless. esteem. She initiated the launch of a radio "I think having been a refugee program to provide cultural sup and deprived of everything makes Waterton-Qlacier International Peace Park port to her community, wrote the me want to help others out and lyrics for and produced a record see them reach their potential," of devotional spiritual songs and says Razia. "One person can sat on many committees within make a difference in every corner the Ismaili Council. of the world." One of her Her dedication biggest challenges to humanitarian was helping three "One person can efforts also ex sisters from make a difference in tends to the staff ah Uganda, who had at the Bayshore iftcr. Rd I?I1,*C\ Publisher: Clayton Twamley Editor: Kathy Taylor The BOUNDARY is published by The Pincher Creek Echo — Pick-ups and passenger vans and cars — Associate Editor: Steven Kenworthy 714 Main Street Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada ToK 1W0 For your daily, weekend specials by the week or month call Advertising Sales: Clayton Twamley Phone: 403-627-3252 Fax: 403-627-3949 Composing Manager: Angela Davies email: [email protected] — SALES & SERVICE — Composing: Theresa Lewis website: pinchercreekecho.com/theboundaryinfo.html WESTCASTLE Published every Tuesday from May 14,2002 1100 Waterton Ave., Pincher Creek Copyright Notice: Reproduction of any and all editorial and until Septembers, 2002 403-627-4266 advertising materials in whole or in part is strictly prohibited Printed in Canada for free distribution without the written consent of the publisher. • ESTABLISHED 2000 of the West Crowsnest Pass Winner of the Heritage Tourism Awareness Award 2001 403-562-2124 Tuesday, July 16,2002 THE BOUNDARY Carnivorous creatures can catch their prey in flight Dragonflies Having found a suit ply scatter the eggs over water. reached the sub-adult stage the able female he takes The eggs can hatch in four to nymph crawls out of the water "Here be Dragons", is some hold of her with spe six weeks, but usually in Canada and moults into the magnificent thing that can be said of any area cial claspers, grasping they overwinter as eggs hatching adult. Freshly emerged dragon near water. They come in many her by the neck or the following spring. As much as flies are very pale and their sizes and types. These flying head. One can often three years can be spent in the wings are useless and crumpled dragons, or what I like to call see them flying in growing stage. The larva or at this stage. Their full colours Mosquito Hawks, are the adult tandem. The females nymph feeds on aquatic insects do not develop for several days. stage whose larvae are complete in most species lay etc. with the aid of a nasty look The pumping of blood into the ly aquatic. Perhaps the most ter their eggs onto stems ing catching apparatus called a veins of the wings brings about rifying are the large Hawker transfers the sperm from his sex of water plants. Here mask. This is a kind of accessory their expansion while the body is Dragon-flies which are so noisy organs located at the rear of his they are protected until hatching. lower jaw with spikes on which stretched to its full size by draw on the wing - sometimes one body and stores it in special ac On the other hand, the species it impales its prey. Having ing in air. needs to duck as they fly over cessory organs near his head. with broader bodies usually sim head! The dragonflies have two pairs of transparent wings sup RBC Financial Group ported by a network of veins. They are all carnivores, both AT.M.'s adults and larvae feeding on oth Full Service Banking er insects, tadpoles and fish. Foreign Currency Exchange Adults catch their insect prey in flight; they catch them by scoop 3 Locations to serve you in southwest Alberta: ing them up wholesale in a bas ket formed by their legs. These Pincher Creek - 732 Main St. large hawkers can often be seen Crowsnest Pass -12713 20 Ave, Blairmore patrolling a particular beat such Cardston - 204 Main St. as a creek or edge of a wood. The Darters, on the other hand, spend much of their time on a perch, on either the ground r GREAT CANADIAN or vegetation, and dart out from it when prey approaches, often BARN DANCE returning to the same perch. Every Saturday - May 18 thru Oct. 5 The smaller Damselflies have Plus Fridays - June 28 thru Aug.30 unequal wings that are held out Enjoy a country-cooked roast beef dinner, with all the trimmings, then to the side of the body while at Hawker Dragonfly and its nymph dance to the live, friendly music of the Kunkels. Plus dance lessons, rest. These are often the most Notice that they are very similar, both have hayrides, horseshoes, and more. Stay at our family resort, cottage or beautiful of all dragonflies. wings even if they are underdeveloped tipi rentals, bed & breakfast, RVand tent camping. At scenic Hill The dragonflies have a unique Spring, Alberta, just 30 miles north east of Waterton Park. system of mating. First, the male V (403) 626-3407 • www.greatcanadlanbaradanGe.com J/ Waterton Bighorn Grill in the Waterton Lakes Lodge L* k«s Led9 "The piace to eat in the park" TRY AMD FIND US, IT WILL DE WORTH THE SEARCH Breakfast Specials I I $5.95 1|^ Two eggs, two strips bacon, two pieces of toast heaping hash browns and coffee 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily Lunch Specials I $6.95 A daily gourmet sandwich, with your choice of a bowl of soup, a cup of fresh fruit or French fries 11 a.m to 5 p.m. daily Early Bird Dinner Specials Seated between 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY $13.95§ When Waterton bear jammers like Erin McMahon An excellent 3 course meal consisting of a Bear- aren't dealing with traffic tie-ups on the park's roads, they are dispensing information on how to safely daily fresh salad, chef's special entree and desert proof watch wildlife. This year the Bear-Human Safety Vest has been added to show people all the things they vest can do to avoid conflicts with bear and other wildlife. Sorry no substitutions at these prices 8 THE BOUNDARY Tuesday, July 16,2002 Welcome to Pincher Creek 1-888-298-5855 • 403-627-5199 Mounties to web site: winfiKf.pincher-creek.com Moiintains CVC FARMS Open Daily: 10 sum. to 6 pan. Our indoor market area offers a wide variety of bird houses, bird feeders, bird and butterfly reference books, humming bird feeders, bat houses, butterfly feeders, bird baths, artwork, flower seeds, binoculars,garden furniture and bird seed. Saturdays - July/Aug. Outdoor Farmers Market Located 16 Km east of Pincher Creek on Hwy. #3 Range Road #290 southside of Highway. 27 Km west of Fort Macleod. Watch for CVC Signage, Train Trestle & Car Bridge Over Creek MfMb* Twin Butte Country HI General Store & Licensed Restaurant tJ AUTHENTIC ME • Cold Beer and Liquor Sales • Post Office • Gift Shop • Rustic Camping • Ice Cream Half way between Waterton Lakes Park and Pincher Creek See You Soon! PHOTO BY KATHY TAYLOR Phone: 403 627 4035 • Fax: 403 627 4101 E-mail: [email protected] Kite-lOVer'S paradlSe... The Children of the Wind Kite Festival is an internationally recognized OPEN EVERYDAY 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. event in the kite-flying world. It's held at Windy Point, an aptly-named area on the Oldman River Dam COOP RANCHLAND MALL • Modern Food Floor Kite festival takes 403-627-3000 featuring Fresh Meat, Produce and flight this weekend Dairy Products BY KATHY TAYLOR of the Wind Kite Festival that is • Gas Bar actually good for your heart. Children of the Wind Kite Fes Three championship clogging with Propane and RV Dumping tival organizers have put together troupes will be on hand for per Station a weekend that is sure to blow formances. everyone away. According to Elisha Ras- CO-OP FARM, HOME & GARDEN The festival, which takes place mussen with the Canadian Mental CENTRE July 20 and 21 at Windy Point Health Association - Alberta north of the Oldman Dam, will South Region which is a partner 1225 Main Street feature a ton of kites plus a whole in this year's festival, clogging is 403-627-3606 PINCHER CREEK lot more. similar to tap dancing. with Complete Hardware • Things kick off Saturday The three groups are from CO-OPERATIVE ASSOC. morning with a pancake breakfast. Raymond and have travelled quite & Lumber Selection Kite flying is the order of the extensively to compete and per CO-OP COWLEY, AB day with demonstrations by Ray form, said Rasmussen. Bethell and Janice and Roger They will be performing at 2 403-628-3763 CO-OP Maddy. Bethell is a world cham p.m. on Saturday. Farm & Home pion who flies three four-line There will also be clowns pre kites at a time synchronized to sent to provide some additional music. The Maddys, from Wash entertainment. ington State, make and fly multi A concession will be set up r N ple line kites that look and act like throughout the course of the animated puppets in the sky. weekend. tte#M' Their most famous kites are the At 5 p.m. on Saturday a roast ooo Nerdbird, Crabby, Prop Job, and beef supper will be followed by $25. the Pencil. This year, Roger will more kite-flying and entertain be dressing up the hummingbirds ment. Children seven and under in Elvis Outfits as well as some eat free. exciting things with 3-D images. Saturday evening will go off f*A! Throughout the day, there will with a bang. ^_vr, -.. be other activities going on. The Colours on the Wind fire A children's tent will be set up works display, which is always a J3^^1_____Hwy! where kids can make their own huge hit, will include a laser show kite and have their face painted. and be co-ordinated to music. ^^^— Hwy 6 (Waterton Ave.) i There will be a sand castle There will also be a pancake equipped with toys, tracks and breakfast Sunday morning. diggers of all kinds. Co-op Mall (403) 627-5156 Main Street. Pincher Creek While entry to the kite festival There will also be a type of is free, donations to help cover PINCHER CREEK '— to Waterton Park clogging going on at the Children costs, are gratefully accepted. •_*A»_*_«.>_*_« V^_*_ •Vol in d' Hay-all....?" (Carl Danielsendow n thsJForde street like a scared deer). way home." Carl is not prepared for a fast When my brother Clint and I, "Yah. You are goot poys! start like this, he has trouble with and Bert and Jack Pittaway were ....Gootpoys! ....Goot poys!" the steering wheel. He makes the in the process of growing up in Trails He gets into the car, releases turn in front of the W.J. Baker Waterton Park, there must have the brake. We say: "Give it lots garage on two wheels, swerves been several occasions when grouccdotcr of gas Carl!" back and forth across the road, fi some of the old-timers of the He gives it more gas, the rear nally gets the vehicle organized town, and also some of the not- wheels are spinning fast. by the time he is even with the so-old-timers, wished the four of We give the car a big shove; it Park Office. us were somewhere else, prefer by Frank Goble moves ahead off the block of We regard this as having been ably in a location a considerable wood; - the wheels grab and one of our more successful enter number of miles away. throw a stream of dirt and gravel prises. We liked to play practical out behind; the car takes off jokes, these practical jokes usual go backwards. Why don't you try side; the brake is engaged. The ]O_OT*_OI^^ ly being spur-of-the-moment it in reverse?" things, like the time we put the early Fords, and other cars, are "Yah...Dat iss uh goot bear into the bar with a bar-room controlled by foot pedals on the Ptoc&e* O^ce P^UicU (2000) AU. full of beer drinkers; put one in floor. idea!....I vill try dat." . Scrapbook supplies • Art supplies • Laminating the back door of the Dance Hall When he has the spark and gas He gets back into the car, re • Fax Service • Wedding Decorations on a Saturday night and emptied levers set in the right place, he leases the hand brake, feeds the car some gas, steps on the reverse • Job Printing • Laser Colour Copying the place of dancers; tried to put gets out and goes around to the 763 Main Street, Pincher Greek, AB TOK 1W0 one in the school house at noon, front to use the crank. The motor pedal, - the rear wheels spin in and a few other things like that. appears to be in good shape, the reverse, the car doesn't move. 1-888-627-2317 One time, this being in the late car starts with the first fast turn of He sits there a minute, throt- evening in early June, before the the crank. He disengages the , ties down, takes his foot off the Phone (403) 627-2628 christirffank tourist season is under way, we crank, walks back and gets mside, reverse pedal, puts his foot on the Fax (403) 627-2916 are walking up the sidewalk on releases the hand brake, gives the forward pedal, - the wheels stop the east side of Main Street on motor more gas,... the motor spinning backwards, start spin our return trip from having per races, the rear wheels spin....the ning forward. He gives it more suaded a large black bear to swim car doesn't move. gas, the wheels spin faster. He ftexaM from the gravel bar by the dock He moves the gas lever to idle throttles back, sets the hand area to the Prince of Wales hill the motor, sets the hank brake; brake, - the wheels stop spinning. across the bay. We see Carl the wheels stop spinning. We He gets out of the car, stands PHARMACY Danielsen's 1925 Model T. Ford hear him mumbling to himself. looking at it: Coupe parked parallel in its usual He gets out of the car, looks at it, "Vel, py YesusL.Vat you «% Qift&fiapp& place in front of the town hotel; walks slowly all the way around do?...Vy you don't moof? ...Vy the only car on the street. Those it, can't see any reason why it you yust sit dere?" PH0 doesn't move like it is supposed first Coupes of Henry Ford's We decide to help him: "Carl, msm ffl^B ™789 MAI N STREET were small, - don't believe they to do. you get in, we'll give you a push, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK PINCHER CREEK weighed more than six or seven He gets back into the seat, re maybe that wiU get it moving. If 627-3195 hundred pounds. They had a leases the hand brake, revs up the it doesn't, we'll push you all the •aaaap—"„a*.———~<••»I ' small cab, a tiny-trunk at the- motor. The rear wheels spin, the back. Somehow when we see car doesn't move. He idles the Carl's Ford Coupe it occurs to us motor, sets the hand brake; the that it would be a good idea for rear wheels stop spinning. He us to prop the rear end of the ve gets out, stands there looking at 111 hicle up on a block of wood, then die car: watch to see what happens when "Vat in Hay-all is d' matter the bar closes and Carl comes out wit you?....Vy in Hay-all you and gets into his car to drive the don't moof?" Nikka Yuko short distance to his home down He makes a slow circuit of the Japanese Garden by Kilmorey Lodge. _!3P*t ** car, looks at the tires, but can't Harmony with Nature^ - We know from passing that see that the rear ones are not EVEN IIS WEEK way a fair number of times when touching the road, can't see the HELEN SCHULER COULEE CENTRE we are chasing bears down to the block of wood under the housing. gravel bar that the hotel keeps a TRAIL BLAZERS CHILDREN 6-10 July 23 Bug Busmess "Neffer haff you acted like dis CREATURETHEATRE-My17- Rodents supply of firewood stacked at the p'fore! Vat in Hay-all is wrong back door of the place, so we go SUNDAY NATURE WALKS -July 21 - Camouflage wit you?...Vy you don't moff?" EXHIBIT ROOM HOURS # back there and borrow a suitable We say to him: "Maybe it will . Sun - Thurs. 10-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat 10 - 6 p.m No admission block of this wood, then return to Sir Alexander SpS"rFeature iii the Exhibit Room -The Oldman River' the front where three of us lift the Gait Museum hind end of Carl's car while the Books by: - A Bridge to the Past CALT MUSEUM fourth one puts the block of wood Frank in place, under the rear housing. . ulv 21 - Gait Babies Birthday Parties (11/1.3) The results looks good, the Goble ! ? Ongoing Exhibits two rear wheels are some three May 1 to Sept. 15 inches off the surface of the road. The Trapper: Vol. 1.2 & 3 Ancestors: Celebrating Kainai History June 14 to Dec. 31 At 10 o'clock the bar closes "Two eccentric trappers turn a green kid Helen Schuler Selling Canada: The RCMP as a Canadian Symbol and the few beer drinkers come into a pretty fair mountain man. Frank Coulee Centre out. Carl is with them, and we see Goble's Memoirs of his life as a trapper in the mountains of southwest Alberta and Lethbridge's Nature NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN from the way he is walking that Centre he is packing a pretty fair load of southeast British Columbia" Alberta luty 20 - Japanese Dandng -1 p-m. the product the bar sells. The old Report Japanese ladies within our community will gather at the Danish bachelor likes beer, and Bears (Have Known gardens to demonstrate the traditional Japanese Dance. has spent most of the evening dis "This book is unlike any I have seen. His luhf 21 - Tea Ceremony • 1 p.m. posing of a good supply of the outrageous anecdotes and colloquial style One can either join the ceremony and experience the are as engaging as ever". Virginia Byfield, custom's first hand or sit and relax and watch stuff. , , Alberta Report the ceremony take place. Those old Fords didn t have a starter; they were started with a The 20 Cent Men Extended Hours 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. The story of the building of the Chief Fort Whoop-Up crank that projected out in front Great Family Fun below the bottom of the radiator, Mountain Highway by Relief Camp men FORT WHOOP-UP Carl gets into the car, adjusts the during the years of the Great Depression. INTERPRETIVE CENTRE spark levfer and the gas lever, These books are for sale at: both of these items being located BookShop&Medi+Plus -Cardston, JUST OVER 1 HOUR FROM SUMMER HOURS - DAILY 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Borderline Books-Waterton, SUNDAY NOON TO S p.m. just below the steering wheel, oh Wild Rose Video & Books -Pincher WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK the steering column. There is a Creek, Polar Books-Fernie BC hand brake sticking up from the Lotos Books -Cra_brook,BC floor, with a release lever on the 10 THE BOUNDARY Tuesday, July 16,2002 erience., Breathtaking scenery, wildlife in wilderness habitat and wildflowers carpeting grassy meadows Our guided rides provide western * ~ adventure for the whole family Trail rides leave on the hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 1 1/2 hour rides — 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 2 hour rides - 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. • 3 or 4 hour rides - 1:30 p.m. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ALPINE STABLES (403) 859-2462 • WATERTON WATERTON COMMUNITY ======Q. In 1975 there were 66 million beverage containers recovered in Alberta. How many were recovered in 1998? A. 686 million (=4,500 tonnes) Q. Recycled tetra packs (cardboard brick beverage containers) are used to make what? A. paper napkins or specialty writing paper. You can do your part by placing beverage containers in the "blue bins" located throughout PHOTO BY STEVEN KENWORTHY" the townsite and in various campgrounds. SpilMing 3 VSro*** Charlotte's Web is one of the three live theatre productions at the Carriage House Theatre in Cardston. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. every night of the week except Sunday. Live theatre in Cardston OfiTfmKtieave^ Specializing in ORGANIC PRODUCE, SUPPLEMENTS MEATS & BAKING We are OPEN 24 Hours back for 13th season SSl — TWO LOCATIONS — 7 Days A Week 756 Kettles St. Pincher Creek BY STEVEN KENWORTHY "We definitely cater to fami tive who has been involved in 403-627-3767 lies because we feel there aren't several Carriage House produc 772 Main Street, Pincher Creek 305 Main St. Cardston The Carriage House Theatre enough options for families," tions over the years, says-the best 403-627-2445 403-653-4242 in Cardston has just the thing for says Leavitt. thing about this year's offerings those hot summer nights - live Pricing for the shows is even is the variety. productions in a beautifully re geared for families with a flat "All three shows are so differ stored, air-conditioned theatre. $45 admission fee for two par ent from each other but you can This is the 13th season for ents and an unlimited number of really get into each of them. You HAPPENING live theatre in the Carriage House children. get to hiss at the villain and and it's something owners Dr. The nine main cast members cheer on the hero, the audience Robert and Blanche Russell see have been working on this sea participation makes it fun." from Future Ford as both a great cultural tourism son' s offerings since May 21 and First-time cast member Gre Let us know what's happening! activity and a chance to provide opened with performances start gory Caswell sees the different Contact The Boundary at: Box 1000, Pincher Creek, AB TOK 1W0. an opportunity for young per ing on July 2. show's upbeat tone as a big (403) 627-3252 • Fax (403) 627-3949 • e-mail [email protected] formers. Open to community groups and non-profit groups. The three productions - Char drawing card. Please limit your submission to 50 words or less. Deadline Wednesday 5 p.m."H e (Dr. Russell) loves to see lotte's Web, Showdown at the "They appeal to a wide vari the theatre alive and give the CCWC Free Hikes • Lynx Creek/Snowshoe Creek July 20 Rainbow Ranch and Red Hot ety of people and all the produc tourists something to do," says Country - are performed on alter tions are very exciting." •Coordinator - Klaus Jericho - 403-327-4062 Alonna Leavitt, the nating nights six days a week. A A lot is expected of the cast at Glacier Institute - Course Offerings - 406-755-1211 -managing/musical director for fourth production, Stars of Sum the Carriage House Theatre as Archaeology of Glacier National Park July 16-17 the theatre. "It's a good opportu mer, is a showcase of songs they not only have to perform but Forest Stewardship & Fire: A teacher workshop July 16-17 nity for the performers because picked by the cast members and are involved in various other as • Glacier Naturalist: Glacier's Predators and their prey there are not many other areas to takes place five times throughout pects of the production such as -Ages 6-8 July 16 do theatre at this level." the summer (about every two preparing props and looking after -Ages 9-11 July 17 With three live shows to weeks). the box office. There is also a choose from this summer and summer musical theatre camp Kite Festival - Windy Point, Pincher Creek July 20-21 "We choose a light repertoire nine talented young cast mem because it's summer and people from July 15-20 for children •Pete or Joan Rickard - 403-627-2969 bers, the Carriage House offers want to have fun," says Leavitt. aged 6-16 where the cast mem Rum Runner Days July 19-21 all-ages entertainment for both The theatre is centrally locat bers are expected to give instruc MD of Crowsnest Pass 403-562-8833 visitors and locals. ed in downtown Cardston and tion. Thunder in the Valley - Blair Painter 403-562-8282 daily visits to the area camp "I don't think I've ever been Crowsnest Pass grounds by the performers help this tired but when you get up on spread the word. the stage you get energized CASTLE BERRY Kelsey Leavitt, a Cardston na- again," says Caswell. "All of the ACRES shows create a lot of magic for "U-Pick" the audience." Onturj^. Live theatre at the Carriage Strawberries • Rentals, from $29.95, featuring Taurus, Windstar and focus House Theatre runs every night, Cowley, Alberta except Sundays, starting at 7:30 • Parrs and service, including Saturday service 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hedderick Realty Ltd. p.m. until August 24. Reserva for emergencies or by appointment only Phone: 403-628-2921 754 Main Street, P.O. Box 309 Visit our website: Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1W0 tions are strongly recommended Pincher Creek AB www.amga.ab.ca/castleberry Bus. (403) 627-4646 and can be made by calling (403) Fax (403) 627-3247 &!&M 653-1000. For more information 403-627-4461 Please call for picking web site: vnvw.century21pinchercreek.corn n~| visit their website" www.car- 1 •888-667-8036 Each OIK* Independently Owned and Operated schedule Information REALTOR riagehousetheatre.com •—•"•PSmPPmum——-• ^*.^A*A\^A^Jii>i"> 'A'^A'A A'vft'A"A'^ < Tuesday, July 16,2002 THE BOUNDARY 11 Symphony to mud bogs in Crowsnest Pass LEAVE IT TO ME BY STEVEN KENWORTHY AND Club Annual Mud Bog, a kids' when you consider the Crowsnest performance was picked because LANDSCAPING TAMARA COLLINS grand prix with battery-operated Pass only has around 7,000 resi this year is the United Nations vehicles, more entertainment and dents. International Year of the Moun 4 Sod There is literally something activities at gazebo park and Show up early to get into the tain. • Rainbird Sprinkler for everyone this weekend in the showings of The Emperor, a film viewing position you want and "This is the first time we're Systems Crowsnest Pass, located north of about notorious Crowsnest Pass expect heavy traffic in and doing such a show, and we are Waterton Lakes National Park. Rum Runner Emilio Picariello. around Blairmore from about 9 hoping it will be as successful as • Retaining Walls Events include a huge fire The most popular and explo p.m. onward. we think it can be," said Teresa For all your works display, a mud bog, a pa sive event of the weekend takes Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill, Ternes, general manager of the rade, mountain bike and running place at 11 p.m. on Saturday which is located right in Blair Lethbridge Symphony Associa landscaping needs races, plenty of games and activi when Thunder in the Valley more, is the centre of Sunday's tion. "We are anticipating Call local: ties for kids and an outdoor per takes over. This amazing fire activities. The Follow the Green 1,500." 403-653-1201 formance by the Lethbridge works display is entering its Mountain Bike Challenge takes For more information and Toll free: Symphony Orchestra at the base ninth year and it just keeps get place at Powderkeg starting at 11 tickets to Music on the Mountain 1-888-653-1201 of the community ski hill. ting bigger and better. The fire a.m. followed by a one-time-only call (403) 329-SEAT. Serving the Cardston, All the events are part of Rum works light up the sky and when outdoor performance by the A photography contest and Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek & Runner Days, the community's you hear the exploding fireworks Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra co-ed slow pitch tournament will Waterton Park areas annual July celebration. echoing off the surrounding at 1 p.m. also take place throughout the Events start on Friday with mountains, you'll know why it's Music on the Mountain will weekend as part of Run Runner Call (403) 627-3252 the Sole Survivor foot race, a call Thunder in the Valley. start with a champagne breakfast Days. pub crawl at the Blairmore Le People can view the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed For more information on Rum to advertise in gion and activities at gazebo park right from downtown Blairmore, by a performance by the Leth Runner Days activities call (403) The Boundary in downtown Blairmore. Highway 3, which goes right past bridge Symphony and Crowsnest 562-8909. Saturday starts with a pancake Blairmore or any of the sur Pass Orchestras. Conductor breakfast and children's activities rounding mountain-sides. Every Claude Lapalme will lead the or near the swimming pool, which location gives a different per chestras through selections from is also hosting a swim meet. The spective of the fireworks. The Sound of Music, Fiddler on parade at 11 a.m. leads into the Last year an estimated 15,000 the Roof and Beethoven's Fifth afternoon's activities which in people watched Thunder in the Symphony. cludes the Bushwackers 4X4 Valley, quite a large number The mountain setting for the Photographer looking for best Conductor Claude Lapalme with the Lethbridge Symphony and Crowstiest Pass Orchestras performing selections from The Sound of Music, fiddler on the Roof, and Beethooeris Fifth Symphony view of Thunder in the Valley Sunday, July 21, 2002 at the Powderkeg Ski Resort in Blairmore, BY STEPHEN KUNO "I envision seeing the whole dio in Raymond, Alberta. 10:00 AM • 1:00 PM, Champagne Breakfast valley lit up with fireworks," he The resulting photos of the Concert will follow breakfast. Everyone taking in the Thun- - said. ~W-- -fireworks he hopes4© use to give Tickets (includes breakfast and concert)...... $23.00 der in the Valley fireworks show In preparation for the trip, back to the community that Children 12 and under (includes concert only) Free wants the best view possible, but Bigelow climbed the still snow spawned them. Bigelow is plan Limited tickets, available only in advance. this year one man will be going choked mountain two weeks ago, ning on taking the best shot and Call the Ticket Centre, 329-SEAT to extremes to see over every his fifth time to the top. having it printed as a poster and or Ticketmaster one's heads. Looking through the lenses of he has no plans to make any Please arrive early! Davis Bigelow, a professional his medium-format camera, he money from his endeavour. limited shuttle transport from the bottom of the mountain- photographer, plans to climb said he could see from the north "I wanted to do something that Pack your lawnchairs, bjemjeefe, and umbrellas. Crowsnest Mountain on July 20 peak of Turtle Mountain, clear was positive for the community," In case of inclement weather, all events will be held on site indoors. and remain there the entire night down the valley, over Blairmore he said, "Something that's avail Concession and Beer Garden available. in hopes of capturing on film a and to Coleman. able for sale to everyone in the truly unique view of the the big If the height of the fireworks Pass." show. doesn't extend beyond the top of Bigelow would like to see any Bigelow first heard of Thun the frame then this is the shot money made from the sale of der in the Valley, a fireworks dis Bigelow wants to bring back. posters go back to the Blairmore SERVICES DIRECTORY play put on by the Blairmore Fire But first he will have to spend Fire Department for the next Eecl and Breakfasts Department, three years ago from a number of hours waiting for 11 year's Thunder in the Valley. a group of overwhelmed friends. p.m. and the first fireworks to In return, Bigelow is making Bloomin Inn The year after, he attended the shoot off. just one request of the Pass. 5 min east of Pincher Creek. CROOKED CREEK show for the first time and pho Bigelow plans to start his "We want to have all the lights 'Working Ranch'. Beautiful gar tographed it from the roof of his dens, good food. All around CAMPGROUND climb in the early morning of Ju on," he said. Bloomin Good Time! van parked in Blairmore. • 52 Sites - all with majestic ly 20, starting off in a party of 11 Bigelow envisions a much 1 403 627 5829 Although he too was thor people. more dramatic picture with the views oughly impressed with what he Nine will descend before dark, valley floor, along with the sky, Chipman Creek Studio • Located 5.6 kms east of Working Studio/Fabulous view. 10 saw, the pictures he took weren't leaving Bigelow and his son to lit up. Waterton Lakes National Park as amazing. minutes east of Pincher Creek on watch the starbursts and streaks "I think it would have a lot Hwy. #507 gates on Highway #5 "They looked like they could of light together, and then to more impact," he said. 1-877-627-5424 have been taken anywhere," he spend the night keeping warm in This year will mark the ninth Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal Rates said. a tent before descending the fol Stepping Stone Cabins annual Thunder in the Valley. Nestled in the Hamlet of Beaver For Reservations Call: Which is when he got the idea lowing morning. Each year the fireworks dis Mines. Only 40 minutes from 403-653-1100 to shoot this year's Thunder in Once back on flat ground, play brings in thousands of peo Waterton Park. the Valley from the summit of Bigelow will develop his pho ple, from Alberta and beyond, to 1 888 368 7122 Crowsnest. tographs in his home-based stu the Crowsnest Pass. 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Great 403-859-2247 All Welcome Everyone welcome - 9 p.m. fishing available. 859-2242 or 627-4187 1 403 627 2827 12 THE BOUNDARY Tuesday, July 16,2002 A Walk in the Woods by Wayne Norstrom All The Seasons on Rowe Trail snow. The walk up Rowe could best a jump. That left John Hochstadt. mots and ground squirrels to en The date said it was June 29th, be described as a bit of every John chose to cross the snow tertain a person over lunch, how A lot of years ago part of the but the ice-covered lake and thing. When we arrived at the higher up. I encouraged this ever the weather is keeping them cliffs above Lower Rowe Lake snow-drifted meadows argued for trail head several car loads of hik while whispering to Lea that he out of sight. Warm days and had fallen off. Among the result February or March. The wind cut ers were being held capture by a was going to drop through the bright sun should change that. ing scree and rubble was large through our high tech jackets scrubby little back bear. He was snow bridge. He didn't disappoint There were a surprising num rock that stuck up like a head making an argument for January. just getting a few bites of grass us and since he climbed out un ber of hikers on the trail. In spite stone. Colleen and I sat on the Then in a moment of forgiveness along the road and paid Colleen hurt it led to a certain amount of of the cold a lot of them were south side of the headstone rock Mother Nature calmed the wind and I no attention. merriment for the rest of us. wearing short pants. I amused eating our lunch and trying to get and parted the clouds. The sun Part way in we came to the Further on we hit the downed myself by checking the goose out of the wind. Rain was blown was warm on the south side of first of the snow patches. In one trees. The trail crew must have bumps on their legs. Long pants past blocking out the view of the the rock. I took off my gloves spot the snow had drifted deep run out of gas and gave up just were high fashion, at least in my lake and surrounding basin, but while I ate. Things were looking over a little creek. Tracks indicat below the turn off to the lower opinion. we weren't missing much be up, for about five minutes, then it ed previous hikers had broken lakes. Another hour or so of pow The hiking around Waterton is cause the entire basin was ice and was back to winter. through the snow into the water. er saw work and the trail should a bit tough, but it just adds to the To avoid a similar fate Colleen be clear. As it is there is a bit of adventure. A tough day on the chose to climb down some rocks climb over, duck under and go trail still beats the hell out of a and cross. Lea Clearwater select around. day in front of a computer. Just ed a snow bridge and held her The boulders around the lower remember to wear long pants on breath as she crossed. I went with lake usually have a lot of mar those cold days. .t-i to Edmonton PHOTO COURTESY WAYN€ NORSTROM ROWe, rOWe9 rOWe yOUr boat... Norstrom (right) and his band of merry hikers cross a bridge on Waterton's Rowe Trail. SM Lud'l gterifrat£up&o 8. Call for reservations on our Superline Montana Browning 1-800-800-8000 West Glacier /*9 3? ALBERTA Kalispell Cardston • Indoor Pool & Spa 401 Main Street • All Queen Beds FOR ALL YOUR GROCERY NEEDS g+A OMM Cardston • Large Vehicle Parking WHILE ON VACATION ljJ#«M#KiW 403-653-8000/1-800-800-8000 • Restaurant You're never far away from _MJIUifflET\ 7tf • Guest Laundry FORT MACLEOD IGA MSn>Fri. 9-9 We accept Vlsa> Mastercard, Debit, S_i;9-7 Amex Pincher Creek Friendly small town service big city prices and selection - * " . 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