Vol 4, No. 16 September 6 to September 12,1995 Park gets 4 pool site bids WATERTON - Some, all or none of an summer months and an international international school, condos, hotel, school during the off-season. boutiques may finally sprout up at the Quoting Prairie Land Corp. princi old swimming pool site in Waterton pal Meir Porat, the Herald story said within a couple of years. the school would hold 300 to 400 stu Deadline for submissions of devel dents in Grades 10 through 12, housed opment proposals for the site arrived in 260 rooms. last Friday at 4 p.m. And by that time, Barrett indicated there would be a Waterton Lakes National Park plan preliminary review of the proposals ning coordinator Lynn Barrett said she Sept. 12 by Parks Canada's Sandy had received four proposals. Omonuier and Bob Merchant, herself They came from Virtual North, of and a Waterton Park Community Calgary, TRD Building Sales Ltd., of Association representative yet to be Medicine Hat, Alta., Prairie Land named. Corp., of Calgary, and Roman Invest "If there's a fabulous proposal, ments, of Edmonton. heads and shoulders above the rest, we Barrett said nobody within parks will award," she said, though she administration had had time to look at doesn't expect that to happen. More the proposals in any detail. likely there will be a short list and a Somebody, elsewhere, had jumped request for more detail from those on the gun, however. A story in the Aug. that list. 31 Calgary Herald business section Barrett expected the award Would said Prairie Land Corp. proposed a be made by Jan. 1, 1996, with hopes Birds of a feather Falconer Wendy Slaytor holds Roosevelt, $13 million facility which would serve that construction would start next the bald eagle, atthe Alberta Birds of Prey Centre which rehabilitates injured birds as a tourist oriented hotel during the spring. For story, see page 9. Chief Mt. Customs will stay open through the 30th Just as summer weather finally Leading the way is the p.m.). As one U.S. official state their last day, the U.S. Glacier National Park graces the Waterton - Glacier decision by customs officials points out the station would spokesperson said the Canadi Parks spokesperson Kristin international peace parks area, on both sides of the interna ordinarily have closed Sept. an station would stay open in Zwisler says some camp park staff and federal officials tional border to keep the bor 17, but the department wants coordination with the Ameri grounds have already closed: have started closing facilities der crossing stations at Chief to try a later closing this year can schedule. Avalanche Creek campground, or firmed up dates for the clo Mountain open through Sept. to see if there's enough traffic The extension would seem beyond Lake Macdonald, sure of others. 30 (though for the last two to warrant the extension. to reflect the experience of closed Aug. 29. Chief Mountain border, weeks the stations will close at Though Canadian customs many private businesses On Sept. 5, the Fish Creek crossing 5 p.m., instead of the usual 10 officials weren't ready yet to which indicate they are seeing campground closed for the more and more traffic through season. And, the entrance sta the area after the traditional tions at Many Glacier and Two end-of-summer Labor Day Medicine stopped collecting weekend travel. entrance fees, though the entrances will remain open. Waterton Lakes National On Sept. 11, the camp Park grounds at Two Medicine and Tentative plans are to close St. Mary will switch to primi the Visitor Service Centre tive camping (i.e. no running Sept. 17, says parks water or electricity) and the spokesperson Janice Smith. Rising Sun camping area will After that, parks staff will close completely. be at the Waterton Natural On Sept. 18, the Many History Association Heritage Glacier campground closes fea* Centre, in Waterton townsite, the season. until Oct. 8, during opening Along with the closure of hours. the Chief Mt. customs sta The Heritage Centre itself tions, the east boundary gate will run daily through Septem on the Chief Mt. road will ber, but will only be open close. And the water will be weekends and Mondays turned off at the Bowman and through and until Oct. 15 Kintla camping areas. " But when it shuts for the season. fees," says Zwisler, "will be Smith indicates the admin charged until the snow flies." L^ISt kick at the Cat - Waterton Park campsites filled for the Labour Day weekend as istration office is open and She advises travelers check ready to answer questions with parks administration for campers took advantage of some late summer good weather. The Edwrds family, of Calgary (Valerie, through the off-season during up-to-date information at Dave, son Geoff and daughter Megan), sets up camp for their first-ever, long delayed, visit to the park weekdays. (406)888-5441.
• « • V September 6 to September 12,1995 Waterton Glaciers Views Uted writers to speak at Waterton Workshop Sornerdf j%athj\merica's best is so Natural, Why am I Going become editor of Equinox. He Mepham has since been teach ing his pictures with text. writes and editors will be to School. has also written a book on the ing in Browning and doing Another Montana speaker among the speakers at the His personal interests in Columbia Icefields and a pop wildlife photography in Glaci at the Workshop is Beverly lij^cSoming; Waterton Writers conservation, natural history ular history of the Banff er National Park, in Alaska Magley, editor of Montana ^r\shor>;;;Sept. 14-16. and environment topics has Springs Hotel. and other places in the west. magazine. Her credits include Among them are Alberta led to articles for Equinox, Patton, who has also writ Mepham says his interest in numerous books, among them authors l^njGadd, Andrew Environment Views and ten for Equinox and Canadian photography started with the Montana Backroads and a Nikiforuk^ Brian Patton, Bart Alberta Wildlands Advocate. Geographic, has spent his time gift of a camera from his wife series of children's wildflower Robinson and Phil Carter. This year he wrote the text as an editor, photographer, Sue, but he has since made it a field guides. She has written f;^ree%time winner of the for a popular science book publisher and book promoter.. career rather than a hobby. numerous magazine articles Nafi^ii^r^tagazine Award, from the Tyrell Museum, The His guide book, Parkways of With his close-up viewing for a variety of publications l^IftforUk started his journalis Land Before Us, published by the Canadian Rockies, gives of a cougar attacking a moun and has also worked as a proof tic* career in 1984. He has also Red Deer College. road and travel information on tain goat a couple of years reader, wilderness guide and done award winning investiga In addition to his freelance Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Rev ago, Mepham started combin piano teacher. tive reporting on such topics writing, Nikiforuk does a reg elstoke. as public health and education. ular column on education for Teddi Brown, editor of Out The Waterton Writers Workshop, >*»His first book, The Fourth Canadian Business and a col door Canada magazine, will Horseman: A short history of umn about the west for the also be speaking at the work September 14,15 & 16,1995, epidemics, plagues, famines Toronto Star. shop. Brown, a journalism is seeking donations in cash or kind. a>d other scourges, (Penguin, Bart Robinson and Brian graduate from Carleton Uni This is a non-profit centennial event, co-sponsored by 1991) grew out of an Atkinson Patton became friends in versity in Ottawa, has been a Viewpoints Communications and Waterton Lakes National Park. I^lowship study of public Banff National Park in 1989, newspaper reporter, a public hlK^th'iplicy. It garnered criti when they spent as much time relations writer and a free The Workshop will bring professional outdoor, nature, travel cal reviews in England, Cana as they could hiking the area's lance writer. and environmental writers to the Park and acquaint them with da and the United States. back-country trails. In 1971 Returning to Canada after a the wonderful things we have to offer. Your donation, no matter His second book, School's they produced the first suc sojourn in England, Brown the size, would help make the event a success. We particularly Out: The catastrophe in public cessful guide to Canada's worked for Canadian National need: cash, accomodations for guest speakers, food/supplies for education, was based on his mountain national parks, the Railways, then wrote a col - the breakfast, and door prizes (t-shirts, mugs, Waterton teaching career, working with Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. umn for the Toronto Star. Dur souvenirs.) the learning disabled. The Since then the book has ing the 70s, she wrote for most If you can help, please contact Barb Grinder book, a national best-seller, gone on to a sixth edition and of Canada's top magazines, at 403-626-3658 was followed by a second vol its writers to other journalistic including En Route, the Cana ume on education, If Learning pursuits. Robinson has since dian, the Financial Post and Quest. She has been at Out: door Canada for the last 14 years. &•- New Frank's Restaurant In addition to the Alberta Akamina contingent, Montana photog • CLOTHING • GIFTS • COLLECTIBLES • rapher Jim Mepham will be large selection of souvenirs: one of the guest speakers at the Waterton workshop. A soapstone, moccasins, native arts & books. graduate of the Unive^ty of Excellent selection of T-shirts & sweatshirts. Montana, with a degree in Large selection of Mondetta. environmental biology, Main Street, Waterton Park. Phone 403-859-2361 WATE RTD N <^ifts Western & Chinese cuisine. PARK CAFE on Waterton's main street - 859-2345 Homemade burgers, soups, salads Under new management & much, much more. 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"Most hunters are very area. only to the park boundary. gearing up for the hunting sea animals. co-operative and are opposed In Waterton, wardens are An informants program is son outside their parks in an Once hunting season opens, to poaching. We have a good also designated provincial an option available to Glacier effort to guard against bound the park boundaries are close relationship with hunters," he wildlife guardians authorized park wardens but one they ary jumpers seeking big game ly covered. "We keep an eye says. to enforce provincial hunting prefer not to discuss for maxi trophy animals. on the boundary and look for In Waterton, Jowett says, regulations outside the park, mum effectiveness. About this time of year, (hunters') vehicles and stop hunters are advised if they though wardens seldom act on "We appreciate reports of wardens and rangers begin and talk to hunters," Jowett shoot an animal which subse their own in provincial mat violations and anyone noticing scheduling boundary patrols says. Wardens explain the quently crosses the park ters. suspicious activity should con on foot, horseback, and in rules about hunting and boundary and dies, they can However, in Glacier, while tact the park," Vanhorn says. trucks. national parks. He notes that not legally retrieve it. But if a mutual aid agreement allows According to Peter Jowett, hunters have no desire to get the animal is not too far inside Waterton park warden, as the into trouble either with park the park, it could be recovered summer progresses patrols wardens or land owners bor with a warden's assistance . routinely monitor the move dering the park. In Glacier while most WATERTON OPERA HOUSE ment of animals such as big Glacier's protection spe- poaching is associated with the hunting season, rangers try Located in Waterton Lakes National to give hunters the benefit of Starts Friday, September 8 Park, this community run golf the doubt if an animal is shot course boasts incredible scenic and crosses into the national views on every fairway park. BE Y O x » RA N G O CI N The penalties for hunting in j f Call 403-859-2114 Showing nightly 8:00 p.m., Friday thru Thursday Canada's national parks are Please call the Hotline at 859-2466 for up to date details. Walert on .Lalces stiff. Just carrying a firearm QOLF COURSE inside a park could result in a $2,000 fine but poaching car Still lots of golf 'til closing day. ries major fines of up to "Shooting for October 15." $150,000 and/or six months in jail for big horn sheep, griz 5,V-r ,2;*. zly bears, mountain goats, gyr- rTraiWfef pearl's cafe & deli falcons, peregrine falcons. Fines for poaching bison, »Vi^5 breakfast lunch deli elk, black bear, cougar, moose, Great Bearjf soups,salads, meats, deer or wolves is as much as specialty customsandwiches, salads, $10,000 and/or six months in On tnT main street - Waterton Park - 403-859-2663 coffees deli pies, baking the crowbar hotel. fresh baking milkshakes^aoats, & Both schedules of fines can Gifts • Books • Travel Information pearl's open early espressojcapuccino also involve seizures of guns &more preserves or vehicles and the loss of the animal to the hunter. Located upstairs at the on Windflower Avenue (403) 859-2284 Waterton Opera House Because there is a market BEAR PAW 309 Wildflower Avenue for animal parts such as elk (403)859-2070 AAA/AMA • • • APPROVED antlers and bear gall bladders, Massage Therapy Call for appointment In Waterton Lakes National Park possession of portions of ani Specializing In: mals is also an illegal offense Therapeutic Massage #* in Canada. Relaxation Massage In Glacier the fines depend V Try a relaxing or upon a variety of factors Craniosacral Therapy 0 envigorating Reflexology including whether a profes massage! sional operator is involved, the Reike 4fe opportunity to avoid poaching among other factors. Keeping a watchful eye on the animals they are hired to protect is a labor intensive Golf the Canadian Rockies! task. Somebody is usually Waterton h> Package Includes ^ patrolling one section of the K&?£* U *t DAY UNLIMITED GOLF *d&$!rf*i* park every day of the season. KA m *; jfrf NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION %" Take out or eat in. Waterton - Glacier Views is published for the visitors and Published by: residents of the International Peace Park regions of BREAKING GROUND PUBLISHING Waterton's southwest Alberta and north-central Montana Box 98, Pincher Creek, AB, TOK 1W0 Box 352, Babb, Mont., 59411 Newest Eatery Phone: (403) 627-2370 Fax: (403) 627-5850 # Try Some Pie • 106,000 published from May 24 through September 20,1995 Publishers: David McNeill Robert Kershaw 303 Windflower Avenue Published and printed in Alberta, Canada for freedistributio n Production: Gail Ellison (403) 859-2060 ^ mV Waterton Glacier Views September 6 to September 12,1995 In the shadow of Chief Mountain. Aldridge met Dief the Chief This is the 15th in a series of remembrances by Frank Goble to commemorate Water - ton Park's Centennial. Frank is a long-time park and area resident. Along with his wife Linnea, they started Frank's Restaurant (now New Frank's) in Waterton. The series runs weekly through the summer. This is the conclusion of a two-part story from last week In 1960, while telling me about their early years in Waterton, Oliver Aldridge described the big flood of 1908: "It was a cold spring, - snow, rain, wind. About the middle of May it began to rain steadily. In the afternoon the rain turned to snow. It snowed the rest of the day, all night, more than five feet of snow on the ground; snow slides roar ing down all around in the mountains. About noon the Oliver Aldridge, on JohnDiefenbaker's left and wearing glasses, presents a vial of oil from the Discovery Well at Oil City. next day it warmed up, began Falls, about an acre of bare the fords, water too high and Waterton. In the forenoon of ery of the oil seepage at Oil to rain and it kept on raining. ground there, everything else fast. We lived on beef." June 27 a group of Waterton City. Later that day, after we High up on the mountains all under water. Hanson's logs In June, 1960, John Diefen- residents, including the Boy had attended the Blood Tribe's the snow melted. were drifting all over the lake. baker, Prime Minister of Scouts, the Girl Guides and induction ceremony, while dri "There was water every Finally quit raining, water Canada, was invited to attend the Brownies, together with ving the Aldridges back to where. You could see the began to go down. We could- a conference of United States the Aldridges, met Mr. Diefen- their home in Cardston, Mr. water in the lake coming up n't travel anywhere. Creeks governors; the conference baker' s cavalcade of automo Aldridge said to me: "Now I fast, flooding our buildings; and river too high. We ran out would be held in Montana. biles at the Canadian customs can die happy!" we had to take to the high of grub, had to kill a yearling Following the conference, he on the Chief Mountain High Oliver Aldridge died Nov. ground between Linnet and for meat. was to come to Canada way, where, in a short ceremo 28, 1960. the mountain. The middle and "The water went down through the Chief Mountain ny, Mr. Aldridge presented Mr. lower lakes were joined enough so we could move port of entry for ceremony on Diefenbaker with a vial of oil AGM date changed together, just one big lake. back to our place by the bay, Beebe Flats in the Belly River from the Discovery Well at Oil The date ofthe aamtal; Pass Creek flats were covered everything a mess. Found out Valley of Waterton Lakes City, in Waterton park. general meeting for the! with water, only the tops of later that Kootenai's cabin National Park, where the Mr. Aldridge was tremen Waterton Community As$o~ the trees showing where the took off down the river, fell Blood Indians would induct dously pleased at having had elation has been changed to river banks had been. him into their tribe as Chief the opportunity to meet the apart before it made the first Seat 9, It state at the comfc "Some of our cattle were on bend. Kootenai and his wife Many Spotted Horses. Prime MinisfeY and tell him munity haft at &4&L * " . the hill where the hotel now managed to move to the high When we heard of the the story of the initial discov stands, more up near Cameron ground way over to the east, upcoming visit of the Prime with their horses, not much Minister to Waterton, the advi :\ else. Everything loose at Han sory council, of which I was OPEN YEAR ROUND son's Mill at the Maskinonge chairman, decided it would be Hardware washed away, including all his an excellent opportunity to Household items logs and several big piles of have recognition given to Camping needs *<> QONTAIN lumber. His stern-wheeler the Oliver Aldridge as the man Souvenirs & Gifts Gertrude was able to move who, as a boy, had found the Clothing & Sundries around, but there was nowhere oil seepage that resulted in the Lotto - 649 FOOD MART to go. first oil discovery in Western Waterton's only full line grocery "We had to stay put for a Canada being made. long time, couldn't travel any On June 26 we brought Mr. featuring trash moat and product in season Aldridge and his wife to ALBERTA where, didn't dare try any of 307 Windflower Avenue 859-2526 COVERED WAGON RVPARK all sendees - $13 free wagon rides quiet location Waterton Lakes Magrath, AB 403-758-3572 National Park GranView Where the Mountains Meet the Prairie! RECREATION CAMP $8 - 14 PER NIGHT Swimming - fishing - adjacent to tennis and golf course. Spacious full service and tent sites, showers, fire-pits, great view! HWY 2 Granum, AB 403-687-3830 elebrate ,^iIpMK Centennial Pare Nauonalues Lacs-Waterton DAISY MAY Ask for a calendar of events! In Oldman river valley Waterton is one link in a system of MlNl-GOLF, LAUNDRY, HEATED POOL, Discover more about Waterton! Check ofyv GAMES ROOM, ALL SERVICES National Parks and Historic Sites ~ our interpretation! programs listed in*th6*» Fort Macleod, AB: protecting examples of natural and 403-553-2455 Explorations section of this paper! cultural heritage across Canada! GLACIER WEST All of us at Waterton Lakes National Park would like to thank our summer centennial .* DUVALSRV S» visitors. Come back and see us this fall or winter when wildlife viewing in the park is ^ & BIKE PARK "<•* 24 RV Sites -12 full hook-ups at its besfcind Waterton puts on its snow coat for great winter exploration. 18 sleeping cabins -18 teepees 12 tent sites - convenience store For more information CALL 403 859-2224. Bed & Breakfast - BBQ - Espresso 9105 Hwy 2E Hungry Horse, MT Ca n adian Heritage Patrimoine canadien 406-387-6798 M Parks Canada Pares Canada CariMcif WEfm 6 September 6 to September 12 1995 f Waterton Glacier Views Waterton Lakes National P&ik- 1995 Waterton Writers Workshop Agenda Thursday, September 14: 6:00 pm & on: Banquet. Cash bar starts at Friday, September 15: Noon -1:30 pm:Luncheon buffet at the SSaJCf^tt am: Registration. Bayshore Inn 6:00, dinner promptly at 7:00. Joint ban 8:30 - 10 am: Workshop Session 1. Prince of Wales Hotel. Convention Centre. quet with the Prairie Conservation Coordi Choose one of three: 1:30 - 2:00 pm: Afternoon field trip story 9:00 am -12 noon: Story opportunities. nating Committee and Bull Trout Task 1a: Self-publishing opportunities begin. Select one or more short field trips. Look Force. The 1995 Andy Russell Nature 1b: Marketing your Work for last minute updates. 6:00 - 7:30 pm: Wine & cheese reception. Writers Award and the Garnet Anthony 1c: Conservation Advocacy fifa&iilpm: Lunch. You're on your Trail of the Great Bear Store. Award will be announced. Guest speakers, 10:30 - noon: Workshop Session 2. Choose Saturday, September 16: door prizes, entertainment. 1:Tp^3yl%iftTi: Panel discussion - mar one of two: 8:30 - 9:30 am: Breakfast buffet at the keting. All speakers. LakesfiaiiooalPad 2a: Beyond Words - photographs and Waterton Community Kitchen. illustrations. 9:00 -10 am: Reid trip story opportunities 3:30 - 5:30 pm: Panel discussion - pro 2b: Regional Writers - National Markets. begin. duction. All speakers. 'arcnaQinKI^nrarj^iertoii Phone: For more information contact: Box 55, Waterton Park, AB TOK 2MO 403-859-2203 Fax: 403-859-2065 GENERAL PARK INFORMATION •Banff General Park Information "Where the mountains meet the prairie." The meeting of rolling prairie and lofty Charles Waterton. mountains found in Waterton Lakes National John George "Kootenai" Brown, the Park's Park provides a contrast unique in the Canadi first European settler, later became its first an National Parks system. This juxtaposition superintendent. The discovery of oil in the Park creates a richer variety of flowers and animals around the turn of the century led to the drilling than is found in most national parks. About of western Canada's first well. 55% of Alberta's total wildflower species can To protect this diversity of history, archaeol be found in Waterton, including many plants ogy, wildlife and landforms, the area was set considered rare in Canada. aside as a park in 1895, largely due to the Wapiti, mule deer and bighorn sheep are efforts of local rancher Frederick Godsal. commonly seen and both grizzly and black Waterton was fourth in an extensive system bears are found in the Park. of national parks, historic sites and rivers, pro - Waterton's 525 square kilometres (203 sq. tecting areas representative of Canada's natur miles) have a unique geologic history, including al and cultural heritage. While preservation of some of the oldest exposed bedrock in the this rich resource is the first priority, public Canadian Rockies. Glacial landforms, abun understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of dant lakes, streams and waterfalls also add these special places is encouraged. interest to a landscape which today provides Initiated by the Rotary Clubs of Alberta and many recreational opportunities. Montana in 1932, Waterton Lakes and Glacier Human use of the Waterton area has a long National Parks were designated the world's history. The abundance of wildlife attracted first International Peace Park, commemorating TRAVEL INFORMATION many aboriginal peoples and has contributed to the long friendship of the United States and a rich native history extending back 11,000 Canada. The International Peace Park has • 159 miles (264 km or approximately 3 hours drive) from the years. Over 200 archaeological sites have come to represent the need for co-operation Olympic City, Calgary, Alberta been identified in the Park. between nations, in a world where the sharing • 78 miles (130 km or approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes drive) Early European explorers and settlers, of resources and ecosystems is a reality. southwest of Lethbridge, Alberta. among them many colorful characters, also left Both Parks have also been designated Bios • 40 miles (60 km or approximately 3/4 hour drive) north of their mark on the area. Lt. Thomas Blakiston, a phere Reserves, by the UNESCO Man and the Glacier Park entrance at St. Mary, Montana. member of the famous Palliser Expedition and Biosphere program, to provide information • Airports at Calgary and Lethbridge, Alberta; Kalispell and one of the area's earliest explorers, named the about the relationships between people and Great Falls, Montana. Car rentals at these cities and in lakes after the 18th century British naturalist their environment. Waterton. THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK SCENIC DRIVES: OTHER ATTRACTIONS: RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: The Entrance Road provides 8 kilometres (5 miles) of magnificent views that beautifully illus Cameron Falls, located in the townsite, is a Waterton offers a variety of hiking trails, for trate the Park's theme, "where the mountains meet picturesque waterfall, created as Cameron Creek almost anyone's ability and preferences. Boating, the prairie". Colorful prairie flowers and grasses and falls from its valley into the deeper Waterton Valley. scuba diving and board sailing are popular sports in the glittering blue chain of the Waterton Lakes are Goat Haunt, located in Glacier National Upper Waterton Lake. You may rent boats at set against a mountain backdrop. The sight of the Park at the south end of Upper Waterton Lake, is Cameron Lake. Fishing is permitted in some Park historic Prince of Wales Hotel, on a knoll above the accessible from Waterton by both trail and boat. waters, with an appropriate license. Ask at the Park lakes, indicates you will soon arrive at our lakeside Goat Haunt features an International Peace Park Reception Centre. townsite, Pavilion and U.S. ranger station. It is a major trail- Waterton has an 18-hole golf course, horse The Akamina Highway begins near the head for groups heading into Glacier National Park. riding facilities, public tennis courts, a ball field and a townsite and runs for 16 km (10 mi.) along the Visitors staying overnight must report to a Ranger at children's playground. In winter, cross-country skiing Cameron Valley. Points of interest include exposed Goat Haunt. and snowshoeing are popular. ancient bedrock at the start of the road (also seen at The Akamina Pass Trail leads from the Cameron Falls), and the site of western Canada's Akamina Parkway in Alberta to British Columbia's INTERPRETATION SERVICES: first producing oil well. The road ends at scenic Akamina-Kishenena Recreation Area. Backcountry Cameron. Lake. campgrounds and a Ranger Station are located near All visitors are invited to participate in the programs The Red Rock Parkway meanders over Wall Lake. A British Columbia fishing license is offered by Park Interpreters. Check for details at the rolling .prairie and through the Blakiston Valley. It required and may be purchased only at the Waterton Visitor Reception Centre or ask for a program sched ends at the strikingly colored rocks and cascading Reception Centre. Information is available from BC ule. A cruise boat offers interpretive tours of Upper creeks,of Red Rock uanyon, a distance of 15 km (9 Parks, (604)422-3212. Waterton Lake, and other private interpretation ser mi.). The drive features views of magnificent moun - Wildlife and wildflowers are abundant. Fall vices are available. Waterton-Glacier Views, a free tains, Including Mt. Blakiston, the Park's highest is probably the best time for wildlife watching. The weekly newspaper, gives information about the peak, j larger animals come down from their summer ranges Peace Park region and the interpretive services The Chfef Mountain Highway is the prima and waterfowl are on their migratory routes through offered in the area. ry route between Waterton Lakes and Glacier the Park. Interpretive signs are found along all Park National Park, if* the United States. The highway Bears, deer, elk and bighorn sheep can be roads. There are special exhibits at the Chief Moun climbs from the grassland area of Maskinonge Lake tain Road lookout, the Bison Jump (off the Red Rock to a viewpoint with a magnificent vista of the Front seen in the prairie portions of the Park. Sheep and Range of the Rockies and the Waterton Valley. deer frequent the townsite. Parkway, just before Crandell Campground), Red Enroute from the border crossing, the road traverses The Park's diversity of habitats are home to Rock Canyon, and Cameron Lake. In the townsite, the fields and forests, and the wetlands created by a great variety of birds. The Maskinonge area is par the International Peace Park Pavilion and the Water- Crooked Creek. ticularly rich in birdlife. In spring and summer, look ton Heritage Centre (operated by the Waterton Nat - The Bison Paddock, near the north for birds around Linnet Lake, Cameron Lake and ural History Association), offer Park interpretation entrance to the Park off Highway 6, features a small along the Wishbone Trail. Exhibits. herd of plains bison, maintained to commemorate Wildflowers can be seen in the Park at Watch for signs along Park roads inviting the larger herds that once roamed freely in this area. almost any season except winter. In spring and sum you to tune in to a park radio station for information The bison can be seen while driving a narrow road mer, the prairies are particularly blessed with flow and entertaining messages. Pamphlets describing through the paddock. Please do not leave your vehi ers. In the late summer and early fall, wildflowers are various aspects of the Park are available at the Park cles. The road is not suitable forvehicles- with trailers. blooming at the higher elevations. Jtecepiion,£enJtre_ and vyaterton Heritage Centre. Waterton Glacier Views September 6 to September 1%* 1995 \%^m^*^*it@ WT'WW***1* No. of Optr. Credit DM* Uaaoa W>kl,Ml Caawattaa WATERTON AREA ACCOMMODATIONS nk • DM data* Cards ASPEN VILUGE INN 403-859-2255 Fax 859-2033 Apr. to AE.MC + + Box 100. Watarton Park TOK 2M0 53 Oct VS.ER BAY SHORE INN 403-859-2211 or 1-800-661-8080 70 Apr. to AMX, MC + + + + Box 38, Watarton Park TOK 2M0 Fax 403-859-2291 Oct VS. DC CRANDELL MOUNTAIN LODGE 403-859-2288 17 Apr. to VS.MC, + + Committee seeks Legacy proposals Box 114, Watarton Park TOK 2M0 Nov. ER.AE.Dis EL CORTEZ MOTEL 403-859-2366 35 Mayto MC.VS, + Box 67. Watarton Park TOK 2M0 Oct Dis Have an idea which enhances or highlights the natural or KILMOREYLODGE 403-859-2334 Fax859-2342 23 Yaar MC.VS.AE + + + Box 100. Watarton Park TOK 2M0 round ER.DC cultural resources of Waterton Lakes National Park? MOUNTAIN VIEW MOTR403-653-2353 or 653-1992 7 Yaar MCVSOis. + + Box 1, Mountain View TOK 1N0 Fax 653-4478 round DC. AMX The Waterton Centennial Legacy Committee has funds to help establish the project. NORTHLAND LODGE 403-859-2353 Mayto VS.MC 8 If + Gan. Dal.. Walarton Park TOK 2M0 Oct So submit your proposal, by October 15, to the committee at PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL 406-226-9311 82 mMJunt MC.VS + +' E. Glaciar. MT 59434 ResarvatJons 406-226-5551 toSapt. GREAT CANADIAN FAMILY RESORT 403426-3407 3 Mayto + + + + Box 55, Waterton, Alta., TOK 2M0. Box 163, Hill Spring, Albarta TOK 1E0 Fax 626-3247 Sapt SKYLINE BED & BREAKFAST 403-627-5074 Yaar Phone (403)859-2203 for more details. Box 2025, Pinchar Craak TOK 1 WO 3 round STOREY BROOK FARM 403-627-2841 3 Yaar + R.R. #1, Twin Butta, Albarta TOK 2J0 round A big thanks, from the Waterton Lakes' Centennial Coordinating Committee to all volunteers, sponsors THISTLE DEW RANCH 403-627-2241 2 Yaar Gan. Dal.. Twin Butta TOK 2J0 round and participants who helped celebrate Waterton Park's 100th birthday. WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK LEGEND Trail-Cycling Permitted Highway —— Secondary road ___ Accommodation —£m\_ Campground A Group camping AA Backcountry campground A Picnic area f* Self-guiding trail Hiking trail $ Route (not maintained trail) •w~»>- Riding stable W" Warden station Warden patrol cabin £4 Mountain Lake, River. Creek 0f• Glacier On-site exhibit Park boundary mMumte Information 0 MILES 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4 KILOMETRES September 6 toSeptembe r 12,1995 Waterton Glacier Views DeSanto received a Mas format, with most answers no ing a myriad of self-made ter's degree in history from the more than a page in length. trails. The boardwalk is a com Glacier guidebook University of Colorado, then The quesions are very sim promise between protecting went on to study graduate- ple: "What kinds of flowers the environment and accom answers common level botany at the University grow here? Are the glaciers modating the visitors who of Montana. His long career as shrinking?" The answers are wish to see it a ranger, spent mostly in Yel somewhat more complex. On most pages, small calen questions lowstone and Glacier National In answer to a question on dar notes tell what might seen Logan Pass, Alpine Splendor in momento of their visit to Glac Parks, officially came to an who the surrounding moun at different times during the Glacier National Park, by Jerry ier, or as a gift. Undeniably, end with his retirement from tains are named for, DeSanto summer. A box at the bottom DeSanto, Falcon Press, 1995. it's the photos that first attract. the National Park Service in explains that Reynolds Moun of one page says the Highline Reviewed by Barb Grinder These pictures, by Michael 1986, but he's certainly been tain is named for editor, Trail usually opens in mid- Sample, Ed Cooper, Donald busy since. Charles Reynolds, but is often July; huckleberries begin to Falcon Press, of Helena, Jones and others, capture the DeSanto has researched and thought to be named for early ripen in August; and golden Mont., has become well- essence of the area's scenery written many articles about park ranger, Albert 'Death-on- eagles begin their fall migra known for its series of easy to and wildlife in gorgeous color, Glacier National Park, includ the-Trail' Reynolds. He also tion in September. read, colorful travellers' guide excellently reproduced. ing a book on the Montana notes that the ranger's name Criticisms? It does have books, a reputation that will be Full page shots of alpine state flower, the bitterroot, in seems more appropriate. design flaws. further enhanced by the latest meadows in bloom, replete 1993, and an article on explor Throughout, DeSanto Not only is there no table of one, Logan Pass, by Jerry with waterfalls or rainbows; er and geologist Bailey Willis alludes to the difficulties of contents, the pages aren't even DeSanto. In just over 60 close-ups of the park's geolog in Forest and Conservation maintaining the park in its numbered. To make things pages, DeSanto and a number ical features; pictures of History this past July. wilderness state, despite the more confusing, the questions of superb wilderness photogra weather systems over the In Logan Pass, DeSanto onslaught of more than two themselves aren't in any dis phers, explore the environs of mountains and of the Going- gives brief, clear information million people every summer. cernible order. the famed landmark and to-the-Sun Road capture the on the history, geology, weath In the section on the board Still, the book is an excel remind the reader of the high reader's attention, but it's er, wildlife, plants and recre walk to Hidden Lake, he notes lent introduction to the Pass lights of her visit. DeSanto's text that will have ational use of both the Pass that up to 400 people an hour and should help people under Readers will probably buy people coming back to the and Glacier park. 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Sat 9 -6; Sun. 11-5 Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre Right on Highway 2 • 403-625-4870 (tfe take VISA anj MasterCard) FORT MACLEOD fORT MttCLCOD IGtt PINCHER CREEK Friendly, Small Town Service, Big City Prices & Selection. CIMDSTONIG/1 Located on Main Street within the Carriage Lane Mall. Come in for ALL your Open: Mon. - Wed. 9 to 6 BBQ and Picnic Neetjs. Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 9 Sat. 9 to 6 Wind Power Western 11 Capital Union 11 We accept Visa and MasterCard of Canada 13 miles from I Competitive Exchange the U.S. border II Rate on U.S. currency Open Mon.-Fri. 8 to 9; Sat 9 to 6 JP|g£s£ |{«'iiiin^l(Mi-AII)«'rlii <;arria«i«' Outre Waterton Lakes CARDSTON National Park September 6 to September 12,1995. 9 Centre aids birds of prey; fosters human understanding by Deb Hadley is a mature bird that is at least peaceful return to the wild. Burrowing owls at the cen lure. She explains how she COALDALE - All eyes are seven years old (it takes six Not all birds become tre are all descendants of a gives a day-old deadchick looking skyward. Suddenly, years for the bird to develop healthy enough to return to the mother that only had one eye (rejects from hatehefies in someone yells, "Here he the white-colored head and wild. Slaytor explains if the and a father that was also Lethbridge and Calgary) in comes." Just over a hill, a fast tail feathers) but could be birds aren't 100 per cent injured and therefore were trade for the lure and gets the approaching figure comes into older. healthy, they won't be considered non-releasable. bird to perch on her hand. view. A Sakar falcon, initially Roosevelt was nursed back released because they can't The female produces 10 Some visitors are selected very low to the ground, rises to health in the centre's "inten hunt. In that case, the birds are babies every year. Slaytor to walk to the middle of the just high enough to buzz the sive care unit" and now flies bred to replenish the species. works directly with Alberta field where a gloved hand crowd of onlookers on his way in afternoon demonstrations This is particularly important Fish and Game to decide holding a chick. Arm raised, a to a lure of pheasant feathers that helps him hunt and pre- for the burrowing owl listed as where the birds should be Harris hawk named Max tied to a piece of beef. He released. launches from his perch and swoops towards the prize then Last year, 10 lands ever so lightly and feeds rises swiftly and gracefully went to on his meal. A word to the into a clear blue sky. He drops Manitoba. squeamish, however, watching again and with* amazing speed A tour the birds devour their food heads for the lure, but banks through the may not be for everyone. hard right and catches the outdoor cen The centre is a nonprofit draft of the wind. After cir tre reveals organization, staffed by a cling a few more times, the many dozen volunteers. Income falcon catches the lure and species of comes from donations and a begins feeding. owls, fal reasonable admission fee. His display of flying, cons, hawks, People can also adopt a bird though spectacular to watch, and eagles for a year, the price depending has a more important purpose as well as a upon the type of bird. than entertaining. It enables turkey vul Slaytor hopes visitors leave him to feed and exercise as if ture and the centre with a new under he were in the wild. Although American standing of birds of prey. not indigenous to the area, the kestrels. "Most people don't under flying demonstration of the Some birds stand birds of prey are a good falcon shows the audience are in barometer of the environment. how an injured bird would be enclosed What affects birds of prey, like flown to build up his strength compounds herbicides and pesticides, so it could be released. Albert, with natural eventually affects us," adding the Sakar falcon, was pur habitats the birds make other creatures chased for the Alberta Birds of Centre volunteer ^leather McDonald, helps Kristin Nummi holdburrowing a owl while others stronger by eliminating the Prey Centre and remains there pare for release. an endangered species. are tethered to perches. Volun weak in nature. permanently. Twenty birds were released "The burrowing owl is in teers provide visitors with the Starting as a falconer 30 Wendy Slaytor, manager Aug. 24 on private land and big trouble," says Slaytor. chance to hold one of the birds years ago, Slaytor now is con and co-founder of the centre, Slaytor anticipates there will "This year there's been so - the burrowing owl seems to tent to do her part to give the explains, "Our main purpose be another release the end of much rain, they' ve been flood be the most popular. Informa birds of prey in the centre a is rehabilitation, breeding Sept. that will include Roo ed out," explaining these owls tion boards ask and answer second chance. Her reward is endangered species for release sevelt. The locations are kept live in abandoned gopher or some of the most common simple. back to the wild and public secret to allow the birds a badger holes. questions, such as "Why do "When I see my bird up education." birds of prey have bad there flying around it's just The centre, located on the breath?" and "What makes a good for the spirit, it's good northern outskirts of Coaldale. bird a bird of prey?" for the heart. When she comes opened in 1991 on 70 acres of Flying demonstrations, back, it's her choice. She land that include wetlands not three a day, also allow lucky comes back because she trusts used by the centre. Since then, visitors to walk with Slaytor to me." Slaytor and co-founder Colin NORTHWEST MONTANA'S PREMIER MOUNTAIN SHOP the bird preying on its beef Weir have been working to 135 Main Street help birds survive in a world that keeps adding obstacles to Kalispell, Montana (406) 752-2446 their lives. Although Slaytor We support the Glacier Institute's pursuit of firmly believes in survival of environmental education for a sustainable tomorrow the fittest in the natural world, she does have sympathy for birds injured through no fault of their own. "It's not natural to have barbed wire strung every where or exposed wires. All CT Come on our hikes the bird sees is a place to • Stop in at our Resource Information Centre in perch; he doesn't know he's going to get zapped," explains Pincher Creek's Lebel Mansion Slaytor. "All we're doing is • Become part of our Stewardship Program giving the birds a second The Castle Wilderness is an area of outstanding beauty. Located in chance." the Bow-Crow Forest Reserve north of Waterton Lakes National Park, One bird to benefit from the it includes 740 km2 (285 mi2) of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, efforts of Slaytor and her vol waterfalls, forest and grasslands. unteers is a bald eagle named ir you want to join or you need more inlormation Roosevelt. It was found a year A New Nature Experience For Every Ability And Interest! please contact the Oastl&'v^ro'wn Wilderness Ooalition ago starving to death in a field See Our Calander of Events in the Explorations section of this Paper near Stavely, Alta. The eagle Box 2621, Pincher Creek, AB., TOK 1W0 (403) 627-5059 504 Cameron Falls Drive. Waterton Lakes National Park. Ph(403)859-2058 if t • « m*r* «j» •m.-mm m t;- •> » atr« a 10 September 6 to September 12,1995 Waterton Glacier Views Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Sept, 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept, 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON CROWSNEST WATERTON WATERTON PASS Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Waterton Natural Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours History Assoc. Frank Slide interpre ness Tours ness Tours Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Heritage Ball tive Centre Short tours and full day Short tours and full day hikes available hikes available hikes available Harvest Festival hikes available hikes available CROWSNEST PASS FORT MACLEOD Frank Slide Interpre Head Smashed in tive Centre Buffalo Jump Harvest Festival Stones and Bones September 9 & 10 LETHBRIDGE LETHBRIDGE Helen Schuler Coulee Ctr. Sir Alexander Gait Junior Naturalist Museum Grasshopper Pie Sunday at Two 10:00 - noon Prairie Tales 2:00 pm MftRS /,. ^^. FORT MACLEOD Helen Schuler &\ Coulee Ctr. Head Smashed in Sunday Nature Walk C FRANK SLIDE Buffalo Jump £rTO& INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Stones and Bones Popson Park Nature r»s !•».•«;» September 9 & 10 Hike 2:00 pm Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON WATERTON Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder Canadian Wilder ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours ness Tours Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day Short tours and full day hikes available hikes available hikes available hikes available hikes available hikes available hikes available LETHBRIDGE LETHRRIDGE LETHBRIDGE Helen Schuler Sir Alexander Gait HelenSchuler Coulee Ctr. Museum Coulee Ctr. Junior Naturalist Sunday at Two Alexander Wilderness Grasshopper Pie Prairie Tales Park Hike 10:00 - noon 2:00 pm 7:00* pm Teen Naturalists Helen Schuler Annual Potluck Picnic Coulee Ctr. and Hike Sunday Nature Walk 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm Travelling Seeds M A 2:00 pm For details on the programsmentioned in the calendar please turn to next page|J^pP * •ft ft # * ft M . Ji'i£B&&S Waterton Glacier Views September 6 to September 12, 1995 11 WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Visitor Centre - CALL 859-2224 FOR PARK INFORMATION Waterton National History Association- CALL 859-2624 FOR INFORMATION Glimpses of the Past-The 10th Annual Heritage Ball, September 9, Prince of Wales Hotel. Honouring the 100th Birthday of Waterton Park. Guest Speaker Dr. Brian Reeves, cash bar, auction, buffet dinner, dance. $55 per person, tickets available at the WNHA office, 306 Waterton Ave. Canadian Wilderness Tours: CALL (403) 859-2058 FOR DETAILS Short tours and full day interpretive hikes available CROWSNEST PASS Frank Slide interpretive Centre: CALL (403) 562-7388 FOR INFORMATION. Harvest Festival Weekend AVery Best Harvest Contest - You are invited to enter the fruits of your canning and preserve labours, your oddest or largest vegetable, your latest handiwork, or some of your fresh baking. Entries accepted until 10 am Saturday, Sept. 9. Other festival weekend events include: farmers market and craft sale, pie auction, petting zoo, country music, cowboy poetry, children's poetry workshops, spaecial films and slide shows, interpretive programs, pancake breakfast and harvest lunch. LETHBRIDGE Helen.Schuler Coulee Centre: CALL (403) 320-3064 FOR INFORMATION Alexander Wilderness Park Hike-Join us on a hike into this natural park. Meet at the top parking lot with your sturdy shoes and walk down the road to the flood plain. 2 hrs. Junior Naturalists - 6 to 11 year olds are welcome to attend these exciting nature programs every Saturday, 10 am to noon. Teen Naturalists - For 12 to 16 year olds. Participate in a variety of environmental projects and outings. Sunday Nature Walks - Everyone is invited to join a naturalist on an entertaining an informative walk every Sunday from 2 - 3 pm. Families welcome. September 10: "Popson Park Nature Hike." Join a naturalist on a hike through Popson Park. Look for mule deer, jack rabbits and migrating birds. September 17 "Travelling Seeds." Check out burrs, parachutes, floaters and exploding seeds. Create your own "super seed." Sir Alexander Gait Museum: CALL (403) 320-3898 < Exhibits in the Galleries - The Lethbridge Story, Railway Ties, When Grandma was a Girl, a display of recent aquisitions, Youth Curator Project, Tribute to Charles Noble. Sunday at Two Sept. 10 - "Prairie Tales." Different storytellers, from across North America, will spin a variety of tales. Every hour on the hour you can choose the stories you want to hear from the storyteller of your choice. A special concert will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 8:00 pm at the museum. Sept. 17 - The making of "When Grandma was a Girl." Join the museum when Edith Seal discusses the making of this fascinating film. Enjoyable for all ages. FORT MACLEOD Head-Smashed-ln-Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre: CALL (403) 553-2731 FOR INFORMATION Stones and Bones - Bring you old stones and bones and have them identified by experts. Special displays, demonstrations and guest speakers offer insights into the archaeological VIEWS IS PRODUCED ON NEWSPRINT MADE FROM Keep active in Lethbridge PARTIALLY RECYCLED PAPER this Fall! '* Waterton Natural History Association Outdoors invites you to the 10th annual mm mm arm mm See the stunning ruggedness of our coulee parks Heritage Ball and our picturesque city parks starting to show Saturday, September 9 at the Prince of Wales Hotel. off their fall colours. Guest speaker: Dr. Brian Reeves. Theme: "Glimpses of the Pasf. Indian Battle: Scenic Drive, 3rd Ave. South Music by the Lethbridge Big Band. Tickets: $55/person. Popson: Follow University Dr. south of city Honouring Waterton Lakes National Park's 100th Birthday. Pavan Park: Extension of 13th St. North For details call 403-859-2624 Henderson: Mayor Magrath Drive J Gait Gardens: Downtown BREWSTER'S Cohmtbia Icefield Snocoach Tours'- ...on the Athabasca Glacier Indoors Present this coupon at the Story Telling Festival: Sept. 9-10, icefield Ticket Office for Sir Alexander Gait Museum Southern Alberta Art Gallery: 601-3rd Ave. South Bowman Art Gallery: 9th St. & 5th Ave. South $2Q0 Yates Memorial Centre: call (403)381 WEST Off One Adult Fare The Columbia Icefield is located 189 km north of Banff (103 km south of jasper) on the Icefields Parkway. Coupon valid between 9:00 am to 10:30 am and For information cal! Sheila at 403-320-3014 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily during the 1995 season. Expires 10/10/95. Net valid with any other offer. or Trudy at 403-320-3013 12 September 6 to September iz, iw» Between summers the Izaak Walton found its winter niche by Karen Wills sixteenth century fisherman the tracks. A snow mobile into 33 groomed kilometers guests on the mountainsides Renovations are nearly com- and author of The Compleat groomed trails and the featuring beginner and inter across the tracks. Visitors plete at Izaak Walton Inn at Angler, although the more Goodrich's saw 300 to 500 mediate levels. They also have watched grizzly cubs Essex, Montana. The inn was direct influence my have been people skiing during the win added the Starlight Trail, lit cavort there on spring morn built in 1939 to accommodate the nearby Walton Ranger Sta ter. for night use. ings. Great Northern Railway work- tion. When Sid suffered a heart The Vielleux are giving ten But, interior alterations The hotel has warmth and attack, his son contacted a for- tative thought to a ski-lift for have been the greatest chal The original builders, the charm telemarking lenge. In 1991, the Vielleux Addis.o$J»Sfler Company, had which did and begin converted the manager's office also £$fN^hSbned a third new not, at first, ning down- to a small gift shop, the James eS&fj^^flo Glacier National turn a prof h i 1 1 e r s . J. Hill Room, named after the Fa^Xout World War II cut it for its They famous railroad entrepreneur snort such plans and now the owners. obtained a and promoter of tourism in trackside inn remains sur After oper certi f ied Glacier National Park. rounded by wilderness ating at a concession According to Frank Krshka, between "East and West Glacier loss for 18 for guided the hotel's spokesman, "The one raif mile off Highway 2. years, ski and decision to make renovations The'three-floor inn came Addison snowshoe this year came about because into being when the Red Miller sold tours into when the hotel was built, only Beahery—so named because it the inn to Glacier five rooms had baths. As time was painted the red of the Ed Well- National went on, more people wanted Great Northern insignia- man for Park, and private baths. The decision caught fire and Essex lost its $5,000. It the Nordic was to provide more conve only cafe and road house. was trans Ski Patrol nience and comfort." The lack of accommoda ferred to search and In order for each room to tions caused experienced men Harry rescue oper have its own bath and/or to refuse to work on snow Stowall in ation also shower, closets were convert crews at Essex. Finally, the 1965, to uses Izaak ed to bathrooms. This meant railroad contracted with Addi George Beyond the new entrance the inn offers old-fashioned warmth and charmWalton ' s taking the original wood-pan son Miller, allowing it to build Walker in 1968, and toJSid and mer fraternity brother, Larry trails for training sessions.In elled walls off, saving all and operate the hotel on rail Millie Goodrich in 1973. Vielleux, who with his wife, addition, the owners added pieces, and putting them back road land. The Goodrich's were the Lindy, purchased the hotel on four cabooses with beds, The Izaak Walton Inn is first to see the potential New Year's Eve, 1982, and kitchen facilities and baths for see Walton page 13 presumably named after the growth from catering to cross combined their appreciation country skiers as well as rail for its historic ambiance with road buffs and hikers. They skills at updating services and Gladstone conceived the idea of groomed marketing. Mountain trails in the mountains across They expanded the ski trails Ranch REPORT A POACHER on the main street in In Alberta DialIbd Free: Dairy 1-800-642-3800 beautiful Hill Spring, Alberta Queen Phone/Fax: 403-626-3881 e -JoriArs Resort . Cboi/RjLWS MEDl + PlmmmmS "Mountain 271 Main Street, Cardston exploration Drive-thru Service • Buses Welcome (403) 653-4466 on Lots of Parking in the Rear horseback." Phone (403) 653-1531 FULL SERVICE PHARMACY Call On Cardston's Main Street - Highway 2 LARGE SELECTION OF Open 10 am to 11 pm, Mon. to Sat.; 11 am to 10 pm Sunday (403)627-4490 BEAUHFUL GIFTS & SOUVENIRS We treat you right!' f you're in Waterton / Glacier International While in Cardston and District, IPeace Park, you're just a short drive from the also consider visiting: Hold Your Town of Cardston ...and the Remington-Alberta • The Alberta (Mormon) Carriage Centre. The Centre features one of North America's largest collections of elegant 19th Temple Century horse-drawn carriages, coaches, sleighs and • The Courthouse Museum Horses! wagons. Alberta's newest "World Class" • CO. Card Pioneer Home Museum uses state-of- the-art • Carriage House Summer You're just interpretive displays and exhibits Theatre minutes from to tell the story of the days of the • The Fay Wray Fountain horse and buggy. • Cardston Golf Course (9 hole) Cardston The Remington Centre • Cardston Agridome & .and the new is enhanced by: Buffalo Paddocks • An 85-seat theatre and several • The Lee Creek Campground Remington- award-winning media Alberta Carriage productions. (adjacent to the Remington • A gift shop with a wide selection Centre) Centre of local crafts. For more • A comfortable 80-seat cafeteria. information • Elegant grounds that overlook the on Cardston •^ pastoral Lee Creek Valley. contact: 09ti***€ M • Blacksmith, vehicle restoration Remington- TWO FOR ONE COUPON Remington-Alberta Carriage-Centre Alberta and tack facilities. Carriage Centre, Present this Coupon for two adult • Carriage rides through pastoral (403) 653-5139 admissions for the price of one. Summer Hours: 9 am to 8 pm daily. Offer good unti 1 December 31 Lee Creek Valley Park, and Town of Remainder of Year: 9am to 5 pm trolley rides along Cardston's Cardston, WGV Miiily. Historic Main Street. (403) 653-3366 MMMMaWM rn MNrrfff 1» f s *'! Ji .ft* US SUM Waterton Glacier Views September 6 to September 12,1995 13 warmth of the Izaak Walton Izaak Walton pushes into winter, from page 13 Historical information Inn will still envelop them, but for this article came from A in. Although some refinishing trains, mountains and water they walk to their rooms. it will be combined with the History ofthe Izaak Walton was necessary, this kept the falls cover glass transoms at Entering the inn is no privacy, modern safety stan Inn and Essex, Montana by integrity ofthe original walls. the top of the bathroom walls longer hazardous since the dards, and the charm of a less Gail Shy Atkinson and Jim Larry and Lindy made the in each room. The former front and back porches have hurried era. Atkinson. new lamps in the rooms, using down-the-hall bathrooms are been redesigned to avoid snow railroad spikes and stenciling now suites. crashing down on guests and Rocky the Goat on the shades. One unexpected echo of the their cars. Clothes hooks are of railway Great Northern occurred when The kitchen has been mod tie nails stamped with the date the hallway ceilings were ernized and a new display case of their use. The new rounded to accommodate the in the main lobby will show armoires have railway spike new sprinkler system (one of antique items found when the handles and even the toilet the qualifications for the inns area around the old beanery paper holders are railroad current AAA status). Now was disturbed. •••Crafts •Antiques spikes. guests have the feeling of When railroad fans make Original art <• Specialty foods Etched glass scenes of being in a passenger car as their frequent visits, the • Memories Tea Room Railway club models the real thing 215 Main Street, Cardston. Phone 653-1355. LETHBRIDGE - One group the city of Lethbridge. relish, 'The better." that kicks off its season's "Being right next to the Club members take week f S activities at the Isaak Walton Burlington Northern, we get end memories and pho Inn is the Southern Alberta to see excellent model proto tographs and build, from Jensen's Trading Post Model Railway Club, based in types," says club spokesper scratch, working model train son John Prins. "It's right on units, at an H.O. (half O OLD TIME COUNTRY STORE the main line between Seattle gauge) scale,or about 12 inch Antiques & Collectibles GOLF CLUB and Chicago, so we get to see es long by six high. Koolah Products of Australia lots of trains. We're particu The group meets Tuesday Postal Services DIRECTORY larly interested in the locomo nights at their Gyro Park club tives, but there's also the house on Lethbridge's south Highway 501, Aetna "^vjSr helper trains which get them side, starting in the mid-Sep (403) 653-2500 ALBERTA get over the (Marias) pass." tember. It sports a 20 foot by Pincher Creek About 15 people will get 45 foot permanent lay-out Golf Club together at the inn the week which model trains run around o 9 MIES oOMSS GKEENS end of Sept. 9 and 10. and a full dispatch panel. On o PAK 36 o SLOPE 125 Prins, a former superinten the third week of March, they What Goes Around, 30 mik* north of Waterton Park dent (like a president) of the hold an open house which 500 on Hwy & , 403-6^t26m club, says they love to watch people attended last year. s Comes Around. the equipment, photograph But membership is falling MAGRATH GOLF CLUB and just take in the fall colors. off. Prins says they now have Restaurant - Fro Shop - Cart Rentals But he also indicates club only about 25 each year. Challenging 18 holes on scenic members are drawn to a facet Once, many kids would fall in Pothole Creek. Public welcome of the surroundings that oth love with model railroading. 403-758-3054 ers might shy from - the noise But Prins thinks computer of operating trains. "The more games are diverting that inter there is, the louder, the greater est. Crowsnest Pass the racquet," Prins says with Golf & Country Club Pro-Shop - Driving range Please Recycle. Clubhouse - Hot Food 403-562-2776 (Clubhouse) ^ Effective recycling avoids unnecessary waste and pollution. The Great Canadian For information about recycling in Alberta today, WEST GLACIER MT Barn Dance call our toll-free Recycling Info line. Hill Spring GLACIER VIEW 1-800-463-6326W f/\m\ botes •Full service Pro'ShopI :.. AlBERIfl'S RECYCLE INFO UME ^W VRestaurant/Lounge •RVPark;:"'. Next Dance September 22 800-843-577 West Glacier, MT. Action 406-888-5471 Call for times/info. For more on upcoming events call (403) 626-3407 onWASTC /dlberia ^ ^ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Welcome to Cardston, the Zemple City A century ago, Mormon pioneers left Utah, heading for Canada. Seeking freedom to practice their religion and good land to raise crops, cattle and their families, they settled in the Valley of Lee Creek. In 1895, their town of Cardston received permission from the Church in Salt Lake City to establish the first Latter Day Saints Stake in Canada. In 1923, on a knoll overlooking the community, they built a monumental granite tribute to their faith, the Alberta Temple. 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Hot Tvb-Pool Table Main Street & 8th Ave. W Direct Dial Phone + Color Cable TV + Kitchens This registered Provincial Historic Site FREE Movie Channel + Tubs & Showers Movie & Sports Channels CARDSTON, AB 2 •• Rating + 1994 Good Housekeeping Award was built by the town's founder, Cable TV - Air Conditioning Ph: (403) 853-4481 • ' (403) 653-3952 or 65*3-3951 <% „: Ora Card, in 1887. Kitchenettes r Exercise Run . Fax: (403) 683-1500 ffi— September 6 to September 12,1995 Waterton Glacier Views 11 N0WH6RB TO RUN.' Bear destroyed after vehicle mishap by Matt Brashears destroyed. There were no injuries to Being the fastest land mammal in the American MANY GLACIER - A Glacier The driver of the vehicle on the travelling party and no Continent and the fastest medium-distance runner in National Park ranger had to vacation with his family from citation was given. the World, Pronghorns can sustain speeds of up to 65 destroy a black bear after it Massaachusetts said the bear The carcass was taken to a km/hr for 10 minutes. They have was hit and injured by a car on emerged suddenly from the local taxidermist and will be been clocked at speeds of 100 the road to the Many Glacier trees alongside the road, used by park interpreters for km/hr which is not far from the Hotel, August 29. catching him by surprise. educational programs. explosive Cheetahs. The adult bear, a 240 pound These magnificent mammals are female, was struck at approxi Relay race set for Sept. 16 not related to the antelopes that mately 10:00 a.m. as it The first "official" Waterton Field Club (which will receive graze in Africa today. Pronghorns attempted to cross Glacier Glacier relay race will take the proceeds) says the course are actually indigenous to North Route 3, about 100 yards east place September 16 at 10:00 is set out to encourage families America, having evolved here for of the entrance station. a.m. starting from the Chief to get running. the past 26 million years. They By the time park ranger, Mountain border crossing. He adds, with three team are the only living species in the Tom Parrack, arrived on the The five stage race finishes and three combined age cate family Antilocapridae. scene the bear had regained at Maskinonge after 23 km ( gories there is plenty of oppor Evolution has moulded the conciousness, but was in obvi 14 mile) of varying terrain, tunities to sign up. Between 30 Pronghorns to be superbly well ous difficulty. Parrack decided ranging from easy to diifficult. and 50 teams are expected. adapted to the harsh conditions of that, owing to the extent of her Co-organizer, Doug Myers, For information call Myers the prairies. Built light with a slen injuries she should be with the Lethbridge Track and at either 328-8826 or 381-8102 der body, they have extraordinari Pronghom ly large lungs, as well as a large (Antilocapra americana) windpipe and heart. These fea tures allow them to outrun any predator! Sacf^r^ie *)§ut fyittaye $t£t Sfofi Their eyesight is so well developed that they can spot danger more than a kilometre away. When they do so, their white rump hairs stand up on end. This bright display serves as an early warning system Annual Clearance Sale -- up to for all pronghorns in the vicinity. The behaviour of Pronghom mothers and new borns has also evolved to increase their chances of sur vival. The birth process may take up to 3 hours. Waterton's largest AIM 996 B Pronghom does keep alert during labour and may even selection of: change birth sites if danger is near. Twins are born in May or June and remain hidden so that they don't fall CALENDARS prey to coyotes, bobcats, or eagles. Within 3 days, the • MEMENTOES young pronghorns are strong and fast enough to outrun a human! • GIFTS Even with all these remarkable adaptations to • PAINTINGS All plush the harsh grassland prairies, pronghom populations • MUSICAL dropped from about 40 million in 1850 to only 500,000 today. A combination of European settlement, hunting, COLLECTIBLES TOYS and harsh winters were the causes of such a decline. 4» MUGS In Canada, only 30,000 Pronghorns remain. With only 24% of the mixed grass prairies remaining, their home • BEER STEINS land is quickly shrinking. A drive through southeastern • CLOTHING Most Alberta near the Suffield military reserve or through • STATIONERY Grasslands National Park in southwestern Writer Paula Rodriguez de I-SHIRTS Saskatchewan may grant la Vega works at the Helen and much, much, you a glimpse of these mag Schuler Coulee Centre. SWEATSHIRTS nificent creatures. The Centre is located in the more... Oldman River Valley, north of the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge, Alta. For infor (403)859-2211 mation about the Centre and its nature programs, Waterton Lakes call (403) 320-3064. Saydfoxe *7tut> National Park Location: Secondary highway # 78S HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP m 15 min. northwest of Fort Macleod j £gfr INTERPRETIVE CENTRE 30 min. northeast of Pincher Creek 80 min. north of Cardston 90 min. northeast of Waterton Park OPEN YEAR ROUND SUMMER 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. WINTER 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS 1995 Designated a word heritage site by Services provided include: UNESCO, Head-Smashed-In is Cafeteria (60 seats) - hot & cold food and beverages. among the oldest, largest and best Theatre (80 seats) 10 min. film repeated throughout the day. preserved of hundreds of buffalo Gift Shop - Native arts and crafts, bookstore. jump sites across the western Plains. Information Desk and Shuttle Bus Service September 9-10 % Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Stones and Bones Centre documents the buffalo hunt Enquiries: HEAD-SMASH ED-IN-BUFFALO JUMP How old is this arrowhead? Is this ing culture of the Plains Indians, Box 1977, Fort Macleod, AB TOL OZO TEL: 403-553-2731 a buffalo bone? All activities are from ancient times to the arrival of included in the price of admission. the Europeans. November 25 - 26 Two For One Heritage The Friends of Through My Hands Head-Smashed-In HEAD-SMASHED-IN Coupon A two day celebration, full of Buffalo Jump Society Native drumming and dancing, BUFFALO JUMP Present this coupon for two adult singing and art. Pick out that INTERPRETIVE CENTRE admissions for the price of one. perfect Christmas gift from a Offer good until skilled Native craftsperson. /kena TEL: 403-S53-2731 December 31, 1995 wov COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Waterton Glacier Views September 6 to September 12,1995 15 Searching and hoping for a glimpse of that elusive cat by Howard Snyder cougar, mountain lion. strange mound of grass lying to spring. It was carefully inconvenienced, the cat let out The most elusive of all the In forty years of tramping in the snow under a large watching to see if this intruder a shrieking roar that echoed large animals in the Crown of the wilderness, I have never spruce tree. Closer inspection posed any threat to its hard off the cliffs. Anyone who has the Continent ecosystem, the seen a living mountain lion. revealed it to be the remnants won meal. The skier moved ever heard a mountain lion mountain lion has held a spe But I have been close. Like of a kill, the stomach of a deer quietly away, leaving the lion scream will never forget it, a cial place in folklore as a the time the wardens pulled which had been opened by a to its venison dinner. cross between the roar of a phantom, heard or sensed, but the carcass of a large male lion. A friend of mine had also bear and the scream of an not seen. This largest of North from the Waterton River. It The virtually totally inno never seen a mountain lion in eagle, the sound of a tomcat American cats is a symbol of had presumably drowned cent wolf is maligned in sto years of wilderness travel, and fight magnified fifty times. the wilderness on a par with when it broke through thin ice ries as a killer of children and hearing that one had been My friend was very awake in the grizzly bear, wolf and and was swept under the ice. an eater of grandmothers, but repeatedly sighted near Cran- an instant, and for the rest of wolverine. On another occasion, my little such reputation clings to dall Mountain Campground in the night. But he never saw Unlike the wolf, which was wife and I were skiing in the mountain lion, m fact, the Waterton Park, he decided to the cat. extirpated from Waterton- Glacier Park when we came lion is a potential threat to try to get a glimpse of the lion. Glenwood Glacier by predator elimina upon a lion track in the snow humans., and attacks occur It was late fall, the camp tion programs in the early which had fallen overnight. somewhere in North America ground was closed and empty. decades of this century, the The lion's large feet were almost every year, sometimes My friend set up his tent in the lONEEff mountain lion managed to clearly outlined in the snow, as with fatal results. forest, on the trail leading to hang on because of its secre well as the rounded trench A ranger's wife, skiing in Crandall Lake. In the middle PARLOUR Ice cream tive ways. Perhaps its habit of carved by his furry tail. We Glacier, came across a freshly of the night the lion came keeping a low profile led to an followed the track for half a killed deer at the edge of a down the trail and was sur Open 1:30-9:00 pm unfamiliarity that would help mile before the ski trail veered fozen beaver pond. She prised to find his path blocked Farmers Market to explain why the lion came out of the shallow valley, stopped and looked around. by this strange habitation to have many different names while the cat continued up the Under a spruce tree, not thirty which had the smell of Glenwood in different parts of the conti center of the valley floor. feet away, was a lion, humans about it. Community Hall nent: catamount, puma, Later we came across a crouched as though prepared Perhaps upset at being 12-3 pm fl whole summer of excitement, enlightenment and entertainment \§2fi£ awaits you in friendly Fort Macleod, Alberta. Look for these special events: Great West Summer Theatre now performing Three great live performances. Come see what southern Albertans rave about! RCMP Musical Ride starts at the Fort Museum _ A re-enactment of the famous precision horse-team of Canada's Mounted Police. 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(4Q3) 553-<+**99 r r Aunty Lynda's Macleod Dining Room 'ptCmtmk. lOe&t &mmmtt&t S6 t»* • * » *m. i » :> >.*• i • * * m\ * •^nwm'r* a a i '14.. Illlfl If 16 September 6 to September 12,1995 Waterton Glacier Views Driven by a love for his country by Deb Hadley Born in Michichi, Alta. and designed and built their COLEMAN - Jim Blair sits at raised on a farm near Delia, energy efficient home with a his kitchen table looking at the Alta., Blair has many memo studio in mind. Large win mountains. As he studies the ries from which to draw for dows face the south and pro shapes and shadows, he his paintings. He and his wife vide a clear view of the reflects upon the enjoyment of Margaret, also raised on a mountains. The walls are painting. prairie farm, have been mar covered with watercolor "You try to catch a fleeting ried for 50 years and lived in paintings and a few exam moment, the cirrus clouds, the Ontario and British Columbia ples of Blair's early days ligjit and dark on the moun before settling in the scenic using acrylics. He has paint tain; there's a certain mood Crowsnest Pass 20 years ago. ed his cousin's jeep which you try to memorize." A draftsman by trade, Blair sits in a barn, the Chateau Lake Louise, Kananaskis, and his 'First Impressions of the Crowsnest Pass'. He's even done a few winter RANCHLAND scenes with his daughter ski ing, despite her and Mar Blair would submit his doodlings inlocal fairs back in the "Dirty 30s" Value Drug Mart garet's suggestion he stick to I got 75 cents once and that originals, but now makes laser prints realizing not everyone Located in the Co-op Ranchland Mall scenery. was a fortune!" Today, Blair works on com can afford $400 for a painting. on Highway 6, Pincher Creek Although he's only been painting seriously for the past mission paintings and makes But he is also very aware of Pharmacist on Duty ten years, Blair says he's considerably more than 75 the potential traps. © Monday - Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm always been interested in art, cents on his originals. Large "I hope I never get in a 1 corporations in Calgary and position where I'm painting 627-2626 Fridays: 9 to 9 adding his grandfather was 627-2699 very artistic and his mother Japan own some of his paint just to sell. The material things encouraging. ings while another has been are not that important to get in purchased by the local Mem "In the Dirty '30s when I that rut." ber of Parliament Grant Hill was 10 years old, I'd put kid's Blair's latest venture is a for his Ottawa office. PETS 4 U doodlings in the fair and 16-painting exhibit entitled, always won first prize. I think Until recently, the largely Across Canada, which will be self-taught artist sold only shown Sept. 23 - Oct. 20 at the We carry HAGCN supplies Crowsnest Pass Art Gallery in Frank, Alta. It will be his first & IAMS* Petfood Joe's Weight Training & Fitness Centre one-man show in the area. In the Ranchland Mall, at the Pincher Creek Golf Club, basement level The exhibit includes one Pincher Creek 6 am to 10 pm - 7 days a week Have a good workout with expert equipment see Blclir page 17 (403) 627-4852 ^W For Information ond instruction coll 627-4095. Welcome to Pincher Creek### Be sure to visit the Kootenai Brown Museum •%» Beaver Mines Lake and call 627-5855 Beauvais Lake about a tour of our famous Renewable Energy Sites the Oldman River Dam %lillli The town of Pincher Creek is home for 3,660 Albertans. The surrounding Munici CABIN LEATHERS pal District adds another 3,108 people to the local population. 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The next day they crossed one for the Yukon Territory, about our unity; we are not northwest of Glacier National This year the group includ at the seasonal U.S. Pole- two for the Northwest Territo unique, we're homogenous." Park and immediately west of ed Dave Romanuc, Ron bridge border crossing and ries, one of mountains, one of The 73-year-old artist, who Waterton Lakes National Park MacLean and Bill Joerissen. ended the day at the hostel in an ocean, and one of maple recently returned from a back is about as wild and mountain Because of uncertain condi Polebridge. leaves. Each finished work is packing trip with his grandson, ous as it gets in this neck of tions, the group missed its From there the bicyclers the result of Blair's interpreta is also motivated by his love the woods. usual 4th of July weekend travelled around the west bor tion of what each province of nature. And for the past several tour. But it didn't miss the tra der of Glacier park, climbed reflects. Thus, he says his "I wouldn't call myself a years it's where a small band ditional Labor Day install up and over Logan Pass view of Saskatchewan is the rabid environmentalist, but I of bicyclers kicks off a cir ment. lunched at St. Mary, then disappearing small town; and believe if we can express the cumnavigation ofthe parks. They started the trip Aug. home to Waterton. All in all Nova Scotia is a tranquil bay beauty we see around us, we'll Gord Lawrence says the 30 at the Akamina trail in about 300 kilometres. on the shore of the ocean see it's worth saving." trip offers a variety of terrain Waterton park. Then they Though they love the tour where people eke out a living Blair's love of the country that's great for bicyclers. It headed through the Akamina- ing, "The key is the interac fishing and farming. and of the outdoors is reflected ranges from dirt hiking trails, Kishenina Wilderness Park, tion with people you meet Blair explains he did two in the images that fill his can to abandoned gravel roads, to joining up with the back coun along the way," explains paintings for the Northwest vases. paved highways. And it has try road which parallels the Lawrence. "They're always Territories because of its size. "Some people express lots of mountainous terrain, North Fork of the Flathead friendly in northwest Mon And he called upon his memo appreciation for what I've but also rolling foothills and River. tana." ries to complete the scenes. done. It has brought a peaceful "I spent six months there as aura, especially in offices with a young fellow, living in a the jangle of telephones. It tent. I can feel the North, the brings them a sense of tran cabin and the Northern quility." Lights." And that's just fine by him. Cornyn m* Drug Store We give 40% exchange on on amount American currency of purchase only PINCHER CREEK JUST 30 MINUTES NORTH OF WATERTON 750 Main Street Laser Color 1160 MACLEOD ROAD (403) 627-5156 Pincher Creek, Alberta Photocopying (403) 627-3080 Service Pre-call at 6:20 pm. Six Nights A Week (closed Mondays) For information about up-coming fall events in the Pincher Creek area, contact the Information Centre at 1041 Hewetson Ave, Pincher Creek. Phone: 403-627-5855 Rllied Arts Council of Did you know? Unlike wind started turbines, the wind turbines used on the Cowley Ridge are Pincher Creek startedby motors. Anometers attatched to the turbines communicate the wind speed to a compu presents Q show and sole ter. When the wind is strong enough to turn the blades efficiently the computer switches on the of various local artists in motor. The motor stays on until the blades have enough momentum to turn themselves. When the Gallery. 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Fax service (Beside Builder* World) 1994 Ltd. 627-2922 (403) 627-4858 Photocopying 18 j_§eptember 6 to September 12,1995 Waterton Glacier Views VSIdy's Pass bound Harvest Fest set to go! CROWSNEST PASS - Love's await the judges' critical eye, CROWSNEST PASS - Valdy, ous in his contract with the labor's not lost when it comes to hoping to take home the red rib one of Canada's best known, small organization and besides, garden produce. And the proof bon. enduring balladeers* comes to she adds, "Sometimes, you can be found in the fall's offering (Entries are accepted until 10 Blairmore, Alta., in mid-Sep have to take a chance. We (the of seasonal fairs. a.m. Sept. 9.) tember. council board members) talked One of the best and longest Pauline Grigel has won the It's not often that a small about it and we didn't think standing in southwestern Alberta best overall prize -a couple of town like Blairmore would we'd have'a problem." runs again at the Frank Slide years. She says, despite a year of hope to attract a relatively big The concert is being held at Interpretive Centre Sept. 9 and family set-backs, she'll be enter name like west coast based the Crowsnest Consolidated 10. ing her pickles, preserved fruit, Valdy, and, then, not lose your high school auditorium which Called the Annual Harvest buns, bread and crafts again - shirt. But Crowsnest Pass holds 500 Sept. 14 at 7 'p.m. Festival Weekend, program coor - though not in her usual volume. Allied Arts Council managing Yastremski says she'll be quite dinator Cathy Pisony says that • But she'll start planning for director Belinda Yastremski happy if 300 pay the admission over its 10 years, "It's gotten to next year as soon as this contest says that Valdy has been gener fee. be so popular (that) people come is over. Valdy comes just with his from all over Alberta to be part Besides the harvest portion of ate percussionist.and a bunch of of the Farmers' Market." the festival, there will be a pie Crowsnest equipment. It's more than just a market auction with proceeds going to Angler His track record is impres it's also the Very Best Harvest the local food bank, a petting sive: more than 20 years as. a £t*FlyShop& Contest. Gardeners and crafts zoo, country music, cowboy professional performer, a two- people enter the best of the sea poetry, children's poetry work Fishing Supplies ~ GUIDE time JUNO award winner, nine son, either as fresh produce or as shops, special interpretive pro SERVICES IN Centrally located in albums, four gold records. canned goods, pickles, baked grams, pancake breakfasts and a SW ALBERTA Crowsnest Pass on Mainly using his trusty old bread or home-made crafts and harvest lunch. 22614 - Highway 3 opposite acoustical guitar, Valdy's style 27 Ave. Bellevue Tourist Info Booth of music covers country, blues, Bellevue, AB ballads and Tex-Mex. Telephone/Fax (403) 564-4333 VALIIY In concert Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm Crowsnest Consolidated School Auditorium Tickets available at: Art Gallery in Frank, Coleman IDA Drugstore, Medi plus in Blairmore. $10 - adult, $8 - seniors/students; $5 - THE MWSE FACTORY RANGEViEW Confectionery «k Gas Bar Lundbreck, Alberta • 403-628-3911 child; $25 - family package, 2 adults & 2 children. . Home ofthe Cedarsaurus Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association. downtown Bellevue, Alberta TEMPO Gas Dealer • Groceries • Post Office For information call (403)562-2218. across from the Legion Camping and Fishing Supplies 403-562-8517 Visit our Mountain Community, just off the Crowsnest Highway \ Dawn's glow revealed the fractured rock "which had'Cascaded from Turtle Mountain and smashed through the sleeping town of Frank The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre highlights the story ofthe Frank Slide and the rich history of Alberta's Crowsnest Pass. 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