COVID-19 September 2, 2020 INFORMATION Year 9, Issue 49 www.alberta.ca/ FREE COVID19 Until Sept.16/20

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The school chant of “Go Sabres Go!” may not echo through the hallways on the first days back to class, but staff of Livingstone School in Lundbreck are excited, prepared and ready to welcome their students back. With Covid-19 health protocols in place, school resumed Tuesday for area students. Photo by Shannon Robison Page 2 Shootin’ the Breeze September 2, 2020 Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation Town of Pincher Creek Notices and Announcements COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS MEETINGS

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Committee of the Whole Wednesday, Sept. 2 ACTIVE LIVING Modified Call the recreaction office to register at 9 a.m. 403-627-4322 Moon Shadow Council chambers at Run Pincher Creek town office Community “Keep Fit” with Jane 962 St. John Avenue Fitness program designed for those with mobility issues, Unless otherwise advertised, coun- chronic health conditions or inactive lifestyle. cil meetings are scheduled for Jane will get you stretching and moving to a healthier you. the second and fourth Monday of Free class. Must preregister – no drop-ins. each month at 6 p.m. and the first Maximum 15 participants. Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays – 10 a.m. at the town hall gym Please contact the town officeif Starts Sept. 21 you would like to speak at a council meeting. Minutes are posted on the Town of Pincher Creek website after Afternoon Fitness Break adoption by council. Join Hilary for a body workout that includes Saturday, Oct. 3 strength, flexibility and low cardio. ALL MEETINGS ARE $7 per class. No drop-ins. Maximum 12 participants. We are excited to offer a physically distanced version of our annual event! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mondays and Thursdays – 4 p.m. at the town hall gym $5 registration benefits our local KidSport chapter. Residents are encouraged to Starts Sept. 21 Registration and details at attend virtually as there is limited space for appropriate physical Free Gym Walk www.MoonShadowRun.ca distancing. Drop-ins welcome. Maximum 15 participants. Max numbers apply due to www.gotomeet.me/ Fridays – 10 to 11 a.m. at the town hall gym Covid-19 restrictions, so sign up early! TownofPincherCreekCouncil Starts Sept. 25

#LOVELOCALPC $200 weekly prize $1,000 grand prize VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Share local shopping experiences The Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre Ltd. and purchases for a chance to win! (PCCELC) is seeking one member-at-large to serve on the board of directors. Grand prize to be drawn during Small Business Week in October Eligibility requirements for appointment to the PCCELC board are: Contact Marie at 403-627-3156 for details Must be 18 years of age or over; a Canadian citizen or Land- Local shopping has big rewards! ed Immigrant and a resident of the Town of Pincher Creek, the MD of Pincher Creek or the Village of Cowley. Board composition: Four council reps, three citizen-at-large reps and two school IMPORTANT board reps. TAX REMINDER Current vacancies: One Term: One year (extendable) The non-residential Number of meetings: education taxes deadline Third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Mandate: is Sept. 30, 2020 Town-owned not-for-profit corporation established to carry on any and all such business acitivites as may relate to the Payments can be made in-person by attending the town office during business hours (by operation of childcare, before- and after-school care and appointment only) and/or leaving payments in mail slot, mailing, online banking, or at any early learning centre facilities in the Town of Pincher Creek. financial institution. Questions should be referred to: To avoid late penalties, all non-residential education tax payments must be made, or David Green, project co-ordinator, at 403-627-3156 postmarked by Sept. 30, 2020. Please submit your letter of interest to: To ensure that your payment goes onto your account when using online banking, please use the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre Ltd. full 12-digit account (roll) number without the decimal, which can be found on your tax notice. Box 159, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0; or drop off at the town office at 962 St. John Avenue; Please note: if a payment is made online after hours on the due date, the bank may post it or email to [email protected] to the following day. Please try not to make late payments or you may be required to submit proof of payment date to avoid penalties being applied to your account. Application deadline is Sept. 15, 2020

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By Shannon Robison, Publisher created for those choosing at-home learning and challenging months. The weeks leading up to the first day of school homeschooling. Local school administrators, teachers and staff generally come with a degree of anxiety for all In the end, the hope was for a choice that suited have done everything within their means to ensure — kids, school staff and teachers alike­— this is everyone’s learning needs and that respected the settings in each classroom within every school nothing new. But going back to school in the midst personal beliefs. are as safe as possible. of a pandemic is something no one facing it has This has been no small undertaking. Personal connections in our small towns make experience with. If you look the desire to keep everyone safe strong. The usual stresses are there for students as at the faces in We can still expect to see seasonal colds and flu they perhaps deal with being the new kid in town, these back-to- and, no doubt, moving to a different school, deciding what to school photos new cases wear to make that all-important first impression, shared Tuesday of Covid-19 attending a first day of kindergarten or starting to the Shootin’ the confirmed. It is their final Grade 12 courses. something we It’s not uncommon for must learn to teachers to worry about class live with going sizes, curriculum changes, forward. general preparedness, lesson As Dr. Deena planning and changing trends. Hinshaw, Alberta’s And parents have long chief medical worried about how their officer of health, children will adapt to new said last week, teachers and peer groups, there is “no one unfamiliar social situations perfect way to go and changing expectations. back to school.” Cold and flu bugs regularly She believes the make themselves known in fall plan in place is the and winter when large groups right first step. come back into close contact. There will be ongoing It’s also not uncommon evaluation, monitoring for parents and and adjustments made caregivers to as necessary. An Alberta require time to Education toolkit is stay home to care available at https://bit. for youngsters ly/2Qs01gW to enhance when they information specific to encounter these individual schools. bugs and other Advice for those fun things such choosing at-home learning as hand-foot-and- can be accessed from this mouth disease. link, along with plans Those who for what will happen if are ill — whether Covid-19 is diagnosed at student or staff a school. member — have Teachers and staff always been encouraged are excited to be back at to stay home to prevent their schools as well. the spread of germs. They have been These concerns have given an enormous been par for the course, responsibility to uphold in varying degrees, for to the students and years. their families, to one Generally, the another, to themselves excitement of going back and their own to school overrides the families, and to their fear. communities. But 2020 is different. Families tackling The novel coronavirus homeschooling and has thrown a kink into at-home learning have the mix and given us new put tremendous things to worry about effort into and, for many, a level of preparing for anxiety much higher than these early days usual. as well. The wider Low community has an community increased interest spread shows in the adjustment neighbours are to school re-entry looking out for this year as well. one another and Covid-19, the doing the best highly infectious they can. This is disease caused what the success by this virus, has of the school had a significant year depends on. impact on our “Welcoming community. the students this Schools and morning reminds me businesses were of why we do it,” said closed on short Eliza Grose, vice- notice last spring principal of Livingstone by order of the provincial School in Lundbreck, government, as health officials on Tuesday afternoon. made decisions based on best- “It also reminds known practices of the day parents of how much against a pandemic the likes of we care about the kids which no one has seen. — this caring is what Teachers, students and keeps everyone safe.” parents did their best to adapt In the Pincher Creek to a completely different way of region — which includes the town of Pincher Creek, teaching and learning to finish the MD of Pincher Creek and its hamlets of Beaver the school year out. Mines, Lowland Heights, Lundbreck, Pincher Now they are revising, Station and Twin Butte, along with Piikani Nation improvising and readjusting to — and Crowsnest Pass, there are currently no active bring a new school year in. Breeze page on Facebook, there are cases of Covid-19. There has been considerable many happy eyes and wide smiles. To date there have been 26 cases confirmed in the dispute about managing the back-to-school scenario Despite the typical first-day-of-school jitters and Pincher Creek region and two in Crowsnest Pass. and a good deal of angst created in the process. all of the extra chaos created by this day falling in If community members are committed to a safe The provincial government, teachers’ the midst of a global pandemic, the excitement of return to school and to keeping case counts low by associations, school divisions, boards, trustees, getting together with friends, of learning and of following public-health protocols and respecting teachers and school staff have been tasked with being part of something special appears to have restrictions, there is hope of lessening the impact of providing the safest possible way for everyone who prevailed. Covid-19 for us all. chooses in-person school to return. School is more than a place to learn, and getting All the best to everyone as the doors to learning At the same time, options needed to be back to it is a positive move forward after nearly six and living open again. Have a great school year! Page 4 Shootin’ the Breeze September 2, 2020 Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation Busy agenda at MD of Pincher Creek’s final summer meeting

By Sean Oliver activities ranging from paving to secured by the MD of Willow Creek means she now has to charge her Local Journalism weed control. Two notable items helped reduce that cost to $40,000. customers an additional cost to Initiative Reporter were the Castle area regional water Ortho maps are used by access the landfill, which, she argued, Councillors for the MD of Pincher supply contracts and the Beaver landowners, real estate agents the customers have already paid Creek met Aug. 25 for their last Mines water distribution, collection and land developers for accurate through their taxes. regular meeting of the reduced and wastewater treatment system. depictions of local geography. Images Coun. Terry Yagos agreed with the summer schedule. Council and For the Castle water supply, are created by taking photographs resident’s concerns. administration will now resume locating utility lines around Beaver from an airplane. “If you get somebody to trim meeting on the second and fourth Mines was partially completed by The maps provide a greater your trees, and he’s hauling it to the Tuesdays of each month. the contractor, who will return resolution than satellite imagery, landfill, you’ll pay him to haul it, and Connecting with AltaLink once incomplete areas within Castle allowing an accurate historical once he’s at the landfill, if he’s got a Representatives from the Provincial Park are finished. record to be kept in the event a commercial vehicle, you’ll pay for the electrical transmission company As for the pipeline, as of natural disaster like a flood alters tippage,” he stated. AltaLink were on hand to update Aug. 12, 19.9 of the 25.4 kilometres property lines along creeks or roads. “Some people don’t have access and answer any questions council had been installed, though an Council approved the MD’s to their own vehicles, and this really had about the proposed Chapel Rock additional 1,850 metres has been participation in the project, though discriminates against people who to Pincher Creek area transmission added on as part of a change order to the MD still has the option of don’t have that transportation. It’s development project. extend the line around Beaver Mines. withdrawing support once the not fair to people who don’t have The project has been under The schedule for the extension is yet total cost of the required financial vehicles to haul it themselves.” consideration since May 2019 and to be determined. contribution is determined. Council opted to revisit the policy involves two proposed scenarios to Discussion with Alberta Dump fees revisited after a six-month period to see if the satisfy conditions set by the Alberta Environment and Parks regarding At the beginning of August, the letter’s concerns were limited only Electric System Operator. If the approvals under the Environmental MD’s policy for covering the cost of to the resident. While the motion project is approved, only one of the Protection and Enhancement Act is residents taking waste to the landfill was passed, Coun. Yagos requested two scenarios will be selected. complete for the Beaver Mines water was updated. Ratepayers dropping off a recorded vote and was the only The first scenario, called South treatment plant, though the MD is loads exceeding two tonnes must pay member of council to oppose the Technical Solution, would see a still waiting to hear any statements the landfill themselves, while loads motion. new Chapel Rock substation built or concerns submitted by the public under two tonnes are still covered Next meeting just north of Bellevue at SW-8-8- to the AEP. by the MD. Commercial loads are MD council will next hold a 3-W5. The new south transmission MPE Engineering is reviewing also directly invoiced, regardless of regular council meeting in the MD line would run mostly east to west, the scope for stormwater drainage weight. council chambers Tuesday, Sept. 8, connecting to the Goose Lake and upgrades within Beaver Mines, A letter sent from an MD resident at 1 p.m. The agenda package will be substation. Plans also require the which will be submitted to the who owns a garbage-removal made available prior to the meeting Goose Lake, Russell and Pincher MD for review once completed. company requested that council online at https://bit.ly/31JRj4b. Creek substations to be modified. Submissions from contractors for reconsider the policy change. It The North Technical Solution is the lift station, force main, and the second proposed plan. Like the water collection system will also be first, a new Chapel Rock substation reviewed, with the approved list of would be needed, though currently contractors being finalized with the two sites are being considered: MD in the coming weeks. outside Todd Creek at NW-33-9-2-W5, The next design meeting for the and the other right beside the hamlet treatment plant will take place Dispatches of Chapel Rock at NW-31-8-2-W5. Sept. 10. The new north transmission line Weeding out a budget will run west and north, with most The agriculture and From the Fire Hall of the line sandwiched between environmental services department Highway 22 and the Oldman River. also presented its August report By Jenaya Launstein fires this season was likely caused by Several routes are included in the to council. The department has Community Reporter someone driving down a gravel road North Technical proposal, but only been hard at work controlling and The week started off with an with bad equipment. one will be chosen if the proposal eradicating noxious weeds. announcement that the MD and Of course, there’s always a is approved. If chosen, current Though MD workers regularly Town of Pincher Creek, along with chance of starting a fire when transmission route plans would inspect areas under provincial Piikani Nation, are now under a fire someone throws a cigarette out of require modifications to the Goose jurisdiction, such as highways and ban rather than a fire restriction. It their vehicle window, something the Lake substation. parks, the AES 2020 operating budget didn’t come as a surprise to many, as deputy fire chief says people have A new substation southwest of does not include contracts with the last week saw several fires in the MD done for years. Cowley may also be built next to the respective provincial agencies to alone. “Pay extra special attention to existing Cowley Ridge substation actually spray and pick the weeds “It basically means that there is that over the next couple weeks until to ensure service is provided to the employees discover. no open fire now,” explains Deputy we get some rain,” he adds. Cowley North Wind Farm, depending As an easy source of additional Chief Pat Neumann of Pincher Creek Deputy Chief Neumann explains again on which transmission revenue, AES approached council Emergency Services. “The only that as the day heats up, the line route is selected if the North for approval to enter into a stuff that’s permitted are propane or relative humidity drops. When the Technical plan is approved. highway agreement with Alberta natural gas barbecues [and] propane relative humidity drops below the Landowners or any others with Transportation, with the MD then firepits.” temperature — let’s say it’s 26 C questions about the project are having the option to contract out the The move also means that no and the humidity is 16 per cent — it asked to contact AESO directly weed removal. Council passed the fire permits will be issued and any creates the perfect recipe for a fire. at [email protected] motion unanimously. existing firepit permits are now At this point the ground has no more or 1-888-866-2959. A more in-depth 2021 Ortho photo project suspended until the ban is lifted. moisture to give up, meaning the description of the substations and Every three years the MD As you may have surmised, the material on the ground is now the transmission lines involved in participates in the Southern Alberta fire ban was put in place due to the driest it will be within that 24-hour the proposal can be viewed in the Ortho Photo Partnership, which is recent hot and dry conditions. A period. AltaLink brochure in the meeting paid for by MDs across the region look at the 10-day forecast doesn’t The deputy fire chief sends a package, available online at https:// and headed by the MD of Willow look promising for such weather to big thank you to Pincher Creek’s bit.ly/3jrQL91. Creek. subside, with this Friday expected to farming community. Operations report Back in 2018, the MD was reach 29 C. “They’re always willing to help The operations department responsible for covering $70,000 of During the harvest season, the when we’ve got these fires,” he updated council members on the project’s costs, though grants fire department asks people to shares. “The one we had up Snake make sure equipment is properly Trail last week, which was quite a maintained. big job for our three stations, there “We’re seeing fires started by hot was lots of rural help out there that bearings on equipment,” says Deputy gave us … a hand getting that fire Chief Neumann, adding that field under control.” fires can be started by something as The quicker the firefighters get simple as equipment catching a rock. on the fire, the quicker they can He shares that one of the larger bring it under control.

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By Jenaya Launstein hosting live Facebook videos without Community Reporter guests. They prepare a topic and invite Courtney Cann and Jody Peebles are viewers to join the conversation. These looking to change the world, one positive videos have been well received and it is message at a time. Since the beginning hoped they can be continued. of the Covid-19 pandemic, the two have When they’re not empowering taken to social media from their homes people through their podcasts, Jody in Crowsnest Pass to create and share and Courtney are inspiring their encouraging podcasts. students. Jody teaches math for “It was an idea that we’ve had on grades 10 through 12 at Crowsnest the back burner for a long time,” says Consolidated High School, and Courtney. Courtney is a facilitator for at-home Once Covid struck, they couldn’t students of Isabelle Sellon School and meet in person anymore, so one day they Canyon School from grades 4 to 6. decided on a whim to just go for it. Jody encourages everyone to be “That’s how we do things, that’s how compassionate when it comes to going we roll,” says Jody with a laugh. back to school. The goal of the podcasts is to make She had no idea what to expect of the world a more positive place, create her first days back at school prior to connections and share people’s stories. the doors opening to students. The two women know many “brilliant Photo by Ryan Peebles She knew staff would be wearing human beings” and relish the opportunity Through their podcast series, Jody & Court, Jody Peebles, left, and Courtney masks at their meetings and that hand to speak to them. Cann are inspiring others to live their best life. sanitizer stations would be set up A big component of the podcasts is outside school doors. empowering women, something Jody and Aside from that, she didn’t have a Courtney try to weave into every episode. explains Jody. “If we know them really, really, clear picture of what things would look like and “We definitely like to ask questions that touch really well, it doesn’t necessarily require as much thought that was going to be the case for her fellow on that topic, but it’s not limited to just that preparation because we already know what we teachers as well. domain,” says Courtney. want to talk about.” Although Courtney’s teaching experience will Thus far, the majority of their guests have Other times, the two women want to be be much different from Jody’s this year, she echoes been women, but they have also welcomed their extremely intentional about the questions they ask the same advice. husbands onto the podcast, as well as acclaimed and the conversation created with guests. “Everything that everyone is doing, they’re conductor Kirk Muspratt. Jody and Courtney do everything themselves, doing with the best tools that they have at the Near the launch of their podcast, Jody and from coming up with questions, to filming and moment,” she says. “We’re all doing the best that Courtney sat down and talked about the type of editing the videos, though they’ve recently enlisted we can with the information that we have in the people they wanted to invite. Jody’s husband, Ryan, to help with editing. moment and that’s why compassion is such an “We want to be bringing people onto the Each episode ranges anywhere from 20 minutes important part of that.” podcast who we genuinely think kick ass,” says to nearly two hours, but most are between 45 and If you would like to learn more about Jody Courtney with a chuckle, adding they want people 90 minutes. and Courtney’s podcast, as well as watch recent who create a space in the world for growth and “We’ve come to realize that what really gets us episodes, check out their Facebook page, Jody & empowerment. fired up, and the natural fit for us, is to take deep Court. A lot of preparation goes into deciding what dives into topics versus shorter, more surface-level The duo invite people to do one small thing types of questions to ask guests and what to conversation,” shares Courtney. every day to help them get wherever they want discuss. Sometimes, they’ll have everything sorted Because of this take on things, the duo have to go, whether that’s creating a quiet space for within 20 minutes, but other times it takes several decided to take as long as needed during podcasts themselves on a daily basis or a goal they are hours. to explore discussions instead of being trapped in trying to achieve. “I think that goes down to our level of comfort a set time frame. with the person and how well we know them,” Throughout the summer, the women have been 1.866.345.3414 We have all the tools you need SERVING YOU IN LETHBRIDGE, COALDALE , TABER, FORT MACLEOD, BLAIRMORE, BROOKS, HANNA & LLOYDMINSTER to put the finishing touches FEATURED PROPERTIES on your summer projects!

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By Sean Oliver have to ensure our economy is growing Local Journalism Initiative Reporter and healthy, because that’s ultimately Although Albertans across the the tax base that will provide for social province enjoyed summer temperatures services into the future,” he reasoned. with mostly clear skies back on Aug. 27, “Economic growth will lead to the economic forecast coming out of the increased government revenues in the legislature was one of dark days ahead. future, revenues that we’re going to Alberta’s 2020 deficit is projected to need to pay for social programs in the Field Demos & Tractor Pull be $24.2 billion after falling oil prices, province.” compounded with the global economic Locals last week had the chance to shutdown instigated by the Covid-19 listen to the minister outline Alberta’s pandemic, devastated the province’s economic recovery plan during a FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 economy. presentation at the Crowsnest Pass golf The deficit comes from a $5.3 billion clubhouse. 1 p.m. Weigh-in, 3 p.m. Tractor pull increase in spending towards Covid For Blair Painter, mayor of support while revenue was $11.5 billion Crowsnest Pass, the opportunity SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 less than expected. to discuss aspects of the plan with In a Breeze interview shortly after Minister Toews was too good to pass up. 10 a.m. – Binding, stacking, threshing & stooking reporting to the legislature, Finance “Anytime we can get a minister to 1 p.m. – Tractor pull Minister Travis Toews affirmed that come into our community and I have attracting investment was the only way the opportunity to have a few minutes’ Alberta could push through its current face-to-face time with them, I definitely FREE ADMISSION! fiscal challenges and secure future feel privileged — and I think our prosperity. community should feel privileged as Tractor pull competitors MUST pre-register “Our economic recovery plan well,” he remarks. by calling 403-627-2082 — No drop-ins! includes attracting investment, creating Pincher Creek’s economic job opportunities for Albertans, development officer, Marie Everts, Two classes — 1910 to 1960 and 1960 to 1970 which leads to additional government agrees. Max 3 tractors per competitor, $10 fee per tractor revenues,” he said. “In order to “It was great to have an opportunity disproportionately attract investment, to have some face time and kind of that we have to have the most competitive one-on-one, more relaxed conversation business environment.” opportunity — just to be able to ask him Creating that competitive questions directly, [without it] going environment includes lowering business through anyone,” she says. “It just income taxes to eight per cent, with the seems more authentic.” government also considering changing Another important aspect in how linear assessments are done so facilitating Alberta’s economic recovery the oil and gas industry pays less in is dealing with the high level of property taxes. unemployment brought on by the Covid The proposed changes have led to shutdown. outcries from MDs across the province The provincial unemployment rate as the cuts would significantly limit sits at 15 per cent. From April to June, municipal revenues. The MD of Pincher 330,000 jobs were lost, equalling the Creek, for example, estimates it could amount created this past decade. lose up to $1.2 million in its operating Doug Schweitzer, newly appointed budget. minister of jobs, economy and www.heritageacres.org When asked about such concerns, innovation, states the focus of his newly Minister Toews recognized the formed ministry is to roll out strategies 403-627-2082 property taxes play an important role for each sector of the economy to in sustaining municipalities but said get people back to work. Agriculture [email protected] the need for investment justified their and tourism figure predominantly in 731 Range Road 29-3-A review, given that energy property recovery plans. taxes in Alberta are currently higher “Agriculture is a foundational AD SPACE COURTESY OF TRANSALTA – SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS than what is paid in Saskatchewan and element of our economy, and we have British Columbia. some really amazing announcements “The sustainability of municipalities coming out this fall that’s going to see is very important. At the same time, us lay the foundation for future growth it is very important that we have a in agriculture,” he says. very competitive energy industry in And though tourism has Alberta,” he said. undoubtedly taken a hit, Minister “We’re going to be working with Schweitzer sees changing travel habits municipalities with energy interests of Albertans as a key opportunity to and rural Albertans to understand help the industry recover and flourish. if there is improvement that can be “We should really be selling this made.” province to people here in Alberta as Controlling spending on social well as selling it internationally,” he services to better match other says, adding that encouraging Albertans provinces, Minister Toews added, is also to enjoy what their own province has to Pincher Creek and key in improving Alberta’s financial offer will help tourism in the short and fortunes. long terms. “We need to deliver the most cost- As for the recovery plan overall, Crowsnest Pass Locations effective government services possible Mayor Painter believes it’s the best path — that’s absolutely essential,” the forward the provincial government can finance minister insisted. “Alberta can take under the circumstances. no longer afford to be an outlier.” “You know, they’re trying — what When asked why funds should else can you ask? 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“Owl Totem” “Through the Web” Teen photographer continues developing international recognition

By Sean Oliver He has several repeat honours, published in books and placed in Audubon is just the most recent in a Local Journalism including being named overall winner exhibitions. long list of admirable achievements, Initiative Reporter of the Young Outdoor Photographer The most recent is a picture of Josiah doesn’t take the recognition for Pincher Creek teenager Josiah of the Year competition twice, and a fox kit posing in the snow, which granted. Launstein continues to make waves being shortlisted twice for Wildlife was chosen for a one-year exhibit at “It’s always still humbling for in the international photography Photographer of the Year and three the Smithsonian National Museum people to still recognize my work,” he community, with two of his pictures times for Bird Photographer of the of Natural History in Washington, remarks. placing among the top 100 images Year. D.C., as part of the 2018 Nature’s Best Having been born into a family in the National Audubon Society’s Many of his images have been Photography Windland Smith Rice that loves wildlife and the outdoors, annual contest. shortlisted as finalists in multiple International Awards. Josiah concedes he comes by his The competition focuses solely competitions, with several being Though the latest award by milieu naturally. “I think it came on birds and features the best along in the genes,” he says with a photographs captured by amateur and laugh. professionals from around the world. On top of enjoying the family time This latest recognition joins an spent in nature, Josiah’s final products impressive list of accolades accrued often come as a result of a team by the 15-year-old, who began taking effort, with the family brainstorming pictures at the age of seven and was picture titles together and Josiah’s dad named Young Outdoor Photographer researching which images should be of the Year in 2014, when he was nine. submitted to specific contests. Since then, Josiah has continued If anything, photography skills to receive international recognition. aside, the biggest trait that contributes Recently, he was named the 2019 to Josiah’s success is self-discipline. Young Close-Up Photographer of the Year and commended in the 2018 See TEEN PHOTOGRAPHER, Outdoor Photographer of the Year Photo by John Launstein continued on page 8 competition. Page 8 Shootin’ the Breeze September 2, 2020 Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation Group Group Youth spreads happiness to seniors

By Jenaya Launstein included in the packages Community Reporter were word-search Residents of Vista booklets and crafts Village in Pincher made from origami and Creek were surprised pipe cleaners. on Monday with a Lynne Teneycke, the visit from members of organization’s executive Group Group Youth, director, was told there who decided it would are about 60 residents at be nice to take the Vista Village. Knowing seniors a care package. they couldn’t come The junior staff, up with that many who are between the packages, the youths ages of 12 and 16, got decided to devote their together and decided efforts to those who are they wanted to send room-bound or who surprise bags to the haven’t had a chance to residents. Those same get out much. kids are also part of Group Group Youth drop-in members Shaylee Teneycke, left, Sara Gaudry and Helena Bruder present gift bags to There are hopes the the Group Group Youth Vista Village resident Tina Webber and caregiver Diane Smyth. Photo by Lynne Teneycke group can do this for Shutterbugs program other seniors homes in and have snapped many beautiful photos over the years. Pincher Creek in the near future. Lynne says it was a fun project and the kids Some of these photos were put in the care packages as greeting cards. Also had a good time putting it all together.

TEEN PHOTOGRAPHER, continued from page 7 is as simple as the family spotting an living’ part of it.” animal as they are driving. Though every image is different, the “Sometimes we just start driving and motivation for Josiah’s work remains “I just try to focus on what’s in front have to watch out for those things and see this animal and go back to research constant. of me and live in the moment. Some of it hopefully capture them.” it, and we’ll see what we can find out on “I’d like to bring awareness to is luck, and a lot of it is plain and simple And the young robin caught his it, try to find out if it’s nocturnal, things animals that are not usually known or patience,” he says. attention one evening at home while like that,” he explains. really protected,” he explains. “I hope to The two images selected by the Josiah was admiring the sunset during “I really just love photographing any continue on with my photography and Audubon Society — “Owl Totem,” dinner. animal, and a lot of it is just, let’s go see tell stories on images that other people featuring mating pygmy owls, and “I watched [the robin] and started what we can find and see if we can get can’t always experience.” “Through the Web,” a picture of a planning in my head how to get out there anything good.” At the end of the day, the thrill of juvenile American robin — demonstrate and not disturb the animal, and came out While contributing to the Launstein capturing that perfect image is what this principle as they both, in Josiah’s the opposite door before going around the photo galleries, the teen is optimistic he’ll really drives the young photographer words, “kind of just happened.” front of the house,” he recounts. “I stayed be able to continue perfecting his art and forward. Originally photographing a lone a ways back, caught some moments, make photography his full-time career. “I’ve never gotten a very good picture female owl atop a willow branch, Josiah and just tried to get him used to my Eventually starting his own gallery when of a lynx, and I’ve always wanted that.” was in the optimal spot when the male presence.” he’s older, he muses, is also a possibility. Josiah’s and his family’s work can be just happened to fly in. Luck aside, Josiah also credits The business side of things, however, is viewed online at www.launsteinimagery. “A lot of the time it is being there research and word-of-mouth from other less fun than the camera work itself. com or in person at the Launstein at the right time, but to have actually photographers in determining where “For me, all of it is photographing Imagery Wildlife Art Galleries in caught that was quite amazing,” he says. to go to find wildlife. Often, he says, animals and being out in nature,” he Waterton and Blairmore. “The expression on the owls’ faces — you determining the next shooting location says. “The gallery is the ‘how you make a

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that it wasn’t uncomfortable or that the feeling of invasion didn’t last for a few My Little hours. It was all good. If, like me, you’ve wondered what An editorial column happens after the swab is taken, this by Shannon Robison great graphic shows the processes and CORNER time involved to get your result. RCMP REPORT Alberta Health Services staff have August 24 to 31, 2020 This week’s editorial is short and or call 811 to make arrangements. been working around the clock for months to process the tests as quickly The following is an overview of the nature of sweet. When I went last month, it was complaints Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass RCMP Are you one of the almost 800,000 quick and easy. I was told it was luck of as possible. detachments received for the period. Albertans who have been tested for the draw whether one gets the nose or Think about it — 33,669 tests went Note that the summary indicates what was reported to Covid-19? throat swab, and it was nasal swabbing through provincial labs over the the police and may not have been substantiated. The process is simple for this happening the day I attended the drive- weekend. important test. You can book online at thru test at the Pincher Creek hospital. THANK YOU to all lab technicians https://bit.ly/SelfAssessmentTesting It didn’t hurt, but I won’t pretend doing this important work. Pincher Creek Detachment Total calls for service: 45 COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Process Sexual assault: 0 Assaults: 3 Below is a simplified 10-step process to walk you through how COVID-19 testing is done by medical laboratory technologists (referred to as MLTs). Domestic assault: 1 This is a very precise process with no room for error, so it must performed by skilled individuals like MLTs. Break and enter (residential): 0 Break and enter (commercial): 0 Break and enter (other): 1 During extraction, MLTs make complex Fraud or forgery: 0 calculations for a “master mix” that will Uttering threats: 1 amplify viral RNA. Results are transcribed into a report. If positive, MLTs must notify the Mischief (vandalism): 0 ordering healthcare provider and Mischief (interfere with enjoyment local health unit immediately. of property): 0 Theft of motor vehicle: 0 Sample is taken After from a patient's Theft over $5,000: 0 extraction, Nasopharyngeal MLTs must Theft under $5,000: 3 or throat, using a carefully Impaired driving: 0 swab. pipette small Drugs: 0 amounts of the sample into Disturbing the peace: 0 the master mix. Driving complaints (general): 5 Specimen reaches After completion, Motor vehicle collisions: 7 results must be the lab. Specially Liquor offences: 0 trained MLTs extract meticulously viral RNA, through checked by Suspicious occurrences: 1 extraction. This takes MLTs to ensure Assistance to general public: 1 they pass Quality Doctor or Swab goes into about 1.5 hours. Assistance to other agencies: 2 a tube and is Control (QC) healthcare prepared for the measures for test provider notifies False alarms: 1 laboratory. performance and the patient 911 calls (invalid): 5 sample controls. of results and recommends Animal calls: 1 Once mixed, samples are appropriate put through an analyzer in a Municipal bylaws (barking dogs, treatment. process called polymerase chain noise, OHVs): 0 reaction, or PCR. This detects if a Prisoners held: 1 sample is positive or negative. Image provided by the Sample is sent to the lab, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory either onsite or at a testing NOTE: steps 4-7 take a total of 5 hours Science. Graphic design by Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science facility. Transit times vary. Natalie Marino Société canadienne de science de laboratoire médical Crowsnest Pass Detachment

Total calls for service: 54 Mental health tips for return to school during Covid-19 Assaults: 3 Domestic assault: 0 Submitted by to support our families, so we can guard. Break and enter (residential): 1 Alberta Blue Cross navigate these circumstances safely Stress-less tips for your kids Break and enter (commercial): 0 Starting a new school year can be and successfully,” says Braden Norman —Regularly let them know you Break and enter (other): 0 stressful for children and parents alike. of Homewood Health, an organization understand they’re stressed and don’t Fraud or forgery: 0 Add in the unknowns of starting a new Alberta Blue Cross works with to offer dismiss their feelings. Uttering threats/Harassment: 3 school year in the midst of Covid-19, counselling services through individual —Make time for your kids each day. Mischief (vandalism): 1 and many parents and children across and employee family-assistance Play a board game, read a book together Mischief (interfere with enjoyment the province are experiencing high programs provided through many of its or watch a favourite show as a family. of property): 0 levels of anxiety. benefit plans. Sometimes kids just feel better when Theft: 1 Through this time of uncertainty, They offer the following advice to you spend time with them. Theft of motor vehicle: 0 Alberta Blue Cross is reminding help parents and children through the —World news can cause stress. Theft under $5,000: 0 parents to keep an eye on their stressful period of returning to school Talk with children about what they Impaired driving: 0 children’s mental health, and to be during the pandemic. see and hear so that you can help them Drugs: 0 particularly conscious of their own Prepare as you normally would understand what’s going on. Disturbing the peace: 2 mental health needs. —Gather school clothes and buy —With all that’s going on, don’t feel Other Criminal Code: 3 “These are definitely not normal school supplies in advance. compelled to register your children in Other provincial statute: 3 circumstances, and what should be an —Ensure your emergency contacts extracurricular activities this fall. Base Driving complaints (general): 5 exciting time for many of us and our are known and readily accessible to participation on your comfort level, and Motor vehicle collisions: 13 kids has turned into a time of worry your child, the school, babysitters or don’t add to your or your child’s stress. Liquor offences: 0 and fear,” says Brian Geislinger, vice- after-school programs. —Do your children hear you and Suspicious occurrences: 5 president of corporate relations with —Establish bedtime and morning your partner talking about troubles Assistance to general public: 2 Alberta Blue Cross, who has three routines a week or so in advance of the at work, worrying about a relative’s Assistance to other agencies: 3 children returning to elementary start of school, so that sleep schedules illness, or arguing about financial False alarms: 3 school classes this fall. and wake-up times are in line with the matters? Try not to discuss such issues 911 calls: 0 “These next few weeks represent school timetable. if children are within earshot, Animal calls: 0 an exceptionally challenging back- —Strategize and develop “backup Municipal bylaws: 0 Lost/found: 6 to-school season for our children. We plans” for days when your child is sick, See MENTAL HEALTH TIPS, all realize this and want to be there so that emergencies don’t catch you off continued on page 10

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superintendent organization One of the questions that question because it causes us all constantly runs through our minds to question our value and worth as Alberta Education is currently superintendents and confusion is: “Am I good enough?” human beings and individuals. engaged in discussions regarding as to whom superintendents are “Am I good enough?” feeds that We all have our own particular the College of Alberta School responsible. inner need we have to perform, stories that are undesirable, painful, Superintendents becoming a Should the Alberta government please and pretend. “Am I good shameful or embarrassing. When legislated organization. The decide to move forward, LRSD enough?” pushes us above and we can walk into those stories and Livingstone Range School Division trustees believe this could be a beyond to prove to everyone that accept them as a part of us, we can board of trustees does not support costly process, wasting dollars our existence really matters. experience the power of worthiness. this decision, believing it would not that would be better spent in the This can be very dangerous to Those stories don’t define us but we be in the best interest of students. classroom. our emotional and mental health. It can use them for good. Allowing CASS to become a Because LRSD trustees believe also damages our spiritual lives. That’s what God does every day, legislated organization has the that all decisions are best made When we experience conditional brings good out of bad. When we potential to remove the local voice closest to the child, the board of love, it feeds this particular can love ourselves despite those and local context from the decision- trustees would like to continue question of “Am I good enough?” stories, and see our worth as a making process. with school board autonomy, and The truth is, in God’s eyes we are human being, then we can love With the government lobbying continue positive relationships with good enough. others and encourage others along in support of a legislated superintendents and CASS as a non- There is nothing we can do to the way. superintendent organization, the legislated organization. make God love us more, and there God says we are good enough board of trustees is concerned that The board has written to is nothing we can do to make God just as we are, dysfunction and all. it may result in decisions being Education Minister Adriana love us less. His love for us is truly He loves us totally unconditionally made centrally rather than locally; LaGrange with trustees’ concerns, unconditional. We are good enough. and desires for all of us to grow and increased costs associated with and will continue to petition for When we can step away from connect with Him every single day. memberships and professional local authority to make decisions this question and say, “Yes, I’m So it boils down to this: Stop development; and human resources that affect students. good enough,” our focus can be on asking yourself if you’re good concerns, including a disconnect Livingstone Range School the right things. We know we can enough. God created you and between school boards and Division Board of Trustees improve, but that does not make us planned for you to be a part of this more worthy or valuable as human world at this particular time in beings. history. You are enough! Simply Our worth is not found in our because you are you! achievements — it’s found in our Pastor Billy Karasz character. Crowsnest Pass Being good enough is the wrong

Youth teach adults digital literacy skills

ABC Life Literacy Canada, 32.2 per cent in 2007. While this a national non-profit literacy growth is positive, 30 per cent of the organization, recently released new aging population still has no access digital literacy resources from the to the Internet. And of those who do Youth Teaching Adults program, have Internet service, many don’t which aims to increase the digital have strong enough digital literacy MENTAL HEALTH TIPS, continued from page 9 literacy skills of adult Canadians skills to use videoconferencing tools through workshops led by youth that may help improve their mental volunteer tutors. health. as they may pick up on adult anxieties plan members to take advantage of These new resources focus on “We know that digital literacy is and start to worry themselves. the mental health supports available tools that help people virtually an important skill that Canadians —Tension is contagious. Set a good through their benefit plans,” says Mr. connect with friends and family. need, especially with 84 per cent of example when it comes to managing Geislinger. Four new lesson plans, written in jobs currently requiring computer your own stress. In addition to counselling services, clear language and formatted as and technical skills,” says Mack —Remember, some level of stress Alberta Blue Cross offers a wide range step-by-step guides for at-home Rogers, executive director of ABC of mental health resources through its is inevitable in every child’s life. learning, show adults how to use Life Literacy Canada. Teaching healthy coping skills today Balance online wellness platform. Skype, Zoom, Google Duo and “We are pleased to offer will help kids weather life’s ups and It’s important for parents to FaceTime. These lesson plans programming to help our Canadian downs as they get older. recognize that children may worry come at a much-needed time as seniors, who need these skills now Stress-less tips for you about themselves, their family and more than ever. Digital literacy —Recognize the need for flexibility friends getting ill with Covid-19. many adults, particularly those in in your life. Flexibility can make Parents, family members, school staff disadvantaged communities, face plays a huge role in maintaining people feel happier, grateful, more and other trusted adults can play an isolation. social relationships, and our hope satisfied and less anxious. important role in helping children Since the older population is that seniors will access these free —Take time to get organized in make sense of what they hear, in are most vulnerable to Covid-19, lesson plans on our website and advance for what might cause the a way that is honest, accurate and they are likely to spend more time equip themselves with the know- most considerable stress. minimizes anxiety or fear. physically distancing themselves how to use these important tools.” —If finances are stressing you, The Centers for Disease Control than the general population. Sadly, Video-calling platforms can work on a budget and create a and Prevention has created this isolation can have major help support the development of financial roadmap for yourself for the recommendations to help parents have repercussions. A recent study a stronger sense of connection rest of the year. conversations with children about showed that social disconnection and maintain already existing —It’s OK to say no. September Covid-19. These recommendations puts older adults at greater risk relationships. In one study, tends to bring on a mindset that are available online at www.cdc.gov/ of depression and anxiety, and older adults who used video- overwork is routine. Stop before it coronavirus/2019-ncov. can even lead to health problems chat technology such as Skype starts. Alberta Health Services also such as cognitive decline and heart had significantly lower risks of —Take time for yourself to be provides a wide range of mental disease. depression than those who did not present. Breathing, meditation and health resources to support People with strong social bonds video chat. Albertans through Covid-19. For visualization exercises, and yoga are are 50 per cent less likely to suffer To access the free resources, all important activities that heal your more information, visit www. negative effects from isolation visit YouthTeachingAdults.ca/ mind, body and spirit. albertahealthservices.ca/amh/ than those who have fewer social resources. Youth Teaching Adults —If your children are Page16759.aspx. connections. While technology can is a collaboration between ABC participating in remote learning As a locally based, not-for-profit Life Literacy Canada and Youth from home, establish routines and a organization, Alberta Blue Cross be effective in connecting isolated set place in your home for learning provides benefits to more than seniors with friends and family, Empowering Parents, and is partly to take place. And if you’re working 1.8 million Albertans. Earlier this access to technology is still an issue. funded by the federal government from home, find a balance between year it committed $500,000 from its According to Statistics Canada, through the Digital Literacy your need to manage your work and community foundation to addressing in 2016, 68.2 per cent of seniors had Exchange Program. your children’s need for support and priority needs to support Alberta’s access to the Internet, up from just ABC Life Literacy Canada supervision during the day. 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The noun “providence” refers to “I get to work with amazing people,” This has been practical as well, the care or preparation in advance, says Rosanna. “It doesn’t really even because each team member now has or foresight one puts into things. feel like work. We laugh a lot and her own space to work in and no one Providence Salon and Spa in Pincher enjoy ourselves.” is too close to one another. Creek encompasses putting care for “What happens at the nail table This makes physical distancing self into play in a genuine way. stays at the nail table,” she says with a easier during the pandemic, and has Rosanna chuckle, alluding to created an overall more relaxing and Higginbotham the conversations she spacious environment. purchased the ‘ Life is short gets into with clients “Life is short, and it’s all about business from Lisa while they’re at the having fun and enjoying yourself. Tompkins 11 years ago and it’s all about salon. People love the atmosphere of and is proud to have having fun and Providence features Providence,” Rosanna says with a such a welcoming a diverse retail lineup smile. salon. enjoying yourself. of personal care “We all get along, we like to have fun In her own words, products, including and it’s comfortable, so people love Rosanna Higginbotham “Providence is all top brands like coming here for their appointments.” about good small- Eminence Organic To make an appointment at town vibes.” Skin Care and Hempz Providence Salon and Spa, you can lotions. “We hear it, time and time again. call 403-627-5667 or stop by the Our clients say this is their happy For hair care you will find Surface, shop at 673 Main Street. place and they look forward to their Kenra and Saryna Key solutions The lively atmosphere is inviting, appointments,” she says. along with a full line of hair tools, and in no time you’ll find yourself including flat irons, blow-dryers and “By coming here you get quality laughing and smiling, while feeling brushes, as well as fun accessories like services, with the comfortable vibe of ever so relaxed and ultimately scrunchies, elastics and barrettes. a close community.” refreshed in mind, body and spirit. “This is a beauty industry, which is Providence is a full-service salon In Rosanna’s words: “Life is external, but we don’t want to neglect and spa offering services that moments and experiences.” include hairstyling, microblading, who our clients are on the inside,” Come down to Providence to lash extensions, waxing, manicures Rosanna adds. “We try to create an experience their good vibes and and pedicures, gel nails, tanning and atmosphere that refreshes one’s mind, professional registered massage therapy. body and spirit.” services. Each service provider brings her “Covid-19 has changed everything own special touch and personality at Providence,” says Rosanna. to the fun atmosphere under the Extensive renovations were finally Providence roof. completed during the shutdown this spring. This included an expansion September Special that effectively doubled the salon’s space. With the new layout, everything is BOGO open and accessible and has brought 50% off new life to the salon. on all Hempz products Enjoy the luxurious, jetted pedicure chair at Providence Salon & Spa 673 Main Street 403-627-5667 Pincher Creek Advertorial created by Mia Parker Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation September 2, 2020 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 13

One of Blackburn Jewellers’ most popular services is custom orders. Doris will work with customers to ensure they get exactly what they want, and she utilizes her access to many jewelry companies. The little business has always been a place of family, from when it was a team of siblings, to a couple running it, to a father-daughter duo and now Doris, keeping her fam- ily’s legacy alive. Blackburn Jewellers Doris shares her favourite memory in the store, describ- Crimson Dreams and Butterfly Kisses ing the time her two sons came to help her at the last min- ute when she needed them.

Blackburn Jewellers is a charming jewelry shop located in store. She has loved this task since she was just a little girl, “It was just the three of us. They could freely ask me downtown Pincher Creek. The big display windows on either and appreciates the beauty of a well-wrapped gift. questions in front of the customers, and I could see that side of the front door are always filled with creative, customers were reacting positively to the fact that we were “It’s like the icing to the gift,” she says. “There’s more antic- a team and a family. I just had such a sense of pride, and colourful and themed arrangements, showcas- ipation and thought that goes into opening a wrapped gift.” ing the beautiful products that can be found it also helped me to understand how my father felt when I through the door. Doris would much rather wrap something than put it into moved back to help him.” a bag. The business is family owned and op- Blackburn Jewellers sells beautiful and inspiring prod- erated, established in 1936 by William Another service offered is watch battery replacement ucts — not only jewelry, but also fine china and pottery, Laurie Blackburn and now run by his and basic watch repair. Doris will also shorten watch scarves and apparel, handcrafted soap, Christmas decor daughter, Doris Blackburn. bands and adjust them to suit the individual. and baby gifts. Laurie was born in 1914. He was “About seven years ago, I was working on Doris chooses to work with mostly Canadian sources, but fixing clocks by the time he was 12 someone’s watch, and the second hand flipped she also offers brilliantly crafted artisan jewelry from across with tools he made from darning out somewhere on my bench,” Doris recalls. “I the world. She sells necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches, needles. After becoming interested looked everywhere, I combed over the entire body jewellery and rings. in watch repair, he apprenticed for bench and I swept the floor. It was nowhere. At Blackburn’s, you can find products from a number of a watchmaker in Pincher Creek. He famous jewelry creators and designers, including Ayala Bar, bought the business for himself Jacqueline Kent, Elle, Kurshuni and many more. 84 years ago and thus began the You can also find handmade soap at Doris’s store. She Blackburn Jewellers business the carries handmade soap bars from Hillcrest Naturals and community knows today. Esther Newfeld’s Handy Dandy soaps. These products fill Laurie was lucky enough to have Blackburn Jewellers with a sweet aroma, making the shop help in operating his new store from that much more inviting. two of his sisters, then the help of If you are interested in more pragmatic jewellery, Doris his wife, Margaret, for 29 years, his also sells smart watches to help with fitness and health daughter Maureen for 10 years, and tracking. finally Doris. At Blackburn’s, the Christmas spirit never really disap- Doris fondly remembers her fa- pears. There are beautiful displays of the Nativity scene ther’s work ethic, as he was always along with artificial trees and ornaments available for pur- filling his days with as much work as chase year-round. possible, trying to help whomever he could and rarely turning anyone A small collection of dresses is displayed in the corner away. of her shop, most of which are ethically and sustainably made. She also sells a collection of scarves and When Maureen called saying winter apparel such as mitts and toques. their dad needed help, Doris was happy to return to her home- Wallets are bestsellers in the store. These town in 1996 after college stud- colourfully themed wallets sit together in the ies in the theatre arts took her to glass display case near the back. Each wallet Illinois, New York and Toronto, and has a personality of its own, some with fun, a stint living in Edmonton. She and her intricate designs and others showing beautiful father worked together to evolve Blackburn stills of nature. Jewellers into the full-service jewelry shop Alongside her more elegant it is today. products, Doris also sells heav- Laurie passed away in 2000 and Doris has been running “The next day, the enly gifts for babies. Ever-so-soft the business by herself ever since. She feels connected to this person called to ask if blankets, pillows, jackets and store through her father and she remembers him with a warm their watch was ready. I was more line the display shelves heart whenever she glances at his old work station and bench. in a panic and I didn’t know what to inviting childlike wonder among do, and I just looked at the bench adults. Doris is very proud to be continuing her father’s legacy. She and I said, ‘Dad, will you please help The china displayed is del- loves the business and that she can interact with all of her me find this watch icate and charming. There are customers on a person- part?’ Then I looked gorgeous little teacups perching al level. on my father’s on wooden shelves, some even “I love my custom- bench again and It’s not just repurposed into candles, and ers and I love meeting ‘ there it was.” there are sets of fine plates with new customers. When about sales to me, Doris does basic matching designs. someone comes into jewelry repair and Along with the fine china, you my store they get per- has access to a goldsmith in Edmonton, and it’s really about can find lovely mugs, coasters, bowls and plates. The mugs sonal service, because I you can enlist her services for jewelry clean- are detailed with scenes from nature, coasters express pos- really feel like I am here ing and diamond inspection. She will also en- giving service ... itive messages to inspire you, and the bowls are covered to serve my customers,” grave store-bought items for her customers. says Doris with a smile. inside and out with unique and tasteful designs. Doris Blackburn “My dad was very meticulous about his Doris recalls when her father used to brew tea in the “It’s not just about tools, and I’m not as meticulous as my father store. Customers, friends and strangers would come in to sales to me, it’s really was because I have so many other things to sit down for a cup and share delightful conversation while about giving service —I actually develop relationships with do,” she says. “He used to sharpen and flatten his tools con- Laurie worked on watches. the people that come into my store.” stantly to keep them in good condition. One day I came to She is very happy to serve the community and to help de- work and all of my tools had been mysteriously sharpened, Doris never imagined she’d be running her father’s busi- velop who we are as a town. Doris loves Pincher Creek and the and I thought of my dad.” ness, but is so glad she decided to come back to help him. people here. She also offers a few other specific services, such as pearl “I realized that we’re here to make connections with She was happy to raise her two sons close to the mountains, restringing and basic jewelry creation. people,” she says. “Life’s about making connections and helping each other.” and she makes a conscious effort to support the community in “Last Christmas I had a woman come in who wanted a cou- whatever way she can by donating to local organizations and ple of bracelets for her two-year-old daughter, so I made a little The next time you’re in downtown Pincher Creek, make supporting local businesses. black pearl bracelet and a stretchy gemstone bracelet,” Doris sure to give Blackburn Jewellers a look. You will find your- Blackburn Jewellers offers a great variety of services. Doris shares, as she is always happy to help someone get the perfect self enchanted by the beauty and charming nature of the will do free gift wrapping for any purchase from her gift. store and its displays. 768 Main Street 403-627-3292 Pincher Creek www.blackburnjewellers.com Advertorial created by Mia Parker Page 14 Shootin’ the Breeze September 2, 2020 Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation HISTORY COMES TO LIFE in the heart of Pincher Creek

There’s always something new at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

As a small community, Pincher Creek that have got history in Pincher Creek.” The museum is also invested in sharing Farley’s favourite part of working at the is lucky to have a wonderful interpretive For many in younger generations, indigenous voices and stories with the museum is sharing the stories and things museum within the town. Not only is it a Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village provides community. he learns. beautiful tourist attraction, it is also a place a connection between them and their “We have a good working relationship “I’ve always enjoyed listening to the of family that holds a place in the hearts of heritage. with Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and seniors in our community and hearing many community residents. “All of our artifacts that are donated come the Métis Association here in Pincher Creek, the stories they have in their minds,” he Colleen Casey-Cyr, president of the with their own story, and these are the best and we find that if we ever need anything in says. “The stories about being raised in the Pincher Creek Historical Society for nearly stories because it’s local history,” Colleen the way of information, or we need to borrow Pincher Creek area and their upbringing 20 years, is passionate about her work at the explains. someone who can be a good speaker or here — it’s first-hand knowledge of the museum and loves sharing local history. representative, they are more than happy to history and tales of the olden days.” Colleen’s personal favourite story is of her send someone over,” Colleen says. “I enjoy every part of what I do here,” she husband, Francis Cyr. When he was a The museum also serves as a community says. “I get to be around good friends, good little boy growing up in the Cyr house, which “The good thing is they’re the real thing, information centre for the Town of Pincher meals and good times. Everyone’s working is now located in the museum, he wrote and we’re passing that information on from Creek. It provides brochures and booklets together for a common cause, and that’s the his name in large a first-person view, containing info from all over the province, best part.” print on the ceiling which is what we but especially the Prairie communities in The historical society has been operating above his bed. like to do in the southern Alberta. museum. We make the museum since Sept. 2, 1966, making it “I love telling all FALL HOURS The museum sells souvenirs and home 54 years old. Despite being so grounded in that history come decor from its Country Store in Pioneer the kids that come to life, and we the community, the museum is constantly here that story. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Place. It stocks different items that can evolving as staff work hard to create new make it current for function as gifts or decorations, as well as Especially when today.” attractions and maintain the older ones. Francis is here, I Monday to Friday books and artwork by local artists. “My favourite part has got to be making it can say that that Aside from “When we first decided to start the new,” shares Colleen. “Everytime you come, very same kid that the in-person Country Store, we wanted to put things in you’re going to see something you’ve never stood on his bed to ANNUAL PASS storytelling by there that remind customers of olden times seen before.” write on the ceiling museum staff, while still being useful in a modern way,” is standing right there are also says Colleen. One of the coolest aspects of the museum other means of is how family-friendly it is. Unlike many over there,” she SPECIAL Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is says joyfully. accessing historical historical museums, Kootenai Brown Pioneer information and constantly changing and updating, and Village is interactive and staff make a point “All of a sudden, Includes free admission stories. Books often brings in new buildings and exhibits. of engaging the kids as well as the adults. the story has a until Dec. 31, 2021 containing historic Currently, there are about 35 buildings “We like to cater to the kids because that’s personal touch to information and to explore and, chances are, you’ll find the future,” says Colleen. whoever I tell it stories by local something new each time you visit. to. They’re never 20 off authors can be She describes how the museum adapts % Aside from showcasing history, the going to forget that found in the little to the interests of children when putting on special event tickets museum can be used for many different they met that guy.” bookstore in big events, and that at larger celebrations things. It’s a great place to have a picnic on and select country Pioneer Place, the like Canada day, about half the participants To find the a sunny afternoon, or to show your family main building of are kids. ceiling signature, store merchandise when they come to town. look in the the museum. Museum staff organize camps during the “I think that having this awesome facility children’s room on You can even summer for kids to learn about this area in a right in the downtown of Pincher Creek, the second floor of join the genealogy fun and hands-on way. It’s truly a great way right alongside the creek and right where the Cyr house the next time you visit. club through the museum for monthly to educate children on local history without everybody can see it, reminds everybody meetings, and access to museum archives as treating them like students. The museum’s main focus is on sharing that Pincher Creek is a special enough place heritage and helping individuals learn about well as Ancestry.ca, to learn more about your to last as long as it has,” Colleen says. The museum also draws many families in the roots of Pincher Creek and area. roots in the community. because of the fun and interactive nature of You can purchase an annual pass to the “Ranger” Gord Tolton, the education the historical displays. Everything is well put One special program put on by the museum for special benefits including 20 co-ordinator, has developed podcasts about together and it’s realistic — one may feel like museum is Talking Tombstones. Curator per cent off admission to special events and every single building in the museum. When a true pioneer as they stroll down the paths. Farley Wuth conducts research on the stories 20 per cent off select items in the Country of people buried in certain cemeteries and you visit, you can log on to the Wi-Fi and Store. The cost of an annual pass is less than “Our museum is different from all shares the history to others in a creative, listen to the podcasts through the museum’s the cost of two visits to the museum. other museums in that everything is out website, PodBean Podcasts or Apple first-person storytelling manner on evening Coming up soon is a special harvest there,” Colleen explains. “We don’t just Podcasts. You can also listen to additional tours. dinner hosted by the museum. This is an put everything behind glass like many city podcasts about the museum with fun stories The museum’s driving tours are also event where participants can dress up as museums — it really is a pioneer village.” for both kids and adults. interesting. In the summer of 2020, pioneers and dine in one of the museum All the artifacts at Kootenai Brown are museum staff offered a tour of the school For more visual storytelling, you can buildings. You can also keep an eye open donated by people from Pincher Creek and church quarters in the Fishburn area, follow the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village for upcoming Halloween and Christmas and the surrounding community. Colleen starting from the old Fishburn school at the YouTube channel to learn about different events. mentions that when new people come to the museum site. historical figures and buildings in the area. museum, they may be able to find artifacts The next time you find yourself You can also find historical stories originating from their family. “It’s a way of bringing history to life and looking for entertainment, education and making it more relevant to you now,” says compiled by Farley in each weekly issue of inspiration, stop by Kootenai Brown Pioneer “All of a sudden, there’s that little bit Colleen, who is passionate about the role the Shootin’ the Breeze. Village. As Colleen quotes: “You’ll never more pride in your own community. I think museum plays in engaging individuals in As museum curator, Farley loves be able to plan your future unless you that’s really cool because we represent a the history of the community. educating individuals about local history. understand your past.” tremendous number of families 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive 403-627-3684 Pincher Creek www.kootenaibrown.ca Advertorial created by Mia Parker Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation September 2, 2020 Shootin’ the Breeze Page 15 Pincher Creek council settles on grant application

By Sean Oliver Your Community Connection Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Members of Pincher Creek town council debated last week what projects should be submitted as applications for the municipal Shootin’ the Breeze stimulus grant provided by the provincial government. is proud to be The town has been allocated $432,921 for infrastructure projects that can be quickly started in the your trusted hopes of helping increase jobs across Alberta. local news source! Administration brought forth a list of projects that spanned from upgrading the sanitary lift station, to installing irrigation systems at the newly constructed early- Through its Community Connection Partnership, childhood centres, to upgrading walking trails around town. Two projects emerged as Shootin’ the Breeze has been made available priorities, however, as Coun. Brian McGillivray made a motion for to community members at no cost since April 8 council to use the funds to replace pumps at the water treatment plant and construct a new sidewalk on Frederick Street. REGULAR PAID DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREEZE Replacing the pumps, which is expected to use $365,000 of the grant, was unanimously supported RESUMES SEPT. 23 by council. Most of the existing pumps are originals from when the plant was built in 1991. Multiple pumps used along the Print subscribers will again receive labelled papers various stages of treating water in the plant could use replacement, in their mailboxes, online subscribers will receive their including the raw-water pumps that bring untreated water into the link by email as usual and copies can be purchased for plant, backwash pumps that clean filters, distribution pumps that $1.25 each from regular vendor locations pressurize the town’s water main system, and process pumps that help with steps in treatment. While support for replacing the pumps was shared by all members, Don’t miss an issue ... Coun. Scott Korbett questioned how necessary a new Frederick Street sidewalk was. “There’s a sidewalk on Adelaide street already, [and] there Stay connected to your community are other accesses around there that will serve people walking from Tim Hortons to downtown,” by subscribing today! he noted. He pointed to other projects where he said the remaining $67,556 could be better spent. New subscribers can make the transition seamless “The chamber of commerce has made a request for $46,000 worth by signing up before Sept. 22 of garbage bins along the town and creek, and I’ve had people asking why there aren’t more garbage cans around to put stuff in,” Coun. Subscription Pricing Korbett related. “Installing irrigation systems Covers one year from start date (50 issues per year) for the early-learning buildings would be a no-brainer too, as we’ve got these flagship buildings with Local Subscriptions $45/year Online Subscriptions $35/year no irrigation.” Post office boxes in Town and MD of Pincher Creek PDF version delivered to your email inbox Both Coun. Lorne Jackson and Coun. McGillivray said the Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation Available around the world! sidewalk should take priority over other potential projects in order to Regional Subscriptions $50/year National Subscriptions $60/year respond to public discussion and requests. Rural post office boxes only in Alberta, Urban addresses in all provinces and rural What made those requests for BC and Saskatchewan outside of Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan the sidewalk more compelling than other suggested projects, Coun. Get GST is included in all subscription and single-copy pricing Sussanne O’Rourke affirmed, was Yours the emphasis on public safety. “I want the safety of proper Today! streets for people to walk on, and Easy ways to set up your subscription: to encourage mothers with their 1) Call 403-904-2227 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. carriages — I think that’s what’s to pay by Visa or Mastercard [a] priority right now,” she said. The motion to submit the 2) E-transfer payment and info to [email protected] treatment plant pumps and new 3) Mail info and cheque to Box 811, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 sidewalk proposals as the town’s application for the stimulus Please include your name, mailing address, email and phone number funding passed. Applications to the along with your preference for print or online and whether you are province are due Oct. 1. a new or renewing subscriber. Page 16 Shootin’ the Breeze September 2, 2020 Serving the Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation Pincher Creek Your Feedback Speaks Volumes town council briefs 2020 Reader Survey

Every two years, Shootin’ the Breeze asks readers By Sean Oliver swales to pick up water runoff from Local Journalism the adjacent parking lots so material to share their opinions about the publication Initiative Reporter added to the road doesn’t erode away and to offer suggestions for improvement. Project funding was a hot topic with rainfall. at the Aug. 24 Pincher Creek town The base structure will be We continue to revise business ideas and practices council meeting. Discussions included reconstructed but the surface will to bring our readers the best product possible. the Lebel Mansion, pumps for the remain gravel to minimize the water treatment plant, street repair potential costs of a future waterline WIN A FREE TWO-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION! and sidewalk construction. replacement while not requiring Stepping up for Lebel Mansion removal of the newly placed concrete We are fortunate to receive regular feedback from our readers and advertisers. Stacey McRae from the Allied swales. 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With the excess cash, AAC decided projects council should submit for the 1) Complete the form online at www.shootinthebreeze.ca to approach council for permission $432,921 stimulus package provided by or from the post on our Facebook page (preferred) to also repair the mansion’s aged the provincial government. veranda. Ms. McRae informed council For more information on how 2) Fill out the form and text a photo of it to 403-627-8829 that rot was beginning to compromise council members settled on replacing 3) Complete and send a scan to [email protected] the entrance’s structural integrity. pumps at the water treatment plant 4) Mail a completed form to Box 811, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 “It’s transitioning from a visual and constructing a new sidewalk concern to a safety concern. We along Frederick Street, please see definitely need to have it looked Pincher Creek Council Settles on after,” she said. Grant Application, page 15. 1. Do you currently subscribe to Shootin’ the Breeze? As this past summer has been Double duty ☐ Yes – print subscription one of the busiest on record, the AAC Council approved $4,888,000 to ☐ Yes – online subscription was hoping to have the entrance twin the town’s sanitary force main completed by the spring of 2021 pipe. $2,333,000 will come from the ☐ No – subscription has expired but I will be renewing in anticipation of another tourist Municipal Sustainability Initiative ☐ No – I have been receiving free papers and will purchase a subscription season. capital funding and utility reserves, to keep it coming While the repairs will likely be with the remaining $2,555,000 covered by grants, the veranda needs provided by an Alberta Water/ ☐ No – I have been receiving free papers and will purchase from a structural engineer’s assessment Wastewater Partnership grant that vendor after Community Connection Partnership ends Sept. 16 completed before applications can be was awarded back in June. ☐ No – subscription has expired and I will not be renewing submitted. Given that the mansion “We’re lucky in the town of is a provincially designated heritage Pincher Creek to actually go out and ☐ No – I have been receiving free papers but am not interested in building, requirements to maintain do this project,” noted Mayor Don purchasing after Community Connection Partnership ends Sept. 16 the historicity of the site will incur Anderberg. “Some other centres I additional costs. know of wouldn’t be able to do this, 2. What are your favourite features in the paper? Council had approved the repairs under the rules of engagement.” as part of a previous budget, though A sanitary force main is simply ☐ Personal feature stories ☐ Information from advertisers the details were not readily available a sewage pipe that is pressurized so ☐ General community news ☐ Event advertisements before press deadline. The amount waste can travel uphill. Installing Town of Pincher Creek civic news School and youth adventures will now be reallocated to help the another pipe will help reduce ☐ ☐ AAC apply for grants before their stress on the system when excess ☐ MD of Pincher Creek civic news ☐ Sports coverage October deadlines. wastewater is added to the system, ☐ Crowsnest Pass civic news ☐ Obituaries Street smarts like during a rainstorm. Having a ☐ Covid-19 coverage ☐ RCMP and fire reports and stories Communication from a citizen second pipe will also allow repairs to ☐ Business success stories ☐ History expressed worry that driving be conducted without interrupting ☐ Health, wellness, fitness articles ☐ Mark Your Calendar conditions on Bev McLachlin Dr. were service to the town. ☐ My Little Corner (returning soon!) unsafe. The narrow road, coupled The second pipe will help address Other editorialized columns Creative photography with the curve just south of the costly issues caused by the force main ☐ ☐ bridge, was cause for concern. failing, the most recent occurring ☐ Mailbox articles ☐ Adult puzzles (Coffee Break) Three solutions were suggested: back in 2016 when the pipeline ☐ Seniors news and stories ☐ Children’s puzzles (Coffee Break) making the road a one-way street ruptured. ☐ Service club endeavours ☐ Classified ads heading south, making the road Proposals have been requested ☐ Event coverage ☐ Other ______wider, and including painted lines on from engineering firms for the project the curve. with the hopes of selection being 3. What percentage of the advertising do you generally read? Council decided to pass the completed this month. The initial matter on to the Sept. 24 operations plan is to begin construction next ☐ 75 - 100% ☐ 50 - 75% ☐ 25 - 50% ☐ Less than 25% committee meeting and have the summer, though the timeline will committee submit recommendations depend on the project design and 4. Do you follow Shootin the Breeze online? If not, please do! before the end of the month. securing crossing agreements for Also considered by council was the portions of the forcemain that cross ☐ Website ☐ Facebook ☐ Twitter ☐ Instagram poor state a section of Willow Street the railway and highway. regularly finds itself in. Operations report 5. Please rate the importance of maintaining a local newspaper, from Just east of Waterton Avenue, a The operations department 1 to 10, with 1 being not important at all and 10 being very important. portion between Fountain Tire and presented its second-quarter report the Parkway Motel regularly floods as the concluding agenda item. A total ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 with rainfall and has some of the of 339 citizen requests were logged, biggest potholes around. 237 of which were operational and 6. Please rate the importance of public notices from the Town and MD of Despite frequent complaints from responded to. Pincher Creek and Municipality of Crowsnest Pass being available in print, the public, efforts to re-gravel and Crosswalk and no-parking zones with 1 being not important at all and 10 being very important. grade the street have come up short, were painted, and street sweeping as inadequate drainage has led to started and will continue as needed ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 disintegration. throughout the fall. A new water “It’s just to the point where, line valve was installed on Veteran’s unfortunately with the ground there, Street to help limit the number of 7. What is Shootin’ the Breeze doing well? Use a separate sheet if needed. it’s not able to sustain the weight businesses that lose water during pipe that we get there from large trucks repairs. driving down in the industrial area,” A concrete replacement contract concluded Al Roth, director of and water treatment plant flow operations. meter contract were awarded, as well Part of the trick with repairing as Phase 1 of the sewer condition Willow Street, he continued, is that assessment being completed. the area is undergoing a master plan The department also assisted in 8. What can Shootin’ the Breeze do better? Use a separate sheet if needed. study this winter or next spring, the removal and temporary storage which will include a review of the of donation bins for Diabetes Canada, roads, drainage and underground trained the new grass-cutting crew utilities possibly impacting the from the recreation department, waterline directly under the street. and welcomed the arrival of a new As such, operations didn’t want to garbage truck. replace the road with asphalt and risk Next meeting having to dig up the area in the near Town council will next meet for Name: future. a regular meeting 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 In speaking with engineers, in council chambers. The meeting however, a solution was found that agenda will be available online at Phone or Email: includes installing two concrete pinchercreek.ca/town/minutes.php. Contact info needed only if you wish to be entered in the free subscription draw. Entry deadline is Sept. 15, 2020. 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Photos compiled from iNaturalist users Tab Tannery, je9h and C Graydon While you’re out exploring during the final days of summer, be sure to keep a lookout for some of Canada’s endemic species, such as the Lake Louise arnica (at left and centre) and the Raup’s fringed gentian (at right). Waterton a hot spot for endemic species By Jenaya Launstein conservation biologist for Nature species can be found in Waterton Wood Buffalo National Park. Community Reporter Conservancy of Canada. Lakes National Park and other areas The Harris’s sparrow is the only If you were to guess how many “Protecting these species is surrounding us. These include the songbird that breeds exclusively in animal and plant species are exclusive Canada’s priority in the fight Lake Louise arnica, Galling small Canada. Although this small bird to Canada, what would you say? I against global biodiversity loss. minnow mayfly, three-lobed fleabane, breeds primarily in the Northwest myself wouldn’t have thought there The consequence of our failure to Raup’s fringed gentian and Neoligia Territories, northern Saskatchewan are actually 308 species. Even more conserve them is their extinction.” lillooet (a type of noctuid moth not yet and northern Manitoba, it has been interesting, Alberta is home to 54 of Of the 54 species in Alberta, 18 are named). known to pass through Alberta during those, including five hot spots. found nowhere else in Canada. They Of particular interest among these migration. Alberta’s hot spots are Banff, are the Nicholl’s bog fritillary (a type species is the Lake Louise arnica. As Also on the list are wood bison, Jasper and Waterton Lakes national of butterfly), Ceutorhynchus carteri you probably guessed, it is named which are located, you guessed it, parks, Cypress Hills and the western (a type of weevil not yet named), after Lake Louise in Banff National around Wood Buffalo National Park. edge of Lake Athabasca. Alberta fossaria (a type of mollusk), Park. This beautiful yellow wildflower In the Pincher Creek, Lundbreck Alberta has the third-most of Athabasca thin ant, Pocahontas’s is found only in the Canadian Rockies and Crowsnest Pass area, you may Canada’s endemic species, behind thin ant, Ophraella nuda (a type of of Alberta and British Columbia, and also have a chance at seeing the three- Quebec (57) and British Columbia leaf beetle not yet named), Alberta is particularly vulnerable. lobed fleabane flower and the Rocky (105). needlefly, white northern caddisfly, The Lake Louise arnica, also Mountain woodland spider. The study, titled Ours to Save: The Thor’s northern caddisfly, blunt called snow arnica, grows at high The three-lobed fleabane is a Distribution, Status and Conservation albino physa (a type of snail), Banff elevations on exposed alpine slopes beautiful whitish-purplish flower in Needs of Canada’s National Springs snail, Platphalonia dangi (a and rockslides. You may have a the daisy family, known to grow only Endemic Species, is the first of its type of tortricid moth not yet named), chance at spotting this rare flower in British Columbia and Alberta on kind in Canada. It was done by the Alberta trumpet-net caddisfly, Banff in Waterton Lakes National Park or alpine scree slopes. Nature Conservancy of Canada and longnose dace, Bert’s predaceous Crowsnest Pass. The Rocky Mountain woodland NatureServe Canada and aims to use diving beetle, Castleguard Cave At one time, the endangered spider is another species restricted the results of the project to prioritize stygobromid (a type of amphipod), whooping crane was down to about to Alberta and the east Kootenays of conservation actions and inspire Cordilleran stygobromid (a type of just 20 birds. Thanks to captive British Columbia. This large spider public support for species and habitat amphipod) and the ragged divided ant. breeding and habitat protection, is easily identified and unlikely to be protection in Canada. Many of these Canadian species numbers have increased to over confused with other species in the “No other nation can protect this could be vulnerable to extinction. 600. Though the United States has same family, Cybaeus. group of all-Canadian species. Their In fact, the Banff longnose dace is continued its efforts to establish To learn more about Canada’s conservation is completely up to already presumed to be extinct. breeding colonies, the only self- endemic species, go to www.bit. Canadians,” says Dan Kraus, senior Several of Canada’s endemic sustaining wild population nests in ly/2AJ5RX6.

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By Jenaya Launstein the physical health,” says Beth. Community Reporter Dr. Melnick, who came up with Take a leisurely walk along the the idea, will be leading the way, Crowsnest River with your friendly with kinesiologist Sebastian joining obin & Co. neighbourhood doctor on Sept. 10. in on the fun and touching briefly Chartered Professional Accountant “Our goal is to have people on energy management. R connected again with our From the clinic, participants will physicians and our health-care progress over the bridge and walk professionals in an organic way,” along the river until they reach the says Beth Pounder, clinical care bridge at Blairmore’s centre access. Dennis Robin, B.Mgt. CPA, CA, CPA (IL, USA) co-ordinator for Crowsnest Medical At this point the caravan will make Clinic. its way back to the starting point. Pedometers and water will be “If you’re not able to social provided to participants before distance,” adds Beth, “we’ll See us for all your accounting needs! starting the walk, as well as healthy encourage people to wear a mask snacks afterwards. and [we’ll] provide masks for those Personal • Business • Estates “We’re going to start outside of that do not have them.” the clinic and the doctor is going Everyone is welcome to attend, to give a short information session whether a Crowsnest Medical Clinic about the benefits of walking — patient or not, and can sign up by everything from mental health to calling 403-562-8804 before Sept. 10.

Crowsnest council approves Sartoris and trail upgrades

By Sean Oliver to believe that we need to do more Local Journalism for our walking trails. We do have a OUR OFFICES ARE OPEN Initiative Reporter walking trail master plan. It sits on Crowsnest Pass residents may the shelf and probably has an inch WITH SOME PRECAUTIONARY soon get to enjoy a new community of dust on it by now,” the mayor trail system and upgraded Sartoris quipped. day use area, pending approval from “I think we really need to open MEASURES IN PLACE provincial powers. that up and take a look at it, expand On Aug. 18, Crowsnest Pass those trails to the west and to the DUE TO COVID-19. council discussed what local east so that they do loop. That’s projects would best be submitted an important feature, along with Our Pincher Creek office is open; however, as applications for the municipal incorporating washrooms along it stimulus fund. Crowsnest Pass is too.” we do ask that you please call ahead to book eligible for a total of $707,064. As for the Sartoris day use area, Due Oct. 1, applications for up he added, “If we’re working with the an appointment to help us limit the number to five shovel-ready projects can be province, I think that’s imperative of clients in the office at any given time. submitted by the municipality. that we move ahead with that.” Brainstormed proposals from Coun. Lisa Sygutek agreed with Our Blairmore office is open for drop-off administration ranged from both ideas. upgrading generators in the Coleman “If you’re talking what’s going to and pickup only at this time. water treatment plant to improving have the highest impact ... for every the Pass Powderkeg lodge. person in this community, walking We have provided access to a secure drop box To help streamline the application trails are it,” she said. “I would process, council settled on creating spend the entire amount on that at both our Pincher Creek and Blairmore offices two proposals: a $200,000 project because I think that we will hit every during regular office hours for you to upgrading the Sartoris day use area, demographic in this community with and using the remaining $507,064 to that.” drop off your tax records and documents. develop a community trail system. The Sartoris day use area, she Part of the reasoning in deciding continued, was a good option because on the two projects rested on funding it would be a noticeable contribution SUMMER HOURS items that would make a visible to the community at large. difference for the entire community. “I’m looking for something that’s Both locations “All of these projects are very visual so the community sees that worthwhile,” said Mayor Blair we’ve done something with the gift are closed on Fridays Painter. “But I’d like to see the ... of money that we never would’ve walking trails addressed.” received.” Not only was a trail system Applications for the projects must BLAIRMORE HOURS: mentioned throughout public be submitted to the province by Oct. comments in the municipal 1, with construction beginning by the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday development plan survey, but a trail end of 2021. master plan, the mayor pointed out, The next council meeting will be 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. has already been made. held Sept. 1 at the MDM Community “Some of the questions in our Centre in Bellevue at 7 p.m. survey that were answered lead me PINCHER CREEK HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Be safe on the road You can reach our office at 403-627-3313 Always have a sober driver or by email to Leslie at [email protected]

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By Farley Wuth, Curator MUSEUM HOURS Frontier Canadian Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village FALL SCHEDULE 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive Open Weekdays RECOLLECTIONS 403-627-3684 Pincher Creek 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The frontier chronicles of the Fugina family

One pioneer agricultural and a son: Anne, Frances and to town ensured that the family couple retired, sold the property family from the Pincher Creek Joseph. had easy access to the community’s and moved to Creston, B.C. area only partially remembered Agricultural heritage commercial and religious services. Folklore indicates that the Fuginas from the pages of our local history Some three years later, in 1911, Francis and Anna Fugina were particularly enjoyed the climate in is the Fugina family. Their farm the Fugina family moved to a regular grocery shoppers at the this new setting. house was a landmark for several farm located on the northwestern Main Street Fraser-McRoberts After a decade’s residence there, generations. outskirts of Pincher Creek. Situated and White Hall stores, the latter Francis Fugina passed away at the The family patriarch, Francis on the north side of the creek and operated by the Allison family. Creston Valley Hospital on Jan. 19, Joseph Fugina, was born in accessed by the pre-First World War History tells us that the Haltons’ 1957. He was in his 77th year. Independence, Wis., on April 22, traffic bridge constructed to bring horse-drawn rig service delivered His widow, Anna, remained in 1880. His wife, the former Anna traffic into town from the rural groceries as far west as the Fugina the community for another 11 years. Cecelia Dugan, was born three communities of Mountain Mill and residence. Then, in 1968, she moved farther years later, in 1883, in Carrington, Beaver Mines to the west, the farm Roman Catholic in faith, the west to Nelson to be closer to family. N.D. Both were raised in their was ideally located to offer the best family worshiped regularly at St. She passed away on Nov. 25, 1970, at respective rural American West of both worlds. Michael’s Church on the south hill. the age of 87. settlements, where they received a Agriculturally, the farm’s The dwelling that Francis and As adults, the three Fugina traditional education grounded in proximity to the creek and one of Anna Fugina constructed was children had British Columbia and the three Rs. its tributaries to the west ensured an impressive two-storey frame United States connections. One It is believed that Francis Fugina a fairly regular water supply, structure with a wrap-around daughter, Anne, became Mrs. Brady immigrated to Canada in the early essential for Fugina’s head of cattle veranda that faced east. This and resided in Nelson. Their other 1900s, eventually settling at Pincher and the varied crops with which architectural feature provided the daughter, Frances, became Mrs. L. City. In 1908, Anna Dugan followed he experimented. The area was family an eye-catching view of the Drew, and lived south of the border suit, also settling in this railway and fairly sheltered from the prevailing farm and nearby creek. in Bremerton, Wash. ranching settlement. The couple westerly winds, which aided the The house dated back to the pre- The family’s son, Joseph, resided were married that year. farm’s success. First World War era and included a in Kimberley, B.C., where he was The Fuginas had two daughters The property’s close proximity massive parlour and dining room on active in the garage business. In the main floor. A working kitchen early January 1947 he was united in was added onto the house’s west marriage with the former Lucille side many years later. An array of Edith Hamilton, a highly respected out buildings stood further west school teacher from Trail. still. As of 1970, there were 11 The house, sitting on the grandchildren and five great- north side of the creek, was grandchildren in the Fugina family. situated directly opposite the old Many of the research sources Bossenberry dwelling, and the used for this article are found two were in some ways similar in in the Kootenai Brown Pioneer function and design. Village archives. Thanks go out to Retirement the Creston Museum for its help in Francis and Anna Fugina retrieving the Creston newspaper The Board of the resided on their Pincher Creek articles. Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library farm for over 35 years. In 1947, the wishes to publicly honour and thank Geraldine Manson ANIMAL CONTROL for 24 years of service to the Library and the community. Best wishes, Geraldine, as you start the next adventure. The MD has entered into an agreement with the Town of Pincher Creek to utilize the town’s community peace officers Carol LaRose for animal control services within the MD Carol Loreen LaRose of Pincher Creek, If you have an MD animal control complaint, beloved wife of the late Gerald Patrick fill out the online form at LaRose, passed away after a lengthy illness on Aug. 21, 2020, at the age of 74. http://bit.ly/MD9AnimalControl Carol is survived by her three sons: Randy There is no need to create an account, proceed as a guest. (Barb) of Penticton, B.C., and his children, Be sure to select “Animal Control MD” under the category section. Aliegh, Dylan and Jessica; Brent (Shelley) of The animal control complaint form is an easy-to-use Internet Letellier, Man., and their children, Andrew and Madelaine; Colin application that allows the MD to accept submitted animal (Rhonda) of Lethbridge, Alta., and their children, Peyton and control issues and allows the resident to check on the Morgan; sisters: Cathy (Chuck) Skretting of Coaldale, Alta., Wendy request’s status using a generated request number. (Larry) Orsten of Milk River, Alta., and sister-in-law Kathy Klim from Lethbridge, Alta. If a more urgent response is required, MD residents can contact Carol was predeceased by her parents, John and Ruby Klim, and Town of Pincher Creek community peace officers Lindsey by her brother, Larry Klim. Johnson at 403-627-6080 or John Herasemluk at 403-627-6090, No service will be held at this time. or call the MD office at 403-627-3130. The family would like to thank Vista Village in Pincher Creek and Questions or concerns regarding the process of filing a complaint, Fort Macleod Extendicare for their dedicated and loving care during or on animal control in the MD, can be directed to the Carol’s illness. MD administration office. Condolences may be sent through www.edensfuneralhome.com.

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Happier days (daze)

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Photos by Jenaya Launstein At left, Adam Carney, Nic Jordan, Alex Shenton and Lonny Ouellette delivered large planters to various businesses on Main Street earlier this summer. At right, the Communities In Bloom garden outside of the Pincher Creek pool is thriving. Communities in Bloom keeps town looking spiffy Pincher Creek organization seeks new committee members

By Jenaya Launstein has an interest overall in keeping “That’s pretty exciting when issue of Shootin’ the Breeze). Community Reporter Pincher Creek looking great or you get to that status and met the “What was exciting this year is, Thanks to Pincher Creek’s adding to it in some way,” says criteria in order to enter that,” because of Covid, Communities in Communities in Bloom committee, Rhonda. beams Rhonda. “That means that Bloom Canada has offered a lot of the town is blossoming, and you Every year, communities across Pincher Creek has done well over online webinars, which has been could be a part of it. The committee Canada are recognized for their the years in terms of building on great because we’ve never had that is in search of three members to beautification efforts. Pincher Creek what we have and continuing to before,” says Rhonda. join the team. has steadily moved up the ranks grow.” Several videos that used pictures “Communities in Bloom isn’t over the years. At first, the town was Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, of Pincher Creek’s projects were just about plants, it’s about civic judged on a provincial level, but was the judging and in-person awards shown as examples of what the pride [and] a beautification of later moved into the national level, ceremony was cancelled this year, judges are looking for in floral and our community,” says Rhonda and since 2016 has been competing but that doesn’t mean Pincher landscaping designs. Oczkowski, Pincher Creek’s parks at the international level. Creek’s committee is sitting back. If you are interested in becoming and rec office administrator. Communities are judged by Among other things, this year saw a committee member, contact Beautifying the town can be a professional panel on six key them help with two big projects: Rhonda at 403-627-4322 or fill out done in many ways, such as floral criteria: community appearance, the gorgeous planters stationed in the application at https://bit. displays, landscaping, cleaning and environmental action, heritage front of various businesses on Main ly/34xazDD and drop it off at the even recycling. conservation, urban forestry, Street, as well as the fixing of two recreation office. “We’re looking for someone who landscape and floral displays. historical murals (see the Aug. 19