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^ MACLEOD" RiderS, hOrSeS Step tO the mUSiC. The Fort Riders from the Fort Museum, in Fort Macleod, will be finishing their 27th season of performing this Sunday. The riders, comprised of mostly local high school students, perform four times daily throughout the summer months. Catch them ai 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 2 and3:30 p.m. (Photo: Shari Narine) G0&e* Waterton considers future of heritage buildings What's Inside by David McNeill fPff /r WATERTON - On a recent visit, Parks Canada historians estimated that Waterton THE WAV IT WftS Lakes National Park has the greatest concentration of campground heritage buildings in the country's national park system. Creating Cameron Fails ^?T*Sr It is in the townsite campground where those FHBRO (pronounced fee-bro, stand­ - Page 5 ing for a designation by the Federal Heritage Building Review Office) buildings are located. They include picnic shelters and comfort stations some of which are closed, some still offering bathroom and shower facilities. Alongside them is the administra­ IN THE PARKS tion building for the Waterton Natural History Association, and down the road, on the Glacier harvests white bark pine ^RWOO? lakeside, is the large community picnic shelter with its cast iron cooking stoves and stone fireplace. They all date from the 1930s and feature stud built construction, cones-Page 3 pitched rooves, half log siding and pleasing proportions. Waterton plans a^lmin move Part of the collection, located outside cf the campground, •>** in downtown Waterton, is the stone faced RCMP - Page 2 c/^<_t neac rnjjS ' \fj /Mftf *!t-^V lquarters and garage; and just down from the park's relatively new entrance gatehouses is the EAST GLACIER old entrance kiosk - appealing with its steep GPI ojers hotel reno - Page 6 'a"*^ found in all the best places: sloped roof and rock facing, built in 1935 but abandoned in 1993. ^|W^i^i to (Racier r4 Being designated as a FHBRO building ELK VALLEY means it is owned by the federal govern­ Seniors begin the games ment, that factors such as its age and style, its historical importance and the contextual - Page M importance of the building on its original ^iir^o Canary site are taken into consideration. Other than CARDSTON the title the designation doesn't confer spe­ Museum's Hatterite photos cial protection or special treatment according Witefish to MedicirtiJHal to Waterton's front country manager Ken -Page 13 Walker. There are other older buildings in Waterton that and more HoritagG continued on page 14 Road reports on page 9, What's Happen page August 25,1999 Waterton Glacier Views

9 Waterton studies combining admin offices Waterti)n § HEMST by Dave McNeill She says the move will the renovations and the take two to three years, and move. And she points out WATERTON - In anticipa­ assuming approval of the that moving the town-based tion of Ottawa's approval of GMP, could start as early as staff out to the compound BEAR SPIRITS its general management plan, this winter. It's too early to will be cheaper than having the staff of Waterton Lakes say what the cost will be for everybody in town. • cold beer and wine store • National Park have started planning an amalgamation of 111 Waterton Avenue its administrative offices. 859-2211, extension 308 Right now the administra­ Waterton-Glacier Briefs tion is split between a build­ Bring us your empties! Renew ing in the Waterton townsite WATERTON - Waterton wardens came to the rescue of two and what's known as the teenaged women early the morning of Aug. 19 after they Bottle Recycling maintenance compound, spent an unplanned night out on the rock face of Crandell V located about a kilometre Mountain. Spokesperson Janice Smith reports that Amanda north of town across from and Sheila Paton, of Okotoks, had hiked to the popular Lower Waterton Lake. Bear's Hump which overlooks the town of Waterton, then The Park's senior man­ kept climbing. They took a different route down, but got Waterton Natural agers, the financial depart­ cliffed out late in the evening and decided to spend the night. History Association ment and clerical are located When they were spotted early the next morning, wardens in the town building; the war­ estimated it would be a six hour rescue on foot, so decided to den and the interpretive ser­ bring in a helicopter from Canmore, Alta. Within half an SjStS^JA Box 145, Waterton Park, Alberta, TOK 2W0 vices, the ecosystem special­ hour of its arrival the park's public safety specialist Brent Celebrate Nezv Year's Eve Twice! ists and the maintenance yard Kozachenko had executed a sling rescue. (Both pilot Cathy is located in the compound. Moore and Kozachenko are certified in the technique.) Nei­ Join us for our New Year's 2000 Theme Annual HERITAGE BALL The town-based staff will ther Paton was hurt, just cold. and welcome the 21st Century in historic and glorious surroundings move out to the compound, Date: Saturday, September 18th Price: $65 plus GST says townsite manager Patri­ WATERTON - Waterton's knapweed rodeo rounded up way Time: 5:00 pm Cash Bar and Silent Auction cia Benson. The building more bags of the noxious weed than organizing warden Ran­ 6:00 pm Buffet and Live Auction - itself will continue to be used dall Schwanke hoped for. From Aug. 17 through 19, Water- 9:00 pm Dancing to The Lethbridge Big Band in the summer time to serve ton Park staff volunteered their time and hand-pulled the Place: The Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton National Park visitors and town property plant, just as it was coming to bloom. Hot spots included the owners. It will also be reno­ Blakiston River fan and Knight's Hill overlooking Lower Call our office today at 403-859-2624 to order your tickets vated so that the back half of Waterton Lake. Once picked the weed was bagged, then the building (added on in a trucked to a storage shelter. It'll be burned in the winter. hodge podge fashion over the Schwanke says the knapweed is slowly spreading. years) will be removed and ^f^fc Waterton Lakes eventually that area will Golf Course become part of the marina's expanded parking lot. 42hdANNUALOILMBNS With the amalgamation, ••#. GOLFTDURNE/ she says three objectives will August28and29 be achieved. First, all the 0 With approximately 170 plus golfers. staff will be working close to TRAIL ™ . each other; second, with the 27 holes Saturday/18 holes Sunday amalgamation will come ren­ GREAT BEAR* '{§ ovations of the compound On Main Street • Wrterton fttrk • (403) 859-2009 GOOD LUCK TO ALL GOLFERS buildings and an enlargement For tee times or more information of the working space, a par­ ticular need for the front Gifts • Books • Travel Information call the Pro Shop at country staff and wardens; third, the buildings will be (403)859-2114 brought up to building codes. \ In the process, she says the operation and maintenance ^ifollkmwam^mmMemory costs will be reduced. - Books and Coffee - Benson says the move is Cruise ^Beautiful ^Waterhm jCake laid out in the general man­ sfewel of the r\ocki*s agement plan which has been under review for the last year. Waterton It will soon be sent to Parks Canada headquarters in (403) 859-2284 Ottawa for approval, expect­ ed this fall. Since the spring, "the Waterton staff has been look­ ing over its needs: who needs ELOQUENCE to be together, how much space is needed for each function," explains Benson. That phase is coming to an end and now the staff is working out the detail plan­ ning. Sit back and relax in comfort and safety aboard one of our vessels, as expe­ rienced Interpretive Tour Guides provide you with an informative, enter­ taining commentary. View spectacular Mountain Scenery and Wildlife as you discover "The Jewel ofthe Rockies". Waterton Park ( United Church Two beautifully matched Trilliant diamonds Cruise ^Departuresfrom \UUerton ^Tonmsite set in 18k gold on handmade 18k gold chain. Regular Handcrafted jewellery in gold, platinum and silver, as of July 1 Summer Services specializing in Canadian Diamonds and Gem Ammonite. Five departures daily: 9 am.: 10 am : 1 p.m.: 4 p.m.: 7 p.m. at All creations made in the Waterton Studio with a half-hour stop at Goat Haunt 11 am - Custom Orders Welcome - Crypt Lake Landing - Departure Daily at 9 am, 10 am, return at 4 pm; 5:30 pm Resident Minister Rev. Dr. Alex Lawson 111 Waterton Avenue 403-859-2490 BOX 126, WATERTON, Phone: (403) 859-2362 859-2242 (Waterton) n ALBERTA TOK 2M0 Fax: (403) 938-5019 328-9277 (Lethbridge) Jf WATERTON PARK Waterton Glacier Views August 25,1999 Park harvests cones to save species by Mary Pat Murphy tion project is designed to cages around the cone clus­ ery in Coeur d'Alene to be Harvest preserve the park species, ters to protect them from planted and nurtured into Thousands of seeds col-, which are an important squirrels and Clark's nut­ seedlings, which can one day continued on page 7 lected from Glacier National source of food for grizzly crackers while the seeds Park's remaining healthy bears and other mammals and mature. In September, when white bark pine and limber the Clark's nutcracker. The the seeds are fully developed, WATERTON COMMUNITY pine trees may be the best nutcracker plays an important the crew returns to remove hope for the future of the role in propagation by the cages and collect the Waterton Commmrity REDUCE species. They have been dec­ spreading and storing seeds, cones. imated by blister rust, a some of which later grow In 1997, cages were Green Team Society blight that destroys the trees' into seedlings. The trees, installed on four white bark ability to reproduce, then which grow to 60 feet tall, pine trees in Bighorn Basin eventually kills the trees. also provide nesting and den­ in the Two Medicine area, 1 st Annual Historically, white bark pine ning sites for wildlife. resulting in collection of 60 and limber pine stands were The National Park Service cones. The cages keep birds General significant components on 15 Intermountain Field Area and animals from eating the RECYCI^E to 20 percent of forested Resource Fund awarded a seeds, so they can be harvest­ Meeting lands in Glacier Park but grant to Glacier Park to initi­ ed and propagated or stored. blister rust, along with past ate a project to conserve One of the trees appeared to Monday, September 6, 1999 at 10:00 am fire suppression efforts, have white bark and limber pine be among the healthiest Meeting Room in the Fire Hall taken a heavy toll on the trees in the park and sur­ white bark observed in the species. Sponsored by the Waterton Park Community Green Team rounding areas. Over the past park. Although most trees in tor information, call Carol Watt 859-2648 or Diana Rossetti 859-5140 Almost half of ail trees are two years, more than 15,000 the area showed obvious dead, and of the remaining seeds have been collected signs of the rust the tree bore live trees, 90 percent are from trees that show no signs more than 50 cones, of which lethally infested with white of the rust. It is hoped that 27 were caged. pine blister rust and will die these trees are resistant to the A total of 1,891 seeds in the next five to 15 years. A disease and may provide the were harvested during the Akamina third of their cone-bearing key to restoring the white first year of collection; 500 crowns are already dead, and bark and limber pine in the went to the native plant nurs­ • CLOTHING • GIFTS • COLLECTIBLES seed collection will become park. ery and nearly 1,400 went to •Large Selection of T-shirts & Sweatshirts + Hummels more and more difficult as A field crew locates cone- the U.S. Forest Service nurs­ + Canadian Souvenirs + Moccassins & Native Items more crowns die. Less than bearing trees from the ery at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, + Toys & Stuffed Animals one tree in 10,000 has natural ground, before the seeds are for propagation. Last year, 60 resistance to blister rust, and mature. They climb the trees cages were installed on five Visit The Back Room! the consensus among Glacier with a system of tree and trees in Preston Park and 48 Park managers is that white rock-climbing techniques, cages were installed on seven • Country Candles + Antiques + Local Arts & Crafts • bark and limber pine will be using ropes, climbing spurs trees near Old Man Lake, Will buy, sell or consign Antiques, & Arts & Crafts functionally lost in the park and harnesses to reach the resulting in the collection of located at 108 Waterton Avenue without active intervention. cones at the tops of the trees. nearly 14,000 seeds. Most of Phone (403) 859-2361 Fax (403) 653-4696 The current seed collec­ They then put wire mesh those seeds went to the nurs­ "*N e-mail [email protected] WATERTON VISITOR SERVICES

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tain. Spionkop Mountain: On Mount Vimy: This moun­ Yarrow Creek overlooking tain was originally named the Blind Canyon. Originally Waterton place names Sopo stako or Wind Moun­ called Spread Eagle Moun­ tain by the Plains Indians, to tain. So named by the Plains Mountain after Maj.-Gen. side of Upper Waterton Lake Dear Editor, honour one of their women Indians because of its resem­ Donald Roderick Cameron. as you cross the international I have just read Mr. Tin- who died there in a blizzard. blance, when seen from the In the early years, prior to the boundary. It is on the map as gley's article on Place Names The white man mistakenly foothills to the northeast, to First World War, Cameron Mount Campbell. The Plains around Waterton, and would took the word Sopo to be an eagle (piitawa) landing Lake was known as Summit Indians have a legend per­ like to make a few com­ Sofa and it was called Sofa with its wings outstretched. Lake. taining to this mountain, it ments: for many years. The original This was a sacred place to Mount Richards: This was published in the Water­ Alderson Mountain: In piece of rock designated as the Indians, who obtained the mountain was never known ton-Glacier Views several 1927 and for several years being Vimy Ridge after the red paint for their sun dance as Sleeping Indian Mountain. years ago - 'Sleeping Indian' after that date, the mountain First World War was the from a source on one shoul­ Sleeping Indian Mountain is - 'Na-Aiyokaowa'. just to the west of the town- rocky ridge running up to the der of the mountain. Early the first mountain on the west The early white men gave site was called Cameron mountain from the Narrows, white settlers knew it also as the name Bertha to what is opposite the Prince of Wales being Ochre Mountain. The now called Mount Richards, Hotel hill. At that time the Spread Eagle School on the in honour of Bertha mountain was still called road to Yarrow Creek was (Ekelund) Marshall, a pio­ Sofa, locally at least. named for the mountain. neer Waterton Business­ Bear Paw The mountain now known Mount Matkin: I seem to woman. In the early 1930's it as Sofa, farther to the east, recall seeing a very old map, was still called Bertha Moun- Massacre Titer a was called Sheep Mountain pre-Second World War, with by the oldtimers because of the name Matkin on this • Relaxation & Theraputic Massage All Saints the presence of many bighorn mountain. sheep there. Frank Goble • Reflexology Anglican • Reiki Episcopal Church The Appointment not always necessary Great Canadian Barn Dance 8SQ-.20:70 Sunday Service 11:00 am Windflower Avenue Every Friday, iMay 14 thru October 8 Waterton Saturdays July 3 thru September 4 Enjoy a country-cooked roast beef dinner, with all the trimmings, then 305 Windflower Avenue, Waterton Park, AB. everyone welcome dance to the live, friendly music of the Kunkels. Plus free dance lessons, hayrides, horseshoes and more. Stay at our family resort - August 29: Rev. Victor Cabel cottage or tipi rentals, bed & breakfast, RV and tent camping. At scenic Hill Spring, Alberta, just north of e Rte. 505 near Watertoa GREYHOUND Southwest Alberta Bus Lutes £§lCOURIER EXPRESS9 phone: (403) 626-3407 1015 Hewetson Avenue, Pincher Creek, Alberta Come and enjoy a relating day in Waterton Park Phone 403-627-2716 / 403-627-5205 Let us do the driving so that you may enjoy Ask about our unique fall holiday the scenery in greater safety! with one of our custom made Fax 403-627-5255 Golfing Fishing. Hiking 1Mountain Magic' packages! Pincher Creek - Waterton Daily Service Cameron Lake Red Rock Canyon May 1 to September 15,1999 Shuttle Bus Shuttle Bus Lv. Pincher Creek 6:15 am Effective July 14,1999 Effective July 14,1999 Ar. Waterton 7:00 am Lv. Lodge 7:05 am Lv. Lodge 11:30 am Lv. Waterton 8:30 am Ar. Cameron Lake 7:35 am Ar. Pincher Creek 9:10 am Lv. Cameron Lake 7:40 am Ar. Red Rock 12:00 pm Lv. Pincher Creek 10:10 am Ar. Lodge 8:10 am Lv. Red Rock 12:05 pm Ar. Waterton 10:50 am Lv. Lodge 12:45 pm Ar. Cameron Lake 1:15 pm Ar. Lodge 12:35 pm Lv. Waterton 2:30 pm Activity choices: golf, guided boat cruise, horseback ride, boat Ar. Pincher Creek 3:10 pm Lv. Cameron Lake 1:20 pm Lv. Lodge 4:45 pm shuttle to Crypt Lake or Summit Lake trailheads, dance and Lv. Pincher Creek 4:00 pm Ar. Lodge 1:50 pm Ar. Red Rock 5:15 pm Ar. Waterton 4:40 pm Lv. Lodge 6:15 pm supper or buffet dinner Lv. Waterton 7:30 pm Ar. Cameron Lake 6:45 pm Lv. Red Rock 5:20 pm OPEN YEAR ROUND!!! Ar. Pincher Creek 8:10 pm Lv. Cameron Lake 6:50 pm CRANDELL Ar. Lodge 6:00 pm • charming high country decor •Waterton Ar. Lodge 7:20 pm •spacious decks MOUNTAIN Fare $12.00 • kitchen facilities • quiet, convenient location ^ LODGE ^> Cameron Lake * Reil Hock Cannon Pincher Creek Waterton Park • color television Box 114, Waterton Park, AB. 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Tke summer newspaper serving tke Vslaterion-Giader International Peace Park region The family of Jeff Meisser wish to express our deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks to each and every one who came together w to give Jeffry a loving farewell and pay tribute to his life. Waterton-Glacier Views is published for visitors and Published by. Thank you to all who contributed and made the funeral ser­ vice beautiful; Dr. Alex Lawson for hLs comforting prayers and residents of the International Peace Park regions of bK«i.kiiyy ground cotT*Ksimic£.tioi>s inc. playing of the bagpipes, organist Carol Watt ana vi Meuller southwest Alberta, southeast B.C. and north-central 1035 Hewetson Avenue, For leading us into song, Francie Hammell for her eulogy to Montana Box 98,Pincher Creek. AB TOK 1 WO Jeff and Derek Tilson for reading it. Thanks to Bob Jenkins Phone:403-627-2370 fee: 403-627-2376 who spoke on behalf of Jeffry's Twin Butte friends. Thank you 15 issues and 150,000 copies published Kyle Sonnenberg for your musical tribute. Thanks to Bryan email: b_jrcxjnd@tdusplanetnet Watts and Dale Martin Sr. of Martin Bros. Funeral Chapel. May 19 through September 15,1999 Special thanks to the Waterton Golf Club staff who provided to 400 outlets in 40 communities Publisher/Editor Dave McNeill the lunch. Thanks also to the Lodge at Waterton and the Contributing Writers:Gail Jokerst, Reta Gilbert, Waterton and Twin Butte friends who brought additional food. Published and printed in Canada for free distribution Shari Narine, Frank Goble, Barb Grinder, Mailed subscription available for $22 Cdn or $16 US Our sincere appreciation to all the ladies who organized the Marlene Dean, Mary Pat Murphy, Bev Delyea lunch and refreshments, set up the hall, served and cleaned Established in 1992 Sales: Sue Borland, Linde Freebairn Farley (U.S. sales) Caroline Casteel Our heartfelt thanks to all who delivered food to our home, COPYRIGHT NOTICE*. Reproduction of any and all editorial (406)844-2014 bouquets of flowers, all the phone calls, visits and cards of and advertising materials in part or in whole is strictly prohibited without Production: Paul Smith, Shari Narine, Mike Michalsky sympathy. the written consent of the publisher Your caring has helped us through this difficult time. Thank you very very much. K?£T. We welcome letters to the editor on issues of public interest. Please try to limit the length to 500 words. We may have to edit submissions for clarity and Rome Meisser Letters to Editor appropriateness. Please include your name, telephone number and address. Judy Wright Only under special circumstances will your name not be added to the letter. Lynda Stevens Waterton Glacier Views August 25,1999

The Way it Was is a series featuring the history of the International Peace Park region. There will regularly be stories from the pen of Frank Goble. From time to time we will have contributions from other writers with a long-time association to the region. Alll Cameron Falls stories are copyrighted. by FrankGoble The Waterton Formation at were not remedied, eventual­ Cameron Falls in the Water- ly there would be no water The early name for ton townsite, consisting of fall. A decision was made, Cameron Lake, as shown on limestone, dolomite, argillite, by Parks , tobuil d a rock pier featuring a 1902 geologic map of the and argillaceous dolomite, is at the crest, cutting off the Outdoor" Specialists Patagonia area, was Summit Lake. No Royal Robbins^ the oldest exposed sedimen­ side stream and diverting the for over 25 years 1 doubt the Native inhabitants tary rock on the North Amer­ main flow. The North Face had their own name, but it is ican continent, having been CK. 'Cap' Le Capelain, Mountain Hardweai unknown. The name dated at approximately civil engineer and superinten­ Salomon Merrell Sierra Designs Cameron was given to the 1,600,000,000 plus, years. dent of Waterton Lakes WATERTON lake in honour of a Major The entire sequence of the National Park, drew up the Cameron, who was in charge early pre-Cambrian (Archeo­ plans for the rock diversion SPORTS & LEISURE of the 1872 - 1876 Boundary zoic) rock, with the exception pier. Work was started in Packs, Tents & Sleeping Bags • Apparel • Footwear Commission. Cameron of the Roosville member of mid-summer, 1937. • Camping & Fishing Supplies • Trail info & maps Creek, in the early years, was the Kintla Formation, which An attempt was made to variously called Summit is missing, is exposed estimate the size of the cav­ Creek, Seepage Creek, and between Cameron Falls and ern. A ladder provided Oil Creek. the crest of the Akamina access, and a 30 foot pole TENT SALE Ridge above Wall Lake: was used to try to determine , Great |*al9 oa " 1 Waterton, altyn, appekunny, the dimensions. The cave NOW AVAILABLE Grinnell, siyeh, Purcell lavas, extended beyond the length Sheppard, gateway, Phillips, of the pole, - it was long, > Moummm^mtm- The Trapper (Roosville is missing). The deep, high, and wide. They THE NORTH FACE • OUTBOUND last four are members of the tried filling it with bags of by Frank Goble Kintla Formation. The Pur­ cement, carrying the bags up Memoirs cell lava, an extensive under­ the ladder and dropping them sea flow, is some into the cave. After 300 bags OUTBOUND CLIP DURANGO 3 1,400,000,000 years old. This of cement had disappeared WHILE THEY lava flow is exposed at inside, there was no apparent • 3 person HexDome Cameron Lake. change in its size. They aban­ • 84x96x52" (42 sq.ft.) LAST! Because of the Lewis doned any hope of filling the • < 8.5 lbs. Thrust, in which a gigantic cavern. section of rock was moved Reg. $495 $249 eastward over the younger Cameron Falls Cambrian rock, there is a at the Tamarack Village Square considerable amount of continued on page 13 faulting, over-thrusting and intruding in the sequence... CRYPT LAKE HIKE Cameron Falls is located at the crest of a small anti­ Waterton - Glacier International Peace Park cline, with the rock dipping IM gently to the south. During The Crypt Lake Hike is one of the most ^ ^g§ IS1& A series of three books which the course of the several unique hikes you'll ever encounter. ^mm chronicle a wilderness partnership among a Welsh WW1 veteran, an thousand years since the last Rated Canada's 'best hike" in 1981. Arizona gunfighter and a youth ice age, the tremendous run­ w from Waterton Lakes National off from the melt, combined /cut tires. Park in the southern Alberta- i *4 with the continuous erosion +* Boat ride across Upper Waterton Lake ^ i southeastern British Columbia by the stream, magnified and region. *r Four different waterfalls helped by the water borne •* Passage through a 60-foot rock tunnel Dedicated to the memory of those sands, silts, gravels and two old-time trappers, prospectors rocks, a channel was worn +* Elevation gain of 700 meters (2300 ft.) J«K .k . ^M. and hunters... down this gentle incline, at *r- One-way distance 5.4 miles raail Levi Ashman and Charlie Wise, the base of which, part way T One way walking time approx. 3 hours who took a green kid and made a " ' H&~^\$K $» •'% i' pretty fair mountain man out of him. up the wall, a very large cave +* Backcountry camping i msfik ^t. was cut back into the cliff... m^^m All three volumes are available A result of this inclined ^Iroll IIIOIIL. lite shoreline m lit*' I'tnemUl tmlers of *• 1^^^^ from: channel and the cavern at its < ryftl l.tthe it) ('nnarfn to the snotr fields in Monlnim. ^k ^ ^ ;^ miwm^ ^i|l|k ^ Borderline Books / Waterton T Medi + Plus / Cardston bottom was that, after the ** ' •'•-#•.:*:->'•••" • !* Cardston Book Store / Cardston spring run-off each year, Crypt Lake Shuttle fjf Polar Peek Books / Fernie there was little or no water departs Waterton departs Crypt Landing Wildrose Books / Pincher Creek coming over the falls, it was ...or by calling one of the following all following the side channel 9 am and 10 am 4 pm and 5:30 pm numbers: 653-3510 in Cardston or 859-2284 in Waterton. into the cave and then com­ 1 or further iiiforninlion. contact ing back out to fall over the Walerlon fnler-nalion Shoreline ( rnise A new book, Bears I Have Known, small cliff below. It was in Walerlon (104) IWJ-JWJ also by F. Goble, is now decided that if this condition available.

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ALPINE STABLES Offer renewed - $120 million to renovate (403) 859-2462 • ffaterton • HOURLY RIDES • GNP hotels Trail rides leave on the hour from 9 am to 5 pm by Reta Gilbert reminded the congressmen already contracted out to pri­ • 2 HOUR RIDES • that while Glacier has a direct vate businesses in the area. 10 am, 1 pm, 5 pm MANY GLACIER - Glac­ $160 million impact on Mon­ George Heavy Runner, EXPERIENCE... • 3 or 4 HOUR RIDES • tana's economy, they also secretary of the Blackfeet 1:30 pm ier Park, Inc. renewed its Breathtaking scenery, wildlife in wilderness habitat Tribal Business Council and wildflowers carpeting grassy meadows offer of $120 million to have $77 million of deterred Inquire about our maintenance. He described reviewed the history of a Our guided rides provide western adventure FULL-DAY and OVERMCHT restore its grand hotels both for the whole family. TRIPS in and outside Glacier aged maintenance features "good relationship" between National Park. Of course, which, for example, result in the Park and the Blackfeet. there are conditions, said, the trucking of waste out of He suggested that the Black­ GPI president Dale Scott at a Logan Pass three times a day. feet could "offer resources, a Cameron Lake Boat Rentals hearing of the Congressional Montana Congressman Rick work force, and construction Committee on Resources of Hill called on Mihalic to materials" for all the new Boat Rentals • Confectionery the Subcommittee on Nation­ explain why it cost the Park construction which would result from any plan to mod­ Interpretive Wildlife Watching and Fishing Programs al Parks & Public Lands held $750,000 to collect the $2.5 Aug. 17 at the Many Glacier million in fee (demonstra­ ernize Park hotels. He also Hotel. If GPI is to invest tion) money which is now noted that the portion of Magnificent Scenery! that much money it needs a kept in the Park. There was GNP's 2 million visitors who located on the Continental Divide 16 kilometers west 30 to 40 year contract to run considerable discussion on come over the Reservation ofWaterton Townsite on the Akamina Parkway the hotels. It wants a "pricing whether letting private indus­ are creating infrastructure Open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily mechanism that assures a try set up the fee collection problems which the Black­ decent return on equity," and system could save GNP any feet would not have other­ it wants "assurance that they money or if a private system wise. will have a leasehold surren­ would only yield a return for Mark Simonich, director For your convenience, visit ourATM's der value at the end of the the contractor. of Montana's Department of at the following locations: contract," according to Scott. In a subsequent interview Environmental Quality, (ATM Especially, it wants to oper­ about the $700,000, Mihalic stressed the need for clean • P&M Convenience Store, Browning ate on a 6-month season. In a said, "We are more than get­ water in the Park for public East Glacier Lodge • Many Glacier Hotel subsequent question and ting our money's worth." health reasons. He admitted answer session, Scott assured » West Glacier Hotel This money is used to pay for under questioning that he has Member FDIC subcommittee chairman people at every entrance sta­ the power to shut GNP down BLACKFEET NATIONAL BANK James Hansen that a six tion, every campground, the if the aging water or waste month season would smooth entire back-country reserva­ treatment facilities are not Browning, MT (406) 338-7000 out weather related hazards on the east side of Glacier National Park tion system, the staff for modernized, but he stressed and allow GPI to offer rooms backcountry reservations, that he preferred to work at different prices for all security rucks and drivers to with Glacier in a less drastic pocketbooks. travel around the park pick­ alternative. "Glacier facilities - Crowsnest Museum - Scott envisions a hostel at ing up the money for several are at a critical stage; virtual­ Located in the heart of historic downtown Coleman Many Glacier, medium banks to process the pay­ ly all systems need some Summer Hours 10 am-5 pm Phone (403) 563-5434 priced rooms at Swiftcurrent ments, and for administrative work," he added. Crowsnest Pass, Alberta and Rising Sun, and the people to keep track of how At one point, chairman E-mail: [email protected] grand hotels with the most much money comes in. Hansen who is from Utah, expensive rooms at East The point-of-contact work demanded of Mihalic why Glacier Park and Many Glac­ is done by park personel Glacier had no winter activi­ ier in the U.S. because besides collecting ties. Mihalic defended GNP's On another issue, David fees, people at entrance sta­ record of "quiet snow experi­ Mihalic, superintendent of tions talk about security, ences like cross country ski­ Glacier National Park, about ranger-led activities ing and snowshoeing" on the and answer numerous ques­ west side, while he explained tions about housing and the that Going-to-the-Sun Road Sun road, "they are not just had 72 avalanche shoots so HIKERS TRAIL MENU cash clerks," said Mihalic. winter opening was not pos­ If you've an appetite for beautiful mountain scenery and The non-contact work is sible. fresh mountain air, combine a Scenic Boat Cruise down Waterton Lake with a hike in Glacier National Park. FOUNDERS KOOTENAI LAKES HIKE GOAT HAUNT LOOKOUT M. OUTDOOR CLASSICS We recommend departing Waterton on the We recommend departing Waterton on the 10 a.m. Boat to return Irom Goat Haunt on 10 a.m. Boat to return from Goat Haunt on featuring the 5:25 p.m. Boat. Enjoy this easy hike the 2:25 p.m. Boat. Wildflowers in July, through mixed forest of spruce, fir and huckleberries in August and spectacular j lodgepoie pine to the marshland around the expansive views of the Waterton Valley j Patagonia Royal Robbins lakes. Habitat is rich and diverse with a anytime highlight this short but steep hike. good chance of seeing a moose. Make sure Pack yourself a lunch, some water and The Ex Officio Woolrich to pack a lunch, raingear and water. bring rain gear just in case. North 8 km (5 miles) - 4.5 hours TEVAS 3.2 km (2 miles) - 3 hours Face Timberland

SATURDAYS; INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK HIKE M This day-long hike along Upper Waterton Lake is led by Canadian and American Park Interpreters. simple Meet 10 a.m. at the Bertha Trailhead. You'll lunch at the border, then continue on to Goat Haunt, "Summer School" sneakers SAIE U.S.A.! Bring a lunch, raingear and water. Please have exact change for the return boat trip. Reg $70.00 A* jg _f\ 14 km (8.5 miles) - 8 hours NOW 549 on now !!!

RAINBOW FALLS f2.4fam 1.4 miles) IANET LAKE HO.-t-kim 6.2 miles) Royal Robbins This easy hike for all begins at the Goat Trail begins at the Goat Haunt Ranger Save up to Haunt Ranger Station and follows the Station and follows the Boulder Pass trail. "Billy Goat" on select Frances Lake trail for about 0.3 miles, Moderate climb through pleasant woods to hiking shorts NOW branching to the falls. the lake. Continue 4.2 km to Frances Lake mens & womens TEVAS Reg $55 $29 i-w APPAREL & SANDALS For further information, contact ^2SZ Waterton Inter-Xation Shoreline Cruise Co. C\\n +h_o rfwno* ACROSS FROM THE THEATER at the Marina in Waterton townsite - (403) 859-2362 VII l/IIQ L/l/I IIOI at The Lodae at Waterton Laka Waterton Glacier Views August 25,1999

these two threatened specieTET Harvest (Editor's note: So far, Water- ton managers have taken a continued from page 3 more passive approach to the be replanted in the areas problem. They are trying to birthday where they were harvested. create better growing condi­ tions for the trees through Some of the seeds also are U.&. National Park Service being stored in Glacier Park controlled fire burns -see story in Aug. 4 edition of the for future propagation. Proto­ today and as a gift to park cols developed by the nurs­ Waterton-Glacier Views.) ery in Coeur d'Alene for Glacier Park managers liM hope that the seeds that have seed germination will be National Park, it's handing been gathered are the begin­ used to germinate and raise out free park entrance passes. ning of a comeback for white stock from the seeds. In a They run for seven days from bark and limber pine, species few years, the seedlings will today. Visitors still have to which have long provided be ready to plant in appropri­ pay all other park use fees |g|gl food and shelter for the ate areas of the park. Part of including campground fees. -t!*&#Toject will iftMpJsMP park's wildlife and birds. development of natural areas for establishing white bark and limber pine through small burns or other mechan­ ical means. Glacier Park managers are working with Parks Canada and the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta to develop an integrated approach to management of

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Dog days Of August. Visitors and their masters enjoyed a dip at the Sprague Creek picnic and campground on Lake McDonald last week. (Photo: David McNeill)

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Wm.) Hwy 3 - Bridge construction each side of Fernie; *W< WITHIN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - Minor if any delays as crews finish repaving project in pull minor delays. outs from head of Lake McDonald to Avalanche campsite area US 2 - from three to 13 miles east of Browning, TheBest watch for construction. There is 9 miles of gravel Pizza, Pasta with a 35 mph speed limit Cyclists should take an Pl22« alternate route and Steaks! US 89N - north of Browning from five miles south of St. Mary to the north end of town, watch for •Dine In guardrail work. Chipsealing also in progress; traffic STEAkHOUSE • Take Out • Free Delivery Sii iiir*,' Roosville - 24 hours Coutts/Sweetgrass - 24 hours While travelling through Southwestern Alberta wi'ifj Chief Mountain - Carway/Peigan - you're never far from a Luigis PizZU 7 a.m. -10 p.m. ?a.m.-11 p.m. 4fY mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm'mmmm ;$&>*- Fort Macleod -f*S£SZ Dinner Theatre 537 24th Street (403) 553-4555 lo Wuroneller H%,.«ii Lm 4 gwxfrafr£up&t, 3. Package! ————————-_.mm t Call for reservations on our Superline Lethbridge - %^m^ 1-800-800-8000 306 13th Street North (403) 327-2766 ALBERTA - Lethbridge - J ib Mediant WS& "'.*'. J UaraSIOn a, t .All Queen Beds 1119 Mayor Magrath Drive South (403) 329-8322 \%bar* 401 Main Street . Large Vehicje Parking Cardston . Restaurant (403) 653-8000 /1 -(800) 800-8000 . Guest Laundry - Lethbridge - Bakery Sc lOeli Mayor Magrath Drive South - (403) 381-0940 Pincher Creek Continental Breakfast 1307 Freebairn Avenue Smoking/Non­ pjnpK

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\ tiie International Peace Park Region Alberta Alberta Alberta British Columbia Montana CROWSNEST PASS NANTON BABB/ST. MARY Bed&Breakfast Hotel/Motel Bed & Breakfast rkfelmMofef" Campground STOP INN MOTEL THE FERRIS HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST GRIZ INN SPORT HOTEL RANGEVIEW RANCH VACATIONS 8322-20th Avenue, Coleman (403) 562- 2420-20th Street, (403) 646-5692. Our Ski Area Road. 1-800-661-0118 toll-free 30 kms. southeast of Cardston (403) 7381. 24 clean, comfortable rooms, 1918 home is one hour south of Calgary, reservations. Condo hotel located on the 653-2292. Lodge and 8 bedroom cabins kitchens available, cable TV, fax/moder^- it is also 3 blocks from Nanton's large mountain. Pool, sauna, hot tubs, licensed CHEWING with modern facilities, guest ranch, trail compatible phones, close to all Antique Walk, Lancaster Museum and restaurant, fully-equipped kitchens, cable rides, home-cooked meals. amenities. great golf course, www.thebestinthe TV, 1-3 bedroom loft condos. BLACKBONES worid.com/ferrisbouse.htm Campground and R.V. Park TEMPLE HAVEN BED & BREAKFAST VALLEY VIEW MOTEL >$^ JAFFRAY | East shore - St Mary Lake - Hwy #89 395-4th Avenue West (403) 653-3824. Winner of (She Alberta Hotel Association "Lettuce Get-Together" Affordable, spacious, clean rooms are Good Housekeeping Award in 1998! Bed & Breakfast Soup & Salad Bar tastefully and comfortably decorated. Clean, Comfortable & Affordable Med&Mre^ast^hi Lake Front Campsites Delicious nutritious breakfast served. Free Continental Breakfast • In Room Coffee THE THREE BEARS BED & BREAKFAST (250) 429-3519. Peaceful and relaxing Boat Dock & Marina Walking distance to Alberta Temple and Modems • Microwaves * Fridges Store... Laundromat downtown Cardston. Jacuzzi Suites • Air-Conditioning Prairie Schooner accommodation in the Canadian Rockies Smoking & Non-Smoking Rooms of B.C. Four large rooms, hearty 131 Campsites on 80 acres Highway 3, Coleman, AB. (403} 563-5600 306 Canyon breakfast included in price, central to al! call 406-732-9263 for reservations Campground kinds of summer recreation, children Drive 909-360-0547 during off-season LEE CREEK VALLEY CAMPGROUND welcome, German spoken. Beside Remington-Alberta Carrriage : FOfTT MACLEOD Centre (403) 653-3734. 55 sites, 43 fully serviced, targe tenting area, hiking trails. Campground Near Waterton Park ESSEX Private Bath Sparwood's Bed&Breakfast Hotel/Motel DAISY MAY in the Oldman River Valley $50~$95 Mini-Golf, Laundry, Heated history on Pool, Games Room, All Services 1-877-627-5352 Fort Macleod, Alberta Soward+fiohnsori 403-553-2455 a wall Bed and Break- (3-F©CIt Campground Tucked between the Great Bear Wilderness & Hotel/Motel Glacier National Park EXPRESS INN Pincher Creek . Skiing, Hiking, Biking, River Activities SUNSET MOTEL Municipal Campground Hosts Kelly & Les Hosteller (406) 888-5061 MAKES YOU FEEL AT HOME 1-888-554-2784. Closest motel to Head- ,6 electrical-serviced stalls and several Man Street A Sift Avenue W. Smashed-ln Buffalo Jump. Two dia­ monds, eleven housekeeping awards. unserviced stalls. Shower and kitchen area, KAUSPELU 403-653-4481 Small town prices!" fire pits, camp kitchen and restrooms. Beside the Pincher Creek, close to all Toll-Free 1-800-l-GO-HOJO amenities. Self-registration. Stop and enjoy COLUMBIA FALLS (1-800-446-4656) the towpHaRly of Rncher Creek. Just 30 minutes from the park! Bed&Breakfast Hotel/Motel Campground Covered BLUE MOUNTAIN MOTEL Main Streets Hwy. 6 (403) 627-5335, <_£reentooofc tillage Bed & Breakfast Wagon non-smoking rooms, senior rates. Remote colour cable TV, DD phones. Campground BLUEBIRD MOTEL Some queens & kitchen. Hwy #2,1 hour south of Calgary, 1-(800)-66t- All SERVICES «r Cable T.V. 4891. Super clean, 8 "Alberta Housekeeping Cabins - Bed&Breakfast - Indoor pool FOOTHILLS MOTEL «•" Close to town Awards", 2-bedroom units, kitchenettes, antique wagon rides, quiet location 1049 Waterton Avenue, (403) 627-3341 rooms, large-screen TVs, movie channels, in- Magrath, AB. 403-758-3572 or toll-free 1(888) 627-3340, 30 units, «•" Store, Laundry room coffee, A/C, pets welcome In smoking cable TV, air-conditioned, sauna & «•* Dump site rooms. whirlpool. Kitchens. Reasonable rates. Restaurant. Daily, Weekly, Monthly Indoor Pool 110O East Oregon Bed & Breakfast The Views...serving Kalispell, MT. Cabins (bottom of underpass hill) THE STONE RABBIT BED & BREAKFAST Waterton-Glacier Box 67, Cowley, TOK 0P0 (403) 628- RVPark Hwy 2 East 2650. 45 minutes north ot Waterton, 5 International ftace Kirk 1-406-257-7719 minutes to boating and fishing, (403)627-2370 breathtaking view. Comfy rooms, private bath, full breakfast. $55.00 double. Hotel/Motel WATERTON ROCKY CROWSNEST PASS SUPER 8 MOTEL Campground _OUNTAIN"HI'1 1280 TransCanada Way SE (403) 528-8888, Campground Toll-free 1-800-800-8000. 70 clean, quiet, air CROOKED CREEK CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND conditioned rooms, indoor pool and hot tub, Hwy. 5, jiist 5.6 kms. east of Waterton "Large shaded sites -RV and tent areas LOST LEMON R.V., PARK & CAMPGROUND complimentary continental breakfast and movie Park. Ph: (403) 653-1100 for reservations. Box 1590, Blairmore, TOK OEO Ph: (403) channel. Children under 12 stay free! Majestic views and cozy sites near Water- •No Highway Noise - Easy Access 562-2932, Fax: (403) 562-8065, email: ton Park. 46 sites, 7 full-service, tables and •Western Raytown and canoeing [email protected]. Full hook-ups, MOUNTAIN VIEW firepits, wood for sale, dumping station and •Best Rates, Guaranteed Satisfaction heated pool, hot tub, showers, laundry, telephone. playground, fishing. Bed&Breakfast 825 Helena Flats Road Kalispell WATERTON PARK CAMPGROUNDS MOUNTAIN VIEW BED & BREAKFAST 406 - 755 -9573 3 park-operated campgrounds (403) 859-5133. Hotel/Motel 20 mins to Waterton Park, 1 km south of Hwy #5. Taking the mural tour 1-800-968-5637 Reservations NOT Accepted. TOWNSITE: 238 (403) 653-1882 Four large, renovated rooms with http://kalispell.bigsky.net/rmhc/ sites, semi-serviced to fuHy serviced ($15-$23). breathtaking view of sacred Chief Mountain. Affili­ email:[email protected] COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL CRANDELL: 129 unserviced sites ($13). BELLY ate Blue Bam great for reunions and groups.Fire Blairmore (403) 562-7321, 13 air- RIVER: 24 primitive sites ($10). Group camp can pit BBQ's, full breakfast,children welcome conditioned rooms, 2 mini suites, 1 2- accommodate from 25 to 100 ($2 night/person). bedroom suite. Colour cable TV, phones, www.telusplanet.net/public/mtnvubub. ST. MARY some non-smoking rooms. Restaurant- MOUNTAIN VIEW INN/ bar. Hotel/Motel Campground ROCKY RIDGE COUNTRY RESORT Just 15 minutes from Waterton Park. NORTHLAND LODGE 1/2 block south of Cameron Falls. Phone/Fax CROWSNEST MOUNTAIN LODGE Phone (403) 653-2350. Bridal suite, trout i (403) 859-2353. Nestled against the mountains Hwy. #3, 2 kms. west of Coleman Phone/Fax fishing and individual bathrooms at .The JOHNSON'S sits Northland Lodge. Listen to Cameron Falls (403) 562-7993. New cozy cabins with living, Inn. Evening buffet and catering, 6 bed­ as you drift off to sleep. Charming rooms bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. RV sites rooms, hot tub and canoeing at The Resort. OF ST. MARY, MONTANA w/prtvate baths and a relaxing deck. Weddings with fun hook-up. Open air hot tub, tow-temp Both feature horseback riding, billiards and and family reunions. sauna. Cafeteria. Mountain view, e-mail: firepit. [email protected]. World Famous Cafe

GRAND UNION BUDGET HOTEL Hotel/Motel " Campground & "Enjoy our panoramic view of St. Mary Lakes' • Rates for all budgets INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL Hwy 89 North St. Mary 4- MEMBERS $12.50; NON-MEMBERS $15 "£\' • Free continental breakfast 406-732-5565 - Cafe + Info on 1000 places to stay for $20 or under • Luxurious whirlpool & pool Coleman - 403-563-3433/5486 • DAYS INN 406-732-4207 - Campground . Follow tti« Sun" - • Downtown location, close to Toll-Free two major shopping malls t Waterton-Glacier Views is published for visitors and residents" \ Reservations • Secure electronic locks of the International Peace Park regions of southwest Alberta, I 1-800-661-8085 • Friendly, professional service southeast B.C. and north-central Montana 15 issues and 150,000 copies published Scenic Drive at 3rd Avenue South May 19 through September 15,1999 to 400 outlets in 40 communities Lethbridge, AB. Canada (403) 327-6000 ^ Phone (403) 627-2370 J} Waterton Glacier Views August 25,1999 11

enjoyable: dress them (and concessions on board); and Cruising Waterton lake in style yourself) warmly; make sure take along some binoculars by Shari Narine Avalanche chutes, which are at Goat Haunt. A 10 minute they use the bathroom before (securely attached to your not year round occurrences, interpretation talk, optional they get on the ship and at youngster so he doesn't drop My family (husband Eric, clear enough trees to create for travelers, doesn't leave Goat Haunt (there are bath­ them overboard). son Ethan and I) recently habitat for wildlife. Waterton much time for exploring. rooms at the dock); pack a Happy sailing. spent the day together cruis­ Lakes National Park is small­ However, tourists do have snack or lunch (there are no ing Upper Waterton Lake er than the city of Calgary the option of catching a later with Waterton Shoreline and on its own, cannot sup­ ship back to Waterton. Ethan Cruises. port a single grizzly bear; enjoyed the hike - that was Ethan3, was excited about Waterton is simply one part his highlight of the after­ boarding the large ship (we of a larger habitat for griz­ noon. sailed the MV International, zlies. There are no glaciers The MV International an upgraded 72 year old left in Waterton. leaves from Emerald Bay, at cruiser). While the sun was At a cruising speed of 10- the marina just off of main shining and there was a slight 12 miles an hour, the MV street in Waterton. Be there a breeze on land, conditions International reached Goat good half an hour ahead of quickly translated into a cool Haunt, in Montana, in about departure time because the wind on dock, so long pants an hour. And don't think cruise is popular. But keep in and coats were needed. If that crossing the 49th parallel mind, there isn't a poor seat hadn't worked, there was goes unnoticed: on either side onboard! always the option of going of the lake there is a swath If traveling with young Present this coupon for under deck, which Ethan marked through the trees. children, a few pointers that took advantage of once, but There's a half an hour stay will make your trip more 20%otf found he missed too much all Regular Merchandise the bubbles produced by the churning water and peering except Specialty Items through his binoculars to take in the great scenery. COMFORT SSy- Coming back, thankfully, • wi wivnmijii Jill was a different story. The sun 11 ZONE Casual Dress / Gift Shop was shining and we'd picked Mm 260 Col. Macleod Blvd.(Main Street), Fort Macleod, Alberta more of a sheltered spot, near •Ml 403-553-4211 the bow and off of the cap­ tain's cabin. Perhaps the most impressive sight, on the way back to Canada, was the EXPERIENCE the POWER of GLENBOW Prince of Wales hotel as it grew larger and its beautiful view, overlooking the lake, Discover the heritage of western Canada. became more and more This summer, Powerful Images: Portrayals of apparent. powerful Native America explores images and stereotypes Guide Juanita Fisher was of Native Americans of yesterday and today, j full of information and she Usages kept the interesting tidbits PORTRAYALS coming as we made our way |F NATIVE to the American side of the lake. For instance: the maxi­ AMERICA mum depth of Upper Water- ton Lake (which is one of three lakes that forms the Glenbow JULY 3 to SEPTEMBER 26, 1999 Open daily. 130-9th Ave.. S.E. Calgary, Alberta chain) is 487 feet; the aver­ (403) 26&4100 * www.glenb0w.0r9 . age depth is 200 feet.

pecial DRUMMING .AND DANCING Head-Smashed- In Buffalo Jump Jf^ DEMONSTRATIONS Interpretive Centre May 15 - Labour Day 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1 p.m. on Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Cnen Year I < UIMI on the plaza level Off-Season 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Secondary Hwy #785 Lost Identrtios Driving Times exhibition of historical photographs 75 min. northeast of Waterton Park of Aboriginal Peoples from Southern Alberta 15 min. northwest of Fort Macleod through to October 31, 1999 30 min. northeast of Pincher Creek 45 min. west of Lethbridge The Friends of 403-553-2731 Head- Smashed-In 80 min. north of Cardston Buffalo Jump Society wmmv.head-smasheeMn.com Absfla COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 100 min. north of the U.S. border Saw iaw«BMW^fj>TiiiBB«w»i)n!yy,wvriii.Wi 12 August 25,1999 Waterton Glacier Views Seniors flock to Elk Valley for GRIZ INN - SPORT HOTEL Located in the middle ofthe competitions . • Canadian Rockies there are Call us endless opportunities pr today! by Bev Delyea 'This is the first time three cultural fair at the Elkford adventures. You can hike or communities have been given Mall featuring art and food bike or raft or fish or explore on horseback^ ELK VALLEY - Every the opportunity to host the of the Valley's ethnic groups, or just relax and summer thousands of ener­ games together," promotions an artisan's village in the take in the getic and fit seniors gather in director Betty Downey says. lobby of the arena at the spectacular a British Columbia locale to "It is an ideal opportunity Sparwood Ree Centre show­ scenery compete and enjoy them­ for us to demonstrate to the casing community artists, a JFe:rxvi.e„ BC selves. rest of the province and to guided mural walk in down­ The last weekend in visitors what a beautiful, town Sparwood and Elk Val­ August, the gray invasion friendly place this is to visit. ley Artwalk '99 in Fernie at arrives in the Elk Valley for The Elk Valley is a hidden various locations. On Join us 22 competitive events of the jewel; people aren't aware of Wednesday, Thursday and this summer! 1999 B.C. Seniors' Summer it." Friday, local and regional tal­ Games. Although most area ent will perform near the Between 2,200 and 2,300 accommodations will be full Elkford Mall and in Traynor Book our tranquil competitors from around with out-of-town participants, Hall of Fernie Secondary lodges for your B.C., all aged 55 and older, the games office will have School. 4jjf will participate in archery, information on rooms for vis­ special event cribbage, darts, ice curling, itors. "Spectators are all wel­ or ask us about slo-pitch, table tennis, tennis, The opening ceremony for come at the games also," Fernie British Columbia all-inclusive golf. various track and field the games will be held says promotions director CANADA events, badminton, five-pin Wednesday, Aug. 25 in Elk­ Downey. fly-fishing bowling, bridge, cycling, ford Park, Elkford and the Competitions run from 8 Call or family summer golf, one-act plays, swim­ closing ceremony, Saturday, a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 1-888-422-8754 adventures ming, bocce, carpet bowling, Aug. 28 at Max Turyk Ele­ Friday, Aug. 26 and 27 and 8 floor curling, horseshoes and mentary School in Fernie. a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. wtvw.islandlakelodge.com packages volleyball. Cultural and entertainment 28. events will be held through­ A 1999 Elk Valley B.C. out the games for the enjoy­ Seniors Games official ment of participants and games program is available. Welcome to the Elk Valley.., spectators including a multi- The program and information on locations of events is 'Simply... the last great secret of the Rockies available at the Games' office Did you know... beside the Sparwood Post Elkford... Fernie... Sparwood... £ ELKFORD Office (north of the mall). OSrftRWOOD; (Phone 250-425-7477; fax Wilderness "For a Day "Home that V\feterton's rocks 259-425-7457; email evbe- Capital or of OFERNFE srsgames@titanlinkcom). y 11 formed in a sea that ofBC" a Lifetime" the Titan" existed over 1500 THE M^SE FACTORY A Destination for AU Your Needs icier Inn million years ago? CIRCLE Home of the Cedarsaurus August 25-28: The Senior Games - Elkford, BC jace Par) Millennium Gifts ROUTE Source: Waterton Resource Guide downtown Bellevue, Alberta in the Crowsnest Pass Table tennis, darts, cribbage, ice curling, slo-pitch and archery (across from the Legion) (403) 562-8517

Ride The Chair Come and Experience Ride The Slide Experience spectacular Enjoy the Kimberley Alpine mountain scenery on a ride up Resort Family Fun Park, (and down) the Fernie Elk which features a fun bobsled Quad chairlift. Chairs are ride: the Alpine Slide. equipped with mountain bike racks. Ride The Mountain Kimberley Alpine Resort Ride The Mountain offers everything you'll need Complimentary Bike Tours- for a complete day of Join our friendly hosts on a mountain biking, including an tour of the mountain, every extensive network of trails and Saturday at noon. the thrilling Mine Shaft Road Bike Rentals-Our Mountain downhill. Deluxe bike rentals, Edge Shop offers a full fleet helmets and all day chair lift of mountain bike rentals, passes available. tune-up and repair service, plus retail sales of clothing Hike The Mountain and accessories. Ride"~up the lifts to enjoy Clinics-Fun, action packed breathtaking scenery and a clinics for individuals and leisurely nature walk in the groups. Classes from 3-5 Kimberley beautiful Canadian Rockies. hours are offered daily, and Alpine Resort ALPINE RESORT / may be customized to your •Interpretive Nature Walks* Season: June 25 to Sept. 5, 1999 Ride The Waves group. •Guided Hikes*Horseback Phone: (250)427-4881 With Canadian Rockies River Toonie Races-Experience Trailrides*River Rafting* email: [email protected] Expeditions, float quietly downhill, cross-country and Season:'June 26 to Sept. 6, 1999 web: wwW.skikimberley.com down the river and soak in the Phone: (250)423-4655 Kimberley, BC dual slalom excitement for email: [email protected] Located just 20 minutes from the view, or enjoy the thrill of only $2. Races every second web: www.skifernie.com Cranbrook Regional Airport. white water rafting. Saturday all summer long. Fernie, BC

MMMM Waterton Glacier Views August 25,1999 13 Cardston Museum features Jensen's Trading Postr \ Old Time Country Store Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market every Saturday photos on Hutterite life Postal Services Highway 501, Aetna, Alberta (403) 653-2500 M\&> m MEDf + PIS££ Full Service Pharmacy Souvenirs • Beanie Babies Precious Moments • Boyd's Bears 271 Main Street, Cardston (403) 653-4466 • email: [email protected]

These striking black and white photographs are displayed on the walls ofthe Courthouse Museum, in Cardston, Alta.. They depict the life in a Hutterite colony. Cardston Historical Society president Bob ATV Low explains the photos came into the museum's possession because Cardston native and National Film Board employee Collin Lowe offered them to the local museum. Photo: Shari Narine. Tours in Hie shadows of the Rocky Mountains O3.ITI©r0n "Ci. IS continued from page 5 Half Day, Full Day and Overnights An experience youTl always remember! The next step was to build one horse, hauled the bags of the pier was faced with native the pier at the top of the falls. cement, the gravel & sand rock from the location. For further information, call 403-653-1411Cardston, Alberta Two of my brothers, Ken and from the Akamina Road. A Work was completed in ^ www.atvtour.com Jf Ed, using safety ropes, did fire pump was used to pump late September of that year. the work in the creek chan­ water from the creek to sev­ nel. The water was diverted eral storage barrels at the from the side channel by the mixing site. Jack Pittaway, T&efecwte to &a>tcUt&*t, rft&&ita'

"World's Best" If you're in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, you're just a short drive from the Town of mue teewidtT tff iff flier Museum of Cardston...and the Remington-Alberta Carriage • The Alberta (Mormon) Temple Centre. The largest museum of its kind in North • The Courthouse Museum Horsedrawn America, the Remington Centre features the Transportation continent's largest collection of carriages, buggies, • CO. Card Pioneer Home wagons and sleighs. Listen to a • Carriage House Summer See why comment by a visitor from Vir­ Theatre international ginia: 'This is the most fabu­ v" ...-D » • The Fay Wray Fountain travellers lous collection, and we have trav­ w.mz. • Cardston Golf Course (9 holes) say this elled all over the world and seen many fabulous collections." • Cardston Agridome about Cardston's & Buffalo Paddocks Remington-Alberta The Remfn-gton Centre • The Lee Creek Campground Carriage Centre U enhanced hy> (adjacent to the • An 85-seat theatre and several award-winning media productions Remington Centre) • A gift shop with a wide f - Open Year Round - selection of souvenir and 15 May - 06 September 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily gift items Remington Centre Remainder of Year 9:00 am to 5:00 pm • A comfortable 80-seat cafeteria • Beautiful grounds in the DISCOUNT COUPON *<<-g pastoral Lee Creek Valley >n good for 30% Off | Remington-AlbertMi a Carriage-Centre • Blacksmith, vehicle restoration ission asecoi and tack facilities For more information on Cardston contact: • Carriage rides through • Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre (403) 653-5139 Lee Creek Valley • Town of Cardston (403) 653-3366 Offer good until December 31,1999 14 Augsut25,1999 Waterton Glacier Views1

ovation work: the floor is rot­ whole would have to be Welcome to Heritage ted out, for instance, and the brought up to building code. Pincher Creek! continued from page 1 have heritage status, but Call us for prices on because they are not owned our regular specials EVENTS by the federal government 14th Annual they are listed under a differ­ Co-op Mall - Pincher Creek ent register, Walker contin­ Phone 1-403-627-4575 Triathlon ues. Fax 1-403-627-4586 Most of the FHBRO build­ Toll Free 1-888-627-4575 August 29,1999 ings are in use. His job now email: [email protected] 8 am -12 noon is to decide what to do with www.telusplanet.net/public/ranchind at the Pool Complex those that are closed. His first choice is that they not be CRUISES • AIRFARES • TOURS • HOTEL Pincher Creek & District 627-5199 closed, but they, especially Chamber of Economic Development 627-5855 those in the campground, are closed because they aren't individual unique distinctive useful anymore. "I would like to either close them per­ from manently and get them out of Future Ford there, reopen them or relo­ cate them (and put them to work)," he says. If they are BOUTIQUE (2000) LTD. Hstppeniiig? moved they will likely lose mM Let us know what*s happening) Contact Waterton-Glacier Views at; their FHBRO designation, Jlf Box 3b, Pincher Creek, AB. TOK, 1W0 / Box 352, Babb, MT. 59411 1 up to It phone: (403) 627-2370 / fax:(403 ) 627-2376 / e-mail: [email protected] but since a designation is pri­ Open to community and non-profit groups. Please limit your submission to 50 words or less marily an position of honour, • «-<-* I it doesn't carry rights to any Senior Games - Elkford, BC. August 25-28 special treatment. Four days of sports, games and activities. Perhaps because of its Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, AB. good looks, the old entrance ^F August 27,9:00 pm : Movie Night kiosk is the one that attracts s SpmNq ANCI SUMMER $ August 28,10:00 am -12 noon : Guided Flowers Hike the most attention. (One pro­ (bring appropriate footwear, clothing and water) posal for the development of F/xshioNS August 28, evening - Crazy Cards the old pool site (where the Lodge at Waterton Lakes Call 403-627-2021 for more information. 767 Main Street now sits) included the kiosk.) Pincher Creek, AB. 403-627-4640 Elk Valley Artwalk - Fernie, BC. until August 28 Walker is still not sure what TOK 1W0 Mon. - Sat. 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Contact Heidi Cowan at 250-423-6222 for details. will be done with it, though putting it back to work is a casual office. tvtniwj Triathlon - Pincher Creek, AB. August 29 first choice. There is a possi­ 14th annual triathlon held from 8 am to 12 noon at the Multi­ bility that it will be moved to purpose Complex. Call 403-627-4322 for information. the maintenance compound, part of the whole administra­ Capture the Wild until August 31 tion office amalgamation pro­ A wilderness photography contest. Deadline for entries is Ranchland Mall ject (see story page 2). While »»-»••-••••-----•••--••••- August 31,1999. $4,000 Grand Prize. Phone the Canadian ideas percolate away in plan­ Parks and Wilderness Society at 403-232-6686 for details. ners' heads, Walker has asked Your One Stop S.T.A.R.S. Fundraising Dinner & Dance - Waterton, AB. for and received two esti­ Sept. 11 mates on moving costs. They Starts in the Waterton Community Hall at 6 pm. Call RCMP range from $10,000 to Shopping Centre at 403-859-2204 or Sue Ober at 403-859-2266 fordetails. $14,000, but one doesn't include the cost of moving Co-op Food Store/Gas Bar the stone work. Aside from the move itself, he says the 627-2667 building needs extensive ren­ Ranchland ARP Pharmacy 627-2626 Ranchland Travel 13 • Rentals, featuring Taurus and Windstar • Parts and Service, including Saturday Service 9 am- 1pm OnftiK. 627-4575 /1-888-627-4575 IP Q for emergencies or by appointment The Great Canadian Dollar Store 1 O • We stock RV parts and supplies! Hedderiek Realty Ltd. 627-2627 - Two Locations to Serve You - 754 Main Street, P.O. Box309 Totally Western Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1W0 I 1 Pincher Creek, AB. Crowsnest Pass, .AB. Bus. (403) 627-4646 627-2761 Fax (403) 627-3247 h in (403) 627-4461 (403) 562-2142 Pets 4 U 1-888-667-8036 1-888-696-1212 website: http://www.canuck.com/21 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated 627-4852 Harvey Van Gilder Licence Issuer 11 627-2642 <& If RANCHLAND Fields 627-2720 Chocolates & Treasures i| 627-4002 Carolyn's Cutting Corner 627-4899 III PINCHER CREEK Hwy 3 N Co-operators Insurance Alberta Satellite Bingo EVERY Night! 627-4211 ill BINGO Hwy 6 (Waterton Ave. 4 C&D Floral Average $25,000 nightly. Co-op • 627-4704 Mall™ Open 5:30 pm. Pre-call 6:20 pm. Start 6:45 pm. House of Spirits Liquor Store 111! 30 minutes north of Waterton. Closed Mondays. Main Street, Rncher Creek 627-5634 Co-op Mall (403)627-5156 Windmill Quarry Chinook Country Bingo Association to Waterton Park 627-5858 Waterton Glacier Viewr August 25,1999 15

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KC French, from Pincher Creek, was one of over 200 entries al this year's Pincher Creek Rodeo and Fair, held this past weekend. Attendance was above average, sagsjom Barr, who attributeslhe large crowds to a combination of excellent weather and the midway. Cowboys and cow­ girls, including juniors, came from around Canada and the United States to be part of the Professional Canadian flodeo Association event (Photo: David McNeill)

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Or. Lara 20,000 sq. ft. of Quality Brand Name Mdse. o2 Grlnevitch B.SC,. N.D. — m Registered Naturopathic tfik Ladies, Men's Clothing & Footwear Practioner W Tan Jay Sorels • Brooks Alia Cat Boots • Stanfields Hss * Naturopathic Diagnosis Tabi Nike • Carhartt * Clinical Nutrition * Botanical Medicine OLIO 702 Man Street Crafts - Yarn - Notions - Fabric - Toys * Homeopathy •Inspector Gadget held over Of* * Naturopathic Bodywork • Blair Witch Project starting Friday Home • Tents • BBQ Accessories * Services covered by (Call the Movie Hot Line 627-2995 for times) Hardware • Sleeping Bags • Camp Fuel •UJ some extended health • Thomas Crown Affair 7 & 9 p.m. starting Friday m care plans Game Fish Licences - Trout Flies & Lures, Rods & Reefs * No referral necessary H WATERTON Waterton Cinema Boytinck Dept. Store Ltd. Lethbridge 403-380-2611 Ages 13 - 64 $4.50 and $3.00 for everyone else 859-2466 PincherCreek 403-627-6455 • The Runaway Bride 7 p.m. daily starting Friday 797 Main Street 627-3422 Pincher Creek /Blairmore • Blair Witch Project 9:30 p.m. daily starting Friday 16 August 25,1999 Waterton Glacier Views r Theatre Review The sky is falling From the by Coreen Putman moments when I was Pert Macleod* Wildcat Summer Program Leader watching the right place at Narratlcn Interspersed with anecdotes abcut early oilfield the right time. As a child I pioneers, eased en the Playwright's interview* with early wildcatters. Superb acting. Adults and children ever 12 A shooting star! A shoot­ believed I had just wit­ should appreciate this line production. ing star! In all that youthful nessed the death of a star. excitement I always forgot Maybe that star had chosen rert Macleod: Hie Full Mountie Lethbridge The local JPCHW detachment at Smokey Field, Alberta, needs to make a wish. I added me to share this special money lor slcns on a dangerous read. An exotic dancer gives one, as an afterthought, just time. I had watched it take them an unusual idea lor raising hinds, flow lar are they COULEE willing to go to protect the public? in case it still counted. I its last breath and release its remember how important I tiresome hold on the heav- ens. I watched it fall. Rosebud: Opal would feel in those Opal has everything a musical should have: beautiful Today the skies seem to music, a talented cast, original dialogue and emtional depth without sentimentality. A gem of a production that will be have taken on the same enjoyed by the whole family. Adventixres on Watex* hustled pace as our cities. J ^SLm w3m Satellites track the earth, hunting information. Air­ craft scuttle and bustle their busy passengers through the air. Nowadays I know those shooting stars aren't stars at all. They are, in Phone:(403)381-7128 actual fact, chunks of Box 139, Monarch, AB. TOL 1M0 Cell: (403) 330-1463 extraterrestrial rock. Being a space rock may not be as romantic a life as a star but in their defense, they live Summer Theatre larger than life. Hurtling through the heavens at At the Historic Empress Theatre speeds ranging from 11 to 100 kilometres per second in Fort Macleod is pretty impressive. When • The Full Mountie by Robert Clinton that rock hits Earth's • Wildcat! by Gordon Pengilly atmosphere its entire identi­ • Polaroids of Don by Marty Chan ty is changed, it is now a meteoroid and it's HOT! July 1 - August 29, 1999 Large, very bright mete- Group Packages Available! oroids are known as fire­ Call 403-553-4404 or 1-800-540-9229 balls; some leave a glowing tail that may be visible for several seconds. If that meteoroid manages to reach July 9 - October 9,1999 our planet's surface it Theatnf becomes a meteorite. Dinner and Theatre I was witness to a spec­ Matinees $34 - Evenings $38 tacular display a few years Group and Children's Rates Available ago while camping. If my Call 1-800-267-7553 for reservations childhood sense of science still held true I would have thought the entire sky was EVENTS THIS WEEK dying. Shooting stars lit the t Lethbrd. sky, 20 to 30 of them at a time. Some of them were small thin streaks while In the Summer Helen Schuler others had thick tails that Coulee Centre lined the night sky for what of m Brand New Exhibit!!! We have changed seemed like forever. I think Helen Schuler overfrom the wonderful animal skeletons I forgot to breathe. What I exhibit, to the fabulous 'Along came a Coulee Centre didn't know was that this Spider* exhibit. Come explore the wonderful was a meteor stream, possi­ Lethbridge's Nature Centre world of spiders! Explore our spider zoo and even try to make your own spider web. bly a leftover trail of comet Sundays, 2 pm- Nature Walks debris. Earth crosses these Each walk lasts approximately one hour and swarms of meteors about takes place rain or shine. the same time every year. A Sir Alexander good time to go watching is late July to mid August (I Gait Museum witnessed an Aug. 12 show­ A Bridge to the Past Sir Alexander Gait Museum ing), early January, mid Learn more about Lethbridge's exciting past June and late October. and present! Southern Alberta Like other sky watching Art Gallery activities, you have to get Regional Crafts & Unique out from under the city Gifts in our Gift Shop lights. So you may as well Southern Alberta Art Gallery go camping! The best time Galleries open for public diplay. to watch is between mid­ night and 6 a.m. The best Nikka Yuko conditions are on clear Japanese Garden Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden nights with minimal moon­ Harmony with Nature September 5 - Labour Day Celebration - light. So take your popcorn, praise and celebration of labour/harvest. you're in for a spectacular show. Don't you worry, the .__«__«.__««_» • • sky is not falling.