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The Young Gunz Trick Riders thrilled spectators at the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo held on April 25 to 27. Eleven-year-old Avery Aleman and 9-year-old Cora Croteau performed a variety of stunning feats such as roman riding, backbends, and vaulting while 11-year-old Cooper Resch showed his mastery of the lasso and bull whip. See more photos on page 6.

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Tim Hortons breaks with franchisee By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Tim Hortons has ended its relationship with the franchisee of its Crowsnest Pass and Fernie out-lets following allegations of abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In an emailed statement, Tim Hortons’ spokes-person Olga Petrycki, said the donut chain has “terminated our relationship with Blairmore, Al-berta/Fernie B.C. franchisee for failing to com-ply with Employment Standards requirements, a matter Tim Hortons takes very seriously”. In December of last year, a complaint was filed against Pierre Pelletier, owner of the two fran-chises. Six former employees said they were hired under TFWP alleging Pelletier made them pay back a portion of their overtime wages in cash. They also accused him of charging employees the processing fees for renewing their temporary work permits, which according to regulations, the employer is responsible for paying, and of threatening and manipulating behaviour. None of the employees worked in the Crows-nest Pass franchise. Tim Hortons has assumed corporate control of the two restaurants and no employees have been affected, Petrycki said. “Tim Hortons has a strong track record in re-sponsibly using this [temporary foreign worker] program. In a few isolated incidents where that has not been the case, we have acted to remove those franchisees from our system,” said Scott Bonikowsky, Tim Horton’s vice president of cor-porate affairs. In recent months, the 10-year old federal scheme designed to allow companies to bring in workers for sectors and industries experiencing chronic labour shortages, has faced stinging criti-cism. Along with Tim Hortons, McDonald’s Canada and private hospitality companies have been ac-cused of giving priority to foreign workers over Canadian employees. On April 24, Employment Minister Jason Ken-ney announced an immediate moratorium on the fast-food industry’s access to TFWP. The employment minister also said his office is investigating complaints and warned those who break the rules will face criminal prosecution. “The Foreign Worker program is only supposed to be a last and limited resort, when Canadians don’t apply to the available jobs,” Kenney said. “It doesn’t matter what the size of the business is, the book will be thrown at those who abuse it.”Currently, an estimated 338,000 temporary for-eign workers are employed in Canada.

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Remediation work wrapped up on April 28 on the TransCanada Pipeline near Frank. A section of pipeline had been uncovered during last spring’s flood and subcontractors were hired to move material to cover it back up again.

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Teck cuts jobs as coal prices drop By Joni MacFarlane Editor

One of the largest em-ployers in the area is reacting to falling pric-es and mar-ket decline by slashing production, r e d u c i n g capital costs and laying off employ-ees. Teck Re-sources an-n o u n c e d last week they will cut roughly 600 jobs – 5 per cent of its workforce - as it tries to reduce costs and adapt to lower commodity prices, particularly for coal. “Prices are currently at their lowest level since 2007 and margins are at their lowest level in 10 years,” said Chief Executive Don Lindsay. “We continue to be surprised there remains so much uneconomic coal supply on the market.” Teck saw coal prices of US$131 a tonne in the first quarter of 2014. The bench-mark for the second quarter is just US$120 a tonne. By comparison, in 2011,

Teck sold its steelmaking (or coking) coal for an average of US$257 a tonne. About 47 per cent of the company’s profits come from the metallurgical coal market, mainly from its five Elk Val-ley mines. Teck’s Manager of Commu-nity & Governmental Affairs Nic Milligan said the indus-try continues to face chal-lenging market conditions for the commodities the company produces. “In response to these con-ditions, Teck is implementing additional cost reduction mea-

s u r e s compa-ny-wide in order to main-t a i n c o m -petitive-ness and e m e r g e stronger from the current price cy-cle,” he said. Where p o s s i -ble, Mil-l i g a n s a i d , e f f o r t s will be made to ach ieve planned

reductions through attrition – only critical vacancies will be filled. Detailed plans will be developed for each Teck site and office in the coming weeks, including operations in the Elk Valley, he added. Teck reported an adjust-ed profit for the quarter of $105-million, down 68 per cent from the same period a year ago. They also shelved the pro-posed restart of its Quintette coal mine in northeastern B.C. until market conditions improve.

Last week Teck announced they would be reducing their workforce by five per cent in response to market declines in the coal industry

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MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

LAND USE BYLAW No. 868-2013The Development Authority of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass recently approved the following development application(s):

1. DP2014-029; Plan 7811219, Block 5, Lot 11; 13570 15 Avenue, Blairmore, AB. Discretionary Use: Class 2 – Home Occupation (Picture Framer) (subject to conditions).

2. DP2014-033; Plan 3387AE, Block 19, Lot 14; 1314 85 Street, Coleman, AB. Discretionary Use: Front and Rear deck with a variance of the front and southerly side yard setback (subject to conditions).

3. DP2014-035; NE¼-12-8-W5M; 5265 20 Avenue, Coleman. Discretionary Use: Detached Garage that is 26.79m² (288 ft²) with a variance of the easterly side yard setback (subject to conditions).

4. DP2014-036; Plan 232AI, Block 22, Lot 1; 6501 22 Avenue, Coleman. Discretionary Use: Front Deck with a variance of the front yard setback (subject to conditions).

5. DP2014-037; Plan 1604GH, Block n/a, Lot 3; 2710 226 Street, Bellevue. Discretionary Use: Manufactured Home – Class 1 with a variance of the front yard setback (subject to conditions).

6. DP2014-038; Plan 1604GH, Block n/a, Lot 3; 2710 226 Street, Bellevue. Discretionary Use: Detached Garage that is 71.35 m² (768 ft²) (subject to conditions).

7. DP2014-039; Plan 6808CU, Block 25, Lot 5-7; 8537 24 Avenue, Coleman. Discretionary Use: Detached Garage that is 111.48 m² (1200 ft²) (subject to conditions).

Any persons claiming to be adversely affected by the above developments may file an appeal in writing by May 14, 2014, to the MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD, BOX 600, CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA T0K 0E0. A fee of $200.00 must be included with the appeal.Ken Bourdeau Development Officer 403-562-8833 [email protected]

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FireSmart project continues By Joni MacFarlane Editor

People in Crowsnest Pass may have seen smoke billowing up on the outsk i r t s of residen-tial areas over the past few m o n t h s . Fear not: the smoke is all part of a FireSmart program. Crows-nest Pass Fire Chief S t e v e Munshaw said the project has been in the works for several years and is a joint in i t iat ive of Alberta E nv i ro n -ment & Sustainable Resource Develop-ment (ESRD). Begun in mid-February, three contractors, including two lo-cal companies – Simply Live and Trotz Brothers Holdings - have been scattered throughout the area on provincial and mu-nicipal forested land to “fire-safe” communities. FireSmart is an international program to reduce or prevent wildfire to homes, communities and natural resources. Crews are thinning forest stands in nine blocks of Crown land totaling 309 hectares. An-other 46 hectares is municipal

property. They remove the bottom two metres of trees using the five “Ds” – anything that’s dead,

down on the ground, diseased, damaged or dangerous – as cri-teria. Regrowth is thinned and anything under three metres in height is pruned to half its height, said Munshaw. Small piles of brush are burned on site while larger trees are chainsawed and left for fire-wood for the public to help themselves to. Canmore’s Montane For-est Management completed a study in 2012 that identified areas as having the highest haz-ard based on criteria such as fuel type, density, mitigation of a possible fire, and proximity to

residences. Areas currently targeted in-clude Kananaskis Wilds, West Coleman, Allison Creek Fish

Hatchery, F l u m e r -felt Park, Pineview, C o l e m a n S p o r t s C o m -plex, Val-ley Ridge, G o l d C r e e k , S o u t h -m o r e /Blairmore SW and Blairmore SE. Mun-shaw said p a r t n e r -ing with E S R D gave the p r o j -ect more f u n d i n g and has al-lowed the municipal-ity to ex-

pand the scope of the project. “It’s put us years ahead,” he said. In addition, Munshaw said, Crowsnest Pass has progressed at a greater pace than other FireSmart communities and has been lauded for this initia-tive. At a recent conference, “Crowsnest Pass was show-cased as leaders in FireSmart”, he added. The project will be completed by mid-May and signs will be installed in Flumerfelt Park showing the work, before and after.

Clean up of the former Crowsnest Centre site remains ongoing. Demolition company Dakota Reclamators have completed their portion while municipal administration reviews options for the remaining debris and depressions in the ground. One of the options under consideration is to take sediment from flood recovery work at Lyons Creek to fill up the holes.


A crew from Simply Live work on thinning brush and dead wood from Blairmore as part of the FireSmart program in east Blairmore. The program is a joint partnership between the province and municipality to clear areas near residential areas that could pose a fire hazard.



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If he was that sort of guy, Stephen Harper might think he’s got some bad karma going on this year. After an increasingly firm hand on the controls – in his caucus, with the media, and in just about every other arena a PM can control things - we’re starting to see push-back in a way that was unthink-able over the past eight years. First the judicial system spits on some of the feds’ tough-on-crime efforts. The Supreme Court ruled that judges have discretion to give credit for time already served. The government tried to stop this practice. The Supreme Court ruled that prisoners have the right to prompt access to superior courts whatever province they’re in. The government wanted prison-ers to go through a slow process involving Federal Court. The government also took away access to early pa-role from non-violent, first-time federal offenders, including those already sentenced. The Supreme Court said no, the law can’t be applied retroactively. Then in a crushing defeat, the Supreme Court quashed Harper’s appointee, Marc Nadon, ruling that he was ineligible because he didn’t have the special qualifications required for Quebec judges on the Supreme Court. And then there were the blows from outside Ca-nadian courts. Forever banning the words “no-brainer” from ev-ery politician’s lips, the U.S. delayed a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline – yet again. Although expressing confidence that the pipeline will be built, Harper must surely be frustrated by this wholly po-litical decision. Days before, B.C. First Nations officially rejected the Northern Gateway pipeline saying the risks outweigh the rewards. First Nations can’t veto re-source projects, but they can bury them in lawsuits for years to come. In the same vein, a majority of residents of Kiti-mat, B.C. (58%) also said no to the Northern Gate-way project. It’s unlikely the non-binding plebiscite will have any impact, but it definitely changes the photo-ops when/if shovels hit the ground. Then just last week, the Conservatives took anoth-er blow with the Supreme Court blocking their wish to reform the Senate without unanimous provincial consent. The ruling leaves Harper little choice but to back away from his long fight to reform the Red Chamber. Those with a more cynical bent believe he can now say, at least he tried. Bad karma or just some bad ideas turned down.

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Tax assessment 101 By Joni MacFarlane Editor

In the next few days, homeowners will receive their 2014 tax bill spark-ing one of those topics we all love to hate. Viewed as a mysterious and con-voluted science, property owners are often left scratching their heads after receiving their tax notice. Especially in a year such as this one when the municipality did not raise taxes. What many homeowners need to know is that properties are assessed individually and your home’s unique characteristics are the basis for its as-sessment. According to government regula-tions, tax assessments for the 2014 tax year are based on market data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. To determine assessed values, mu-nicipal assessor, Glen Snelgrove, looks at the market activity in each

property category for that 12-month period and establishes a range of be-tween 95 per cent and 105 per cent of the standard market value of that property. A market value assessment is the most likely selling price of a property during the 12-month period and that is why assessments change each year. In other words, the real estate mar-ket establishes the value of your prop-erty but it’s always a year behind. The physical characteristics of each property are also considered and as-sessors determine what that property would sell for at July 1. It’s especially challenging in a mar-ket that’s declined such as the Crows-nest Pass has experienced in the last five years. When there are fewer sales, there is less data to base values on. Assessors also consider whether or not properties have been significantly upgraded such as adding a garage or a deck. Cosmetic changes such as paint

or windows will not change your as-sessed value. A provincial audit is done before as-sessments are approved but property owners can appeal the assessment if they disagree. Snelgrove advises homeowners to talk with him if they believe the as-sessed value is wrong to see if some-thing was missed. If the matter can’t be resolved, you may appeal your as-sessment by filing a formal complaint that will be heard by the Local As-sessment Review Board. The Composite Assessment Re-view Board hears formal com-plaints on non-residential prop-erties or residential properties with four or more dwelling units. Property taxes are due on June 30th unless you are on the preauthorized payment plan. For more information visit the mu-nicipal website or call 403-562-8833.

MERV FROLANDIn his blue cap and jacket, Merv Froland is a familiar sight to curlers at the Crowsnest Curling Club.No matter how many games or what time the first draw is, Merv is there with his Ice King keeping the curling rink ice in good shape for all to enjoy.From mid-October to mid-April, he

has provided this service by “cutting” the ice weekly, cleaning and pebbling as needed.During this year’s Bunny Bonspiel, Merv got to the rink before the first draw around 5:30 a.m., cleaning the ice after every game and pebbling before each draw. He estimated he put in about 33 hours over the four-day event.An avid curler himself, Merv said shortly after he joined the club, he found they needed help with ice maintenance and three years later, he’s taken on the task throughout the season. Thanks to Gary Sigsworth and Tony Vastenhout, he said, he always has others to depend on for help.“The club needs someone to do it and just like every club, there are financial issues,” Merv said. “The more people volunteer, the more successful the club is.”

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Residents give input into second phase of heritage inventory project By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Continuing with its inventory of histori-cal buildings, the public were invited to move eastward and share their views on the importance of sites in Blairmore and Frank.An open house for Phase Two of the Heri-tage Inventory Project was held on April 23 to gather informa-tion from property owners and the community in order to cre-ate a short list of properties for the final listing.Last summer, Phase I of the Crowsnest Pass Heritage In-ventory was completed after 31 sites from Coleman west to the border were extensively re-searched.Provincial grants have allowed the project to expand and the focus is now on properties in the communities of Blairmore and Frank.Over 100 potential sites were initially identified. The Munici-pal Heritage Board, along with consultants from Community Design Strategies (CDS) Inc., trimmed it down to a total of 64 sites.CDS Associate, Robert Earley, said they are hoping to narrow it down further to 35 sites - 15 residential and 20 commercial.At the open house, displays of the 64 properties were on hand and the community was asked to vote on the ones they think were most significant.Earley said they were also looking for information on specific buildings such as who the builder was, who the original owner was, who lived in it, and in the case of commercial buildings, what it was used for.“A lot of it has to do with memories... how people feel about the buildings,” said Earley. “We want to know how significant they are to the community.”Earlier in the day, seniors in the commu-nity were invited to participate and Earley said their knowledge was very valuable to

the project.“There were a few who were very knowl-edgable and we got some specific informa-tion,” he said. “A number of the property owners who knew the buildings were here.”The entire process is extensive, said Mer-inda Conley, CDS Principal.The final sites identified undergo exhaus-tive research necessary to obtain mu-

nicipal heritage designation. This con-sists of two components for each site -a survey and a Statement of Significance. To complete a survey, black and white archival photos and colour digital pho-tos are taken of all features of the build-ing. Every element, such as a gabled roof or a moulded fascia, has a provin-cially assigned code that is written down. A brief description of the building is pro-vided that includes the outdoor environ-ment, landscaping or view, as well as a sum-mary of alterations and current condition. The year of construction is identified, the building’s usage over time, its owners by date of acquisition, and if possible, the architect, builder and craftsmen involved.

Lastly, a brief narrative on the building makes up the survey to capture the essence of a building and the defining elements of its character.Once the surveys are done, a Statement of Significance is completed that looks at the site’s heritage value in terms of how it ties back to the history and involvement of the community.

The statement also includes the value of the buildings - how they speak to the period, the significance of the mate-rials used at the time, the ar-chitectural period of the time, and their defining elements. Once a building has been evaluated and a draft State-ment of Significance has been prepared, it may be eligible for designation as a Munici-pal Designated Resource, said Rebecca Goodenough with Alberta Culture, Historic Re-sources Management Branch.This allows the property own-er to apply for grant funding from the province to preserve the building’s character and defining elements, she said, and to protect their invest-ment.“It’s a good process and can increase property values,” she said. “The best way to preserve [historic buildings] is to have a use... and make them more ac-cessible.”

The Municipal Heritage Partnership Pro-gram assists with funding as well as pro-viding training in heritage programs, said Goodenough. She added that in the case of Crowsnest Pass, there was no need for such assistance because the Municipal Heritage Board is very knowledgeable.“Crowsnest Pass is very well versed in historical projects,” she said. “They know what they’re doing.”A final report on the Blairmore/Frank Phase will be presented to municipal coun-cil in September, said Conley, followed by a final open house.The three-phase project is expected to cover all five historic communities of the Crowsnest Pass.

Crowsnest Pass residents provided information at an open house on April 23 about buildings in Blairmore and Frank as part Phase II of the municipal heritage inventory project.


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Animal tracks in theCrowsnest Pass By Barbara van Vierssen Trip Crowsnest Museum

Some of the most beauti-ful ‘beasts’ in nature live in the Crowsnest Pass and its surround-ing areas. People living here (or passing through) will most likely see wild animals regularly. There are some animals we share our space with that you rarely get a chance to see, like the local wolf population. Do you know how to tell if they were around? The easiest sign to see (especial-ly in the snow and the mud) are footprints. Here are some tips to help you try and figure out if tracks you see belong to a domestic dog, a coyote, or a wolf. The first tip is that there is not just one thing that helps you tell the difference between these prints; you have to try to observe a few things together. One big sign is where the print is located. Wolves rarely, if ever, come into residential areas, though dogs and the occasional coyote can be found in town. In addition, usually all canine footprints have their front two

toes line up. If you find a track with a ‘leading’ toe that is lon-ger, you may have found a cougar print instead. The trick is that if a canine slips in the mud their footprint could look like one toe was in front. Secondly, try to check out the size of the print. Wolf prints are the largest ca-nine prints, usually to 9 to 13 cm (3.5 to 5 inches) long. Even the largest dogs tend to have smaller footprints (about 10cm). You can also look at where the prints lie: due to domestication and breeding, dogs have much broader shoulders than hips. Their front feet therefore make prints outside their rear feet. Wolves and coyotes have such a similar front and back stride that their footprints sometimes over-lap. Do you want a guaranteed, up-close sighting rather than a chance of telling prints? Your best bet for seeing wild wolves in the Crowsnest area is actually to come to the Museum where you can visit our Wildlife Room, and learn a bit more about these majestic creatures. It’s probably a safer choice too.

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Bringing art to Crowsnest Pass By Joni MacFarlane Editor

For centuries artists have known the power of place in sparking creativity. The magnificence of the Rocky Moun-tains has long been a setting rich in imagina-tive powers so it’s no coincidence that Crowsnest Pass attracts a community of artists. Now a group have opened a space in Blair-more to explore their work in a creative and sharing environ-ment. The Artist Col-lective Studio is the brainchild of Nichole Ya-nota, Charlotte Catchpole and Deirdre Earl. Formerly the Yoga Hub, the group heard the space was available and jumped at the chance to turn it into their own personal cre-ative retreat. “It’s just a great opportunity to work together, sharing an art space,” said Yanota. “It’s so exciting to get in here and create,” added Catchpole. “It’s nice to have someone else to share

ideas with.” The reaction from the artistic community has been great, said Yanota, but for now the Studio will be used as their own personal space. Previously working mainly in coloured pencil,

Yanota focuses on fine art and is now working in mixed media. Catchpole is focusing on impres-sionist oils while Earl, who works mostly in oil and ink, is currently ex-ploring 3D ideas. “We just come up and enjoy being creative,” said Ya-nota. “It’s mainly a work space with opportunities to maybe develop it for the public and other artists. We’ve got an open mind so we’ll see how it develops.” The Studio is hosting a figure drawing session on May 3 with a live artist. They’ve had

a tremendous response for the session, said Yanota. Unlike art classes, no teacher is on hand to cri-tique or judge. Rather, it’s an opportunity for peo-ple with a desire to draw to share space with other artists while working together. The Artist Collective Studio is open by appoint-ment only. Contact Yanota at 403-562-7889.

Nichole Yanota and Charlotte Catchpole proudly show their excitement at the opening of the Artist Collective Studio in Blairmore. Missing from the photo is third artist, Deirdre Earl.


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Lifestyle show continues growing By Joni MacFarlane Editor

Building on the success of last year, the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show continues growing into one of the best trade shows in southwest Al-berta. Patrick Sager, Chamber Pres-ident, said the show continues to grow in size and popular-ity with many vendors book-ing space as soon as it’s an-nounced. He said exhibitors travel from the Elk Valley and across southern Alberta to partici-pate. “There are a lot of new ex-hibitors and every year, we’re drawing from further afield,” said Sager. “It grows every year.” In celebration of last year’s

silver anniversary, Chamber board members felt the show needed to include a broader definition of businesses, activi-ties and organizations in the Pass. They felt the moniker, Trade Show, was too generic and excluded potential exhibi-tors. Changing the name to Life-style Show was more inclusive and reflected who the Crows-nest Pass is today, they said. The Lifestyle Show encom-passes the entire building in-cluding the curling rink lounge and visitors will find 115 ex-hibitors, said Sager, including home-based businesses and the outdoor adventure show featuring a new motorsport company. The show attracts over 2,000 visitors, said Sager, and visitors will find two new outside at-tractions (weather permitting). Crowsnest Pass RCMP will

have a vehicle rollover simula-tor and are inviting those brave enough to sit inside and experi-ence it. Also featured is a Jaws of Life extraction with Crowsnest Pass Fire/Rescue department taking apart an old car. Both events will take place Friday and Saturday afternoons. The events stage will be busier than ever with 15-min-ute spots featuring a handy-man challenge, hypnosis, yoga demonstration, belly dancing, cookware product demonstra-tion, accupuncture and fash-ion shows. Local musician and Crowsnest Pass Idol finalist Carly Perkin will be perform-ing on Saturday from 3 p.m. on. Visitors are invited to try their luck at a bean bag toss for a chance to win a new 40-inch TV, said Sager, as well as nu-merous consolation and door

prizes. For visitors’ added conve-nience, an ATM is now avail-able in the building and the free Wi-Fi signal has been boosted to accommodate this busy weekend. Visitors to the Lifestyle Show will find an extensive menu with Vito’s Restaurant who was awarded the concession, as well as an affordable breakfast on Saturday morning. An added feature for vendors is they can order food from lo-cal restaurants couriered to the show. “We’re looking forward to a great show and invite everyone to come out,” said Sager. Help celebrate 26 years at the Crowsnest Pass Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show on May 2 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crowsnest Sports Complex in Coleman.

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May 2 & 3

EXHIBITORS’ 2014A Bit of This & A Bit of ThatAerus ElectroluxAmazing Gel Water BeadsAnderson Homes & RenosAvonBaby CakesBack Country ButcheringBearSmartBenga Mining/Riversdale ResourcesBoys & Girls Club CNP/sponsor: Blair-more Precision Machining & WeldingBridge City Chrysler Fort MacLeodBurrows Building Corp.Castle Ford/Westcastle MotorsChallenger New HollandChanges Weight Loss & WellnessCNP Air Cadets/Sponsor: Sobey’s BlairmoreCNP Chamber of CommerceCNP Cross Country Ski AssociationCNP & Fernie Free PressCNP Girl Guides/Sponsor: Summit Home HardwareCNP Golf ClubCNP MunicipalityCNP Quad SquadCountry Encounters HospitalityCrowsnest Café & Fly ShopCrowsnest CoffeeCrowsnest Conservation SocietyCrowsnest Cultural & Recreational So-cietyCrowsnest Forest Stewardship SocietyCrowsnest MuseumCrowsnest Rentals Tools & EquipCrowsnest Trading Post/Crsnst Mtn

JewelCrowsnest Vein & Laser ClinicCrumbs Cakery - Elk ValleyCutco CutleryDarcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Well-ness/Sponsor: Crowsnest Medical ClinicDeluxe Granitedo-Terra Essential OilsDomestic Bliss ServicesEldorado RVEnergy Smart Hot TubsEpicureFernie Alpine ResortFrank Slide Interpretive CentreGardenScapes/Springbreak Garden CtrGhostrider MotorsportsGMS Mechanical & EquipmentGold Canyon CandlesGrace AdeleGreen Mountain CampgroundHeritage Acres Farm MuseumHeritage Fine FurnishingsHolmes EcowaterHomechekCNPInvestor’s GroupJ & E Warlow EnterprisesJ.N. ContractingJamberry Nail WrapsJewels by Jools/(William’s glassware)John Barlow - PC Candidate McLeodJolie’s Leggings (JK Apparel)L A SatelliteMary Kay/Organo Gold Coffee/Gold BuyingMialisia JewelryMountain Gal Moutain InkMy ClosetNaked Windows

Northern Stone DesignOldman Watershed CouncilPampered ChefPartyLite Gifts Ltd.Passion PartiesPatti’s Party RentalsPerfect Posies GreenhousePowerstripsRainbow Smiles Fantastic FacesRainbow Vacuum SystemsRocky Mountain PropertiesSavage DynamicsScentsyShaw Communications Inc.Skyline S X S RentalsSouth Hill Designs Little TrinketsSpraytek Insulation Ltd.Steiger Flooring SolutionsSteve’s UrethaneSummit TravelSuncoast EnclosuresThe Brick Pincher CreekThe Health HubThe Soup CompanyThe Water ClinicThrive LifeTiffany’s One Stop ShopTimber n’ TinesTop Gunn MechanicalTwisted TreatsUFA Pincher CreekUROCVelataWhimzical Gifts EmporiumWillow Valley SoapsWindswept Woodworking/RoadWatchWood and MoreYoung Living Essential OilsYoung Parkyn McNab LLP

Welcome visitors and exhibitors to

the 2014 CNP Chamber of Commerce

Lifestyle Show

Shop in over 70Business booths,

27 Outdoor Adventure Exhibits and 31 Home Based

Business Tables upstairs.

Come on down for all the show only deals!

The Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show

May 2 & 3

STAGE EVENTSFriday, May 2

Sig & Rose Gail 4pmHandyman Challenge 5pm

Hypnosis Demo 615pmFashion Show 7 pm

Saturday, May 3Yoga Demo 1130 am

Belly Dancing 1230 pmCooking Tool Demo 100 pm

Acupuncture 130 pmFashion Show 200 pm

“Crowsnest Idol Finalist”Carly Perkins 300 pm

Ÿ We’ve got it all!

Ÿ Pancake Breakfast Saturday

Morning

Ÿ Food Concession

Ÿ Face Painter

Ÿ ATM Available

Ÿ Childcare Available $5/2hrs

Ÿ Roll over Simulator Demo

Ÿ Jaws of Life Demo

Ÿ Play the “Bean Bag Toss” to win a

chance at a TV

Ÿ Many Exhibitor Booth Draws

Fun for theWhole Family!

May 2 (3-9 pm) & May 3 (10-5 pm)at the Coleman Sportsplex

Admission $5/personkids under 12 FREE!

A Big Thank You!to our show sponsors Fernie & CNP Free

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