In these days of fast-paced lifestyles and electronic nature; Barrere resident Colleen Christensen says, “It’s not very often we get the chance to reflect on the true beauty of wildlife in their natural elements. While fishing on a lake near Clearwater, my husband and I were just coming to shore when he noticed something in the water, as we slowed the boat and came closer we were surprised and awed by the efforts of a cow moose teaching her new calf to swim across the lake. We were excited to witness this endeavour and sat and watched as she guided her calf across the lake; exiting on the other side through the dead fall and brush to disappear into the thick forest. The whole episode took all of five minutes but left us with long lasting memories of how wonderful nature really is”.