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Pincher Creek’s go-to source
for local news and events

Trusted by readers, leaders and advertisers,
our coverage reaches the heart
of southwestern Alberta

More than a news website
or weekly print newspaper,
Shootin’ the Breeze is your
community connection

Scott Cooper, dressed in a red T-shirt, dark shorts and knee-high socks, puts his hands on his knees and catches his breath after crossing the Divide 200 ultramarathon finish line.

Community News

Jonathan Friesen, a man with red hair, sideburns and beard, looks into a microscope.

Jonathan Friesen, a man with red hair, sideburns and beard, looks into a microscope.

LRSD students will benefit from mobile science lab

“This space will provide our students with an authentic learning experience that you just can’t get in the classroom,” says LRSD superintendent Darryl Seguin.

Map of Canada indicating percentage of CEBA funding distributed by province.

Map of Canada indicating percentage of CEBA funding distributed by province.

Ottawa announces CEBA payment extension

“This news comes with mixed feelings for the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce,” said president Rylan Brown in a statement Friday.

Portion of red emergency sign on hospital building

Fort Macleod Emergency Department to temporarily close Tuesday

Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency room temporarily closing 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 19.

Madison Stephens dressed in vampirish costume. Her face is painted white with black lips and eyes with dark tear lines running down her cheeks.

Madison seeks votes in Face of Horror contest

Cast your votes and help Madison Stephens and her family continue growing a Pincher Creek Halloween tradition.

Yellow crime scene tape on black background

Lundbreck business scene of break-in and assault

Business owner injured in altercation with thieves this morning.

Obituaries

Obituary notice for Roberta Robinson of Pincher Creek

Obituary for Roberta Robinson

Obituary notice with photo of Pauline Warren of Pincher Creek

Obituary for Pauline Warren

More Community News

Aboriginal woman with dark, pulled-back hair, looking down from camera.

Aboriginal woman with dark, pulled-back hair, looking down from camera.

Theresa Red Young Man missing from Fort Macleod

Fort Macleod RCMP seeks public assistance in locating 30-year-old Theresa Red Young Man, missing since April 2023.

Exterior of Subway franchise building in Pincher Creek

Exterior of Subway franchise building in Pincher Creek

Main Street restaurant awaits changes to bylaw

The owner of a Main Street eatery is hoping a proposed amendment to the current bylaw will allow use of drive-thru window.

Key in car door lock

Key in car door lock

Warning from RCMP after rash of thefts

Pincher Creek thief targeting open vehicles. Remember to lock your doors.

Portion of red emergency sign on hospital building

Portion of red emergency sign on hospital building

Fort Macleod Emergency Department to temporarily close

Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency room closing for 24 hours

Beyond Local

Province updates projected revenues and debt

Statistics regarding CEBA loan repayment

CEBA repayment may sink one in five Alberta businesses

Twenty per cent of Alberta businesses at risk of closure as CEBA repayment deadline approaches: CFIB urges government to give them more time

Tanner Milan, a cowboy wearing a black hat, reaches down to catch a steer as his horse runs alongside it, while another cowboy in a white hat rides alongside.

Tanner Milan and Eddie — A Powerful Partnership

Cochrane cowboy Tanner Milan currently sits in the top spot among Canadian steer wrestlers, with thanks to Eddie.

New birthday phishing tactic puts millions of people at risk

Experts have noticed a new trend of fraud victims being contacted on their birthdays. This puts 900 million people in danger because their birth dates, along with…

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