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National Volunteer Week leads this week’s issue, with heartfelt thanks to the individuals and groups who help our community thrive. Also inside: federal election results, lifeguard training, rezoning updates, and support for the local Humane Society.
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As the pool once again fills up with residents hiding away from the day’s heat, more lifeguards are needed to keep everyone safe while swimming. The National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society hosted a training course last week at the Pincher Creek Swimming Pool with the intention of educating the next batch of lifeguards for the summer season.

News and events: Pincher Creek & Crowsnest Pass | April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

🗞️ This week in Shootin’ the Breeze – April 30, 2025

🙌 Volunteers make waves
This year’s National Volunteer Week feature highlights the heart and hands behind our community — with stories, photos and thanks to those who give their time and talents to help others.

Also inside:

🗳️ John Barlow re-elected in Foothills as Liberals form federal government
🛟 Next generation of lifeguards trains for summer at Pincher Creek pool
🎓 Local students win big at Skills Canada regional competition
🏘️ Bellevue rezoning approved with density reduced after archaeological findings
🐾 Humane Society asks for help after record-breaking year of animal intakes
😷 Measles exposures prompt alerts for Lethbridge and Taber shoppers
📚 Livingstone School names new assistant principal for 2025–26

Plus: My Little Corner, community letters, obituaries, classifieds, event listings and your weekly Coffee Break.

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National Volunteer Week leads this week’s issue, with heartfelt thanks to the individuals and groups who help our community thrive. Also inside: federal election results, lifeguard training, rezoning updates, and support for the local Humane Society.
IMAGE: Jaxon Shenton © Shootin’ the Breeze 2025
As the pool once again fills up with residents hiding away from the day’s heat, more lifeguards are needed to keep everyone safe while swimming. The National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society hosted a training course last week at the Pincher Creek Swimming Pool with the intention of educating the next batch of lifeguards for the summer season.

News and events: Pincher Creek & Crowsnest Pass | April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

🗞️ This week in Shootin’ the Breeze – April 30, 2025

🙌 Volunteers make waves
This year’s National Volunteer Week feature highlights the heart and hands behind our community — with stories, photos and thanks to those who give their time and talents to help others.

Also inside:

🗳️ John Barlow re-elected in Foothills as Liberals form federal government
🛟 Next generation of lifeguards trains for summer at Pincher Creek pool
🎓 Local students win big at Skills Canada regional competition
🏘️ Bellevue rezoning approved with density reduced after archaeological findings
🐾 Humane Society asks for help after record-breaking year of animal intakes
😷 Measles exposures prompt alerts for Lethbridge and Taber shoppers
📚 Livingstone School names new assistant principal for 2025–26

Plus: My Little Corner, community letters, obituaries, classifieds, event listings and your weekly Coffee Break.

📬 Subscribers receive a link to weekly issues by email.

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