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Celebrate the Class of 2025 with heartfelt grad tributes, plus local news from Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation in this week’s issue.

News and events: Pincher Creek & Crowsnest Pass | June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025
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🎓 Graduation Inspiration + Local Headlines 🎓

This week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze celebrates the Class of 2025 in a special 13-page feature packed with heartfelt valedictorian speeches, proud grad photos from Crowsnest Consolidated, Livingstone School, St. Michael’s School and Matthew Halton High School, and community congratulations. From laughs about fidget spinners and vending-machine cookies to powerful messages about identity, resilience and growing up — this section is a must-read tribute to our local youth.

Also in this issue:

🌧️ Summer starts with snow — A weekend storm brought rain to the valleys and snow to the hills.

🏈 A win for the Mustangs — Pincher Creek’s football club secures a $25,000 Co-op grant to build a new announcer booth and changing room.

💧 Drought and water worries — The MD hears from concerned Division 3 residents at the latest Coffee With Council.

🚌 Student busing shakeup — Over 200 LRSD students lose transportation due to new provincial eligibility rules.

🧠 Bystander intervention workshop — Pincher Creek residents learn inclusive community-building strategies at an event hosted by the Allied Arts Council.

Plus community notices, summer rec programs, tax deadlines, and more.

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Celebrate the Class of 2025 with heartfelt grad tributes, plus local news from Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation in this week’s issue.

News and events: Pincher Creek & Crowsnest Pass | June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025
Breeze Content

🎓 Graduation Inspiration + Local Headlines 🎓

This week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze celebrates the Class of 2025 in a special 13-page feature packed with heartfelt valedictorian speeches, proud grad photos from Crowsnest Consolidated, Livingstone School, St. Michael’s School and Matthew Halton High School, and community congratulations. From laughs about fidget spinners and vending-machine cookies to powerful messages about identity, resilience and growing up — this section is a must-read tribute to our local youth.

Also in this issue:

🌧️ Summer starts with snow — A weekend storm brought rain to the valleys and snow to the hills.

🏈 A win for the Mustangs — Pincher Creek’s football club secures a $25,000 Co-op grant to build a new announcer booth and changing room.

💧 Drought and water worries — The MD hears from concerned Division 3 residents at the latest Coffee With Council.

🚌 Student busing shakeup — Over 200 LRSD students lose transportation due to new provincial eligibility rules.

🧠 Bystander intervention workshop — Pincher Creek residents learn inclusive community-building strategies at an event hosted by the Allied Arts Council.

Plus community notices, summer rec programs, tax deadlines, and more.

Breeze subscribers receive a link to weekly issues by email.

Subscribe today!

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