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Local stories, news, obituaries, jobs, notices and events from Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and southwestern Alberta — March 12, 2025.
IMAGE: Sean and Rachel Oliver
Harriet Oliver surprised parents Rachel and Sean by making her grand entrance in the family bathroom in the early morning hours of Feb. 24. Both Mom and babe were fine through the delivery, though Dad was a little freaked out! Brothers Ingram and Beckett, and big sister Marlee, were excited by Harriet Mae’s arrival. See the Unspent Two Cents on page 5 for the full story. Publisher’s note: Sean is a former Shootin’ the Breeze staffer who came on board in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. His first evening of work involved attending an online town council meeting, after which he took Rachel to the hospital for the birth of their first son, Ingram. In the days that followed, they packed up to move back to Sean’s hometown from British Columbia. It has been a joy to have them as part of our Breeze family and to watch their own family grow. I can imagine Sean wisecracking his way through Harriet’s arrival! Congratulations and much love to Sean and Rachel

March 12, 2025 – Shootin’ the breeze

March 12, 2025

This week in Shootin’ the Breeze:

Sea to Sea for PTSD’s Save the Truck fundraiser keeps cross-Canada walk on track

Sing, play and celebrate! 100th Crowsnest Pass Music Festival begins Monday

Driver killed in head-on crash at Brocket

Carnivores and Communities seeks input on potential grizzly den sites

Utility rate reduction, tax rebate now open for Crowsnest Pass seniors

Municipality moves forward with road and zoning updates

The Unspent Two Cents – Don’t worry, we didn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

My Little Corner – Seemingly in the blink of an eye

Obituary – Mathilda (Tillie) McLeod

Mailbox – Opinions, letters, news releases

  • Acknowledgment of the mountain loss of life in our community
  • Who’s minding Alberta
  • Killing cutthroats at Grassy Mountain’s front door
  • Reader thinks Alberta premier should resign
  • Alberta charities gain more flexibility in using gaming funds

Ice safety a priority as temperatures rise

Skaters of the Week – Cherry, Cameron, Mira and Colter

Banner journey continues for U9 Huskies

Crowsnest Thunder U9s shine in final home tournament

Support line for new parents launched across Alberta

League champs! 33 years in the making

Junior A Hawks bring home league championship

Staying safe in wildfire season

Town of Pincher Creek Announcements

  • Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority vacancy
  • Request for expression of interest
  • Stepping into Winter
  • Community newsletters
  • Paperless billing

MD of Pincher Creek Memos

  • Utility open house
  • Public meeting notice
  • Upcoming meetings

Events and Opportunities:

  • St. Patrick’s Day at the Pincher Creek Legion
  • Castle Mountain Resort spring skiing
  • Whispering Winds Village – Accommodation information and testimonial
  • Celebrate Women – Shootin’ the Breeze special feature
  • Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society AGM
  • Westcastle Chevrolet Buick GMC now hiring
  • Empress Theatre – Becoming the Beatles concert
  • S.A.L.E. – Fort Macleod Auction Calendar
  • Pincher Creek Humane Society Pet of the Week
  • Classified ads: auctions, buildings for sale, coming events, feed and seed, for sale, health, services
  • Share memories, stories, photos or book a congratulatory ad in two upcoming special features celebrating 100 years of the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival and the Pincher Creek Curling Club
  • Nominate a volunteer hero for Direct Energy’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year award
  • Festival Friends in Concert
  • Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Grand Concert
  • Lethbridge Community Foundation

Ascent Dental – Bookings and Kids Club

At Your Service:

  • Avalanche Contracting
  • Eden’s Funeral Home
  • Fitzpatrick Trucking
  • Fort Macleod Glass
  • GrayRock Contracting
  • Last Stop Delivery
  • Pincher Creek Denture Clinic
  • R Roy Davidson Law Office
  • Rocky Mountain Bobcat Service
  • Rural View Real Estate
  • Sorge Trucking
  • South West Waste Management

Coffee Break

  • Sudoku
  • Crossword

Shootin’ the Breeze subscribers receive a weekly link to the current issue by email.

Poster for Pincher Creek Chamber’s 31st Annual Awards of Excellence on October 23, 2026. Ticket prices and event details are listed, with a link for tickets at PincherChamber.ca/tickets.
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Ad for Blinds and More Fall Sale: 40% off Alta Blinds from Sept 15 to Nov 30, 2026. Living room with large windows covered by wood blinds. Contact info and locations listed.

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Event poster for a Secondhand Dreamcar concert at the Empress Theatre on November 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM, featuring a photo of the band members.
An older couple smiles while leaning on a wooden railing outdoors, above text describing their $879 profit share from Vision Credit Union and a website link.

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Event flyer for International Credit Union Day at Vision Credit Union on October 15, inviting community members to bring food bank donations in exchange for a wall calendar.

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Local stories, news, obituaries, jobs, notices and events from Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and southwestern Alberta — March 12, 2025.
IMAGE: Sean and Rachel Oliver
Harriet Oliver surprised parents Rachel and Sean by making her grand entrance in the family bathroom in the early morning hours of Feb. 24. Both Mom and babe were fine through the delivery, though Dad was a little freaked out! Brothers Ingram and Beckett, and big sister Marlee, were excited by Harriet Mae’s arrival. See the Unspent Two Cents on page 5 for the full story. Publisher’s note: Sean is a former Shootin’ the Breeze staffer who came on board in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. His first evening of work involved attending an online town council meeting, after which he took Rachel to the hospital for the birth of their first son, Ingram. In the days that followed, they packed up to move back to Sean’s hometown from British Columbia. It has been a joy to have them as part of our Breeze family and to watch their own family grow. I can imagine Sean wisecracking his way through Harriet’s arrival! Congratulations and much love to Sean and Rachel

March 12, 2025 – Shootin’ the breeze

March 12, 2025

This week in Shootin’ the Breeze:

Sea to Sea for PTSD’s Save the Truck fundraiser keeps cross-Canada walk on track

Sing, play and celebrate! 100th Crowsnest Pass Music Festival begins Monday

Driver killed in head-on crash at Brocket

Carnivores and Communities seeks input on potential grizzly den sites

Utility rate reduction, tax rebate now open for Crowsnest Pass seniors

Municipality moves forward with road and zoning updates

The Unspent Two Cents – Don’t worry, we didn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

My Little Corner – Seemingly in the blink of an eye

Obituary – Mathilda (Tillie) McLeod

Mailbox – Opinions, letters, news releases

  • Acknowledgment of the mountain loss of life in our community
  • Who’s minding Alberta
  • Killing cutthroats at Grassy Mountain’s front door
  • Reader thinks Alberta premier should resign
  • Alberta charities gain more flexibility in using gaming funds

Ice safety a priority as temperatures rise

Skaters of the Week – Cherry, Cameron, Mira and Colter

Banner journey continues for U9 Huskies

Crowsnest Thunder U9s shine in final home tournament

Support line for new parents launched across Alberta

League champs! 33 years in the making

Junior A Hawks bring home league championship

Staying safe in wildfire season

Town of Pincher Creek Announcements

  • Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority vacancy
  • Request for expression of interest
  • Stepping into Winter
  • Community newsletters
  • Paperless billing

MD of Pincher Creek Memos

  • Utility open house
  • Public meeting notice
  • Upcoming meetings

Events and Opportunities:

  • St. Patrick’s Day at the Pincher Creek Legion
  • Castle Mountain Resort spring skiing
  • Whispering Winds Village – Accommodation information and testimonial
  • Celebrate Women – Shootin’ the Breeze special feature
  • Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society AGM
  • Westcastle Chevrolet Buick GMC now hiring
  • Empress Theatre – Becoming the Beatles concert
  • S.A.L.E. – Fort Macleod Auction Calendar
  • Pincher Creek Humane Society Pet of the Week
  • Classified ads: auctions, buildings for sale, coming events, feed and seed, for sale, health, services
  • Share memories, stories, photos or book a congratulatory ad in two upcoming special features celebrating 100 years of the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival and the Pincher Creek Curling Club
  • Nominate a volunteer hero for Direct Energy’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year award
  • Festival Friends in Concert
  • Crowsnest Pass Music Festival Grand Concert
  • Lethbridge Community Foundation

Ascent Dental – Bookings and Kids Club

At Your Service:

  • Avalanche Contracting
  • Eden’s Funeral Home
  • Fitzpatrick Trucking
  • Fort Macleod Glass
  • GrayRock Contracting
  • Last Stop Delivery
  • Pincher Creek Denture Clinic
  • R Roy Davidson Law Office
  • Rocky Mountain Bobcat Service
  • Rural View Real Estate
  • Sorge Trucking
  • South West Waste Management

Coffee Break

  • Sudoku
  • Crossword

Shootin’ the Breeze subscribers receive a weekly link to the current issue by email.

A bearded man in a cap smiles while playing guitar. Text promotes a Lloyd Spiegel concert at Empress Theatre, October 14, 2026, with ticket details and contact info.
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