This week in Shootin’ the Breeze:

Remembering the 1975 Canada Winter Games in Pincher Creek

• The 1975 Canada Winter Games put Pincher Creek on the national stage. See how the town overcame challenges to host ski events.

Meals on Wheels Delivers More Than Just Food 

• Pincher Creek’s Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to seniors & those in need. Learn how the program works & how to get involved.

LRSD Board Votes to Maintain Five-Day School Week

• No four-day school week for LRSD: Trustees vote to keep the traditional schedule after extensive research & community consultation.

Walmart and Pincher Creek Food Centre Team Up to Fight Hunger

• Help fight hunger in Pincher Creek! Walmart’s campaign supports the local food centre—donate in-store or online to help families in need.

Community Generosity Helps Windy Slopes Raise $240K

• Generous donations helped Windy Slopes Health Foundation fund vital hospital upgrades in 2024. Learn how your support makes a difference.

Pincher Creek’s Support Helps STARS Save Lives for 40 Years

• Pincher Creek plays a key role in supporting STARS air ambulance, now celebrating 40 years. Learn about their impact & fundraising efforts.

Warm weather wipes out Pole & Spur

• Unseasonably warm temperatures have melted the Pole & Spur track, forcing the event’s first-ever cancellation.

Gun Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Canada-U.S. Border

• CBSA seized a loaded handgun at the Coutts border crossing. A U.S. citizen was fined & banned from firearms for 10 years.

Sponsor Night Raises $1,405 for Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation

• Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation is grateful for a donation from  Kirkham Insurance & Pass Powderkeg.

Obituary – Edwin Hochstein

• Remembering Edwin Hochstein: A devoted husband, father & rancher whose contributions to Pincher Creek will not be forgotten.

Skaters of the Week

• Kaysen, Jackson, Vara and Hadassah

Huskies’ Offence Shines in U9 Hockey Win Over Kainai Black

• Pincher Creek’s U9 Huskies delivered a powerful performance, defeating Kainai Black on home ice. Read about the top plays & standout players!

My Little Corner – Proudly local, proudly Canadian

• Shop local, buy Canadian and support Alberta businesses. Every purchase makes a difference.

Mailbox – Opinions, Letters, News Releases

• Sold-Out Benefit Concert Fights Coal Mines in Alberta
  • With music & activism, Fort Macleod’s sold-out concert sent a strong message: no coal mines in the Eastern Slopes.
• Alberta Cuts Income Tax but Raises Property Tax – What It Means for You
  • Property tax hikes in Alberta’s 2025 budget will hit some harder than others. See how these changes impact your finances.
• AMA Warns of Physician Funding Gaps in Alberta Budget
  • While Alberta’s 2025 budget includes key health investments, the AMA warns of critical funding gaps for physicians & acute care services.
• Minister Loewen on Alberta’s 2025 Wildfire Preparations
  • Alberta’s 2025 wildfire season is here. Learn about prevention, mitigation & response efforts to protect communities & natural resources.

Pincher Creek Court Closed for Maintenance – Hearings Relocated

• If you have a court date in Pincher Creek, be aware of temporary changes—cases are now being heard in Fort Macleod.

Crowsnest Pass FRCC Offers Free Tax Filing Support This Spring

• Crowsnest Pass FRCC is offering free tax filing help for low-income residents & seniors.

Eyes on the Road: How to Avoid Distracted Driving Fines

• From phones to grooming, Alberta’s distracted driving laws cover more than you think. Learn how to stay safe & legal on the road.

Town of Pincher Creek Announcements

• Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority vacancy
• 2025 Property Assessments
• Spring activity registration night
• Request for expression of interest

MD of Pincher Creek Memos

• Utility open house
• Seasonal labourer opportunities
• Clean Energy Improvement Program

Events and Opportunities:

• Pole & Spur – CANCELLED
• Whispering Winds Village – Accommodation information and testimonial
• Celebrate Women – Shootin’ the Breeze special feature
• Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society AGM
• Group Group Youth now hiring
• Empress Theatre – BTU concert
• 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

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

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