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Jasper Patrick, left, and Jameson Patrick carry in flags to open a special Napi Friendship Centre powwow held Friday, National Indigenous Peoples Day, at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. See more on page 3.

Shootin’ the Breeze – June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

There are great celebrations and activities planned for Canada Day in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass — get the scoop on page 12!

This week’s headlines:

Pincher Creek honours Indigenous Peoples Day with community at the heart

Demonstrating cultural pride

Walk and powwow honour Indigenous culture and heritage

Teens successfully complete Fire Academy

Crowsnest council to curb corner visibility obstructions

Editorial: Jaunty Journo Jargon

Local Co-op gets a new look, continues to invest in community

Opinion: Town of Pincher Creek ARO responsibilities

Opinion: Bully for the blackbirds: inspiration from nature

Naheed Nenshi elected new NDP leader

Marigolds and sunflowers, Part II

Thank you, Crowsnest Pass Medical Clinic

The life and times of frontiersman Charles Vent

Tim Isberg to kick off Fort Macleod’s 150th

Obituary: Melvin Toews

Obituary: Rocky Blakeman

Plus local events, contests, concerts, community notices, job opportunities, service directory, Coffee Break puzzles and general information for Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation.

 

 

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Get the latest news and updates from Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass. Stay informed about local events, community issues and more.
IMAGE: Somya Lohia © Shootin’ the Breeze 2024
Jasper Patrick, left, and Jameson Patrick carry in flags to open a special Napi Friendship Centre powwow held Friday, National Indigenous Peoples Day, at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. See more on page 3.

Shootin’ the Breeze – June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

There are great celebrations and activities planned for Canada Day in Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass — get the scoop on page 12!

This week’s headlines:

Pincher Creek honours Indigenous Peoples Day with community at the heart

Demonstrating cultural pride

Walk and powwow honour Indigenous culture and heritage

Teens successfully complete Fire Academy

Crowsnest council to curb corner visibility obstructions

Editorial: Jaunty Journo Jargon

Local Co-op gets a new look, continues to invest in community

Opinion: Town of Pincher Creek ARO responsibilities

Opinion: Bully for the blackbirds: inspiration from nature

Naheed Nenshi elected new NDP leader

Marigolds and sunflowers, Part II

Thank you, Crowsnest Pass Medical Clinic

The life and times of frontiersman Charles Vent

Tim Isberg to kick off Fort Macleod’s 150th

Obituary: Melvin Toews

Obituary: Rocky Blakeman

Plus local events, contests, concerts, community notices, job opportunities, service directory, Coffee Break puzzles and general information for Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and Piikani Nation.

 

 

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