This week in your community

Future firefighter explores career path during Fire Prevention Week

Levi Stoperski tries out his dad’s job during a Fire Prevention Week tour at Pincher Creek fire hall last Thursday. The young boy’s curiosity and enthusiasm captured what the week is all about—educating the community about fire safety and inspiring the next generation of emergency responders.

Big news this week:

• Your vote, your town – Seven candidates vying for six Pincher Creek town council seats share their visions at Oct. 7 forum; election day is Monday, Oct. 20
• Eight LRSD trustee candidates – Voters in wards 2 and 3 will select school board representatives; incumbents and newcomers outline education priorities
• Pincher Creek volunteers wrap up gardening season – Pincher Planters remove 41 hanging baskets from Main Street; Oldman Rose Society hosts twilight party at Lebel Mansion
• MD council approves public art policy – Also funds legal fees for Castle River appeal and emergency services membership agreement

Don’t miss:

• Advanced voting TODAY – Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for town and MD residents
• Election Day Monday, Oct. 20 – Polls open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Allison Falls Trail Celebration Walk – Friday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m., Atlas Staging Area

Plus:

PCES invites residents to join community advisory committee, Indigenous art and music celebrated during Culture Days, Co-op gas bars raise $3,000 for STARS, Vision Credit Union donates water to emergency services, MD approves art policy and legal funding, and more local stories.

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