Food Security

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Council pushes back on provincial gravel pit rules

MD of Pincher Creek council will tell the province it has concerns about changes that give provincial gravel pit approvals priority over local planning, following its Sept. 8 meeting. Council also heard a neighbour’s objection to a proposed gravel pit east of Pincher Creek and agreed to keep subsidizing waste service at Castle Mountain Resort. […]

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FCSS keeps Pincher Creek’s helpers connected behind the scenes

From food security and seniors services to housing supports and community programs, dozens of organizations work to help local individuals and families. Pincher Creek and District Family and Community Support Services wants to make sure those groups are connected. The FCSS Interagency has been operating in Pincher Creek for years. Co-ordinator Lindsey Johnson says it […]

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Three women stand at a community food bank booth; one is dressed in a carrot costume. The table displays informational materials, fruit, and seed packets. Signs encourage donations and supporting the local food bank.

Pincher Creek gardeners asked to grow a row to share

If you’re in the midst of planning out your garden, consider setting aside a row and putting your green thumb to work for a good cause. The Pincher Creek food bank is inviting locals to take part in its Plant a Row, Grow a Row initiative, intended to help provide more fresh, locally sourced produce […]

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A group of over 20 local volunteers, many featured above, got to work Sept. 28 to ensure that the annual LDS food drive in support of Pincher Creek and District Community Food Centre was a success. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Sparks-Pomreinke

LDS drive collects over 4,000 pounds of food in Pincher Creek

The Pincher Creek Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual food drive in support of the Pincher Creek and District Community Food Centre Sept. 28, receiving a tremendous amount of local support. Thanks to volunteers from both the church and the food centre, as well as overwhelming community support, 4,001 pounds of […]

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