Looking none the worse for wear, Scott Cooper of Calgary was the first competitor to cross the finish line of the inaugural Divide 200 ultramarathon. One hundred racers started at Castle Mountain Resort and tackled a 200-mile course that included an elevation gain of about 12,335 metres (40,465 feet) in the backcountry. In next week’s issue you’ll learn how many made it back to the finish line and more about Scott’s amazing race.
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Const. William Feran of Pincher Creek RCMP stopped by Canyon Elementary School last Friday to read Dolphin SOS to Grade 4 students. Const. Feran and several other volunteers read to children as part of the school’s International Literacy Day celebrations, reminding students of the importance of literacy.
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Linda Davies, manager of Pincher Creek Farmers Market, was also the entertainment Aug. 23 for the weekly event at Cenotaph Park. The final farmers market of the year is this Wednesday, Sept. 6.
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They laughed, they sang, they danced and, most importantly, they had a good time. Children, parents and grandparents alike packed the rose garden lawn at Lebel Mansion last Wednesday for A Summer Night With Fred Penner. During the free concert, hosted by the Pincher Creek Allied Arts Council, four-time Juno Award winner Fred Penner performed a multitude of his timeless classics to an adoring crowd.
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Piikani Nation held its 64th annual powwow and celebration over the August long weekend, embracing Niitsitapii culture and Blackfoot heritage. The weekend’s events included traditional powwow dancing, warrior relay races, a youth rodeo, markets and more. Pictured is a Piikani youth warrior relay jockey, preparing himself for the race. Watch for more photos in next week’s issue.
Little miss sunshine Allison Red Young Man grins ear to ear as she learns to ride horses with the Piikani Youth Rodeo Club. The club met every Monday and Wednesday in July to encourage kids to get on a horse. Decked out in sunflower western wear, this little cowgirl is ready to roll for the upcoming Piikani Youth Rodeo.
Outdoor education was a hot topic at the 48th annual Alberta Trappers Rendezvous and Outdoorsmen Show held last weekend in Pincher Creek.
Laura Rance, a maintenance worker with the Town of Pincher Creek, smiles as she tends to the flowers outside of Shootin’ the Breeze on Main Street.
Pincher Creek community members dressed in festive red and white Saturday to celebrate Canada Day at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.
Drummers Joshua Crow Shoe, Brian Plain Eagle, Jaron Weasel Bear and Kyle Plain Eagle of Piikani Nation lead a solidarity walk on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Judd Nelson hightailed it through the dirt on his pony during the keyhole event Saturday at Pincher Creek’s Kids Mini Ranch Rodeo, where youths showcased their skills on horseback, competing in numerous gymkhana events.
Rylan Williams is donating 10 inches of hair to Wigs for Kids B.C., a group providing free wigs to children dealing with life-threatening illnesses, and has raised more than $3,700 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Beatrice Little Mustache (Ii naak sii pii taa kii), a Piikani Nation elder and knowledge keeper has been presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of British Columbia.