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Toddler with soother in his mouth holds a red balloon that reads "I love Your Dollar Store With More" on front page of Dec. 6 Shootin' the Breeze Pincher Creek

Shootin’ the Breeze Pincher Creek – Dec. 6, 2023

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Delights at the dollar store

Jaxon Paradis was as excited about his balloon as he was about the array of colourful merchandise that surrounded him. When the doors of Pincher Creek’s newest downtown business opened Monday morning, more than a dozen people were waiting in line to check out Your Dollar Store With More. The store remained busy all day and stayed open late to allow as many customers as possible to celebrate opening day. | Photo by Shannon Peace

Shootin’ the Breeze Pincher Creek – Nov. 29, 2023

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Husky hustle

Pincher Creek’s Austin Kaupp gets control of the puck as he storms down the ice toward the opposing net. Austin and the U13T3 Huskies played in back-to-back contests over the weekend against Okotoks and Cochrane, nabbing a win and a tie to improve their regular-season record to 2-0-2.| Photo by William Cockerell

Three girls in Santa hats singing on front page of Shootin' the Breeze Pincher Creek

Shootin’ the Breeze Pincher Creek – Nov. 22, 2023

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Christmas karaoke

The Pincher Creek Filipino Community’s entry was chosen as the best float at this year’s Parade of Lights, not only for the colourful decorations but also for the fabulous karaoke entertainment provided to the crowd gathered along the route. Belting out some holiday favourites are, from left, Babes, Lynelle and Aya Lomitao. | Photo by Dave Lueneberg

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Saddle bronc rider K's Thomson on front page of Nov. 8, 2023 issue of Shootin' the Breeze.

November 8, 2023 – Shootin’ the Breeze

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Special delivery for K’s Thomson

K’s Thomson of Lundbreck scored 84.75 for this ride on Special Delivery at Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer last Thursday. See the story of his successful week on page 6. | CFR Photo by Chantelle Bowman

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Nicki Schoening, owner of C&D Floral, hides behind bouquets of Halloween flowers.

November 1, 2023 – Shootin’ the Breeze

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Peekaboo! We can still see you!

In this week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze, we salute business. We asked Nicki Schoening, owner of C&D Floral, if we could take her picture. She said, “Sure, let me get some nice flowers. OK, I’m ready!” Check out what else is hiding in the pages of this week’s newspaper. | Photo by Dave Lueneberg

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Fynn Mackintosh, a white teenaged male with short brown hair, runs a cross-country race. Cover photo of Oct. 18, 2023, issue of Shootin' the Breeze.

October 18, 2023 – Shootin’ the Breeze

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Push it to the limit

Fynn Mackintosh of Matthew Halton High School pushes himself through the final stretch of the junior high juvenile boys 3K race during the southern Alberta zone cross-country championships. Fynn would go on to finish eighth, with a time of 12 minutes 51.131 seconds. | Photo by William Cockerell

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Front cover of Oct. 11, 2023, issue of Shootin' the Breeze newspaper featuring a photo of Banger Bingo

October 11, 2023 – Shootin’ the Breeze

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Rock of Ages 2.0

It might not have been the musical but it was very close for a packed house Friday at the Pincher Creek Legion. Billed as “not your grandma’s bingo,” Banger Bingo didn’t disappoint with blaring flashback ’80s music from groups like AC/DC and Kiss, to an air guitar competition. That’s lead entertainer Shane-saw, who also doubled up as the bingo caller. Rock on!

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Mustangs player, in dark blue, breaks free from other players with the footBALL

Shootin’ the Breeze – September 27, 2023

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Mustangs break through

Pincher Creek Mustangs running back Jakob Klinec (15) tries to break a tackle by Lethbridge Bulldogs lineman Sawyer Kowa during third-quarter play Saturday at Matthew Halton field. The Mustangs (1-2) picked up their first win of the season, 34-6 over the Bulldogs. They’re on the road Sept. 30 to face the Lethbridge Coyotes.

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Scott Cooper, dressed in a red T-shirt, dark shorts and knee-high socks, puts his hands on his knees and catches his breath after crossing the Divide 200 ultramarathon finish line.

Shootin’ the Breeze – September 20, 2023

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200 miles? No problem!

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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Shootin’ the Breeze – September 13, 2023

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The joy of literacy

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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Entertainer Fred Penner high fives with a child in the audience at Pincher Creek's Lebel Mansion

Shootin’ the Breeze – August 23, 2023

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Pincher Creek parties with Penner

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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Shootin’ the Breeze – August 16, 2023

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Young Indigenous boy wearing a buffalo cap with horns and sitting on a white and brown pony with blue eyes.

Shootin’ the Breeze – August 9, 2023

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Game face on!

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.

Young Indigenous girl in glasses and cowboy hat and shirt reading Little Miss Sunshine rides a brown horse

Shootin’ the Breeze – July 26, 2023

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Ready to Rodeo!

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.