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Catch the wind: Business loan partnership pitched to council

A regional non-profit is proposing a formal partnership with the Town of Pincher Creek that would give local businesses access to interest-free improvement loans, free consulting and business training. The proposal by Community Futures Alberta Southwest includes loans of up to $25,000 for business improvements, with the town covering interest costs within a council-approved annual […]

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Blackburn Jewellers celebrates 90 years, looks ahead to 100

Need a watch battery changed in Pincher Creek? Blackburn Jewellers is the place to go. Need a chain re-hooked, a watch band shortened or a gift wrapped with ribbon? The store has been doing those jobs for generations. On Sept. 3, Blackburn Jewellers will mark 90 years on Main Street — a milestone that, for […]

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Pincher Creek Trade Show returns with boost for local economy

The annual Pincher Creek Trade Show is set to return later this month, bringing dozens of businesses together and offering a boost to the local economy through increased exposure, networking and visitor traffic. Hosted by the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, the two-day event on April 24 and 25 will feature more than […]

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