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 Talk of regionalization means a longer wait for the SPCA
When you walk into the office of Pincher Creek's Humane Society/SPCA the first thing you notice are the cages that line the walls, cages that may contain something furry waiting to be adopted. It's plain to see, they need a new building.[...]
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 New GM takes up reins at Pincher Creek Co-op
Nearly a month into his new position as general manager of Pincher Creek Co-Op, David Crowell looked back on his first couple of weeks spent learning the intricacies of the business as well as ahead into the future.[...]
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 Roughing it on the land at Wilderness Ranch
ackling fire while looking up into the starlit night are common occurrences for camp staff at the Wilderness Ranch, so to are the bonds formed with campers and fellow staff.[...]
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 Road Watch switches gears, looks to mobilize locals
Road Watch in the Pass began as a citizen science project but has now changed its focus slightly to actively campaigning for the construction of underpasses and overpasses to mitigate the number of wildlife and vehicle collisions on Hwy 3.[...]
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 Pioneer animals arrive at Kootenai Brown
Just as the most recent additions to Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village--the furry, wooly and feathered variety--are lovable in their own ways, for many, the animals also elicit fond memories of years spent growing up on the farms.[...]
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 Silver Reins 4-H has the gift of gab
It's been a road paved with first places for Megan McGlynn, Taylor Wells and Martyna Lively of the Silver Reins 4-H Club who have been competing in communications competitions since Feb. 16.[...]
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 Vast improvements for Hawks baseball squad
Up against the Nanton Knights baseball team for the second time this season--this time looking for diamond revenge--the Matthew Halton Hawks baseball team found vengeance on May 9 with a score of 8-4.[...]
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 Skills development crucial for hawks rugby
Well into the rugby season, members of the Matthew Halton Hawks rugby team spoke on the sport's physical nature, their journeys from amateurs to team veterans as well as coming together as a squad.[...]
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 In this week's Pincher Creek Echo. . .
In this week's issue of the Pincher Creek Echo: the Humane Society/SPCA tries to get a new building, Road Watch in the Pass talks about their letter writing campaign, Kevin Rushworth falls in love with all of the new critters at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, the Matthew Halton Hawks cruise past [...]
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 Pincher Creek residents clinch Enerflex AJHL Cup
Weeks after capturing the Enerflex Cup with the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Brooks Bandits, right wing Mark Reners reflected on winning his first ever championship and being able to do so with friend and fellow Pincher Creek resident Taylor Elliott.[...]
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 Pincher Creek residents pitch-in to beautify community
Already almost two weeks into their Pitch-in Month initiative--encouraging community members to take volunteer clean up action--representatives with Communities in Bloom and the Town of Pincher Creek are proud to say the garbage picked up each year is declining.[...]
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 Alberta Election, 2012
Albertan elections have historically been rather lacklustre affairs on the political stage, with one party reigning for extremely long stretches of time and making the vote more of a formality throughout the province.[...]
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 Women's Fair features special guest Catriona Le May Doan
Gold medalist Catriona Le May Doan will be making a stop in Pincher Creek to give a speech on reaching your personal goals during this year's Women's Fair. The fair is hosted by the Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Council, and will be happening Sat., May 26 from 9 a.m.[...]
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 Adjusting to life in office: an interview with MLA Pat Stier
It's been over a week since Pat Stier of the Wildrose Party was elected MLA of the Lvingstone-Macleod riding which was a victory Stier attributes to careful planning. "We spent a lot of time in strategy sessions in the later part of Dec.[...]
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 New MD building can't come soon enough
After 48 years the relationship between the MD of Pincher Creek and the building they inhabit is coming to an end. On a tour of the existing MD building, Deputy Reeve Terry Yagos highlighted the many deficiencies of the office.[...]
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 Lifting his way to glory
Joe Stockinger, 82, won his division at the Canadian Powerlifting Union Nationals and is already in training for his next competition, the World Masters Championships in Killeen, Texas.[...]
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 Dolphins dive into summer swim season
Having dove into their annual Dolphins swim club Rookie Week--designed to accurately place first time swimmers and team veterans alike in their proper leagues--team coaching staff are looking forward to yet another successful summer swim season.[...]
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 Calgary Stampeders share football inspiration, lessons
Though Pincher Creek football players--both newcomers and Mustang veterans--had the opportunity to learn crucial skills with members of the Calgary Stampeders, it was a lesson imparted by the professionals themselves, which took on higher importance.[...]
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 In this weeks edition of the Pincher Creek Echo
In this week's edition of the Echo: new buildings are proposed, Pincher Creek residents and natives are honoured with awards, the Alberta provincial election is analyzed, the Calgary Stampeders put on a football camp, and more.[...]
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 Take me out to the ball game
With spring weather arriving in Pincher Creek, youth of all ages are taking their gloves and bats to the diamonds for the start of minor baseball. Even though the season only recently started, many parents can attest to the fact their kids have already warmed up their throwing arms.[...]
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 Director expects big laughs from new play
A new play by The Windy Hollow Players is set to raise its curtain at the Cowley Lion's Hall June 1. "We'll run Friday and Saturday and we'll try a Sunday afternoon matinee this year at 3 p.m.," said Director Susan Vogelaar.[...]
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 Longtime Lundbreck volunteers honoured for 40 years service
With their service plaque now mounted in their kitchen, longtime Lundbreck volunteers Joe and Edna Thompson not only reflected on being honoured on April 20, but also their 40 years of service to the Lundbreck Citizens Council and the community hall.[...]
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