Photographing Waterton: The Wildflower Festival ~ RJ Pisko
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RJ Pisko photo RJ Pisko, Columnist, Pincher Creek Voice “There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” ~Ernst Haas Finally – it’s springtime in the … Continue reading
Travellers’ Advisory – Rain Delays Overnight Deerfoot Trail Bridge Work
Recent rain across the region has pushed back the start date of four nights of concrete work on the bridge at Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trial. The work, part of the ongoing construction of the Calgary Ring Road, is now … Continue reading
Calgary Fire Department Issues Bow and Elbow River Boating Advisory
In light of the recent rainfall, the Calgary Fire Department is advising Calgarians against partaking in boating activities in any type of watercraft on the Bow and Elbow Rivers until further notice. The river conditions are becoming dangerous and pose … Continue reading
Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library refurbishment project
Press release It’s time for a facelift at the Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library. In addition to new carpeting and paint, a multi-purpose room will be constructed for videoconferences, quiet study, and other uses. The contract for refurbishment was … Continue reading
All-party Legislature Committee Seeking Written Submissions on Bill 204
An all-party legislature committee is seeking written submissions from the public as part of its review of Bill 204: Irlen Syndrome Testing Act. Irlen Syndrom, also known as scotopic sensitivity syndrome and visual disturbance syndrome, is a perceptual disorder. “This … Continue reading
KBPV gets new critters, extended summer hours commence this weekend
I remember ewe! Clover with Paddy C. Davis photos Tracy Glen, KBPV Chickens, turkeys and sheep arrived at Pincher Creek’s Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village during a snow storm on April 29, 2013. The chickens are beautiful and have already resumed … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary to our Mounties
May 23, 2013 – The Google Doodle today honours the 140th Anniversary of our “Mounties” so we went in search of some history for our readers. We found it by going straight to the source – the RCMP website: On … Continue reading
U-16 soccer win for CNP over Pincher Creek
U-16 Soccer: Pincher Creek vs CNP T. Lucas photos and video Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice Pincher Creek hosted Crowsnest Pass for a U-16 game played on the Matthew Halton field on the evening of May 16, 2013. This … Continue reading
High River Firefighters Watching the River
The Town of High River posted this notice on their website: Firefighters are currently placing flood tubes in the NW area of town as a precautionary measure. This is standard procedure during a high rainfall event. A high streamflow advisory … Continue reading
Redheads Invade Mount Royal
CTV Montreal – Dozens of Montrealers assembled on Mount Royal Saturday to celebrate the natural glory of their red hair. Beehives, bouffants, bobs and buns – all styles were welcome on the condition that the strands were coloured one … Continue reading
St. Michael’s Graduating Class of 2013
St. Michael’s 2013 Graduating Class C. Davis photos Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek held their 2013 Commencement Celebration on Friday, May 10. The ceremonies were held in the Dale Wentz Memorial Gymnasium at the … Continue reading
City Of Calgary Advises Precautions with Anticipated Rainfall
The City of Calgary would like to remind Calgarians that the city is expected to receive 30 to 50 mm of rain beginning Thursday morning and continuing until late Friday night. Heavier rainfall is expected in the foothills west of … Continue reading
Liam And Emma Top Baby Names For 2012
For the third year in a row, ‘Liam’ is Alberta’s most popular baby boys’ name while ‘Emma’ became the top choice for baby girls. In 2012, 281 families chose the name Liam and 299 families introduced a new Emma to … Continue reading
Longview: Injury Collision / Snowy Highway/ Unfolding Event
As of 11:45 AM on Thursday 23 May 2013 RCMP Turner Valley and EMS are responding to an single vehicle injury collision on highway 22, twenty kilometres south of Longview Alberta. It is snowing heavily, visibility is poor and roads … Continue reading
Lundbreck Gardeners provided with seed money
Lundbreck Gardeners accept $500 donation from Lundbreck Citizens Council C. Davis photos (l-r) Robyn Dowson, Mike Bates, Betty Ozar, Lennie McKim, Dan Cleland, Agnes Thibert, Monica Zwikstra, Johanna Nickle, Rose Olson (missing: Sigrid Reners) Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice … Continue reading