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Pincher Creek lowers recycling fees, revises arena rates

1 day ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

Pincher Creek council has approved a bylaw that drops recycling costs, raises summer arena rental fees, and gives the CAO new authority to waive certain event charges. Council approves new bylaw to drop recycling charges, revise arena rental rates and simplify fee waivers for small community events. June 6, 2025The Town of Pincher Creek has updated its fee structure bylaw to include a reduction in monthly recycling charges and changes to arena rental and advertising rates.
Pincher Creek denies Legion’s sidewalk mural proposal

3 days ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

The Town of Pincher Creek has turned down a proposal to paint commemorative murals on sidewalks near the Legion hall, instead working toward a safer way to honour veterans. IMAGE: Breeze PhotoTown council denied a Legion mural plan, citing slippery paint risks. Officials will explore alternative tribute ideas.
Crowsnest Pass takes green step toward cleaner municipal facilities

3 days ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

Crowsnest Pass council has approved a no-cost greenhouse gas feasibility assessment for 15 key municipal buildings — a project aimed at guiding future upgrades and boosting sustainability. Crowsnest Pass will assess GHG emissions at 15 facilities with full outside funding. Study will guide future upgrades.
John Barlow returns to Ottawa with renewed Foothills mandate

1 week ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

Foothills MP John Barlow says trust and accountability will guide his return to Parliament. With a renewed mandate, he’s pushing for affordability, agriculture support and rural investment. IMAGE: johnbarlowmp.caMP John Barlow returns to Ottawa after a decisive Foothills win, prioritizing affordability, ag support and rural investment.
Rural care in focus at Pincher Creek’s Associate Clinic

1 week ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

During Rural Health Week, Pincher Creek’s Associate Clinic is celebrating the power of team-based care — a model that brings doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff together to provide accessible, co-ordinated services under one roof. The Associate Clinic marks Rural Health Week by celebrating its health team — delivering integrated, same-day and app-based care.
Pincher Creek bylaw update cuts recycling fee, revises arena rates

1 week ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

A new bylaw reduces recycling charges from $5.55 to $3.90 per month and introduces flat summer rates for arena use. May 28, 2025The Town of Pincher Creek has updated its fee structure bylaw to include a reduction in monthly recycling charges and changes to arena rental and advertising rates. Council unanimously passed all three readings of Bylaw 1584-25A after a brief discussion at its May 12 regular meeting.
Newborn health line offers quick help to Alberta parents

2 weeks ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

Alberta’s new 24-7 New Parent and Newborn Line connects families with registered nurses trained in postpartum and infant care. The provincewide service is already earning praise for its speed, accessibility and reassurance. New Alberta service connects caregivers with newborn experts anytime. Parents appreciate quick help and reassurance. May 23, 2025A new round-the-clock support line is giving Alberta’s new parents easier access to expert health advice during the early weeks of their child’s life.
Pincher Creek Taser incident found justified by ASIRT

2 weeks ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

An Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigation has cleared a Piikani RCMP officer of wrongdoing in the 2022 Taser deployment at the Pincher Creek detachment. The review found the officer’s actions to be necessary and reasonable under the circumstances. IMAGE: Canva DesignASIRT has cleared a Piikani RCMP officer of wrongdoing after investigating Taser use at the Pincher Creek detachment in 2022.
Protesters oppose Grassy Mountain coal exploration plan

2 weeks ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

The first protest following Alberta Energy Regulator’s approval of Grassy Mountain coal exploration drew 150 people to Crowsnest Pass, demanding protection for the Eastern Slopes. IMAGE: Ken WilliamsOpponents of AER’s approval of coal exploration at Grassy Mountain gathered Monday in Crowsnest Pass to protest the decision.
Alberta targets copper theft with scrap sale rules

3 weeks ago | shootinthebreeze.ca | Somya Lohia

With copper wire and catalytic converter thefts spiking in Alberta, RCMP are backing proposed legislation that would make it easier to track stolen metal and prosecute offenders. The changes aim to support rural communities hit hardest by the surge. IMAGE: Canva DesignAlberta may soon require better tracking of copper and catalytic converter sales. RCMP say rural thefts are surging.