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Employment Opportunity
Apprentice Heavy-Duty Mechanic / Technician
Full-Time
Position Summary
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of heavy-duty ...
Bridge Rehabilitation work on Spread Eagle Road over Yarrow Creek
Bridge rehabilitation work on Spread Eagle Road over Yarrow Creek (BF70175), located west of Twin Butte, is scheduled to begin on August 18, 2025, and...
North Pincher Station Road Construction
North Pincher Station Road Construction was delayed due to ongoing rain.
The construction project on the North Pincher Station Road is schedu...
Ditch Mowing in Progress
Ditch mowing has begun in the M.D. of Pincher Creek and will continue throughout the month. Please be aware of mowing equipment and crews working a...
Meyers Road Construction (Range Road 291)
The Meyers Road construction project is scheduled to commence on August 13, 2025, and is expected to continue through September 3, 2025.
This...
Private Snow Removal
While enjoying this beautiful summer weather, if you plan to use the MD for your private snow removal needs, we encourage you to think ahead for th...
Request for Expression of Interest – Gravel Pit Reclamation
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 09 (“MD”) is seeking expressions of interest (RFEI) from qualified parties regarding the recla...
Carbondale Road Construction
Please be advised that the Carbondale Road will be reduced to one lane near the provincial park border for August, potentially into September. Crews w...
Fisher Bridge between HWY 3 and Highway 22
Fisher Bridge between HWY 3 and Highway 22 (North of Lundbeck)
Crews will be mobilizing starting August 5th to perform abutment stabilization work ...
Contractor Wanted
Looking for qualified and interested local contractors whom are able to provide pricing to complete the following types of work at the MD's Admini...
Animal Control Bylaw 1360-25
Keep our communities safe and happy—know the rules!
For the safety and peace of our neighbourhoods in Hamlets, Country Residential and ...
Fire Advisory Notice
A Fire Advisory is now in effect for the following area:
Town of Pincher Creek
Village of Cowley
Piikani First Nations
...
Water Shortage Restriction – Stage 1
Public Notice
WATER RESTRICTION – STAGE 1
Water Shortage Response Plan
Due to a continued trend of significantly lower than seas...
Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Water Pumping Program
Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Water Pumping Program
The Water Pumping Program is a service intended to assist producers in obtaining w...
Caution Motorists - Equipment on/near Road Side
As a reminder to all road users, we are currently in road maintenance season and reside in a farming community. Please remain vigilant and exercise ca...
Water Program - AB Government
Water Program
Helps producers adopt agricultural water management practices for continued growth and long-term success of the agriculture indust...
Municipal Agricultural Disaster in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9
On June 10, 2025, the Council for the MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 declared an Agricultural Disaster due to drought.
We realize that this declaration...
2025 Pincher Creek & District Hometown Award
The Pincher Creek & District Hometown Award Committee, a group of dedicated individuals including one MD of Pincher Creek Councillor, one Town of ...
Summer Meeting Schedule
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A Rancher’s Guide to Predator Attacks
A Rancher’s Guide to Predator Attacks on Livestock provides ranchers with information about wolves, be...
CEIP Program
Get ready for renovation season and apply to the CEIP program where you can finance your energy efficiency upgrades at a low rate, plus get a $450 gra...
Respect our Staff
We understand that tax time can be overwhelming, and we're here to help. We have some new, friendly faces eager to assist you and make the payment...
Premix Sales
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Notice regarding 2025 Tax Notices
Notice regarding 2025 MD of Pincher Creek No. 9 Tax Notices
We have identified an error on the 2025 tax notices. This error caused the improvements...
Municipal Election 2025
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 is preparing for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 10:00 am to 8...
Code of the West
The Code of the West was first chronicled by the famous western writer, Zane Grey. The men and women were bound by an unwritten code of conduct....
Energy Mapping and Action Planning Final Report
Energy Mapping and Action Planning Final Report
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Renewable Energy Conversion System Review
Renewable Energy Conversion System Review
...
Municipal Election 2025
2025 is an election year!
This is your location for all things election-related. We will update this page as information becomes avail...
New Online Public Map
The MD now has an online public map available. This map shows information related to land use zoning, legal descriptions, crown land, road classificat...
Coffee with Council 2025
At their last meeting, the Council for the MD of Pincher Creek made a motion to host 5 community engagement ...
Rural/Civic Addresses (blue address signs)
Municipal District of Pincher Creek - Rural / Civic
Addresses (blue address signs)
The MD of Pincher Creek is updating its rural/civic addre...
2025 Approved Budget
The MD is required by the Municipal Government Act to pass an operating and capital budget every year. The budget process is thorough and involves ...
2024/2025 Snow Plow Map
At the meeting of October 22, 2024, Council approved the below map for snow plow routes and priorities, for the 2024/2025 season.
For the policy on...
Change in Times of Council Meetings
At the Organizational Meeting of October 22, 2024, Council made a resolution to change the meetings times to the following:
Council Committee ...
Rural Crime Capture Program
You can help protect your property, your family and your community by registering your security cameras with Rural Crime Capture Program. By registeri...
Clean Energy Improvement Program
Looking to beat the heat? Add an air conditioning heat pump, upgrade your windows, or increase your insulation with help from the Clean Energy Impr...
Pheasants Forever
At the meeting of June 25, 2024, Council met with President Perry McCormick with Pheasants Forever. Perry discussed the history of the game bird...
Wildlife Underpass
Starting on June 10, there will be construction activities off the sides of Highway 3, approximately 5 km West of Lundbreck.
Additionally, st...
Welcome Councillor Welsch
At the Special Meeting of May 7, 2024, Jim Welsch took his official oath of office. Welcome Councillor Welsch.
...
Bylaw 1349-23 Land Use Bylaw
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek community is constantly evolving and changing. With continued growth and development happening throughout the ...
CEIP Qualified Contractors
The MD and Town of Pincher Creek are onboarding qualified contractors to support the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). This program offers l...
Climate Risk Assessment Homeowner Checklist
Welcome to the “Homeowner Climate Risk Assessment Checklist” for the Pincher Creek region in Alberta. This important tool comes from th...
2024-2027 Strategic Plan
In the spring of 2023, the Municipal District of Pincher Creek Council gathered with their senior managers to determine how best to meet the needs of ...
Carnivores and Communities Program
The MD of Pincher Creek in cooperation with the Waterton Biosphere Region has implemented a program to effectively remove and dispose of the carcasses...
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford F-150 Lightning 3 Month Report. This project was part of the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program administered by MCCAC and was funded in...
Eco Centre - Operational Days
Effective Sunday, October 1, 2023 - the Eco Centre will be operational from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm - 6 days a week, closed on MONDAYS and statutory holida...
Ford F-150 Lightning
We have received our Ford F-150 Lightning! Funding from the MCCAC changed the economics of the MD of Pincher Creek pi...
Climate Change Projections for Pincher Creek
Climate Change Projections for Pincher Creek - Final Report April 2023 ...
EV Chargers Now Available
EV charging now available at the Municipal District Administration building at 1037 Herron Ave.
They are 48-amp chargers available at $3/hour...
Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
A climate impact assessment workshop was held on March 1, 2023 at the MD of Pincher Creek Council
Chambers. The goal of the session was to assess the...
Municipal Land Use Suitability Tool (MLUST)
The Municipal Land Use Suitability Tool was developed for Municipality of Pincher Creek with funds from Alberta Energy Efficiency.
When municipal g...
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan - Utilities
The MD of Pincher Creek is pleased to offer all residents in Beaver Mines and Lundbreck the option of Pre-Authorized Utility Payments.
What a...
Climate Change Resiliency and Adaptation Study
The Town and MD have partnered to secure funding from the Municipal Climate Change Action Center to undertake a Climate Change Resiliency and Adaptati...
Energy Efficiency Program
Fortis Alberta is working with Okos to conduct a 1-year trial for new energy efficiency equipment that includes air quality sensors, a smart thermosta...
Livestock Tax Deferral
How the Livestock Tax Deferral Works:
https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agriculture-and-environment/drought-watch-and-agroclimate/livestock-tax-de...
Pre-Authorized Utility Payments
The MD of Pincher Creek is pleased to offer all residents in Beaver Mines and Lundbreck the option of Pre-Authorized Utility Payments.
What a...
Rural Crime Watch Association
South West Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association
Alberta Citizens on Patrol - South West Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association
Building safer ...
Guide To Pest Wireworms
AAFC Guide To Pest Wireworms In Western Canadian Cropping Systems...
Wild Boar Prohibited in MD
Wild boars are not native to Alberta. In the 1980s and 1990s they were introduced in Alberta as livestock. At the time, there were no requirements to ...
Invasive Species Week - Common Burdock
On this first day of #InvasiveSpeciesWeek, remember that #invasivespecies have evolved many strategies to spread and reproduce in new areas. Com...
Invasive Species Week - Community Champion Alan Jacklin
Today for #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we honour a local Community Champion - Alan Jacklin - who dedicated his over three decade career to prevention and mana...
Test The Speed of Your Internet Service
Highspeed rural internet is critical for economic development, engaging in the digital economy, and working and learning from home. The Government ...
2021 MD Election
These are the unofficial results of the 2021 election. Official results will be posted later this week.
Division One: Tony Bruder
Div...
Weed Of The Week #13 - Creeping Thistle AKA Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutions
Most people are aware of Creeping Thistle (most of...
MD Response to Coal Policy Engagement
MD of Pincher Creek No. 9
The Vision of the Council of the MD of Pincher Creek is a community that manages growth and supports our western he...
Weed Of The Week #12 - Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Weed Of The Week #12 - Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Noxious Under Alberta’s Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solu...
Weed Of The Week #11 Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Weed Of The Week #11
Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Noxious Under Alberta’s Weed Control Act
Submitted...
Weed(s) Of The Week #10 Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)
Weed(s) Of The Week #10
Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)
Common Toadflax AKA Yellow Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)
Both Species ...
Weed Of The Week #9 - Blueweed (Echium vulgare)
Weed Of The Week #9 - Blueweed (Echium vulgare)
Noxious Under Alberta’s Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro So...
Weed of the Week - Yellowdevil Hawkweed
Weed(s) Of The Week #8
Yellowdevil Hawkweed (Pilosella glomerata AKA Hieracium glomeratum)
Tall Hawkweed (Hieracium piloselloides)
Currently U...
Alberta Native Bee Council
We often hear about the need to 'Save The Bees'. Most people think this means domesticated honey bees, which are actually introduced species n...
Weed of the Week - Orange Hawkweed
Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum AKA Pilosella aurantiaca)
Prohibited Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, ...
Weed of the Week - Tall Buttercup
Weed Of The Week #6
Tall Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, C...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Final day!
#PlayCleanGoWeek concludes today with a summary after a week of reminders on specific practical tips for applying PlayCleanGo principles to a wid...
Weed Of The Week - Oxeye Daisy
Weed Of The Week #5
Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutio...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 7
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues as the sun (and wind) return on Day #7!
Today we discuss keeping your animal companions free of #invasivespecies a...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 6
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues on a rainy Day #6 with a shout out to our wonderful gardening enthusiasts: remember to avoid planting #invasivespecies in t...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 5
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues on Day #5 with some much-needed rain showers here in Southwest Alberta, which will make mountain biking trails wet and...
Updated Pincher Creek Flood Study
The Alberta Government recently posted new study notices that provide general information about progress on different components of each p...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 4
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues on Day #4 with a Tuesday heads up to thoroughly clean your off-highway vehicles (OHV's) of #invasivespecies seeds that ...
Weed Of The Week - Leafy Spurge
Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia virgata AKA Euphorbia esula)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutions
On...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 3
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues on Day #3 with a Monday reminder to thoroughly clean your RV (truck, camper, trailer) and tenting gear of #invasivespecies ...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 2
#PlayCleanGoWeek continues with a reminder to REPORT #invasive species you find!
When you are out working or playing, and find plants you know are ...
PlayCleanGoWeek - Day 1
Welcome to #PlayCleanGoWeek - June 5th - 12th!
If you're heading out on the trails today on foot, bike, horseback, or ATV please remember to th...
Weed of the Week - Field Scabious
Weed Of The Week
Field Scabious AKA Bluebuttons (Knautia arvensis)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, Co...
Weed Of The Week - Wild Caraway (Carum carvi)
Noxious Under Local Municipal Bylaw
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutions
Photo Credits - Alberta Invasive Species Council
Car...
Weed of the Week - Hoary Cress AKA Whitetop (Lepidium draba)
Hoary Cress AKA Whitetop (Lepidium draba)
Noxious Under Alberta's Weed Control Act
Submitted By Kelly Cooley, CoolPro Solutions
Hoary Cress i...
Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Water Pumping Program
Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Water Pumping Program
The Water Pumping Program is a service intended to assist producers in obtaining wate...
Pincher Creek Regional Recreation Master Plan
Pincher Creek Regional Recreation Master Plan Final March 2021...
2-1-1
211 Alberta is focused on building a comprehensive information & referral system accessible to all Albertans. The 211 system is an enhancement, no...
Castle Area Water Project Ribbon-Cutting
Yesterday the MD of Pincher Creek was pleased to gather various stakeholders for the Castle Area Water Project commissioning/ribbon-cuttin...
Test The Speed of Your Internet Service
Highspeed rural internet is critical for economic development, engaging in the digital economy, and working and learn...
Thank you Windy Slopes Health Foundation
On behalf of the Windy Slopes Health Foundation, a delightful volunteer dropped off these masks for Council to wear. ...
Working with Landowners
There are several unique challenges that MD residents, Council, and staff confront, but working together can make a difference. With over 1000 kilomet...
2021 Operating Budget Approval
The MD is required by the Municipal Government Act to pass an operating and capital budget every year. The budget process is thorough and involves ...
Attention: 2% LIQUID STRYCHNINE USERS
On March 4, 2020, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published the final re-evaluation decision on strychnine used to cont...
Rural Crime Watch
Want to be involved with South West Alberta Crime Watch? Be sure to “like” their page and message them for upcoming meetings, or ways that...
Federal Government Announces New Funding
Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support more Western businesses.
Minister Joly announces that additional funding ...
Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework Agreement (ICF)
On March 13th, prior to Covid-19, the Town and MD Councils signed and celebrated the newly formed Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework Agreement (IC...
Ribbon Cutting - PCCELC
July 3, 2020
This morning Reeve Hammond brought greetings from the MD at the ribbon cutting for the two Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Cent...
Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association Update Cardboard/Reuse Center
Recycling Cardboard Notice and Reuse Center ...
Reeve Brian Hammond and Mayor Don Anderberg Update on PCCELC
The decision having been made, to provide financial support to the PCCELC project, it is important to affirm that the decision was not made lightl...
Safety on Roads
The MD of Pincher Creek is a beautiful place to go for a drive to take in the country's views. As we are entering road maintenance season, and are...
Please Don't Trespass
To those visiting our MD and the beautiful South West region of Alberta, our MD is a mixture of ecological reserves, Provincial Parks, Provincial Recr...
Pincher Creek Physicians Letter to Community
To our valued community,
We understand there has been a lot of confusion about what is happening with healthcare in Pincher Creek. We hope to...
MD Letter Regarding Rural Health Care
Dear Minister.
Council at their meeting of April 28, 2020, discussed the on-going situation between the Alberta Medical Association and our own Pro...
Reeve Brian Hammond - 2020 Tax Update
Letter from Reeve Brian Hammond ...
Reeve Brian Hammond - Volunteer Appreciation
Dear Community Members
This is Volunteer Appreciation week across our province, a moment in time when we have traditionally honored the many volunt...
Revised 2020 Budget
The MD is required by the Municipal Government Act to pass an operating and capital budget every year. The budget process is thorough and involves ...
PCCELC Survey Results
In March, Council requested a survey to gauge an understanding of how residents felt about the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centers (PCCELC)...
New Food Bank Phone Number
Food Bank new phone number. Arrangements have to be made for pick up or delivery of hampers by calling 403 632 6716...
Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association Changes
The Landfill is operating with our regular business hours for now.
Mondays – Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
The scale is operating as usu...
Essential Services
A list of essential services via Alberta Government:
Click here...
Health Link 811
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek is keeping a close eye on the developing COVID-19 situation and continues to receive daily updates from the Pr...
Updated Policy C-PW-003 Winter Maintenance
Council, at their meeting of February 25, 2020, updated corporate policy:
C-PW-003 WINTER MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPALLY DIRECTED, CONTROLLED AND MANAG...
Beaver Mines Project Update - Lift Station and Force Main
January 30, 2020
Please note you will see activity across the street from the Beaver Mines Store today. The MD's contractors have begun clearin...
Beaver Mines Project Update - Wastewater Treatment
January 22, 2020
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 is pleased to announce that it will be proceeding with one of the land locations sub...
Winter Safety Tip: Plowing Snow onto MD Road
Winter Safety Tip: Pushing snow from driveways across MD roads.
Did you know that when you push snow ac...
Updated Landfill Information
The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association
Phone (403) 628-3849 Fax (403) 628-2258
Manager - Emile Saindon
Hours of Opera...
Safety Message - Cattle Drives
Due to the large accumulation of snow this past weekend, many cattle are ready to come home earlier than anticipated. Please be aware when driving ...
Beaver Mines Project Update - September 24, 2019
Beaver Mines Regional Water Supply Contracts 1
All restoration work completed with the exception of grass seeding at disturbed areas. ...
Public Service Announcement - Safety on our Roads
Hi, my name is Mike and I am an equipment operator for the M.D. of Pincher Creek No.9. I may look like a grader, a gravel truck or a nuisance slowing ...
