   In 1868 a group of Montana prospectors camped along a creek north of the border. They left behind a pair of pincers, tools essential for shoeing horses, in the creek when they rode out for the Kootenay gold fields. In 1874 the Northwest Mounted Police marched west from Manitoba to bring peace to Western Canada. On their patrols they discovered the rusting pincers in the creek,and hence forth it became known as Pincher Creek. Four years later, the Mounties established a large horse ranch at Pincher Creek to raise mounts for their patrols.The good grass attracted other ranchers and the police detachment grew into a settlement named Pincher Creek. In 1906 the settlement was incorporated as a Town. Farley Wuth, Curator 
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Pincher Creek & District Chamber has one summer position available - Public Relations Clerk. If you enjoy working and interacting with the public, competitive wages and flexible hours than this position is for you! The successful applicant will require a detailed knowledge of Pincher Creek and area when meeting and greeting visitors in the Visitor Information Centre. Must have a written and spoken command of the English language and a working knowledge of computers. Employment is from May through August. To apply please mail, email, fax or drop off in person your resume to: Pincher Creek & District Chamber Applications will remain open until the position is filled by a suitable candidate. |
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