Town of Pincher Creek wins Spirit of the Gathering award

Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Press release

BJ Scott presents Chanel Alexander and Gord Pitt of the 
Town of Pincher Creek with the 'Spirit of the Gathering ' award
C. Davis photo

     On Thursday, June 14th the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce presented the Spirit of the Gathering award to the Pincher Creek Town Office. The Spirit of the Gathering Award is given out annually during ‘The Gathering’ celebration.   Winners receive a trophy with a plaque with their organization’s name on it and two free tickets to a weekend at the Gathering.  A panel of judges went out to the different participating organizations looking at how well they decorated, using the theme of ‘The Gathering.’ It was a difficult choice as everyone did a wonderful job with decorating their buildings.

     Several of the organizations went a step further by putting on a presentation such as the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village where a grade one and two class showed off some square dancing. The judges also really appreciated the poetry that was recited at RBC and at Whispering Winds. Upon entry of the Pincher Creek Town Office, the judges listened to Gord Pitt recite a poem that he had written while another staff member played the banjo.  The front lobby was decorated and most of the staff were dressed in western gear. They really went all out and all three judges agreed that they had captured the Spirit of the Gathering the best. The Ramada, Pincher Creek Credit Union and Ruffles also put on an impressive display.

     The Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all participants and look forward to having even more participants next year.