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The Lundbreck Citizens Council, which is a subsidiary council of the M.D. of Pincher Creek, is a group of volunteers striving to make Lundbreck a great place to live. The volunteers want to make the hamlet look great and to help its’ citizens as much as it can.
The Citizens Council was resurrected in 2004 and the goal at that time, was to get the Community Hall in shape to rent out. We’ve done that by having a wheelchair ramp and railings installed; we’ve completely renovated the washrooms to be wheelchair accessible, we’ve renovated the kitchen which now sports new appliances, fixed up a storage room, put in a new furnace and refinished the hall floor. It’s a far cry from what it looked like before we fixed it up. We’re very proud of this historic building and it can be rented at a very reasonable rate, by calling Kerry Smyke at 627-8955.
The Citizens Council works with the M.D. Council on any problems that may be encountered in our community. We have had a water drainage problem by the Community Hall for many years; the railway crossing into Lundbreck is a disgrace, but we’ve worked with the community, M.D. and our MP to help get these problems fixed. The drainage problem will be addressed later this summer and CPR is just realizing that yes, Houston, they have a problem. In the meantime, Volker Stevin is trying to repair the crossing approach and it has been an ongoing job for them.
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| Constable Doug Sokololoski |
Three years ago the M.D. hired Constable Doug Sokoloski to be our rural policing person. They did not know what a diamond in the rough he would turn out to be. Most of you may know him as the “Coolest Cop” because of his guitar and drum playing You Tube Video taken last year at a campground, while he was out patrolling the back country. Cst. Doug got some Lundbreck residents interested in joining with the Pincher Creek Citizens on Patrol and today they have 39 members from the various communities surrounding Pincher Creek. Lundbreck’s vandalism incidents are way down, compared to before we got C.O.P. started. Cst. Doug has helped the Citizens Council and the M.D. to update or incorporate new by-laws in Lundbreck and he works with the school in the DARE program. He is very friendly and easy to talk to and is indeed the “Coolest Cop” we’ve dealt with. He definitely has put our area on the map.
The Lundbreck Citizens Council helped the Senior’s Centre get off the ground, by letting the seniors use the Lundbreck Hall rent free for their activities for over 3 years, until their Drop In Centre was built. The Windsor Centre is a beautiful addition to our community and it’s sad that more from our and surrounding communities do not join in the many, many activities going on there. Stop by for a coffee sometime and I’m pretty sure you’ll be amazed at what you find out.
The Citizens Council feels that it should give back to the community and therefore, we hold Cornfest every year, usually on the last Saturday of August, unless it’s the long weekend. This year it’s on August 24th and we have a gazillion events going on. A pancake breakfast starts off the day and there will be a ball tournament, a parade, a show and shine, kid’s games, face-painting, pig roast supper and Wendy, at the Lundbreck Hotel, is bringing in entertainment to round off the evening. Of course, there will be free corn all afternoon at the concession booth. We also hold a Christmas Community Potluck Supper, in which the Citizens Council provides all the fixings of a traditional Christmas Supper and we ask those attending to bring something to complement the supper. Santa usually makes an appearance and admission is non-perishable food items for the local foodbank.
On June 1st, we’re holding a Community Garage Sale at the Lundbreck Hall, beginning at 9 AM till 2 PM. This allows residents from Lundbreck and surrounding areas, to have a place to bring their garage sale items, out of the weather, if it happens to not be nice out, for a charge of $10 per table. Kristy Stevens is in charge of booking tables and it’s advised to book them soon. Call her at 403-751-4334. There will also be a concession at around noon of burgers, pop and coffee will be on all day. The Windsor Seniors are also holding a bakesale at their centre that day. As well, if Lundbreck residents wish to hold their own garage sale, we ask them to let us know, as we will have maps of Lundbreck available and we will mark off where other garage sales are being held that day. We hope to see you there!!!
Lundbreck Community Cleanup - Wednesday, May 15
Please have items out by 7:00 am that morning for pickup.
This year, no fridges or freezers will be hauled to the dump.
Community Garage Sale - Saturday, June 1
Lundbreck Hall
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
To rent a table, please call Kristy Stevens at 403-751-4334
The Lundbreck Citizens Council helped the Senior’s Centre get off the ground, by letting the seniors use the Lundbreck Hall rent free for their activities for over 3 years, until their Drop In Centre was built. The Windsor Centre is a beautiful addition to our community and it’s sad that more from our and surrounding communities do not join in the many, many activities going on there. Stop by for a coffee sometime and I’m pretty sure you’ll be amazed at what you find out.
The Citizens Council feels that it should give back to the community and therefore, we hold Cornfest every year, usually on the last Saturday of August, unless it’s the long weekend. This year it’s on August 24th and we have a gazillion events going on. A pancake breakfast starts off the day and there will be a ball tournament, a parade, a show and shine, kid’s games, face-painting, pig roast supper and Wendy, at the Lundbreck Hotel, is bringing in entertainment to round off the evening. Of course, there will be free corn all afternoon at the concession booth. We also hold a Christmas Community Potluck Supper, in which the Citizens Council provides all the fixings of a traditional Christmas Supper and we ask those attending to bring something to complement the supper. Santa usually makes an appearance and admission is non-perishable food items for the local foodbank.
On June 1st, we’re holding a Community Garage Sale at the Lundbreck Hall, beginning at 9 AM till 2 PM. This allows residents from Lundbreck and surrounding areas, to have a place to bring their garage sale items, out of the weather, if it happens to not be nice out, for a charge of $10 per table. Kristy Stevens is in charge of booking tables and it’s advised to book them soon. Call her at 403-751-4334. There will also be a concession at around noon of burgers, pop and coffee will be on all day. The Windsor Seniors are also holding a bakesale at their centre that day. As well, if Lundbreck residents wish to hold their own garage sale, we ask them to let us know, as we will have maps of Lundbreck available and we will mark off where other garage sales are being held that day. We hope to see you there!!!
Please have items out by 7:00 am that morning for pickup.
This year, no fridges or freezers will be hauled to the dump.
Community Garage Sale - Saturday, June 1
Lundbreck Hall
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
To rent a table, please call Kristy Stevens at 403-751-4334
Thanks to Robyn for the great write-up regarding the hopping happenings in Lundbreck. We might be small, but we have large ambitions for our community - which, as Robyn states, is not just the hamlet but the surrounding area. We encourage all to come out and help us preserve the tradition of being involved in our community. Monthly meetings are held on the First Monday of the month at the Lundbreck Community Hall at 7 PM.
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