Nigel Whittington recognized by Pincher Creek Town Council for his service to the community

Gone fishing: Nigel Whittington with plaque honoring his service

Toni Lucas

During the regular meeting of Pincher Creek's Town Council held on Monday February 10, 2014, Mayor Don Anderberg presented Bylaw Officer Nigel Whittington with a plaque for his years of service to the Town of Pincher Creek. Whittington recently announced his retirement.

"Sometimes I'm really happy shaking a guys hand, but tonight I'm really not that happy because I'm losing a dedicated employee," said Mayor Anderberg. He listed off various aspects of Whittington's duties as a bylaw officer for the Town of Pincher Creek. "We appreciate everything you've done, Nigel, and we're sorry to see you go. You've done a terrific job over the years, of course."

Nigel Whittington with Mayor Anderberg

Whittington appeared to be very touched by the efforts of his former co-workers, and said that he was going to put the plaque above his fly-tying bench, an area that he plans to utilize more during his retirement.

"It's been a pleasure," said Whittington. "Working for the Town has been a bit of an eye-opener. It's not an easy job. I thought it was going to be, walking into it. It's a whole different level of policing."

He said when he was first hired he was told "Use a heavy hand only if it's was the last resort." Whittington found that very comforting.

 "I thank you kindly, this is very nice, and much appreciated. I will actually put this where I can stare at it each and every day." The plaque was signed on the back by many of Whittington's associates.

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