Friday breakfast at PCES

L.B. hopefully watches Emergency Services staff members Charles Schoening,
 Marg Cox, and Marcella Bakker

Toni Lucas

On Friday, May 2, Pincher Creek Co-op volunteers showed up at Pincher Creek Emergency Services to cook breakfast. "Friday breakfasts were set up as an informal get together at least 8 years ago," said Chief Dave Cox. "It's become a tradition to have a breakfast here every Friday, and anyone who is with services is welcome." RCMP, Emergency Services, Pincher Creek Bylaw, Town Services, and Parks and Recreation are a few of the organizations that attend. 

"We really never know who is going to show up," Cox explained. On average they set up to cook for 10 people. "It's a chance to sit and socialize, and it's a good group exercise that allows us to just talk to each other. It builds relationships."  It also allows the different organizations to have contact with each other on a casual informal basis while not in an emergency situation.

Kate Feist with her children Hollie and Liam

Different people and sometimes even different organizations take turns making the meal and cleaning up after. They charge $5.00 per plate, and that helps cover the cost of buying the next meal. "Today, the Co-op volunteered to come and cook for us. It's kind of a first. It's kind of nice to have them donate, and volunteer to do the cooking. I think it's a tribute to Billi (Co-op Bakery-Deli Manager Billi Rigaux), who is friends with Michelle (Emergency Services Staff Member Michelle Stuart)," explained Cox.  "Billi has been down to breakfast before, so I think she is kind of a driving force behind this."

Co-op Meat Manager Allan Kaupp cleaning up

Pincher Creek Emergency Services does not host this breakfast on dates when Napi Friendship Center is having an event where they serve food, or long weekends.

Bylaw Officer Gord Pitt introduced new Bylaw Officer John Herasemluk to his peers

May 4 - 10, 2014 is Alberta Emergency Preparedness Week. Pincher Creek Community Emergency Management Agency (PCCEMA) will be holding their annual event on Police Avenue next to the Provincial Building on Friday May 9 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.