2014 Pincher Creek Parade

Logan Deley sets a course for the future at 2014 Pincher Creek Parade

Children’s section - Boy bike/quad 1st place

Charleen Bruder photo

Toni Lucas with contributions from Justine Jorgensen, Charleen Bruder, Maia Jorgensen, and Chris Davis

Updated with judging results August 20

The 2014 Pincher Creek Rodeo Parade held Saturday, August 16, featured 'Back to the Future' as the theme.

The Parade started with a barrage of bicycles. These forerunners were a little speedy, so those that lined the streets had to wait a few moments for the Legion parade to follow. Members of the Legion marched with Cadets behind them, and some rode carts. The RCMP and dignitaries followed.

Legion members and Cadets

RCMP Constable Doug Sokoloski

Chamber of Commerce President Sharon Roberts was happy with the parade. "It was well attended, float-wise. Everyone I talked to after said it was a good parade." They had a DeLorean in the parade, highlighting the theme. The Chamber had contacted a number of DeLorean owners in Alberta, and were delighted that two were going to make it to the parade. Unfortunately, one of those DeLoreans had mechanical problems shortly before so that owner could not bring his. He brought a British Lotus car instead that was showcased at the car show. "I was delighted with that, to have those two cars in the car show," said Roberts.

Pincher Creek's Rodeo Queen Chelsea Stokke

There were floats, cars, horses, farm equipment, businesses and individuals, and so much more.  Near the end of the parade the local Pincher Creek Emergency Services showed off some of their vehicles, including Engine #15, new to the stable.

Pincher Creek's new fire engine, #15

Stuff the bus!

Mrs. P's getting ready for parade

Roberts was delighted with the entries from Mrs. P's Coffee Corner and The Co-operators. "They really embraced the theme, I thought." Mrs. P's decorated a golf cart and dressed as Fred and Wilma Flintstone driving through a modern town.   The Co-operators had a spaceship float. "We never know what the turnout is going to be. A lot of people don't actually register ahead of time."

The last truck was driven by MC Bob Westrop. He marshaled the parade, and announced throughout. As he drove by, he asked people what they saw, including "Did the little girl on the calf make it this far? Did she go by? It was still walking? Oh, brother, what a treat! What an experience that is!" Rumour has it the calf may have made detour to taste the grass at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.  Westrop spoke of the various events going on around town, talked with people along the route via loudspeaker, thanked people for coming, and reminded them to come to the rodeo.

Our thanks to King Edward Hotel staff and owner, David McQuaig for letting us go on the balcony for filming.

Pincher Creek Rodeo Parade 'Back to the Future' *

Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce

On Saturday August 16th a cheerful parade walked down crowded Main Street. Lots of horses, bands, dressed up children, splendid cars and amazing floats turned the parade into a great show.

With the theme of this year’s parade being ‘Back to the Future’ we had a DeLorean and plenty of other great looking classic cars coming out to Pincher that day showing their cars at Central Park after the parade. There we really went back in time with the Historical Society re-opening the Bunny Bar for just one day with hamburger, smokies and lots of great music!

The Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all parade participants, all volunteers as well as everyone who came to watch the parade. Thanks for your support and we hope to see you all again next year!

This year’s winners are:

Floats
Overall best in parade: Parent Link
Municipal: 1st place: Crestview Lodge, 2nd place: Mustangs
Commercial: 1st place: Mrs. P’s, 2nd place: The Co-operators
Organization/Service Club: 1st place: Lions, 2nd place: Piikani Head Start

Mounted horse section
Western Dressed Couple-Horse: 1st place: Dan and Regan Bikman
Western Dressed Family: 1st place: Westrop Family, 2nd place: Whipple Family
Western Dressed Child Cowboy: 1st place: Tate Jessen
Western Dressed Child Cowgirl: 1st place: Annah Westrop, 2nd place: Mia Westrop
Western Dressed Junior Cowgirl: 1st place: Katelyn Drake, 2nd place: Kelsey Whipple
Western Dressed Adult Cowboy: 1st place: Brian Turcott
Western Dressed Adult Cowgirl: 1st place: Susan Hall, 2nd place: Audrey Westrop

Miscellaneous horse section
Glamour Horse: 1st place: Sarah Kirby, 2nd place: Ava Jessen
Heavy Horse Team: 1st place: S.A.L.E. (Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange)
Riding club: 1st place: Turtle Mountain Riding Club, 2nd place: Heartland Community Church

Mounted costume section
Mounted Adult Costume 18+: 1st place: Linda Smith, 2nd place: Ron Watrin
Miscellaneous: Truman Westrop

Aboriginal section – Most Traditional
1st place: Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
Aboriginal section – Most Original
1st place: Piikani Head Start, 2nd place: Napi Friendship Center/Brighter Futures

Antique Farm Machinery
1st place: George Mowat, Heritage Acres, 2nd place: Gerald Lewis, Heritage Acres

Classic cars
1st place: Matt Furgison, ’39 Chev, 2nd place: Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, ’29 Whippet

Children’s section
Boy bike/quad: 1st place: Logan Deley
Girl bike/quad: 1st place: Stephanie Kostyk, Samantha Kostyk and Bella Walker, 2nd place: Kansie Blood
Boy novelty: 1st place: Nathaniel Meyer
Girl Novelty: 1st place: Josie Meyer, 2nd place: Tiffany Davidson


Thanks to all of our judges for doing a great job!

Since everything has to go so fast during judging, we do apologize for any mistakes in names.
Related story:
Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Car Show featured classic 'future' car