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Named in 1868 when a group of prospectors accidentally dropped a pair of valuable
pincers in the creek, Pincher Creek has never relinquished its prize. Used for
trimming horse hooves, the useful tool disappeared, and for many years afterwards
explorers made numerous attempts at finding them. Visitors to the town today
often try their hand at locating the elusive item, which still remains hidden.
Many of Pincher Creek's residents are descendants of its original pioneers,
whose industriousness is commemorated at the Kootenai
Brown Pioneer Village. The Lebel
Mansion Historic Site invites those curious about history inside one of the
town's earliest and most attractive homes, and Heritage
Acres recreates a 19th century farm. Just outside of town, the Pincher
Creek Hutterite Colony offers a look into a truly unique culture, and also
nearby, outdoor activities abound at the Oldman
River Dam Provincial Recreation Area, where kites are often flown at Windy
Point. “Naturally powerful”, the town is one of Alberta's
leaders in wind technology, where huge turbines harness plenty of alternative
energy from the ever-active environment.
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