Kootenai Brown
Pioneer Village
Howdy! Our main building is currently open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
The Pioneer Village will be open over the winter by appointment only. Please call ahead!
We will be closed for Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Project: Bring it Home
Bring it Home Concert - FAQ
What is Project: Bring it Home?
In 2022, local firefighters (Will Thorpe, Lynn Roberts, and Dylan Yanke) discovered an original Pincher Creek 1967 Fire Truck near Sundre, Alberta. After purchasing it, they decided to “Bring it Home” to Pincher Creek. The three men struck a deal with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village to display the truck for all to see. To show off the fire truck, KBPV is repurposing an old building to create the new exhibit: Firehall #1. This exhibit will celebrate, honour, and highlight the evolution of Firefighting, Paramedicine and First Responders in Pincher Creek and south-western Alberta.
Our event on August 10th is to raise funds to help with building this new exhibit. Thank you so much for considering supporting us!
Where is the concert happening?
The concert will be in the big gazebo inside Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village! Our address is 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0.
What time does it start?
Gates will open (by the Caboose) at 5PM, with the show beginning at 6PM!
Where can I park?
Parking is first come, first served around the museum. Please watch out for fire hydrants!
How much are tickets?
Individual tickets are $35 each. We also have a few Stage Side Picnic tables still available for $250. These picnic tables will be reserved for you and your 5 closest friends right beside the gazebo!
Who is playing?
We are very lucky to have Trevor Panczak headlining our evening, with Ryedell, and Dusty Litchfield. Guns of the Golden West will also be here to share their special skills and antics!
What time does it end?
We will wrap up for the evening at 10:00PM.
What should I bring?
Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on! We will have the folks on chairs choose spots further back, while blanket sitters will be closer to the stage so everyone can see the show. Outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Will there be food?
Nachos will be available for purchase at The Garden Cafe! They are $8 per serving. You will need to fill out a little order form for each order with your desired nacho toppings! Outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Will there be drinks?
Yes! Our Bunny Bar will be open with drinks, both alcoholic and non. Make sure you bring your ID! Outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Can I bring my kids?
You are welcome to bring your children, though all tickets are the same price. Children are to be supervised at all times during this event.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Please leave your furry friends at home. As always, we do not allow dogs or other animals on our premises unless they are a registered service animal.
Can I get tickets at the door?
Yes! You can buy tickets at the door. We will accept cash or card!
Do I need cash?
You are welcome to use cash or card to buy tickets, 50/50, food, and drinks!
How else can I support the event and museum?
Join us at the concert
Tell your friends about the concert
Purchase Progressive 50/50 tickets (to be drawn on December 7, 24) for $5 each
Purchase a brick for $250 - to be engraved and placed in Firehall #1! Make your mark on history
"Bring it Home"
PROJECT
About Us
"brick by brick"
In October of 2022 , Dylan Yanke found a “Fire Truck for sale” near Sundre, AB.
A 1967 Dodge D600 that he felt he has seen before, on the door of the truck it read
“Pincher Creek Fire Dept” and he remembered where he had seen it before, on a picture that was hanging on the wall behind his desk at the Pincher Creek Fire Hall where he worked. Immediately he contacted Will Thorpe with a message saying, “we have to buy it.” Will was able to stop and look at it and reported back that it was in as good of condition as the pictures showed. Lynn Roberts was also brought into the group as the “senior advisor” and to help split the bill between three members instead of two. A deal was finalized, and the truck was picked up in January of 2023. It needed some work of course, and after completing repairs by the group the truck was operational. The history of the truck was quickly discovered after looking through archived pictures at the Fire Hall and talking to past and current members. The truck was originally purchased by the Town of Pincher Creek Fire Department new in 1967, after its time in Pincher Creek it was sold to the Cowley Fire Department. It was retired from service in Cowley and was sold to a local resident. The truck was sold again to its previous owner from Sundre before being bought by the group and brought back home. It was then decided it needed to be displayed somewhere so, it could be seen and appreciated by others. The group decided to approach the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in the town of Pincher Creek and offered to donate the truck.
Naturally, the Pincher Creek & District Historical Society was pleased to consider this opportunity and would be proud to assist Engine Company #1 to display an important piece of the community's municipal history. This interlocked with a Museum ambition that would repurpose an existing building and a means to develop a completely new permanent exhibit that would highlight the evolution of Firefighting, Paramedicine and First Responders in Pincher Creek and south-western Alberta. The Dodge pumper will join an original horse-drawn ladder truck and hose reel, and other uniforms, tools, and artifacts to tell the story of our vital emergency services.
Donation Opportunities!
Are you interested in making a huge difference in our plans to build Firehall #1? Consider making a more substantial donation of $250 to our "Bring It Home" evening in August. We are asking for this donation to assist us with covering all expenses for our concert. You will be issued a tax receipt and two tickets to the concert in appreciation of your donation.
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