Talk:Pincher Creek, Alberta

Renaming to Pincher Creek or Cardston

Pincher Creek (pop: 3,625) is bigger than Fort Macleod (pop: 3,072); does anybody oppose/support this graticule being renamed to Pincher Creek? Alternatively, Cardston, with a population of 3,452, stands out in my mind as being a more remarkable place in the area. Either way, since it's spelt Fort Macleod and not MacLeod, it should be renamed. - Elbie 05:18, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

• I agree with Elbie on that. Cardston is a centre of some religious importance in the area, and if Hashers are asking for directions to get to somewhere in the 'Cardston graticule' I would bet that most Lethbridge residents, at least, will be better able to direct them there than to the Fort Macleod area. Shell 23:28, 25 June 2009 (MST)

To play devil's advocate, Fort Macleod does have a sliver of fame for being where Brokeback Mountain was filmed (although I think only locals know this). Perhaps this is something that Alberta should be touting more than the centre of the Canadian mormon church? :P - Elbie 05:41, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

I vote Pincher Creek. I've heard of it and hard to spell is a stroke against ft mac. Besides, one fort mac should be enough for the province. -Robyn 08:16, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

Another vote for Pincher Creek. -Srs0 09:15, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

And another vote for Pincher Creek. --Meghan 16:46, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

Okay, I'm going ahead with the change now. - Elbie 21:23, 3 July 2009 (UTC)