Sundre News

Sundre and surrounding area residents are encouraged to help make the sixth annual Tree of Hope shine as brightly as possible.

The municipality's newest constable, who joined the local RCMP detachment's ranks this summer, considers himself fortunate to be serving the community.

Two confirmed cases of pertussis ó more commonly known as whooping cough ó at Sundre High School recently prompted Alberta Health Services to take action.

Some Sundre residents have recently expressed concerns that mysterious plastic tags placed on their properties could be identifying their homes as potential targets for burglars.

Although a final decision had as of last week not yet been made, Sundre's council discussed the possibility of bringing back an outdoor community rink that would be available to the public free of charge.

Throughout the world, young boys and girls from impoverished families in countries like Nepal often end up being sold into the dark and depraved world of human slavery. "The price is on their head even before they hit puberty," said Naomi H.

Area children were recently delighted by the opportunity to meet some of their favourite Disney characters and superheroes. "The Superhero and Princess Ball was such a blast," said organizer Jessica Evans.

From left, Peak Theatre Players members Michelle Engelman, Neil Enbleton and Patrick Monaghan rehearse a scene for the group's upcoming performance of Lend Me a Tenor at the Sundre Arts Centre on Nov. 7. Six performances are lined up towards the end of the month and early December.

The Second World War ended just before Sundre resident Roy McCartney was to be shipped overseas.

Although the recent winter weather has slowed down progress on the Main Avenue roundabout pilot project, officials remain optimistic the work could be completed this month. The traffic calming measures themselves have already been deployed.