Sundre News

Town of Sundre officials recently received confirmation from Alberta Health Services that a new hospital is on a list of potential long-term projects.

Sundre's council unanimously carried a motion last week to begin public consultations to determine the level of interest in pursuing broadband Internet as well as whether residents would be interested in investing public dollars in such a venture.

The Sundre tykes Huskies recently had a busy weekend when the local squad hosted numerous visiting teams. "Our tournament was a huge success," said coach Shaun Bartholow.

There is far more to being a part of the Sundre High School Drama Club than getting on stage in character and reciting lines.

Rolling out broadband Internet service in Sundre is imperative for the municipality to not only be sustainable but also to thrive in a knowledge-based economy, council recently heard.

The socio-economic impacts of broadband Internet are clear, council heard during its Feb. 21 workshop.

Alberta Municipal Affairs officials met recently with Sundre's council to discuss services the government provides to help communities maintain and potentially even improve services for residents. Among the main messages relayed on Thursday, Feb.

Sundre's council was to decide during last night's regular meeting whether to direct administration to conduct public consultations that will seek to determine both the market demand for broadband Internet as well as the community's appetite to have

The Sundre Museum and World of Wildlife as well as the pioneer village were recently alive with activities and entertainment during the 13th annual Winterfest celebration.

The Sundre High School Band Fundraising Dinner Concert was hailed a success by an organizer, who said the function helps to raise funds for trips. "The concert went very well," band teacher Tracy Wilson said.