Sundre News

The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) mentoring program introduced this year in Sundre offers youth an opportunity to build up their sense of self worth, said a member of the organization.

Members of the Sundre Fire Department, with support from volunteers, have recently been and continue to get approximately 60 kilometres of trail ready for the 24th annual Sundre Fire Rescue Society's ATV Poker Run.

It is said that those who find a profession they truly love will never work a day in their lives. Sundre doctor Michelle Warren, who was recently named the 2015 recipient of the Dr.

Water levels have risen noticeably following all the recent rainfall, as illustrated here by the scene pictured on Sunday afternoon south of McDougal Chapel along Rge. Rd. 60, where water flowed freely over the gravelled section of the road.

When it rains, it pours. Due to all the recent consistent rainfall, the Bearberry Creek was flowing too strongly on Sunday, July 17 for the annual Great Bearberry Duck Race, so organizers had to come up with a Plan B.

From left, Leif Sande, Caige Anderson and James Main have fun on Thursday, July 7 playing the "potophones" they made during the week-long jamani hands-on summer drumming camp. They are pictured here at the Sundre Arts Centre.

A young great gray owl still in fuzz peeks out July 10 from behind some branches in a tree near Bergen.

Council turned down a request to provide funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters following a presentation by the organization's executive director.

Sundre has the potential to join the prestigious ranks of Alberta's popular outdoor destinations, says a local horticulturist.

Zayden Phalmpin, 5, from Ponoka, came to Sundre to visit his grandparents and found himself spending some time at the local skatepark on Friday, July 8. He was one of several youths taking advantage of the warm weather to get outside and have fun while being active.