Sundre News

We have all heard about the potential ramifications of driving impaired, but nothing drives the message home quite like a live scenario that recreates a terrible crash and the chaos that ensues.

Organizers of the inaugural Explore Sundre Adventure and Home Expo were thrilled to exceed the number of vendor booths they'd hoped to sell for the event, said the Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce's president.

While Fort McMurray evacuees could soon start returning home, firefighters and oilsands employees were evacuated last week from an expanding wildfire that destroyed one work camp and threatened several others.

Individuals and businesses across Canada had as of last week raised $92 million for the Canadian Red Cross in support of Fort McMurray evacuees.

Despite the devastating wildfires that threatened Fort McMurray and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of Albertans, the city remains largely standing thanks to the efforts of fire crews, said a local officer.

Student members of the Sundre High Leo Club came up last week with a plan to help raise additional funds for victims of the Fort McMurray wildfires.

The community is mourning the unexpected loss of an enthusiastic supporter of the Sundre Pro Rodeo who was actively involved in helping the annual event grow.

Volunteer firefighters who have gone to Fort McMurray to help out have mostly only been able to recharge their batteries between tasks, said Sundre's fire chief.

The Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce's president withdrew a request to have town staff assist with the past weekend's inaugural Explore Sundre Adventure and Home Expo.