Sundre News

As the weather warms up and the sun shines in Sundre, people are advised to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes. “Overexposure to ultra violet (UV) rays can sunburn your eyes,” said optometrist Margaret Penny from Sundre Vision Care.

Sundre lost two young men this month as a result of two tragic accidents. A 16-year-old male was killed in a single vehicle collision on Range Road 61 near the Shell Caroline plant on July 16.

At 73-years-old, Sundre resident Howard Payne enjoys creating birdhouses. But birdhouses aren't the only thing he creates in his woodworking warehouse.

Upgrades to underground utilities and surface improvements on 6th Street SW are required as part of the Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) campus of care project.

A new program has been created to encourage Sundre teenagers to socialize and keep busy over the summer. The Hangout is a Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) program for teenagers aged 12 to 16 and involves various activities and field trips.

The Sundre Health Professional Attraction and Retention Committee is receiving $19,000 from the Town of Sundre for doctor retention and recruitment.

Town officials have received complaints about the Mountain View County shop in Sundre, located beside the Elks Hall, being unsightly for some time. The building is owned by the county and has sat vacant for years, according to town officials.

A driver who reportedly failed to proceed from a stop sign safely and collided with an SUV while driving a company semi truck last week has been charged by RCMP. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 27 and 10 Street SE on July 15.

The municipal peace officer has already dealt with a number of loud music complaints as summer unfolds. There are more noise complaints in the summer than in the winter in Sundre, according to the town's peace officer, Kevin Heerema.

A 17 year-old male from Sundre was killed in a single motor vehicle collision on Range Road 61 near the Shell Caroline plant on July 16. Sundre RCMP officers are not releasing his name.