Sundre News

The 35th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo attracted hundreds of rodeo enthusiasts to town over the weekend. A total of four performances delivered bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding and tie-down roping action.

Although the mayor of Sundre had to hand over the chair for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the town's Land Use Bylaw last week, he spoke in opposition as a landowner during the hearing.

Sundre council has authorized town staff to make use of $50,000 for the design and site preparation of a new washhouse at Greenwood Campground.

Phase 2 of the Sundre Skate Park is near completion. “We've finished all the concrete work.

Go wild, go west! The Sundre rodeo grounds are expected to be full this weekend with several events planned for the 35th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo.

Town of Sundre officials are investigating options for a new washhouse at Greenwood Campground. The municipality has $197,150.

Town of Sundre officials are investigating alternative protocols for future snow removal. A larger than normal amount of snow fell last winter, averaging 15 to 20 centimetres per week, according to Jim Hall, gas manager with the town.

Although the provincial government has granted funding for the Sundre Fire Department to purchase a riverboat, Town of Sundre officials are required to pay for insurance, maintenance and reserve money for a replacement down the road.

Sundre council waived rental fees for Mennear Foods employees to use the community centre tables during the rodeo pancake breakfast this month.

Officers investigating hit and run Sundre RCMP officers are investigating a hit and run where a driver of a red car cut off a motorcycle in town, causing the driver of the motorcycle to lose control and fall onto the pavement.