Sundre News

For what could be the first time in 33 years the annual pancake breakfast and parade were not held in conjunction with the Sundre Pro Rodeo this year, with the rodeo itself being postponed for the first time in its history.

Another milestone will soon be reached in Sundre, as Tim Hortons is opening its first franchise in town and will be serving residents coffee in upcoming months. “There is no set opening date right now.

The Sundre U-16 soccer team played well in its district finals over the weekend, but will not be advancing to provincials. “I'm very proud of my team and it was a great season,” said Kent Pashko, coach of the U-16 soccer team.

A concern about a fire hazard on Snake Hill was recently brought to the Town of Sundre council's attention, causing it to make a motion for town administration to address the issue.

Town of Sundre councillors questioned administration's direction for the Corridor Enhancement Project, during the governance meeting on June 10.

Go wild, go west! The Sundre rodeo grounds are expected to be full this weekend with several events planned for the 34th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo.

Close to 30 unhappy Sundre residents attended the governance meeting on June 10 to fight for the right to replace mobile homes in Valley Mobile Home Park.

Town of Sundre officials conducted the town's 5th annual community food drive last week for the Mountain View Food Bank.

Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) officials have been denied a grant it applied for in February to build a new facility in Sundre.

In a couple of weeks 5th Avenue SW in Sundre is going to be completely paved and have water and sewer lines underneath. Town of Sundre officials are spending $475,869, through grant funding, to AIC Construction Ltd. for the job.