Sundre News

Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) is offering information sessions through Alberta Health Services regarding community health to Sundre residents.

Patrols in the West Country are increasing for the May long weekend.

With the recent opening of a new hotel in Sundre, booking a room may become easier in the traditionally low-vacancy town.

Sundre taxpayers will see an increase on their annual tax bills this month. Town of Sundre officials approved a tax increase of an average 3.7 per cent, equal to an average of $70 per year.

The first official grass fire within town limits lit up in Sundre last week. It's possible the fire resulted from underage teenagers playing with fireworks, said Sundre fire chief Marty Butts.

Members appointed to SEDIF committee Four Sundre residents have been appointed to the Sundre Economic Development Initiatives Fund (SEDIF) evaluation committee.

A collision occurred outside of the Little Red Deer Store on Highway 27, east of Sundre, last Wednesday. “The operator of the small truck turned in front of the dump truck which caused the collision,” said Earl Hutchinson, Sundre RCMP constable.

A standing ovation followed Dr. Eva Olsson's evening presentation at Sundre High School last Thursday. Born in Hungary, Olsson is an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who travels worldwide to share her story.

Town of Sundre council passed the increase of $12,417 to the 2013 operating budget, during the April 15 council meeting.

Town of Sundre council passed second and third readings of a bylaw creating a new Recreational Vehicle (RV-1) District, during the council meeting on April 15.