Sundre News

Sundre RCMP is asking for anyone with any information regarding an ongoing mischief or theft of mail in the area to step forward.

The Town of Sundre is making an effort to support local businesses. A preference in purchasing products and services locally has been adopted as a principle to be included as part of revising the town's purchasing policy.

Sundre residents will be seeing an increase in their utility bills as of this month. Utility rates now include $17.50 per month for garbage, $18.50 per month for water and $18.50 per month for wastewater.

Sundre RCMP Corporal Ryan Hodge said 2012 was a successful year for the Sundre detachment. He said one of the many highlights of the year has been an increase in drug enforcement in the Sundre area.

Sundre's New Year's baby arrived at 6:31 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2013. Proud parents Terran and Chantal Meston welcome Victoria Anne-Marie, who is named after her great- grandmother. Her due date was Dec. 31 and Chantal went into labour at 1:30 a.m.

Town of Sundre officials are looking into the potential of buying the Bergen Rocks sculpture collection created by artists from around the world.

Owners of Sundre businesses along the Highway 22 corridor will have the opportunity to apply for funding next month to enhance the fronts of their stores.

Sundre citizens attending two open houses last month have told the town by a clear majority they do not want the community's pocket parks sold off.

Less fortunate people of Sundre are able to eat a Christmas meal today because of the community's efforts in donating to Santa's Anonymous. Two horse-drawn wagons full of volunteers took to the streets of Sundre on Dec.

Recreation and Culture Grant funds divided During the regular council meeting on Dec. 17, $14,991 was divided between five applicants for the Community Recreation and Culture Grant.