Sundre News

Although the Sundre Fire Department’s roster remains relatively strong and close to capacity, there have been a few vacancies open up among the higher ranks over the past year or so. “We’re not full,” said Chief Marty Butts.

As a fire chief, I always say if it's not broken, don't fix it. For many years now, the structure in our fire department has been the same.

Small as well as medium businesses throughout Canada employ the bulk of the workforce, and are a critical backbone that not only supports but also propels our economy.

Sundre’s relatively short construction season has recently been in a full swing.

The 2018-19 Sundre High School Academic Awards Night was held on Friday, Sept. 27. More than 120 current and former students were honoured for their scholastic achievements from the 2018-19 school year.

Financial support from the municipality plays a pivotal role in helping to ensure the Sundre and District Museum remains an appealing asset that draws people from around the world.

Sundre scored a full five blooms in the annual provincial Communities in Bloom competition.

The terms of reference for an overarching committee that will play a lead role in developing a vision for Sundre was approved by council last week. Linda Nelson, the town's chief administrative officer, offered some background during the Sept.

The Sundre Community Garden remains popular and continues to grow. All of the 28 plots were again spoken for this season, split among 22 gardeners, said Renate de Bruijn, Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) community outreach coordinator.

Operators of residential addiction treatment centres, including the one operating west of Sundre, have until Nov. 1 to be licensed with the province under new legislation.