Sundre News

The Town of Sundre’s roughly $10,000 contribution to the new gazebo at Greenwood Campground represents a small portion of the overall cost that is being borne largely by local businesses and volunteers, the municipality’s administrator said.

Sundre High School students will be busy this week tackling odd jobs around the community to raise funds for their union.

B&B Services Ltd., a contractor based in Calgary, has recently been doing annual maintenance on Sundre’s sewer lines. A crew was busy on April 24 making its way down the Main Avenue manholes.

Operations manager Jim Hall presented to council for consideration a request for decision to change the scope of the Main Avenue West project’s second phase.

Providing moral support for end-of-life patients as well as educational opportunities for the medical community are among Sundre Palliative Care Association’s primary objectives.

National Public Works Week Chief administrative officer Linda Nelson brought to council’s attention a request from the American Public Works Association, Alberta Chapter to recognize and promote National Public Works Week from May 19-25.

One of two contestants running for the title of Miss Rodeo Sundre 2019-20 said she was inspired to pursue that path in large part after meeting royalty who encouraged her.

Although originally raised on a farm near Rimbey, one of two Miss Rodeo Sundre contestants feels a kindred connection with this community and hopes to become a spokesperson for the local pro rodeo.

Council last week approved a 2.25 per cent tax increase as recommended by administration, which still falls short of the 2.8 per cent inflation rate calculated by the Bank of Canada.

The municipality can, at its discretion, impose mandatory water restrictions during extenuating circumstances such as droughts or emergencies like floods that reduce or otherwise hamper the infrastructure’s capacity.