Sundre News

The melting snowpack that has resulted in overland flooding in some areas throughout the province prompted a councillor to inquire last week whether any emergency management meetings were scheduled.

Country Road RV is helping to make dreams come true. A Red Deer family were the recipients of a tow-behind camper trailer last week that was donated through a partnership with the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

Council recently adopted a comprehensive planning document that outlines detailed guidelines for the future development of Sundre’s parks, open spaces and trails.

Attendance at the Sundre Fish and Game Association’s awards night and banquet was slightly lower than average this year, an organizer said.

Sundre-area resident Codi Wilson aspires to follow her family’s path and to promote the rodeo lifestyle. She is one of three contestants running for the 2018-19 Miss Rodeo Sundre title. Click here and here for features on the other two contestants.

The Sundre & District Chamber of Commerce has a new president. Connie Anderson was elected to the position during the chamber’s annual general meeting on the evening of Thursday, April 12.

Council carried a motion last week to approve a three per cent increase to the residential and commercial mill rates.

A friendly shoulder to lean on as well as a sympathetic and receptive ear to share personal stories with can go a long way towards helping alleviate the stress of being diagnosed with cancer while providing hope for a brighter tomorrow.

There has not yet been a firm commitment of expression of interest from any private companies to install a fibre optic broadband Internet network in Sundre, council heard last week.

The annual Sundre Community Volunteer Appreciation event drew a record number of people.