Sundre News

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.

Having been raised around the rodeo lifestyle, Jayden Calvert has over the years developed a passion to promote the sport and ensure the Western tradition endures. She is one of the three contestants running for the 2018-19 Miss Rodeo Sundre title.

Some pleasant changes have been occurring at the Sundre Aquaplex. Real Turgeon, president of the Sundre and District Aquatic Society’s board, admits that around four years ago, the complex was in dire straits.

Jasmine Dahl candidly admits not having been raised in a rodeo family, but that getting involved in a 4-H Club nevertheless introduced her to the lifestyle that she now hopes to promote.

Council carried a couple of motions last week in support of the upcoming Sundre Pro Rodeo.

The Main Avenue roundabout pilot project learning curve is ongoing, but council heard last week that motorists are for the most part slowly but surely getting accustomed to navigating the new traffic calming measures.

Sharon Jackson’s milestone 50th anniversary of service with Canada Post delivering mail to rural residents in the Bearberry and Bergen areas was recognized on Saturday, April 7 during a get-together at the Sundre West Country Centre, where friends an