Sundre News

The B.C. motorist accused of driving under the influence when his vehicle crashed into a motorcycle on Highway 27 east of Sundre is scheduled to return to court in November. Sean Terrance Letwin, 31, of Beaverdell, B.C.

The National Energy Board has requested additional documentation from the company proposing the Sundre Crossover Pipeline.

Local officials were not convinced a gravel pit concept on the southwest corner of Sundre would be well received by the community.

A Sundre resident urged council to consider taking measures to further restrict public access to the Bearberry Creek weir.

There's no escaping them. Whether it's working on a computer, sending a text message or watching TV, digital devices play a significant role in Albertans' lives.

The third annual Bearberry Duck Race fundraiser for the Sundre Aquaplex has several new features this year. "We introduced a co-ed strong man competition," said Verna McFadden, a board director.

The Town of Sundre is poised for the third year in a row to set a new record number of visitors.

While the Sundre RCMP kept fairly busy over the rodeo weekend, overall things went very well and there were no major incidents. Despite the large crowds and full campground, there were no major issues or problems for police and security personnel.

A Sundre resident was recovering in a Calgary hospital last week after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing Main Avenue at the Centre Street traffic lights. On Monday, June 26 at about 5:10 p.m.

The Town of Sundre's study to determine the potential for deploying a municipally owned broadband network is going on to the next step. However, two councillors were prepared to pull the plug during a lengthy discussion at the June 26 meeting.