Sundre News

Foothills Terrace condominium residents have successfully lobbied for changes to a rear lane shared between residents and businesses they say has caused major problems for years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is finding it financially challenging to expand services in Sundre to meet the need for child and youth mentoring. As it enters Year 2 of service the Innisfail-based organization currently has 16 matches in Sundre.

Scooter, wheelchair and pedestrian travel near the new seniors' facility will be less impeded next year with planned upgrades to the Town of Sundre's adjacent greenspace.

Crowds packed businesses and venues throughout the town Friday night for the annual Sundown in Sundre. The chamber of commerce organizes the event that featured late-night shopping and a variety of activities throughout the town.

Municipal taxes are slated to rise this year and again next year under draft operational budgets that, for the most part, maintain services for Sundre residents.

With snow now starting to accumulate on the ground, planning is underway for winter use of Sundre's trail system.

Move Yourself Dance members perform on stage at the Sundre Community Centre during Sundown in Sundre Dec. 2.

Sundre and surrounding area seniors who find themselves intimidated by technology and the Internet no longer have an excuse to avoid diving in with both feet.

Knowing this town's generous reputation, an organizer of the inaugural Sundre Hospital Futures Legacy Gala said he was optimistic that the first event would be successful.

A pillar of Sundre's medical community was recently presented with the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan's Award of Distinction. Dr.