Sundre News

A local community organization recently received news it has been approved for $47,000 in funding from the provincial government to help address the issue of elder abuse.

A Bergen-area homeowner was rather stunned to learn that her house, which is up for sale, was selected as a finalist on HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt.

A local group of runners teamed up to run in the annual Banff Jasper Relay, a non-profit fundraiser for brain cancer. “All the money they raise goes to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada,” said Steve Brigden, the team's captain.

Mayor Terry Leslie, right, welcomed council's newest member, Nolan Blatchford, at the June 27 meeting. Blatchford was recently elected in a byelection following the resignation of former councillor Jodi Orr.

Left: Photo courtesy of Andrew Sadlowski This photo of what appeared to be a funnel cloud was taken at about 9 p.m. on Friday, July 1 looking east of Bergen.

Mayor Terry Leslie shares a few words with former councillor Jodi Orr during council's June 27 meeting, after presenting her with some gifts in recognition of her service to the community. Orr said she will miss working on local committees, and previously told the Round Up she is considering running for Mountain View County council in the next regular election.

More than $1,000 was raised at this year's Dance Fitness and Yoga Fundraiser, and every penny went to the Sundre Aquaplex, said a planner. “It's such a delight to organize this event and bring local fitness and yoga instructors together.

A Sundre father and son who face fraud charges stemming from the arson of their Calgary-based business are scheduled later next week to enter their pleas and elect the manner in which to be tried.

The Sundre Learning Campuses recently teamed up to raise money for kids in Fort McMurray. The Sundre High School Students' Union, Leo club and leadership class as well as students from River Valley School raised a combined total of about $3,475.