Sundre News

Not one driver of at least 280 that have been pulled over by Sundre RCMP officers this month has been found to be driving impaired.

A pair of kittens rescued after they were dumped in a recycling bin and nearly killed by a baling machine have found homes for Christmas. The female kittens were adopted and taken to separate homes within two hours of each other on Dec. 16.

Sundre council has approved a 2014 operating budget of $9,133,789 that will increase residential taxes by 3.17 per cent and commercial taxes by 2.68 per cent compared to last year.

The Town of Sundre has hired Dave Dubauskas as the permanent chief administrative officer (CAO). His first day on the job was Dec. 9 and he has worked for the town in the past, twice as the interim CAO.

Editorial The severe punishment recently meted out to an Alberta poacher will hopefully serve as a strong deterrent to anyone who mistakenly believes that poaching is a victimless crime.

A steel fence showcasing various photos related to the Sundre area was built this fall at the Sundre museum, standing six feet tall and 50 feet long.

The $25,000 fee for an industrial subdivision to connect to the Town of Sundre's water and wastewater services has been waived for a developer. Sundre council decided to waive the fee after receiving a letter from Strathmore Lakes Estates Ltd.

A device that trapped a Sundre-area woman's dog last month has been found to be illegal. “This trap is not legal. It's got metal jaws that touch.

Sundre MLA Joe Anglin is encouraging the Sundre mayor and councillors to visit the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton to discuss flood mitigation with new ministers. He suggested they make the trip as soon as possible, adding he would like to join them.

Santa Claus and two of his elves arrived at the Sundre ballpark on Dec. 6 despite the – 30 degree Celsius weather conditions. However, he did not arrive by helicopter. He arrived with members of the Sundre Fire Department in a fire truck.