Sundre News

The annual installation of officers for the Sundre Royal Canadian Legion and ladies auxiliary took place at the legion on Jan. 18 with guests from Carstairs and Olds attending.

Town of Sundre council workshop meetings are no longer open to the public.

About 20 professional hunting outfitters with the African Hunting Events show visited the Sundre Museum and Chester Mjolsness World of Wildlife Exhibit on Jan. 20.

After a longtime volunteer resigned from cross-country ski track setting in Sundre, council has decided not to assume responsibility, but rather open it up to others willing to volunteer.

Editorial Despite the best efforts of many stakeholders, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), far too many people continue to ignore the simple message that sober driving is always a must.

About 200 River Valley School students participated in a circus performance on Friday, following a five-day visit from Sylvan Lake acrobat Bob Palmer.

The Alberta SPCA confirmed last week that it has an ìopen investigationî into concerns about a great Pyrenees dog found living in a car in Olds earlier this month.

Tyler McMullen, an 18-year-old Sundre man, is facing a charge of careless driving after police say he caused a multi-vehicle collision on Jan. 9. He rear-ended an SUV east of Sundre while driving his car.

Although Sundre's 2014 New Year's baby was born on Jan. 1 at the Sundre hospital, he didn't arrive home until Jan. 8. Nadine and Coleman Perry welcomed CJ Perry on New Year's Day at 12:21 p.m., weighing in at nine pounds, seven ounces.

The new Calgary STARS helicopter landed at the Sundre Airport on Friday as part of an orientation tour, and although it has its benefits, there are concerns with it not being able to land at the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre.