Sundre News

The extent of private property damage in Sundre from the June flood is undetermined at this point.

Sundre residents are being praised for the outpouring of support for their fellow residents during the recent flood scare in town.

Town of Sundre council approved the formation of an ad hoc committee for the Corridor Enhancement Project, during the council meeting on June 17. Also during the meeting, Coun Tony Jordan was appointed to the committee, after Coun.

Sundre and it residents are in recovery mode after the Red Deer River breached its banks June 20, causing less flooding than was originally predicted.

Sundre was among 27 Alberta communities in a local state of emergency at the height of what provincial officials are calling the worst flooding in Alberta's history.

Sundre's Peak Theatre Players performed four sold-out shows of the production Fawlty Towers over the last two weekends. “The cast went through the paces very successfully.

For what could be the first time in 33 years the annual pancake breakfast and parade were not held in conjunction with the Sundre Pro Rodeo this year, with the rodeo itself being postponed for the first time in its history.

Another milestone will soon be reached in Sundre, as Tim Hortons is opening its first franchise in town and will be serving residents coffee in upcoming months. “There is no set opening date right now.

The Sundre U-16 soccer team played well in its district finals over the weekend, but will not be advancing to provincials. “I'm very proud of my team and it was a great season,” said Kent Pashko, coach of the U-16 soccer team.

A concern about a fire hazard on Snake Hill was recently brought to the Town of Sundre council's attention, causing it to make a motion for town administration to address the issue.