Sundre News

Council approved adoption of a business licence bylaw last month, which immediately came into effect.

Sundre town council approved an operating budget for 2013 during the Jan. 21 meeting. It includes a tax increase of 4.12 per cent. This adds an estimated $75 annual increase to the average homeowner's tax bill, in comparison to 2012.

An economic development organization, known as Central Alberta Access Prosperity (CAAP), is reaching out to communities in central Alberta to help with business growth.

Seasonal influenza-like illnesses and gastrointestinal illnesses circulating in the community are contributing to capacity pressures in area hospitals, say health officials.

The Town of Sundre is proposing a 2013 operating budget that includes a tax increase of 4.12 per cent, which would add an estimated $75 annual increase to the average homeowner's tax bill, in comparison to 2012.

Sundre RCMP is asking for anyone with any information regarding a high hoe bucket that was stolen from a Hitachi hoe near Rig Street, southwest of Caroline, to step forward. The bucket was stolen on Nov.

The recent messy and unorganized state of the designated recycling area in town caused municipal officials to take action after numerous complaints were received.

The Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce president has announced intentions to step down from her post before her term is up because of a lack of support from chamber members.

The value of development permits in Sundre in 2013 was less than what it was in 2012, but the number of subdivisions doubled. ìWe did less permits. I think because we did more subdivisions this year.

Sundre RCMP is asking for anyone with any information regarding an ongoing mischief or theft of mail in the area to step forward.