Sundre News

A community initiative being spearheaded by longtime resident Lourelle Vooys will see donated lights placed on the community Christmas tree on Nov. 30 to remind residents of the need to live up to the spirit of the season.

A week after Fish and Wildlife officers put out a call for public tips in their ongoing fight against poachers in the Sundre area, information provided by the public has lead to several new charges, say officials.

The Town of Sundre is looking for a new chief administrative officer (CAO) after council decided not to offer interim CAO Ryan Leuzinger a permanent position when his contract expires Dec. 31, says Mayor Annette Clews.

Former Sundre High School student Kailyn Jones has returned to the school as the new Family School Wellness Worker (FSWW) – and she's already working hard to make sure students and their families have all the support they need.

Sundre mayor Annette Clews is commending the effort of those involved in the recently completed Wild Pink Yonder and Pinkest Little Town in the West breast cancer fundraiser in town and area.

The Mountainview Taekwondo Do club recently hosted its 17th Annual tournament with competitors from Drayton Valley, Calgary, Edmonton, Slave Lake, Red Deer and Provost.

Sundre Ladies Auxiliary member Blanche Loreth placed the first wreath of remembrance for the Mothers of Canada during Friday's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Sundre Legion Branch #223 hall.

Town council news Skatepark project needs landscaping plan before digging, council hears By Dan Singleton Round Up staff Officials with the $230,000 Sundre skatepark project will need to have a landscaping plan, including plans for lighting and parki

Seventy years ago Saskatchewan farm boy Alvin “Johnny” Johnston made a life-changing decision to volunteer for the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of Canada's Second World War effort.

Sundre town councillors have agreed to waive $386 development permit application fees for the $230,000 Sundre skatepark project.