Sundre News

Although police nabbed a few impaired motorists during the Labour Day long weekend, there were otherwise no serious incidents.

A married couple now working at River Valley School are among many teachers who are either new to the profession or new to the Chinook’s Edge School Division.

Plans for Sundre’s new community gazebo are coming along. However, chances are construction on the project, which will be built at the Greenwood Campground, is not likely to be finished before next spring, council recently heard.

Council recently approved allocating about $9,000 for repairs to several of the Sundre Community Centre building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system’s rooftop units.

Remaining relevant in the digital era requires ongoing efforts to modernize a municipality’s web presence, said Sundre’s economic development officer.

Marty Butts, left, and Bernie Noel were among several helping hands assisting last week the Sundre and District Aquatic Society's effort to replace the Aquaplex's aging slide, which had served since the facility opened.

Dad Todd and mom Carolyn Gleeson walked their son Andre to school for his first day of kindergarten on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The rain did not seem to dampen Andre's spirits in the slightest, as he was all smiles.

Emergency crews responded on Wednesday, Sept. 5 to a fatal single-vehicle rollover south of Sundre on Highway 760 just east of the intersection with Twp. Rd. 320 near the former Bergen Store.

Council has agreed to schedule a weekend workshop in October to discuss the municipality’s budget. “Department managers are working on business plans,” said Chris Albert, director of corporate services, during the Aug.

Motorists who ignore traffic laws and come to a dead stop to turn left across double solid yellow lines on Main Avenue — by extension often creating behind them a backup of vehicles — might expect to be fined.