Sundre News

Providing moral support for end-of-life patients as well as educational opportunities for the medical community are among Sundre Palliative Care Association’s primary objectives.

National Public Works Week Chief administrative officer Linda Nelson brought to council’s attention a request from the American Public Works Association, Alberta Chapter to recognize and promote National Public Works Week from May 19-25.

One of two contestants running for the title of Miss Rodeo Sundre 2019-20 said she was inspired to pursue that path in large part after meeting royalty who encouraged her.

Although originally raised on a farm near Rimbey, one of two Miss Rodeo Sundre contestants feels a kindred connection with this community and hopes to become a spokesperson for the local pro rodeo.

Council last week approved a 2.25 per cent tax increase as recommended by administration, which still falls short of the 2.8 per cent inflation rate calculated by the Bank of Canada.

The municipality can, at its discretion, impose mandatory water restrictions during extenuating circumstances such as droughts or emergencies like floods that reduce or otherwise hamper the infrastructure’s capacity.

A Sundre woman who was one of two people charged in relation to a stolen vehicle discovered near the Olds-Didsbury Airport was to be back in court yesterday, while an alleged accomplice is scheduled for plea in May. On Feb. 27 at about 9:45 a.m.

The Sundre RCMP detachment’s corporal did not express any serious concerns in the wake of NDP elections signs in town that were vandalized with hateful messages. There were two occurrences reported, said Cpl.

The Sundre Community Garden will soon be growing a variety of vegetables and flowers for the fifth consecutive season.

Living in a wildland-urban interface requires a constant effort to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to reduce the chances of a wildfire, or at least the severity of such an event.