Sundre News

Sundre's council approved last week a request to extend by one year a regional mutual aid agreement for fire services. Originally written in October 2012, the document recently expired, Linda Nelson, administrator, informed council during the Dec.

Straddled over the Red Deer River on the doorstep to the West Country, Sundre faces the existential threat of potentially devastating floods and wildfires.

There was nothing humorous about a serious extracurricular research project a dozen Sundre High School students recently embarked on in Saskatoon, but the experience provided a unique hands-on opportunity to practise real-life science.

The annual Sundre Santas program has just about successfully wrapped up for another season.

New specialized equipment that was purchased to identify leaks and infiltration in the municipality's water and wastewater infrastructure is paying off, council heard last week.

Sundre High School Scorpions basketball player Toni Pedersen drives to the hoop during the Scorpions' game against the Didsbury Dragons in Sundre on Dec. 13.

The Sundre Curling Club hosted the annual seniors' bonspiel at the local rink last week during the afternoons of Dec. 5-8, when 13 teams from the region came to enjoy some friendly competition. Pictured here is Les Waldroff as he lines up a shot before throwing a rock on Friday, Dec. 8. Seniors' curling is open to anyone aged 50 or over.

Sundre's mayor convinced his council colleagues to temporarily hold off on a decision to further direct administration regarding the pursuit of broadband until, among other reasons, the municipality's budget review process is wrapped up.

The Sundre Fire Department's goal to make the municipality and its surrounding area Fire Smart is an ongoing effort, council heard last week.

The Town of Sundre must sooner rather than later open a dialogue with the provincial government regarding future plans for a secondary high load corridor to accommodate industrial traffic.