Sundre News

The Alberta NDP government's recently tabled budget has its pros and cons, said Sundre's mayor.

Hello everyone! It has been a while since we've been in touch, so here's a bit of news to keep you informed. February had us once again serving lunch for Family Day weekend and we appreciate everyone who supported us.

Although Sundre has not escaped the prolonged economic downturn unharmed, evidence that this municipality is weathering the storm better than some can be found in the local real estate market.

Five Sundre firefighters left last Friday morning to provide whatever help they can to relief efforts in Fort McMurray, said fire Chief Marty Butts, who was among the group.

Alberta Health Services officials might have approached all wrong their decision to shut down long-term care beds at the Sundre hospital, but they at least got one thing right, a local doctor said last week.

Kaylin Orr loads donated items into a trailer in the parking lot in front of Pharmasave on the afternoon of Friday, May 6. The group of volunteers was accepting donated items and cash for those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Members of the Sundre High Leo Club welcomed several new students to their ranks during the club's meeting at the high school on Tuesday, April 26.

By Dan Singleton and Lea Smaldon Sundre firefighters were preparing Wednesday afternoon, May 4 to head to Fort McMurray, perhaps as early as Thursday, fire chief Marty Butts said.

Sundre and surrounding area residents are invited to a public consultation regarding a potential solution for the local hospital.

The Sundre RCMP detachment received 151 calls for service from March 16 to April 15, including the following: Motor vehicle collisions 19 False alarms 12 Dangerous driving 12 Mischief 11 Break and enters/thefts 10 Suspicious person/vehicle 8 Disturb