Sundre News

For roughly the last six months, members of the Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce have been working to prepare for the organization's inaugural Explore Sundre Adventure and Home Expo.

Martial arts seem like a natural extension for an active community like Sundre that offers natural trails, an indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as a variety of sports programs ranging from hockey to soccer.

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.