Sundre News

Sundre RCMP officers will be conducting checkstops in Sundre and the surrounding area on New Year's Eve with a goal to crack down on impaired driving.

Looking into waste pickup services for Sundre is one of the top priorities for Town of Sundre officials in 2015, according to Sundre mayor Terry Leslie.

A Sundre man who was recently airlifted to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary via STARS air ambulance after being involved in a single vehicle rollover, is now out of the hospital. He was treated for serious injuries sustained during the Dec.

Sundre mayor Terry Leslie believes former Wildrose party leader Danielle Smith recently crossing the floor to the Progressive Conservative party could be a positive thing.

Sundre's Santa's Anonymous program wrapped up for the year on Friday and 161 hampers were delivered to Sundre residents last week.

RCMP officers believe alcohol may have been a factor in a collision that sent six young Sundre adults to hospital, one via STARS air ambulance last week.

Sundre council recently voted unanimously to withdraw membership in the Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC) over financial concerns. Through an annual requisition to the town, Sundre residents are currently paying $17.

Staff members at Foothills Lodge recently collected and donated 235 items, including toys, toiletries and cash to Sundre's Santa's Anonymous program.

Sundre council was expected to debate during yesterday's meeting whether or not to withdraw membership in the Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (MVRWMC) over financial concerns.

Although the Sundre Royal Purple Society no longer belongs to the Sundre Elks Club, officials say the goals of the organization haven't changed. “We are still here and we do still exist,” said honoured royal lady Brenda Johnston.