Sundre News

The streets of Sundre were packed with people anxious to see what was in store for this year's annual Sundown in Sundre event on Friday. The event is hosted by the Sundre & District Chamber of Commerce and has become quite popular over the years.

Residential and commercial property taxes will increase 3.89 per cent in 2015 and 1.97 per cent in 2016, council decided last week. Councillors approved the 2015 and 2016 operating budgets during the council meeting on Dec.

Once again a disagreement between Town of Sundre council and Mountain View County council on water and wastewater servicing has sparked mediation.

Residents are encouraged to take part in a new Santa's Anonymous initiative this year and be a Secret Santa for a less fortunate individual.

Members of the Sundre High School Leo Club are raising money to put together care packages for women and children staying at the Central Alberta Women's Shelter in Red Deer.

The provincial government's decision to cut funding for the resource road and the local road bridge programs in 2013 and again in 2014 has created serious concerns across rural Alberta.

A new industrial subdivision proposed for Sundre's west side has jumped its first hurdle. During a special council meeting on Nov.

An accused killer will be back in court next month following a brief appearance in Didsbury provincial court on Dec. 1.

Sundre council was expected to consider a proposed residential and commercial tax increase of 3.89 per cent in 2015 and, new this year, a 1.97 per cent increase in 2016, during yesterday's council meeting.

Some Sundre councillors are unhappy with a recent decision made by provincial officials not to cover 100 per cent of costs associated with flood-related projects.