Sundre News

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.

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.