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Water connection bylaw amended

Water connection bylaw amended

The water and wastewater connection fee bylaw has recently been amended after numerous developers raised concerns since it was first passed in October.
Inuit author shares culture

Inuit author shares culture

An Inuit author and storyteller visited Sundre last week to tell traditional Inuit stories and share his culture with residents. Michael Kusugak was born in Repulse Bay, N.W.T.
Volunteers donate quilts to children in need

Volunteers donate quilts to children in need

A group of volunteers in Sundre recently donated 11 handmade quilts to an organization that cares for children who have been sexually abused.
Town adjusting proposed offsite levy bylaw to reduce fees

Town adjusting proposed offsite levy bylaw to reduce fees

Town of Sundre officials are adjusting the proposed offsite levy bylaw to only reflect the projects that are required for completion in the next three to five years.
Province approves a $3,132,500 flood mitigation berm

Province approves a $3,132,500 flood mitigation berm

Preparation for future flooding in Sundre got a boost last week through a public information session and provincial approval to construct a mitigation berm along the Red Deer River.
Flag ceremonies mark end of Afghanistan mission

Flag ceremonies mark end of Afghanistan mission

To mark the end of Canada's 12-year military mission to Afghanistan, Sundre institutions joined others across the nation March 12, in commemorating the lowering of the Canadian flag in Kabul.
Increasing fish habitat in Bearberry Creek a "poor decision"

Increasing fish habitat in Bearberry Creek a "poor decision"

Sundre councillor Myron Thompson believes increasing fish habitat in the Bearberry Creek is a “poor decision.” Increasing fish habitat in the Sundre area is required as part of the $2.
Police briefs

Police briefs

People reminded to be cautious of scams March is Fraud Awareness Month and police are reminding everyone to be cautious of scams. Sundre RCMP Cpl.
Doing nothing toprevent floodingcould cost $14M

Doing nothing toprevent floodingcould cost $14M

The cost of doing nothing to address the potential for future overland flooding in Sundre is estimated as high as $14 million if the Red Deer River overflows its banks again, according to an engineering study conducted for the town.
Town approved $659,000 fundingfrom province

Town approved $659,000 fundingfrom province

The provincial government is covering $659,000 worth of repairs to municipal infrastructure in Sundre damaged in the June 2013 floods as well as costs the Town of Sundre incurred responding to the disaster.
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