Sundre News

Sundre's own 15-year-old Dominic Schmiemann has been drafted by the Swift Current Broncos in the Western Hockey League (WHL). He and his family are moving to Wilcock, Sask. this summer, where he will pursue his hockey career.

Seventy-eight students walked the stage in caps and gowns to mark graduating from Sundre High School on Friday. One hundred per cent of students who entered Grade 12 in September graduated.

Sundre's own Ross Clews was presented with an exemplary service award recognizing his service as a volunteer firefighter in Canada for 27 years.

After about 18 months of debating, Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) officials have decided to close the roadway adjacent to Sundre High School.

Editorial The provincial government has just wrapped up consultations with municipalities regarding the possibility of making helmet use mandatory for all youths operating off-highway vehicles (OHV) on public land.

The 35th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo attracted hundreds of rodeo enthusiasts to town over the weekend. A total of four performances delivered bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding and tie-down roping action.

Although the mayor of Sundre had to hand over the chair for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the town's Land Use Bylaw last week, he spoke in opposition as a landowner during the hearing.

Sundre council has authorized town staff to make use of $50,000 for the design and site preparation of a new washhouse at Greenwood Campground.

Phase 2 of the Sundre Skate Park is near completion. “We've finished all the concrete work.

Go wild, go west! The Sundre rodeo grounds are expected to be full this weekend with several events planned for the 35th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo.