Sundre News

The Scouts Canada program in Sundre has been successful for its first year, after returning to the community in the fall from a hiatus of numerous years.

Members of the Sundre Fire Department are going to be better prepared for future flooding now that the provincial government has granted their request to provide funding for a riverboat.

Town officials are trying to rally federal support to spend grant money targeted for fish habitat replacement on flood protection instead.

The average graduation rate over the last three years at Sundre High School (SHS) is 91 per cent, which is the highest to date, according to principal Jason Drent.

A community garden will be underway this spring in Sundre. It will provide an opportunity for residents of all ages to plant flowers or grow food, adding another asset to Sundre, say organizers. “The intent is to have seniors involved.

After 13 years of fulfilling the role of principal at Sundre High School, Jason Drent is handing over the position. He has accepted the position of principal at Ecole John Wilson Elementary School in Innisfail effective the 2014-2015 school year.

Editorial The proposed Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, introduced in Parliament this month, is an important and long-overdue step in striking a new and improved balance between the rights of accused persons and the rights of victims.

The tax increase for Sundre property owners that was approved in December has gone down because assessments have gone up, according to Town of Sundre officials. Sundre council approved an increase in residential taxes by 3.

Overwhelming support from the Sundre community has left some worried parents speechless. Jodi Overguard and Adrian Smith found out only a month ago that their five-month-old son Dante has a rare disease called neuroblastoma.

Sundre High School students participated in challenges last week to create awareness about empathy and how their actions affect each other.