Sundre News

In an unexpected about-face, Mountain View Seniors' Housing (MVSH) officials are granting residency to a blind man and his guide dog at the Foothills Lodge, after initially saying the dog could not live there.

A recent deal between pharmacists and the provincial government is a step in the right direction, says Chris Aingworth, pharmacy manager at Sundre Community Drug Mart.

Members of the River Valley School parent council have raised roughly $80,000 towards purchasing a new playground for the school, but still need $120,000 more to reach their goal.

Town of Sundre officials are considering implementing a new tax on people who develop vacant, unsubdivided land within town limits, to help pay for future community and recreational facilities.

Sundre's annual Winterfest, hosted by the Sundre & District Historical Society, has evolved over the years. The 10th annual event was expected to occur at the museum grounds over the weekend, with several activities for families to enjoy.

An 82-year-old blind resident of Sundre has been denied a request for his guide dog to reside with him at the Foothills Lodge, after he applied to rent a unit there in recent weeks.

Although florists were busy putting together bouquets of roses last week, Valentine's Day is not the busiest time of the year for them, they say.

The sixth annual River Valley School (RVS) science fair held last week marked the smallest fair to date, with 28 projects on display.

Town of Sundre officials intend to increase fish habitat in the Bearberry Creek with $128,065.76 set aside from a provincial grant. Increasing fish habitat in the Sundre area is required as part of the $2.

Sundre's own 16-year-old Julia Helland is one of three dressage riders in the country to receive a $2,500 bursary from Dressage Canada. ìIt can be used for anything in my equine career.