Sundre News

Town council has decided not to bring the 2013 budget to the public this month but will instead seek additional feedback from citizens at a final open house on Jan. 10.

From labouring on the ocean to enforcing law on the land, Troy Hopkins is an example of perseverance and courage when it comes to career changes. But he has done it.

Sundre's two atom hockey teams – Huskies A and B squads - were successful during the Sundre Minor Hockey Atom Tournament last weekend. The atom A team came first in its division and the atom B team took second place in its division.

Three forced air furnaces in the truck bay at the Sundre fire hall have been replaced with radiant heaters. The cost of this replacement totals $8,080 – half of which is paid for by the town fire reserves and the other half by Mountain View County.

The Grinch who stole Christmas made a nasty stop in Sundre last Thursday evening. Holiday season lights worth a total of $150 were stolen from the front of the home of Kaylin and James Davidson. They are known in their 5 Ave. N.E.

Calgary land developer William Joseph Sander who operated in the Sundre area has agreed to pay the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) $40,000 as part of a settlement on allegations he cheated dozens of investors across the province.

ATB Financial has raised $3,200 from its third annual silent auction. It was held at the Sundre Ranch Oct. 18 to Oct. 31. Branch manager Monica St. Dennis said every year the bank participates in the United Way campaign.

A full house of unhappy Sundre citizens at last week's two open houses gave the thumbs-down to the town's intention of selling off five pocket parks.

A 15-year-old Sundre area boy has been charged after a bomb threat was called into the Greenwood Family Physicians Clinic on Nov. 26 at noon, police said Monday. “This youth is now charged with Uttering Threats contrary to Section 264.

Town council has approved the expenditure of $390,153 for additional work on the east side water and waste water servicing project. The approved work will take place immediately and will finish off the current phase of the project.