Sundre News

Sundre taxpayers will see an increase on their annual tax bills this month. Town of Sundre officials approved a tax increase of an average 3.7 per cent, equal to an average of $70 per year.

The first official grass fire within town limits lit up in Sundre last week. It's possible the fire resulted from underage teenagers playing with fireworks, said Sundre fire chief Marty Butts.

Members appointed to SEDIF committee Four Sundre residents have been appointed to the Sundre Economic Development Initiatives Fund (SEDIF) evaluation committee.

A collision occurred outside of the Little Red Deer Store on Highway 27, east of Sundre, last Wednesday. “The operator of the small truck turned in front of the dump truck which caused the collision,” said Earl Hutchinson, Sundre RCMP constable.

A standing ovation followed Dr. Eva Olsson's evening presentation at Sundre High School last Thursday. Born in Hungary, Olsson is an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who travels worldwide to share her story.

Town of Sundre council passed the increase of $12,417 to the 2013 operating budget, during the April 15 council meeting.

Town of Sundre council passed second and third readings of a bylaw creating a new Recreational Vehicle (RV-1) District, during the council meeting on April 15.

A proposal from W/C Johnston Consulting Ltd. to provide the director of disaster services for the town was approved by council during the March 18 meeting.

Sundre pharmacies are closing their doors and participating in a provincewide pharmacist rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Sundre's volunteer fire department has once again saved the day. A couple who live just west of town are commending the fire department for their “speedy response” to eliminate hungry flames attacking their garage a couple of weeks ago.