Sundre News

Sundre seniors have identified a number of traffic concerns on Main Avenue, the town's busiest roadway, including the need for more marked crosswalks.

A documentary film is being made about the former Republic of Vietnam flag that has flown in Sundre since the early 1980s. The flag was donated to the town by then-resident Nam Tran in 1985.

Sundre residents and business owners will notice an increase on their FortisAlberta power bills starting in January after council approved a five per cent franchise fee at last week's town council meeting.

Sundre town councillors have voted to put the operation of the multi-stakeholder economic development committee on hold.

Sundre town councillors have been given an update on a proposed new economic development strategy for the municipality.

We've had a significant number of bear sightings in the past few weeks. At this time of the year, bears are on a constant search for food so they can fatten up for their winter hibernation.

Sundre RCMP officers are asking for public tips after a vandalism incident on an oil lease site west of town. A vehicle was damaged on the lease in the Bearberry area during the night of Aug. 29.

Sundre is one of 64 Alberta communities holding Alberta Culture Day Celebrations later this week. Sundre is sharing a total of $375,000 for the two-day celebration, which runs September 28 - 29.

The 15th annual Neighbour's Day, held in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG), was more than just about milestones, or what is best in local business or the region's oil and gas industry.

After being in Sundre for just two weeks Jennifer MacKinnon is already amazed by what the town offers. And that is not an easy thing to do. MacKinnon, 56, is no stranger to being in places that are different.