Sundre News

Sundre RCMP is asking for anyone with any information regarding a high hoe bucket that was stolen from a Hitachi hoe near Rig Street, southwest of Caroline, to step forward. The bucket was stolen on Nov.

The recent messy and unorganized state of the designated recycling area in town caused municipal officials to take action after numerous complaints were received.

The Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce president has announced intentions to step down from her post before her term is up because of a lack of support from chamber members.

The value of development permits in Sundre in 2013 was less than what it was in 2012, but the number of subdivisions doubled. ìWe did less permits. I think because we did more subdivisions this year.

Sundre RCMP is asking for anyone with any information regarding an ongoing mischief or theft of mail in the area to step forward.

The Town of Sundre is making an effort to support local businesses. A preference in purchasing products and services locally has been adopted as a principle to be included as part of revising the town's purchasing policy.

Sundre residents will be seeing an increase in their utility bills as of this month. Utility rates now include $17.50 per month for garbage, $18.50 per month for water and $18.50 per month for wastewater.

Sundre RCMP Corporal Ryan Hodge said 2012 was a successful year for the Sundre detachment. He said one of the many highlights of the year has been an increase in drug enforcement in the Sundre area.

Sundre's New Year's baby arrived at 6:31 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2013. Proud parents Terran and Chantal Meston welcome Victoria Anne-Marie, who is named after her great- grandmother. Her due date was Dec. 31 and Chantal went into labour at 1:30 a.m.

Town of Sundre officials are looking into the potential of buying the Bergen Rocks sculpture collection created by artists from around the world.