Sundre News

Owners of Sundre businesses along the Highway 22 corridor will have the opportunity to apply for funding next month to enhance the fronts of their stores.

Sundre citizens attending two open houses last month have told the town by a clear majority they do not want the community's pocket parks sold off.

Less fortunate people of Sundre are able to eat a Christmas meal today because of the community's efforts in donating to Santa's Anonymous. Two horse-drawn wagons full of volunteers took to the streets of Sundre on Dec.

Recreation and Culture Grant funds divided During the regular council meeting on Dec. 17, $14,991 was divided between five applicants for the Community Recreation and Culture Grant.

It has now been six years since the arrival of the World of Wildlife exhibit, and unlike last year's fifth anniversary celebrations, the Sundre & District Historical Society marked this year with a low-key tea event.

Tim Hortons, the country's famed coffee and doughnut restaurant, is close to final approval to open its first franchise in Sundre.

Sundre's fire department has acquired its new $400,000 pumper and is in the process of selling its old one and using the proceeds to invest in either a new medical unit van or a jet river rescue boat.

The Town of Sundre will be providing citizens the option to send utility bills electronically, effective Jan. 1. The request was made by Wanda Watson-Neufeld, director of corporate services, at the council meeting on Dec. 3.

Mayor Annette Clews presented the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee Medal last week to Sundre citizen Tom Mennear for his lifelong commitment to enhance the community.

A serial Grinch has been daringly making holiday season rounds through Sundre – stealing Christmas house lights, a church angel and even a residential deer ornament.