Sundre News

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.

More than 30 people of all ages attended Sunday's Terry Fox run in Sundre, raising more than $1,200 for cancer research.

Sundre residents are again being asked to remove birdfeeders from their yards after a black bear and three cubs came into town last week.

Longtime former Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed, who died last week at the age of 84, is being remembered by a former West Central Alberta MLA and Social Credit leader as a man dedicated and committed to public service.

The annual Terry Fox run goes at the Sundre High School on Sunday September 16, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There are heros among us. Heros come in many forms and from every walk of life. Some of those heroes are survivors who are battling cancer.

Following a meeting last month with the Sundre Health Professionals Attraction Committee (HPAC), Sundre Mayor Annette Clews has sent a letter on behalf of council to Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne.