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Cut to federal program a community concern, says librarian

Cut to federal program a community concern, says librarian

The Harper government's decision to cut the Community Access Program (CAP), which is used, in part, to help pay for public Internet terminals in libraries, is bad news for Sundre, says librarian and town councillor Michael Baird.
Mayor wants council to consider municipality's role

Mayor wants council to consider municipality's role

Mayor Annette Clews has asked council to examine the municipality's roles and obligations as part of an information gathering effort by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) mayors' caucus.
Explosion destroys home

Explosion destroys home

A massive explosion and fire destroyed a Sundre-area home in the spring of 1972. In a front-page story, the Round Up reported on the very close call for resident Frank Overguard. “An explosion in the basement of the Mrs.
Being BearSmart means knowing dangers

Being BearSmart means knowing dangers

The arrival of warm weather in the spring increases opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities from barbecuing, gardening, walking the dog, hiking, biking, to fishing and camping.
Election in final stretch following Sundre forum

Election in final stretch following Sundre forum

With Albertans heading to the polls on Monday, three of the four candidates in the Rocky Mountain House-Rimbey-Sundre riding have outlined their respective positions on a host of issues at the only local forum of the campaign.
Arrow wound won't slow down this rider

Arrow wound won't slow down this rider

Sundre-area rodeo athlete Ty Werk doesn't let little things get in the way of competing in the sport he loves – even if that little thing happens to be being shot in the arm with a broken arrow.
Wildrose government would consider West Country cleanup options, says Danielle Smith

Wildrose government would consider West Country cleanup options, says Danielle Smith

A Wildrose government would be prepared to examine ways of dealing with the massive mess sometimes left by campers and others in the West Country during summer weekends, party leader Danielle Smith said during an election campaign stopover in town.
Soccer practices underway

Soccer practices underway

Owner describes harrowing escape from house fire

Owner describes harrowing escape from house fire

Ray Scott says he considers himself and his wife Suzanne extremely lucky to have escaped unhurt when their east Sundre home was recently destroyed by fire.
Musician looking forward to showcase

Musician looking forward to showcase

Sixteen-year-old Sundre High School Grade 11 student Noah Bradley has been playing music for the past eight years – and, thankfully, he's finally getting over his nervousness about performing in public.
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