Sundre News

Health consultation gathers lots of useful information By Dan Singleton MVG staff A recently held information-gathering session conducted by the David Thompson Health Advisory Council (DTAC) in Sundre uncovered some very useful and enlightening infor

Although it's only into its first week, a three month long construction project on the Main Street bridge over the Red Deer River has already caused major traffic tie-ups and headaches in town.

These youngsters really got into the Canada Day spirit, dressing up and waving flags during the July 1 celebrations at the museum. The day-long museum event saw hundreds of people enjoy ideal weather conditions.

Sundre town council has come out in support of keeping a full-strength RCMP detachment in town. During last week's governance committee meeting, Mayor Annette Clews said keeping the detachment unchanged is important for the entire Sundre area.

Sundre's newest RCMP officer says he's glad to be back in a rural detachment after five years at a big city posting. Morley Statchuk, 46, joined the Sundre detachment on June 20 after five years with Red Deer City RCMP.

By Colby Morris Good morning fellow graduates, family, friends and teachers. I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak on behalf and to the graduating Class of 2011. Today we have reached the pivotal moment of our high school days.

River Valley teacher Colleen Bailey, all decked out in a Batman super hero costume, takes the plunge in the dunk tank Friday morning, all to a chorus of students shouting, “Dunk! Dunk! Dunk!”

The Sundre Royal Canadian Legion float had a place of honour near the front of the 2011 Sundre Chamber of Commerce parade route.

Sundre postmaster Karin Roberts says she and her staff are pleased to be back at work this week after being caught in the middle of the Canada Post labour disruption. The Sundre post office started accepting mail again on Monday morning.

Many local and area residents, including several River Valley school classes, attended the 4th annual Sundre Museum festivities in recognition of National Aboriginal Day on June 21.