Sundre News

The location of Sundre RCMP's most recent large scale marijuana grow op bust is one of five Alberta properties listed on a new national RCMP database launched last week.

Students ‘get real' Don't be surprised this week if the area's teenagers are giving more hugs, thinking of others more or engaging in more random acts of kindness.

A recent Sundre high school graduate has won a scholarship established to celebrate the legacy of an area environmentalist. Colby Morris won Parkland Airshed Management Zone's Dr. Martha Kostuch Environmental Education Scholarship Award for 2011.

The number of participants in this year's Sundre Terry Fox Run was 33% less than it was in 2010 but the runners, still moved by the legendary Canadian's courage and determination to beat cancer, managed to raise more money than the year before.

Clay Cup Developers (CCD) is expected this week to finalize a long-awaited deal to secure land for a multi-million dollar affordable housing complex.

Sundre is home to the most outstanding army cadet in Alberta as recently determined by the Army Cadet League of Canada (Alberta).

Always kind and considerate to others, Johnan Leussink lived his life for love, to share it with family and friends, and gratefully but always graciously except theirs in return.

John Whitesell may have retired last year after 30 years of service with the volunteer Sundre Fire Department but near and distant voices keep calling him back.

Sundre's Deanna Ringland says she's looking ahead to an exciting year as the newly-crowned Mrs. Calgary 2012.

With the weather being perfect on Sept. 14 most Sundre area farmers were out in the field but in town they were being honoured at the annual SPOG Neighbour's Day and Trade Show. However, some did take a break from their work and came to celebrate.