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Simon Ducatel

Simon Ducatel

Simon Ducatel joined Mountain View Publishing in 2015. He covers municipal council, news and sports as well as community events in Sundre and area. He is also a photographer and columnist.

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Recent Work by Simon

Sundre Fire Department has record number of calls in 2024

Sundre Fire Department has record number of calls in 2024

Number of calls up by 80 over 2023 representing a roughly 23 per cent increase with most of them being medical first responses
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$25.7-million resource rights lease sale could lead to more oil, gas development

$25.7-million resource rights lease sale could lead to more oil, gas development

The Albertan examines the process involved in the competitive nature of purchasing lease rights to access minerals and resources on Crown land following major Sundre-area sale
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Sundre library patrons enjoy Spice of the Month

Sundre library patrons enjoy Spice of the Month

Sundre library introduces tasty new program to help patrons expand their culinary horizons by providing take-and-make kits featuring spices
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Wastewater treatment tech trialled in Sundre awaits provincial approval

Wastewater treatment tech trialled in Sundre awaits provincial approval

One-year testing phase wrapped up in the fall with final report to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas still pending
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Sundre mayor plans to seek re-election

Sundre mayor plans to seek re-election

Sundre town council incumbents all considering bids for another term but most say it’s way too early to commit for certain
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Sundre-area author releases fictional allegory of the real world

Sundre-area author releases fictional allegory of the real world

Tim Kirby, who hangs up his hat in Harmattan, inspired to write novel based on his lived experience
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Sundre Royal Canadian Legion branch donates $5,000 to Aquaplex

Sundre Royal Canadian Legion branch donates $5,000 to Aquaplex

Contribution to help replace indoor fitness centre's elliptical workout machine
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Sundre's nature boardwalk is a three-season amenity

Sundre's nature boardwalk is a three-season amenity

Snow clearing equipment could potentially damage wooden structure
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Sundre Curling Club yields modest surplus in 2024

Sundre Curling Club yields modest surplus in 2024

However, the organization that is celebrating 75th anniversary this year has long list of projects and faces increased costs
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Sundre's pilot community event organizer position continues in 2025

Sundre's pilot community event organizer position continues in 2025

The next council following upcoming municipal election will ultimately decide whether to make position permanent
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