Sundre News

While many residents may be under the impression that fruit juices are better for their teeth and gums than soft drinks, when it comes to oral health that isn't true, says Sundre dentist Dr. Richard Kolen.

Sundre town councillors have appointed four community members to the newly created Business Residential Services Engagement Committee.

The chamber of commerce has passed a motion in support of a new project that will promote shopping at Sundre chamber member businesses.

Les Mackintosh, the Town of Sundre's streets foreman, removed snow outside the Sundre High School last week.

Three men charged after a feral horse was shot and killed west of Sundre almost two years ago will be back in court on April 27 after their trial was unexpectedly adjourned last week.

The four Wild Rose riding candidates have weighed in on whether the nation's controversial long gun registry should be retained, abolished or examined further.

Small businesses optimism in Sundre is on the upswing following the recession, said chamber president Sherry Tytkanych “It think things are looking up,” she said. “I think little businesses are starting to pick up and are doing better.

Supporters of the new Sundre skatepark project got a first look at the proposed design of the facility last week. The $170,000 park is being proposed for an open area west of the Sundre AquaPlex parking lot along the Bearberry Creek.

The annual Sundre Community Awards and Volunteer Appreciation night will be held June 2, officials announced.

Sundre Mayor Annette Clews says she hopes the 2011 federal election won't unnecessarily delay efforts aimed at obtaining funding for riverbank stabilization in town. “My fear is it could be,” said Clews.