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 Minor Hockey removes board member charged with sex offences

Vice-president says RCMP allegations against Sundre woman “are not related to hockey activities or Sundre Minor Hockey” Association

Apr 9, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Sundre U18 Huskies’ run at provincial playdowns ends

Sundre Minor Hockey Association’s highest-level team had recently claimed regular season league banner

Mar 13, 2024 10:08 AM Read more >

Fatal collision northeast of Sundre amid near whiteout conditions

STAR-1 dispatched from Calgary to scene of fatal crash east of James River General Store stood down shortly after takeoff due to bad weather

Mar 1, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Whitecap Resources ordered to pay $80,000 for hydrogen sulphide release

An Calgary oil and gas company has pleaded guilty to AER charges related to a hydrogen sulphide release from a gas well in Mountainview County.

Feb 29, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Thieves make off with $120,000 RV from Central Alberta dealership

Country Road RV in Sundre reported a $120,000 trailer stolen overnight on Feb. 6.

Feb 24, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

STARS air ambulance dispatched to Sundre area twice within hours

One mission flown directly to scene of a crash near Bergen while another flew out near Sundre after male sustained injuries in a fall

Feb 15, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Pilot escapes unhurt after plane flips on Burntstick Lake

A pilot was flying at low altitudes when landing gear caught snow over surface of lake and flipped.

Feb 13, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Central Alberta town will bid for 2024 Kraft Hockeyville title after surprise nomination

Community invited to nominate the Sundre Arena and share their stories before Feb. 18 deadline for chance at winning $250,000 and hosting an NHL game

Feb 10, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

UCP government all talk, no action on addressing health-care crisis, says Alberta doc

Dr. Michelle Warren – a former Alberta Medical Association president – says the Danielle Smith's government needs to take action on health-care crisis.

Feb 5, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Sundre U18 Huskies host annual home tournament

Seven teams visited Sundre Arena to play in fundraising event won by Calgary Knights

Feb 5, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

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