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

Wildlife seized, charges laid in Fish and Wildlife checkstop west of Sundre

Several animals and birds were seized during anti-illegal hunting checkstop carried out by Fish and Wildlife with assistance from Sundre RCMP

Nov 30, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

U18 Sundre Huskies hampered by injuries and suspension

Sundre squad placed among tier 3 teams as Central Alberta Hockey League’s regular season set to start

Nov 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Central Alberta distillery earns accolades with award-winning gin

Alberta Beverage Awards named Sundre's Greenwood Distilleries’ Party Line Gin Best in Class, coming out ahead of a dozen contenders

Nov 9, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

One patient extricated from two motor vehicle collision on Highway 27

Impaired driving charges pending against male following crash east of Sundre

Oct 25, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

After 55 years, Central Alberta postal worker hangs up her mailbag

Dozens attend fond farewell to celebrate Sharon Jackson, a dedicated mail delivery person who once found the recipient of a letter simply titled 'grandma'.

Oct 16, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Watch: Black bear safely caught and relocated west of Sundre

Animal wandering through Sundre, in Central Alberta, had been travelling the area in search of calories ahead of winter

Sep 28, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

Sundre resident successfully completes cross-Canada cycling adventure

Phil Meagher, a coach with Sundre Bike n’ Ski Club, had for years sought to check a cross-country cycling trip off his bucket list

Sep 25, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Alberta paracyclist rediscovered love of life through sport

Albertan Lowell Taylor, who is legally blind due to degenerative eye condition, aspires to compete at 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Sep 23, 2023 6:43 PM Read more >

Grizzly sow and cubs captured on trail camera southwest of Sundre

Camera give Municipal District of Bighorn property owners rare and unique glimpse into wild animals and their behaviours

Aug 17, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Red Deer male dies northwest of Sundre in single vehicle rollover

Authorities report otherwise largely uneventful Heritage Day long weekend in and around Sundre

Aug 15, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >