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

Researchers exploring Albertans' views on ethnicity and immigration

University of Alberta study part of larger project that aims to “understand political culture and attitudes” with hope of bridging divides

Dec 26, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Community mourns former Sundre fire chief’s death in Friday's shop fire

“The community lost an incredible man,” says a social media comment.

Nov 24, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

OHS investigating Friday's fatality at structure fire west of Sundre

RCMP say person killed Nov. 22 at an industrial shop fire thought to be "a tragic workplace accident"

Nov 23, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

Sundre U18 Huskies’ goalie has work cut out for him

Minor hockey squad started the season without a netminder but eventually found a contender who so far is holding his own

Nov 14, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Rare lightning, thunder and hail storm hit Central Alberta Monday

Watch as hail pelts a car north of Calgary when an unusually late storm hit in late October.

Oct 30, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Clearwater County motorcyclist dies in collision north of Sundre

Driver from Calgary transported to hospital by ground ambulance in “stable condition,” says RCMP

Oct 28, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

What age is too old to drive? Crash highlights need for doctor's checks say RCMP.

An 88-year-old driver from Sundre involved in a collision Oct. 10 in Central Alberta had his driver’s licence taken away by his doctor pending a driver’s test, but was already planning to give it up in November.

Oct 23, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Two horses struck by pickup east of Sundre died

Three horses that escaped from their pasture were hit by a pickup truck at 3 a.m. on Monday and two died. The driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries.

Oct 18, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Bergen-area author recipient of Alberta Heritage Award for Glenbow book

Shari Peyerl’s book, Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, retraces the history of Glenbow quarry and townsite

Oct 17, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Lacombe County horseback rider falls off Ya Ha Tinda cliff, dies

50-year-old employed at Lacombe County horse boarding facility who hailed from Carlisle, United Kingdom, fell off of 50-metre cliff at Bighorn Falls Oct. 12

Oct 17, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

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