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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

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

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"
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Sundre U18 Huskies’ goalie has work cut out for him

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
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Rare lightning, thunder and hail storm hit Central Alberta Monday

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.
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Clearwater County motorcyclist dies in collision north of Sundre

Clearwater County motorcyclist dies in collision north of Sundre

Driver from Calgary transported to hospital by ground ambulance in “stable condition,” says RCMP
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What age is too old to drive? Crash highlights need for doctor's checks say RCMP.

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.
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Two horses struck by pickup east of Sundre died

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

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
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Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Fish and Wildlife officer says elk hanging outside in compliance with regulations after grizzly sow with three cubs pictured feeding on carcass in Mountain View County
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Woman feels lucky to be alive after tree fell away from holiday trailer where she was sleeping

Woman feels lucky to be alive after tree fell away from holiday trailer where she was sleeping

Mother and daughter grateful that only a Jeep was written off after Central Alberta windstorm.
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Municipal affairs involved after mayor and two councilors resign in Cremona and it is not the first time

Municipal affairs involved after mayor and two councilors resign in Cremona and it is not the first time

Cremona's mayor said the stress of municipal politics has caused his health to suffer, saying he's had two heart attacks as mayor of the Village of around 400 people.
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