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Utilities

Your utility bill in Sundre covers natural gas, water, sewer, waste and recycling service.  
 
For consumer questions or assistance with utility matters, contact the Alberta Government's Utilities Consumer Advocate website.
 
Present Deployment of Fibre Optics 
Xplore Inc. has been working with the Town of Sundre to ensure the successful deployment of a comprehensive fibre-to-the-premise network throughout town. The deployment is happening now. Please visit xplore.ca/fibre for more information.



There are a number of internet service providers operating in Sundre.  Please be sure to do your own research to determine if there are any others to choose from.  Note that Bell and Shaw do not operate out of Sundre.  
 
Airenet Tel: 403-556-6315
Telus Tel: 1-888-811-2323
Xplore Inc: 1-877-959-5717

The Town of Sundre distributes and manages its Natural Gas utility.  The Town began providing Natural Gas to the community in 1962, and is a member of the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops.  This enables the Town to provide consumers with a stable and competitively priced gas supply. 
 
2023

Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $26.00/month
Consumption Charge: Natural Gas Cost plus $1.45/GJ
Gas System Improvement Charge: $0.21/GJ
 
Effective January 1, 2024
 
Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $26.00/month
Consumption Charge: Natural Gas Cost plus $1.50/GJ
Gas System Improvement Charge: $0.25/GJ
 
 
The Federal Fuel Charge is part of the Federal Government's Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.  It is a per gigajoule (GJ) rate applied to the consumption of natural gas.  Gas Utility providers in Alberta are required to collect the Federal Fuel Charge from consumers on their monthly gas bills and remit charges to the Federal Government.  The fuel charge rates are as follows:
 
Federal Fuel Charge Rates ($/GJ)

 2023 ($65 per tonne)  $ 3.3271
 2024 ($80 per tonne)  $ 4.0951
 2025 ($95 per tonne)  $ 4.8631
 2026 ($110 per tonne)  $ 5.6311
 2027 ($125 per tonne)  $ 6.3991
 2028 ($140 per tonne)  $ 7.1671
 2029 ($155 per tonne)  $ 7.9324
 2030 ($170 per tonne)  $ 8.7004


 
The Town's water utility infrastructure is comprised of over 18.9 kilometers of water mains, two source wells, two reservoirs and a water treatment plant (construction completed in 2011).  The water treatment plant provides safe drinking water for domestic, commercial, industrial and emergency use.  The quality and quantity of Sundre's water exceeds fire-fighting demands, applicable health standards and operates under an Alberta Environment Approval.  The water treatment plant is owned by the Town of Sundre and operated by Town of Sundre.

2023

Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $21.50/month
Consumption Charge: $2.25/cubic meter
Storm Water Charge: $5.25/month
 
Effective January 1, 2024
 
Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $23.00/month
Consumption Charge: $2.70/cubic meter
Storm Water Charge: $5.25/month
The wastewater infrastructure is comprised of over 18.1 kilometers of sewer mains, a three-cell aerated lagoon system and five lift stations.  The municipality is also responsible for all lateral connections from the sewer main to the property line.  The Town collects and treats an average of 1800 cubic meters a day at the lagoon.
 
2023

Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $21.50/month
Consumption Charge: $1.35/cubic meter of metered water
 
Effective January 1, 2024
 
Flat Rate Distribution Charge: $23.00/month
Consumption Charge: $1.35/cubic meter of metered water
The waste removal & recycling program is managed by Sundre's Operations Department; however, it contracts Environmental 360 to provide Garbage and Compost pick-up services for the Town.  The Sundre Transfer Station is currently operated by the Mountain View Waste Management Commission. 

Residential Flat Rate (properties with three or less dwellings): $25.65/month
Commercial Properties: Contract with private service providers.
 

Residents are not required to use the companies listed below. It is recommended that consumers research to determine which electricity company will work best for their needs.  
 
Bullfrog Power Toll Free Tel: 1-(877)-360-3464
Direct Energy Toll Free Tel: 1-(866)-374-6299
Enmax Toll Free Tel: 310-2010
Epcor Toll Free Tel: 310-4300
Just Energy Toll Free Tel: 1-(855)-387-6071
Mountain View Power Toll Free Tel: 1-(877)-403-0259

For your TV entertainment needs, research available satellite tv companies to find out which company works best for you and your family. The most common companies in Sundre include Bell, Shaw & Telus.
Residential and Commercial areas in Sundre all have access to Telus land lines.  
With advancements in technology and your rights as a consumer, you have alternate options available to you through other communication methods and companies.  
 
Contact Telus Toll Free Tel: 310-2255