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WEEKLY NEWS FOR JAN. 1 |
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Good morning folks and happy new year!
We have a lot to look back on when it comes to in-depth, community-driven stories from SPIN in 2025 thanks to your ideas, questions and financial support.
In this newsletter, we've rounded up some of the stories that mattered to you, based on what you read most. These often help us set the editorial agenda for how to report, and in 2026 we will continue to bring you the stories you care about most. Thanks for joining us.
Stay warm this holiday season, inside and out,
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Leaving behind a legacy in ski tourism and community development, Sun Peaks mayor Al Raine passes away at 83 years old |
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Al Raine was diagnosed with ALS in spring of 2024 and resigned as mayor Dec. 14, 2024 at midnight before passing peacefully surrounded by family. The Sun Peaks community rallied to support each other during this time and celebrated Raine, honouring his legacy. |
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Sun Peaks Health Centre faces a new chapter, built on decades of community vision |
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As the community faced the transition of the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, we took a look back to see how it started.
What began as one paediatricians vision to bring year-round care to a growing resort community evolved into the centre, a lasting legacy of grassroots dedication, collaboration and community expectation. |
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Sun Peaks Resort pioneers snow storage technology with Snow Secure |
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Sun Peaks Resort partnered with Finnish company Snow Secure to store and preserve snow for early-season training, cutting energy use by up to 70 per cent while helping resorts adapt to climate change.
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Beyond the shoulder season: How Sun Peaks finds opportunity in the in-between |
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As the bustle of summer fades and before ski season begins, Sun Peaks enters a quieter period that tests businesses, reshapes community life and offers a pause in the village rhythm.
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Where to find staff housing in Sun Peaks |
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Staff housing is vital in Sun Peaks, which is probably why so many folks read this story. Check out this round up of a few staff housing options in Sun Peaks.
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