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WEEKLY NEWS FOR MAY 21

Good evening folks,

It’s that time of year again when the mountain has closed and we look back on the 2025/2026 ski season. I met with Amy Blakeney, the chief operating officer for Sun Peaks Resort LLP who recapped the occupancy reports, visitation levels and weather conditions from November to March in Sun Peaks.

Despite inconsistent weather conditions, the resort had strong visitation levels throughout the season. 

“We achieved our second highest skier visitation,” Blakeney said.

Read the full winter recap below.

Next, I discussed the Sun Peaks Centre Stage Production Academy with Theresa St. Louis, the senior manager of events at Tourism Sun Peaks and Lilly McGregor, a previous participant of the program. The academy is back with its second year of the program from May 29 to May 31 at the Sun Peaks Centre. Scroll down to learn more about the program and how to register.

Finally, Hollie listened in as council received an update from the Sun Peaks Housing Authority. Jessie Abraham, the association's housing manager, shared progress on the BC Builds housing development at 1180 Sun Peaks Rd. She touched on potential tenant requirements and more. Read the story below. 

Enjoy the weekend Sun Peaks!

WINTER RECAP: BREAKING DOWN SUN PEAKS’ SKI SEASON

Despite challenging weather conditions, Sun Peaks Resort reports second highest visitation numbers for the winter 2025-2026 season.

WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEW SUN PEAKS RENTAL HOUSING?

A proposed new employee housing policy will take into account residency, income and employment for the new BC Builds development at 1180 Sun Peaks Rd.

SUN PEAKS CENTRE STAGE PRODUCTION IS BACK WITH A FREE THREE-DAY PROGRAM

Registration is open and filling up for Sun Peaks Centre Stage Production Academy put on by the Sun Peaks Centre Stage crew for a free three-day program.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

SUN PEAKS MOVES TO REBUILD HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PUSH TO REOPEN CLINIC

Municipal staff and community members are working to revive the Sun Peaks Health Association by the summer.

YOU SHOULD KNOW 

Local and regional tidbits you should be aware of.

📖 TRU is looking for participants for a study being conducted to help make ski and snowboard riding safer. If you are interested in ski research, have had a previous injury from skiing/snowboarding and are willing to participate in a 30 minute interview, email knightd22@mytru.ca. Participants have the option to remain anonymous. 

👕 Out of the Cold Shelter in Kamloops is looking for donations, including men and women’s pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts. You can drop off donations to the Kamloops shelter or message Fiona Fache on Facebook who is able to pick up the donations and drop them off. 

EVENTS 🎫

🚲 Lift Total Health is introducing its  triathlon club for folks wanting to move their body.. On Sundays at 10 a.m. join the club for one hour of a self guided spin, 30 minutes of an outdoor run followed by a 45 minute sauna and plunge for $30 at 1130 Sun Peaks Road. Visit the lift total health website to book a slot. 

🐻 AdventureSmart is hosting a webinar series to learn about wildlife safety, outdoor preparedness and staying safe in backcountry areas with WildSafeBC’s Kathy Murray on May 24 at 7 p.m. To register visit the AdventureSmart registration page.

🏆 Morrisey’s Public House is hosting a fifa world cup watch party with games from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. from June 11 to July 19. Prizes will be available! To book a reservation, contact Morrisey’s at 250-578-6062.

WEEKLY

Sundays

Sun Peaks Church will be holding a service every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join at the Annex.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library’s mobile library visits Sun Peaks School every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Whitecroft Village from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

Mondays

Quizzy Rascal Quiz Nights are back! Running every Monday at Morrisey's Public House. Table reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee a spot. Phone or email: scraig@sunpeaksgrand.com to reserve your table for a specific night or for the whole season. Teams of up to six, two dollar cash entry per person, prizes to be won!

Tuesdays

Join Heffley Creek Hall for Golden Fitness classes, all ages and fitness levels welcome. Dancersize is at 11 a.m., followed by gentle weights at 12:30 p.m., Tai Chi walking at 1:30 p.m., chair pilates at 2 p.m. and chair yoga at 2:30 p.m.

Fridays

AA community addictions meetings run every Friday at Sun Peaks Secondary beside the Health Clinic, starting at 7:30 p.m. 

DOWN THE HILL

🏃‍♀️ Join the Kamloops Ridge Runners for their 40th anniversary of the Blackwell Dairy Run with a pancake breakfast with free ice cream and chocolate milk. On May 24 have the option of completing a 15 kilometre walk at 8 a.m., a 15 kilometre run at 9 a.m. or a three kilometre Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. Prices vary depending on age/event and you can register through the Kamloops Ridge Runners website.

🎶 Come to the Sagebrush Theatre at 7:30 p.m. for a Fleetwood Mac Tribute entitled Fleetwood Magic. With prices varying from $59 to $64, this is an all ages event. You can buy your tickets on the event website and for more information visit www.fleetwoodmagic.ca.

🛍️ Join the Shore Block Party on May 23 at 2 p.m. for four hours of vendors, food trucks, musicians, mascots, kid’s zones and more. Located at 107 Yew St. in Kamloops this is a free event welcome to all ages. For more information email patti@nsbia.com.

KEEP IN TOUCH 📲

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