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WEEKLY NEWS FOR MARCH 26

Good afternoon folks,

Can you believe it’s the last full week of March? Where, oh where did the winter go? In just 11 short days the resort will stop the lifts for the season and shift into mountain biking season prep. I chatted with Sam Loxton with Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association to learn more about what’s on the docket for the summer, as well as how the last year went. He shared a number of developments with us so scroll down to read more. 

In newsy-news, the municipality is at risk of losing the final instalment of the Housing Accelerator Fund. The $1.5 million grant is earmarked to speed up housing development and supporting structures, but building permits are lower than expected, throwing the last bit of funding into uncertainty. Learn more in our story below. 

Local business Flight Deck Cannabis Co. is working toward a relocation, hoping for a more central spot in the village. But the process is as predictable as your last edibles trip, with a number of hoops to jump through. However, owner Sonya Nasilowski said the move would make sense for locals and visitors, offering cannabis products within walking distance of the village core. We unpacked the process in our article for those curious. 

Finally, the annual Ski Down in a Gown was cancelled last week due to adverse snow conditions, but that didn’t kill the vibe. Undeterred by the recreation cancellation, a 50-strong group gathered at Masa’s and raised $1,180 for Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks. 

P.S. Do you have any ideas for our upcoming Home Issue? Get in touch by emailing me at editor@sunpeaksnews.com.

SUN PEAKS RECREATIONAL TRAIL ASSOCIATION SHARES UPDATES ON MCGILLIVRAY LAKE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION 

Plus updates on crew expansions, funding and the search for a new Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association president.

FOREIGN BUYERS BAN AFFECTS MUNICIPALITY’S ABILITY TO MEET HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND AGREEMENTS

Municipality is at risk of losing over $380,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund.

FLIGHT DECK CANNABIS EYES UP NEW, CENTRAL LOCATION

Flight Deck Cannabis is looking to relocate, pending lengthy approval process and rezoning application. 

ANNUAL SKI DOWN IN A GOWN PIVOTS TO FUNDRAISING AFTER CANCELLATION

This year’s Ski Down in a Gown event included a charitable component, and while the ski portion of the evening was cancelled, the group raised $1,000 for Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

KAMLOOPS SEARCH AND RESCUE LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR NEW JOINT HALL

Kamloops Search and Rescue is seeking community support to help fund a new joint facility with Kamloops Fire Rescue.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

Thanks to Alysha Rogers for our photo of the week!

"We just got married up there a few weeks ago...Our whole wedding party went down with us," she told SPIN via Facebook.

Photo submitted by Alysha Rogers/Summit Shots

Do you have a fabulous photo from your own escapades? Send us an email to have it featured. 

YOU SHOULD KNOW 

Local and regional tidbits you should be aware of.

📚 The TNRD is seeking community input on the possibility of a brick-and-mortar library in Sun Peaks. Share your thoughts through this survey. SPIN covered the proposal the district brought to council and you can learn more about those first steps in our article. 

🏅 Sun Peaks was named Freestylee BC Host Venue of the year! A few weeks ago we chatted with Sun Peaks Freestyle Club president Trevor Lott on this year’s season. Learn more here.

🧯 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart homeowner rebate program is now available for 2026. New in 2026, property owners in the TNRD will be eligible for a rebate of up to 50 per cent, to a maximum of $1,000 for doing fire mitigation work within 30 metres of their home. Learn more here. 

In February 2024, The Cabins became the first neighbourhood in Sun Peaks to be officially recognized by FireSmart Canada. SPIN spoke with resident Neil Findlay to learn more about that process. Read more.

🥾 The Shuswap Hut and Trail Alliance Society was awarded $3,500 from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to undertake routine maintenance and site remediation on two alpine trails in East Shuswap.

🏥 More than 400 health professionals from the U.S. have accepted job offers in the B.C. public health-care system. The recruitment efforts done by the province boosted applications from American doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners. Out of those professions 83 practitioners are part of Interior Health.

EVENTS 🎫

March 27 and March 28 

⛷️ The 21st Annual Hub International Nancy Greene Festival will welcome over 600 kids with a speed trap, dual GS, jump contest, skier X style kombi course, moguls and other fun events.

You must be registered with a Canadian ski club in the NGSL program in order to enter this event. For more information, please contact us at hubngfestival@gmail.com.

April 1 

🥙 A four-course dinner at Mantles Restaurant paired with wines from Stoneboat Vineyards. $129.41 per person. Seating for 22. Tickets available online. 19+ event.

April 3 and April 4 

🎸 Two days of DJs, live performances, outdoor stages and apres parties. On Friday catch LaSzewo, James Hype, Devault + Raised by Raves Showcase. On Saturday see Lost Frequencies, Lavern, Skilah + Raised by Raves Showcase. 19+ event, two pieces of ID required.

April 4 through April 6 

❄️ Part of Wonder Weekend, the final weekend of the 2025–26 winter season. Dig into your closet for your best retro outerwear — the brighter and flashier the better! Lift ticket required.

April 5

🚴🏻‍♀️ Celebrate the upcoming summer season with bikes on snow! A bike slalom race for ages 11+. Prizes include a bike package with lift passes and a night at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.

April 6

🎿 Costume-clad contestants attempt to skim across a pool of water on their skis or boards for the Slush Cup. Ages 16+.

April 6

⛷️Celebrate the final run of the season in Top To Bottoms! Ski or snowboard all the way from the Top of the World down to Bottoms Bar & Grill patio for the last great lap of winter. All ages.

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. The mobile library will not run April 5.

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!

Fridays

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

KEEP IN TOUCH 📲

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