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WEEKLY NEWS FOR JULY 2

Good morning folks, 

I hope everyone is taking some time to celebrate and relax with friends and family this long weekend. We have a few stories to read before you head out the door to the parties, trails and apres! 

First, Noelle attended the Run Like a Girl Top of the World Ultra last weekend! She chatted with amazing athletes (some who ran for the first time!). It's always so inspiring when folks try something new, and a 50 kilometre run? That's certainly a feat. Read more in the story below.

Plus, contributor Breanne Massey attended the 2026 Kamloopa Powwow and talked with community members, vendors and competitors. Check out her words and photos below. 

Finally, a feature from our Bike Issue! A few months back we reported that trail enthusiast Sam Loxton was taking a step back from his role as president of the Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association. We recently caught up with him to chat about this new role with Sun Peaks Resort LLP overseeing the Nordic skiing, hiking, biking and snowshoe trails. Scroll down to read about what this new role entails! 

RUNNERS TAKE ON SUN PEAKS FOR THE RUN LIKE A GIRL TOP OF THE WORLD ULTRA

Athletes seasoned and spontaneous competed in the race, raising money for Sun Peaks Mountain Rescue Society.

RETURNING TO THE CIRCLE: KAMLOOPA POWWOW RECONNECTS GENERATIONS

At Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, thousands gathered over three days, with many describing the powwow as a place of reconnection they return to year-after-year for Indigenous culture.

SAM LOXTON TAKES NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH SUN PEAKS RESORT 

Former Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association president Sam Loxton will oversee Nordic skiing, hiking, biking and snowshoe trails, with a focus on accessibility, connectivity and future development.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

FRANK GISH AND BRADLEY MUNRO CELEBRATED WITH SUN PEAKS MOUNTAIN MAN AWARD

The Mountain Man Award is presented for exceptional dedication to the community through countless hours of volunteering.

EVENTS 🎫

🎸  Rockin’ in the Peaks is back on July 3 and 4 for its second year for a full weekend of Outdoor live music featuring Kim Mitchell, The Trews and more rock and roll artists. With single day, full weekend, VIP tickets and bundle packages including vacation rentals available, Sun Peaks insiders receive a 15 per cent off discount.

⛳️ Kids golf for free July 6 to 12! Learn more here. 

🚴🏻 Locals ride, July 9! From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. locals can hit the trails for $35. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Kamloops Bike Riders Association, Kamloops Mountain Bike Trail Association and Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association. Get your passes. 

WEEKLY

Sundays

👩🏼‍🌾 Stroll through the Sun Peaks Farmers' Market from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

⛪️ 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

From July 6 to Aug. 24 Quizzy Rascal Quiz Nights will be at Masa's starting at 8 p.m. $2 cash per person, with teams of up to six!

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. 

KEEP IN TOUCH 📲

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