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WEEKLY NEWS FOR JAN. 15

Good morning folks! 

You're hearing from me this week as Aibiike is taking some well-deserved time off.

This week council briefly discussed the health centre during the regular meeting Dec. 13. While there is still no update on a timeline for the clinic's reopening, chief administrative officer Deanna Campbell assured residents the process is moving along. SPIN is following this process carefully and has answered many common questions related to the transition. 

For more information please visit our landing page dedicated to the health centre. 

For our stories this week, we have some news from contributor Louise Hudson, who learned more about the impact of the Netflix original My Secret Santa. The holiday movie was filmed in Sun Peaks, and plays a role in the municipality's tourism strategy. She spoke with Aaron Macdonald and Liz Wilkinson from Sun Peaks Resort to learn more. Read the full story below. 

Returning this year, we also have information on the Friday Race Series. While the friendly competition went on hiatus during COVID, it's back in February. Get all the details below. 

These two stories and more will be available in our January issue, which hits the shelves this Friday. Don't forget to pick it up anywhere in the village to help us celebrate the launch of our 24th volume. 

Finally, If you have a moment, please fill out this survey and help guide our 2026 editorial agenda. We want to be sure we are writing stories worth reading and your feedback is vital. 

Wishing you a warm start to 2026, 

MY NOT SO SECRET SUN PEAKS: THE IMPACT OF FILM TOURISM 

How My Secret Santa is driving film tourism and global awareness for the resort.

THE FRIDAY RACE SERIES RETURNS FEB. 6

The long-awaited return of the recreational race, cancelled since 2020, will delight downhillers of all ages, restoring an important social and cultural tradition to Sun Peaks Resort.

SURVEY: WHAT STORIES SHOULD SUN PEAKS INDEPENDENT NEWS COVER IN 2026?

Help us shape our editorial agenda for 2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

LOCAL DENTAL HYGIENIST OPENS SERVICES IN SUN PEAKS

A local dental hygiene practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience has launched an independent practice in Sun Peaks to provide preventive oral health care, helping residents maintain overall health and wellness without leaving the community.

EVENTS 🎫

Jan. 15-17 - Sixth Annual Sun Peaks Film Festival 🎥

Get ready for the sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival presented by ArtZone. Enjoy three days of films from all over the world at Sun Peaks Centre Conference Room and Great Hall. Tickets can be bought through ArtZone’s website.

Jan. 15-18 - Canada Cup - Freestyle Canada 🎿

Catch the excitement of top Canadian freestyle athletes as they compete in the Canada Cup at Sun Peaks Resort. 

Jan. 16 - Snowshoe Canadian Campfire Cookout ❄️ 

Warm up this winter with the Snowshoe Canadian Campfire Cookout from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic guided snowshoe trek through the local Nordic trails before gathering around a campfire near the Village Day Lodge for classic, camp-style snacks and drinks. It’s a family-friendly, outdoor event that combines winter adventure with social fun. 

Jan. 19-21 - Dealer Demo ⛷️

Sun Peaks hosts Dealer Demo, a three-day industry event where ski and snowboard brands, authorized dealers, media and trade partners gather to test and showcase upcoming products on real terrain. The event gives industry professionals full mountain access to demo new gear, build connections and collect feedback. The event is not open to the general public or resort staff. 

Jan. 20-22 - B.C. Snowboard - Speed Nation Sun Peaks🏂 

Sun Peaks Resort hosts B.C. Snowboard’s Speed Nation, a competitive snowboarding event featuring timed runs and speed challenges for athletes across the region. Riders will test their skills on course while spectators cheer on participants from key vantage points around the venue. The event celebrates athleticism, community spirit and high-performance snowboarding in a winter mountain setting.

Jan. 21 - JuggerBean Mythical Creature Tutorial Paint Night 🐉

Embrace your inner painter at the JuggerBean Mythical Creature Tutorial Paint Night. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is needed. 

Jan. 22 - Sun Peaks Business Networking 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

Local professionals and business owners are invited to the Sun Peaks Business Networking Evening from 6 p.m to 8 p.m at Morrisey's Public House, a casual gathering designed to build connections and support collaboration within the community. Register by emailing jackie.vanvliet@cibc.com.

Jan. 22 - Strings on the Summit 🎻

Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music at Strings on the Summit, featuring talented musicians performing in the elegant setting of the Sun Peaks Grand from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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!

Fridays

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

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