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WEEKLY NEWS FOR MAY 14

Good afternoon folks,

This week, I talked to chief administrative officer Deanna Campbell about the Sun Peaks Health Association, which the municipality is pushing to reestablish. 

The goal is to review the association’s bylaws and transition the board, which is currently council and one community member, to a community-led board. 

“The municipality would support the health association taking on the work to get the health centre re-opened, eliminating the need for the municipality to pay for and engage external contracted support through a consultant,” Campbell said.

 Read more about the next steps to reestablish the association below.

Plus, I chatted with Johnny Crichton and Wade Rettie about the spring BC Alpine Mega camp held at Sun Peaks Resort. They talked about what it meant for Sun Peaks to be chosen for this year’s camp, which brought over 200 athletes to the mountain each day. Scroll down to learn more about the impact and success the mega camp brought to the Sun Peaks community.

Finally, the Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Society is looking for a beneficiary to partner with for the 2026 firefighter’s gala. Tomorrow is the last day to apply to be a beneficiary, so if you work with a local community organization, get your submission in! Read more below.

Have a great weekend Sun Peaks! 

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.

SUN PEAKS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SOCIETY SEEKS LOCAL CHARITY FOR THE 2026 FIREFIGHTER’S GALA

The society is accepting proposals until May 15 from local charities to be the beneficiary of the annual gala taking place in November.

SUN PEAKS RESORT EXTENDS SKI SEASON WITH BC ALPINE MEGA CAMP

Hundreds of athletes from all over the world came to the resort this spring for post-season training and FIS racing. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN HIGHLIGHTS STABLE, BUT PRESSURED BUDGET FOR SUN PEAKS

Homeowners will see an 8 per cent municipal tax increase following approval of the 2026 budget and five-year plan on May 12. 

YOU SHOULD KNOW 

Local and regional tidbits you should be aware of.

🗳️ Tourism Sun Peaks is seeking nominations for the following Board Director positions for the 2026 election cycle. Nominees do not have to be Tourism Sun Peaks members, however they must be 19 years of age and nominated by at least two Tourism Sun Peaks members in good standing. Nominees may run in any category, but must be elected by the voting members of that category. For more information click here.

🐻 Jelly, the bear cub found near Heffley Lake, is growing fast! The fundraiser for the cub’s care is 25 per cent complete. 

“Jelly has officially moved into a larger double enclosure at Northern Lights Wildlife Society,” Sun Peaks Bear Aware shared in a Facebook post. To contribute to Jelly’s care, visit Sun Peaks Bear Aware’s fundraising page. 

⛷️ More than 300 people from across British Columbia will gather in Kamloops from May 20 to 22 for the province’s first-ever Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia conference. The conference will bring together Indigenous partners, land managers, researchers, tourism organizations, government representatives, students at Thompson Rivers University to explore how outdoor recreation supports tourism, workforce development, and regional economies.

☕ Vertical Cafe is hiring for the 2026 summer season! Both full time and part time positions are available with staff accommodation available for both. Send your resume to verticalcafesunpeaksbc@gmail.com if you are interested in serving the community and cooking with local ingredients.

✏️ Space for The Early Learning Centre is filling up for the full-time School Age Summer Program. This program goes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for children ages six to 10. Contact Paula Milbradt at mgr@sunpeakselc.org to reserve a spot or for more information.

EVENTS 🎫

⛳ Sun Peaks Golf Course opens on May 16 with a tee off with Harry Bear on hole 1 and a closest to the pin contest on hole 7. To reserve your tee time, visit sunpeaksresort.com 

💎 Join Charlene Hall to make a gemstone silver ring in the silversmithing workshop on May 16. Visit ArtZoneSunPeaks.com for more information.

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

💍 Come to the Kamloops Old Courthouse from May 2 to 30 for an art showcase presented by The Lost Earring Project. Featuring artwork from local artist’s donated jewellery, this event is to raise money and awareness for the Kamloops Women’s Shelter. This is a free event with refreshments starting at 1p.m. and going until 4p.m. To learn more visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.com/. 

🏈 Spend the day with the players from the BC Lions and UPROAR members with some food, drinks and activities for all ages at Hillside Stadium on May 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is no fee for the event, but non-perishable food items and cash/card donations will be accepted for The Mount Paul Community Food Centre. 

🥤 The Kamloops United Football Club is hosting the 2026 Slurpee Cup from May 16 to 18. This is the 46th year of the cup and free to watch! Visit slurpeecup.kufc.ca/ for more information.

KEEP IN TOUCH 📲

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