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WEEKLY NEWS FOR FEB. 19

Good morning folks! 

I hope you had a great long weekend! As we are getting back to the swing of things, here are some of the stories we wanted to share with you. 

SPIN’s editor, Hollie Ferguson, worked on an in-depth explanation of the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre Working Group’s report to learn more about the vision for reopening the clinic. While the working group provided recommendations for potential operating structures, these are guidelines and the final outcome may differ. Chief administrative officer Deanna Campbell said more concrete information should be available toward the end of the month, and we will be sure to update you when we can.

We’ve added this story to our dedicated landing page, and all of our coverage regarding this process, including an FAQ article for quick reference, can be found here. 

Our amazing contributor, Lousie Hudson, worked on two stories this week, both of which can be found in our February print issue on shelves around the village now.  

The first one takes a peek into the Alpine Fondue and Ski Experience running until March 12. Take the Sunburst Express chairlift, then have the experience of dipping all sorts of delights into cheese and finish it off with going down the 5 Mile Run. To read more on this unique on-mountain activity scroll down. 

Plus, the International Rotary Ski Fellowship (ISFR) will be taking place at Sun Peaks this March! Every year, ISFR chooses a destination for a week-long retreat during which they focus on fundraising for the local adaptive sports organization. This year funds will go to support Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks (ASSP). Hudson chatted with Katherine Campbell, executive director of ASSP about this opportunity. 

“We are excited to share the wonderful work being done by ASSP,” Campbell said. “Participants will have the opportunity to tour our equipment room, meet instructors and students, and hear first-hand the impactful stories of our members.” 

REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON THE POTENTIAL FUTURE OF THE SUN PEAKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 

The Sun Peaks Community Health Centre Working Group report offers a peek into the challenges of the past and the possible future operational structure of a reopened clinic.

INTERNATIONAL ROTARY SKI FELLOWSHIP BRINGS GLOBAL SKI WEEK AND ADAPTIVE SPORTS FUNDRAISING TO SUN PEAKS

Sun Peaks hosts the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians’ 2026 North American Ski Week this March.

 WHERE DINNER MEETS THE DESCENT: INSIDE SUN PEAKS’ ALPINE FONDUE AND SKI

Popular among guests and locals, this unique experience offers a taste of the Alps in Sun Peaks. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀

PROPOSED WASTE CHANGES COULD RESHAPE HOW SUN PEAKS MANAGES GARBAGE AND COMPOST

Regional district proposes restrictions on commercial loads and commercial organic waste ban at Sun Peaks Transfer Station aimed at reducing taxpayer-subsidized disposal costs.

EVENTS 🎫

Feb. 19-22 - FIS NORAM Cup Ski Cross 🎿

Sun Peaks Resort will host the FIS NORAM Cup Ski Cross on Feb. 19 to 22, bringing high-speed, head-to-head ski cross competition to its slopes. Athletes from across North America will race side-by-side through banked turns, jumps and rollers in this dynamic, spectator-friendly event that showcases skill, speed and strategy. Guests are invited to watch the action throughout both days as competitors vie for top spots in the NorAm Cup standings and earn valuable FIS points. 

Feb. 22 - JuggerBean Après Ink Sunday 🖌️

Haven’t booked a tattoo appointment? No problem, get one at JuggerBean during walk-in Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at JuggerBean Après Ink!

Feb. 25 - JuggerBean’s Character Tutorial Paint Night 🎨

Unleash your creativity at JuggerBean’s Character Tutorial Paint Night on Feb. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morrisey's Public House. The ticket is $40 per person, they can be purchased at www.juggerbeantattoo.com/juggerbeanevents

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. 

KEEP IN TOUCH 📲

Did you know we are on social media? While Meta’s response to Bill C18, the Online News Act, significantly reduced the amount we are able to post on Facebook and Instagram, SPIN posts regularly on BlueSky. From time-to-time we may even hop on a TikTok trend! Follow us on both using the icons at the end of this email.

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