News Items tag as: Sun Peaks news

First and only Sun Peaks mayor dies at 83
December 16, 2024 - 11:59 AM

At 83 years old, the first and only mayor of Sun Peaks has died.
Sun Peaks, Okanagan ski resorts eye opening dates
November 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Skiers looking to get in line for the first chair in BC this year won't find it at Sun Peaks.
Sun Peaks mayor to step down after ALS diagnosis
May 23, 2024 - 1:15 PM

The mayor of Sun Peaks is planning to resign after a life-changing diagnosis. Al Raine, the first and only mayor ever at the mountain village, was diagnosed with ALS last month.
Sun Peaks wants exemption from foreign homebuyers ban
April 10, 2024 - 3:30 PM
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Sun Peaks near Kamloops is one of three ski communities in the province where foreigners are banned from buying houses, and the mountain resort municipality wants to change that.
Skier dies at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops
March 21, 2024 - 5:21 PM

A skier died at Sun Peaks Resort today after an accident on the mountain.
Storm covers Sun Peaks village in blanket of hail
July 18, 2023 - 11:30 AM

A passing storm dumped hail on the Sun Peaks village yesterday.
Free Trews concert coming to Sun Peaks next month
February 03, 2023 - 3:00 PM

The Trews are headlining an Indigenous festival at Sun Peaks next month.
Puck to drop at Sun Peaks winter classic fundraiser game
January 01, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Two prep school hockey teams will take to the ice in Sun Peaks next month for a cancer fundraising event.
Sun Peaks ski season commences
November 19, 2022 - 12:57 PM

The winter ski and snowboard season is upon us.
Snowshoeing in June? Cool weather gives unique opportunity at Sun Peaks
June 11, 2022 - 1:01 PM

There’s still too much snow at Sun Peaks Resort to open up all the mountain biking amenities, but anybody who’s eager to explore the mountain can still do so via snowshoes.
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News Items tag as: Sun Peaks news

First and only Sun Peaks mayor dies at 83

Sun Peaks, Okanagan ski resorts eye opening dates

Sun Peaks mayor to step down after ALS diagnosis

Sun Peaks wants exemption from foreign homebuyers ban

Skier dies at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops

Storm covers Sun Peaks village in blanket of hail

Free Trews concert coming to Sun Peaks next month

Puck to drop at Sun Peaks winter classic fundraiser game

Sun Peaks ski season commences

Snowshoeing in June? Cool weather gives unique opportunity at Sun Peaks

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