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Adaptive Sports Sun Peaks receives timely Local Sport Relief Fund from the province.

I wouldn’t say it's necessarily anything particularly special in terms of treatment. It’s more just consistent of what I myself would expect if I went into a pharmacy. In a way it’s people that are largely forgotten or actively not treated well in the health care system at all levels.

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"Cancelling Friday races wasn't an easy decision, but I think it was the right one based on the on the climate right now," said Ron Betts.

If fully carried out, the resort would almost triple its skiable terrain, from 607 acres to 1,628 acres and add more than a dozen new chair lifts.

Members of our snowmobile and avalanche response teams had a great day of practicing the skills necessary to travel in avalanche terrain as well as brush up on ...their sled and avalanche rescue skills. A big shout out to the Kamloops Snowmobile Club and Sunpeaks Resort for access to the training areas. (JM) See more

What do you think about the newest sport to hit B.C.'s backcountry?

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You may see Kamloops Search and Rescue on the mountain today, but there is no search. They are completing training on snowmobiles and avalanches. File photo.

A size 2.5 avalanche occurred outside the Sun Peaks boundary this past weekend, according to a MIN report

Local nonprofits may be able to access grants!

Your weekend weather and avalanche update!

Those looking for a way to relax can find the products locally at Bluebird Market.

Less than 24 hours left to back the Kickstarter campaign and get your hands on the newest Rogers Pass ski touring guidebook!

UPDATE 9:30 a.m. the road is now open in both directions. Emergency crews are responding to a motor vehicle incident on Heffley Louis Creek Road in the Heffley Lake area. Traffic is being impacted. ... SPIN will share more information as it becomes available.

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Sun Peaks' Dr. Barclay is encouraging residents not to gather and to report positive test results to the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre.

SPIN Community Panel - Winter Operations With Sun Peaks' Opening Day approaching, SPIN connects with representatives from both the mountain and the village to talk winter operations, as well as challenges and new regulations locals and Kamloops guests should be aware of heading into the new season. Guests:... Aidan Kelly - Chief Marketing Officer for Sun Peaks Resort Tim Foster - Sports Programs and Activities Director for Sun Peaks Resort Nathan Cross - Manager for Bottoms Bar & Grill

It looks like we're all in store for (much) shorter ski seasons unless the world truly gets its act together.

He's been a major draw at music festivals for years, including the 2017 Snowbombing. A GoFundMe campaign for Mat the Alien has already raised over $27,000.

"I am thrilled to be working with an organization that is at the leading edge of developing a sustainable financial model. If the pandemic has told us anything about the journalism industry, it’s that there is huge demand for local stories in times of crises, but that the ad-driven revenue model that sustains most publications is unworkable during such times."

Would you visit a smaller ski hill this year?

There’s only one day left in our membership drive! We’re so close if only 29 more people became members today for even just $5 a month (like swapping out one fancy latte for quality journalism), we’d reach our goal in no time.

After just one season with the Sun Peaks Snowboard Club local athlete Nayte Brown has been chosen for the BC Provincial Slopestyle Team.

With two days left in our membership drive, we are 70 percent of the way to our goal. Your support would help ensure that we can continue providing in-depth local news to Sun Peaks. If you also believe that we’ve been an integral part of the town, please consider becoming a monthly member today.

Don't fret about event cancellations, local retailers are still offering great deals this month.

A successful search this morning located an individual during a well being check.

The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) wants your input for a housing needs survey.

We are currently looking into an early morning police response to Sun Peaks. More updates and information will be posted as it is made available. Update: Kamloops RCMP are now clearing the scene.

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I’m not saying when it should happen, but I think the idea of a phase process makes a lot of sense to be quite honest, said MP Cathy McLeod.

It started almost a pipe dream, Chapman said of making the hobby her job.