Campfires permitted across the Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective immediately, campfires will be permitted across the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction due to a decreased risk of wildfires.
Campfires must not be larger than 0.5 metres wide or 0.5 metres tall. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool such as a shovel, or at least eight litres of water, nearby to fully [...]

Mascon high speed will start in Whitecroft Sept. 15

It was a busy couple of weeks for Mascon Cable Systems employees as they installed fibre optics in Sun Peaks and nearby Whitecroft.
The company updated its infrastructure to make high speed Internet, cable TV and digital phone available in Whitecroft following the approval of its Connecting Citizens Grant earlier this year.

There will be another two [...]

Sun Peaks Municipality announces Chief Administrative Officer

Mayor Al Raine of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Byron Johnson as the municipality’s first Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Mr. Byron Johnson will join the new municipality in mid-September when the municipality is expected to officially open its new offices in the Kookaburra Lodge in Sun Peaks. [...]

The “bear” truth

Garbage is an easily accessible source of bear food and it’s up to us to keep this food source inaccessible. How you store your garbage is a key component on becoming Bear Aware. Numerous bears are destroyed each year because we make the harmful choice of improperly storing our waste. On average, 900 bears are [...]

Young texters urged to think before sending

A not-so-innocent trend in cellphone texting is on the rise. Sexting, the practice of sending nude or half-nude erotic photos or messages to another person’s cellphone or online, is quickly catching on among teens and young adults despite dangerous repercussions.
While texting is an easy and convenient technology, it needs to be used properly, said Canadian [...]

Extreme wildfire activity expected

British Columbians are being urged to comply with evacuation orders and alerts, and to stay out of the backcountry as high winds are expected to increase aggressive fire behaviour, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell said today.
“A cold front is expected to work its way through the province tomorrow morning, bringing strong, gusty winds, lightning [...]

The Discovery Centre needs your donation

Fundraising is underway for the Discovery Centre for Balanced Education and the Sun Peaks Education Society is calling on the community to help reach their goal of $75,000.
Individual and corporate donations are welcome. Pledges can be one-time, monthly, quarterly or yearly. To access corporate or personal pledge forms, visit www.balancededucation.ca and click on “Raising Funds”.
A [...]

Retro Music Concert weekend

Get ready for some head banging, ear-splitting, euphoria-inducing rock and roll on the mountain. This summer, you can relive the glory days of famous rock bands in Sun Peaks at the Retro Music Concert weekend from Aug. 13 to 15.
What’s better than listening to the biggest ‘80s rock hits in one place? Catching all the [...]

Boating on Grizzly Bear Valley

Each summer, about 10,000 tourists visit Blue River to see the wildlife and scenery of Grizzly Bear Valley. Called the Jewel of the Yellowhead, Blue River is located halfway between Kamloops and Jasper. It’s a prime location for heli-skiing in the winter and canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing in the summer.
The hour-long tours [...]

Wildfire smoke advisory for Kamloops

The Ministry of Environment has continued a Smoke Advisory for Kamloops and surrounding areas because of forest fire smoke that is affecting the area. Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperature change. This situation is expected to persist for the next 24 hours.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you are experiencing any [...]

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