The community of Little Fort is hosting their 25th annual Polar Bear Dip on Sunday, January 1, 2012 with a bracing swim and warm celebration to bring in the new year. For the silver anniversary of the Polar Bear Dip, a hole will be cut in the ice of the North Thompson to allow brave souls to jump into the river at noon. Registration begins at … [Read more...]
As the leaves turn
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As September dawns clear and cool, many of us are drawn to the actuality that summer is on its way south and the days of colourful leaves and morning frost will soon be a reality. The change of seasons signal major changes to come—imminent or not. For many people who live in the Sun Peaks area, this means it’s time to get busy. Having your … [Read more...]
Bear enters Burfield house through kitchen window
May 10, 2011 By
Days are numbered for a burly, cinnamon coloured black bear that broke into a house in Sun Peaks last weekend. A bear trap has been set up to catch the habituated bear and protect residents. Burfield Drive resident Kona Van Diest was awakened by noise outside her kitchen window at around 1 a.m. Monday. She went to her kitchen to investigate and … [Read more...]
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