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Applications now open for municipality non-profit grants

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● December 18, 2025

Grants can be used for capital and event projects for non-profits in Sun Peaks. The deadline to apply is Jan. 12.

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The rise of Sun Peaks podcasting: A new wave of local voices

By Louise Hudson ● News ● March 20, 2025

Explore local creators with these podcasts.

Kamloops runner raises $12,000 in 86 kilometre event

By Justin Moore ● News ● February 21, 2025

Raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, Caleb English accomplished an 86 kilometre run at the Tournament Capital Field House.

What can you look forward to in Sun Peaks this winter?

By Nicole Perry ● News ● November 21, 2024

SPIN has rounded up a few new activities, displays and products to look forward to this winter in the village.

Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw Elders bless art and artifacts

By Nicole Perry ● News ● October 17, 2024

The Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw artwork and artifacts are on display in the great hall of Sun Peaks Centre.

Sun Peaks Alpine Fitness Pool is officially open to the public. Photo by Nicole Perry

After years of being closed, the Sun Peaks Alpine Fitness Pool is open for business

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 22, 2024

This Friday, the Sun Peaks Alpine Fitness Pool will be officially open to the public.

Peaks Pedal Fest will be full of events, including another session of the Summer Stoke Series. Photo via Sun Peaks Bike Park Instagram

Peaks Pedal Fest is back this Labour Day weekend celebrating all things biking

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 22, 2024

A long running event, this years’ Peak Pedal Fest will feature new activities combined with the 25th bike park anniversary celebration.

ArtZone's CREATE! Arts and Craft Festival 2023. Photo by Catheryne Bosse

The CREATE! Arts and Craft Festival is back for the second year

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 8, 2024

This September, The Village will be full of art and music, topped with a headliner event at the Sun Peaks Centre Stage.

CEO of STEPS, Christine Matuschewski, with SPHC new resident, Jacques Laniece. Photo by Nicole Perry

STEPS responds to concerns about Sun Peaks Health Centre

By Nicole Perry ● News ● July 18, 2024

The CEO of the non-profit STEPS that operates the health centre spoke to SPIN about transferral processes and how people can be waitlisted for a doctor in Sun Peaks.

Construction of pump tracks at the top of Kamloops bike ranch in early May. Photo by Nicole Perry

Three new pump tracks are coming to Kamloops Bike Ranch

By Nicole Perry ● News ● June 27, 2024

Asphalt pump tracks and more are being added to Kamloops Bike Ranch with varying levels of difficulty for beginners and experts alike.