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Here’s what Sun Peaks residents want to know from the 2026 general election council candidates
From healthcare to transparency, council candidates respond to reader questions ahead of the 2026 general election.
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Sun Peaks adopts new emergency management bylaw
New bylaw formalizes Sun Peaks’ emergency management structure as the municipality works on an updated plan and hazard risk assessment.
Sun Peaks Community Health Association continues work to recruit health-care providers
The Sun Peaks Community Health Association is recruiting multidisciplinary providers and seeking funding, with hopes of reopening within two to three months, president says.
Candidates declared for 2026 Sun Peaks general election
There is one person running for mayor and five people running for council seats in the 2026 Sun Peaks general election.
Nominations roll in for 2026 Sun Peaks general election
Nomination packages for candidates running in the general election in Sun Peaks can be submitted until Sept. 11.
Family of bears enters Umbrella Café causing ‘minimal damage’
A sow and two cubs accessed the cafe, owned by Sun Peaks Resort LLP, through an air intake early this morning.
Rising riders race down Sun Peaks in third annual Junior Downhill competition
Sun Peaks Resort hosted the third annual Junior Downhill Race with a record breaking number of participants.
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