Planned power outage scheduled in Sun Peaks, Heffley Creek

B.C. Hydro will temporarily shut off power in Sun Peaks and Heffley Creek on Sept. 14.

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August 28, 2025

Power outage on Sept. 14 in Sun Peaks and Heffley Creek. **Photo by Aibiike Alymova**

B.C. Hydro has scheduled a power outage on Sunday, Sept. 14, to conduct essential maintenance that will affect Sun Peaks and Heffley Creek. The outage will run from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“About 14,000 customers in the North Thompson and Robson Valley areas rely on a single, radial transmission line. To maintain and strengthen the reliability of the line, BC Hydro needs to conduct annual work to perform some critical maintenance, repairs and upgrades to this transmission line,” B.C. Hydro said in a statement.

For preparation tips and outage updates, residents and visitors are encouraged to visit B.C. Hydro’s website.

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Aibiike Alymova

Aibiike Alymova enjoyed telling stories her whole life, though she first dreamed of a career in film directing, she found herself in Kamloops, pursuing a journalism degree.

Her journey in journalism started in 2021, when she moved from Kyrgyzstan to pursue her education. For the first two years, she walked past the office for Thompson Rivers University’s student newspaper, The Omega and pull the doorknob, but every time it would be locked. In her third year, she heard The Omega was back, applied for the sports editor position and got it. She worked closely with the TRU WolfPack and the Kamloops Blazers, learning the basics of journalism.

Growing up in Kyrgyzstan, Aibiike started skiing when she was a kid and she’s looking forward to experiencing winter at the resort. She is not only excited about the colder seasons, but also eager to see what summer at Sun Peaks has to offer and get involved in the community all year round.

Planned power outage scheduled in Sun Peaks, Heffley Creek

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