How can you take part in Truth and Reconciliation?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday, Sept. 30, and so is Orange Shirt Day. We’ve compiled a list of events and educational resources available in our area.
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Sun Peaks Mayor sets out community’s priorities at UBCM
UBCM is an annual conference of municipalities where big cities and small towns can advocate policies to the province.
Sun Peaks Education Society votes in new board members
The members were voted in during the annual general meeting Sept. 19 at Sun Peaks Secondary Academy.
Cost for daycare in Sun Peaks announced
The daycare manager updated council about the costs and the tentative date for opening during the last council meeting.
What is the future of outdoor recreation in British Columbia?
For the first time in 20 years, B.C. is trying to create a coordinated strategy for outdoor recreation.
Black bears in Sun Peaks lacking reliable berry crop to prepare for winter
This year’s berry crop is lower than expected because of climate change-induced droughts and wildfires, which could impact female bears in Sun Peaks ability to reproduce and cause increasing interactions with humans.
Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Sun Peaks
Organizers say bringing in the US-based production company will help foster theatre skills in youth and assist ArtZone’s capacity for future productions.
Shorter burn windows means fire prevention using pile burns could change in Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks explores chipping and spreading forest debris instead of pile burns as climate change shortens burn windows.
Municipality seeks to prevent future landslides near wastewater treatment plant
After landslides in May of this year, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is working to get the wastewater treatment plant back to full use before the winter season.
Daycare still hiring staff before scheduled opening in late September
Community members want to know the expected cost for the municipal daycare and whether there are enough staff for all age demographics.
