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One injured in head-on collision on Heffley-Louis Creek Road

RCMP says that the accident is under investigation.

One injured in head-on collision 1100-block of Heffley-Louis Creek Rd. Photo by SPIN

One person was taken to the hospital following a head-on collision on the road to Sun Peaks Sunday, Feb. 1, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The crash involved two vehicles and occurred on 1100-block of Heffley-Louis Creek Road leading to the resort community. 

Emergency crews responded to the scene and one individual was transported to the hospital for treatment, Staff Sgt. Dell Byron, in charge of the Rural Kamloopa RCMP Detachment, told SPIN. No further details about the condition of the injured person have been released at this time. The incident remains under investigation.

Drivers are reminded to exercise caution when travelling to and from Sun Peaks, particularly during winter driving conditions.

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Girl with dark hair stands in front of a bench with a black blazer and white tee shirt. She is wearing black pants and there are plants in the back ground. It is sunny and cloudy.

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.