Retired councillors open up about stepping away from leadership By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 It’s the end of an era for three original Sun Peaks council members, who still keep up with council and were recently awarded freedom awards.
Nayte Brown reflects on energy-filled Canada Winter Games By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 The 16-year-old from Sun Peaks performed well despite unexpected conditions and is now preparing for the BC Games.
Local NASCAR driver falls short of Menards Series title By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 9, 2023 March 7, 2023 Sun Peaks local Jason White credits new lifestyle changes for his heightened focus while racing in Daytona Beach, Florida last month.
Local biathlete hopes to bring home gold in Canada Games By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023 Tate Solomonson, competing with Team BC, hopes to inspire other athletes to take alternate paths to their education.
Family coming to Sun Peaks for fifth anniversary of Ryan Shtuka’s disappearance By Liz McDonald ● News ● January 26, 2023 February 9, 2023 Community support “was a saving grace,” says Heather Shtuka, Ryan’s mother, who wrote about his life and disappearance in a recently published book.
Local yoga instructor explains her international surrogacy journey By Liz McDonald ● News ● January 26, 2023 February 9, 2023 Meghan Kolodka wants to engage people in “an open conversation about different ways to create a family.”
Could Sun Peaks become a hub for digital nomads? By Louise Hudson ● News ● January 19, 2023 February 9, 2023 Destination communities across B.C. are hoping to make themselves more attractive to remote workers
Locals Social Club expands its friendship-building efforts By Louise Hudson ● Arts & Entertainment ● January 19, 2023 February 9, 2023
Canadian Downhill MTB Championships racing into Sun Peaks By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● January 12, 2023 February 9, 2023 Downhill racers will hit mountain biking trails in Sun Peaks on Aug. 20.
Sun Peaks sees province’s highest 2023 property value increase By Tegwyn Hughes ● News ● January 5, 2023 February 9, 2023 BC Assessment says the municipality experienced a ‘strong market’ in 2022.