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Ryan Oevermann releases his first book, Chronicles of a Parky - A Lighter Look at a Shaky Existence. Photo by Nicole Perry

Local author Ryan Oevermann releases Chronicles of a Parky – A Lighter Look at a Shaky Existence

By Nicole Perry ● News ● September 5, 2024

Long-time local Ryan Oevermann details his experience with Parkinson’s Disease in his first book.

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Sun Peaks Bear Aware completes their education initiative by presenting to Bear Country staff. Photo by

Sun Peaks Bear Aware completes their first education program in partnership with a local company

By Nicole Perry ● News ● September 5, 2024

Sun Peaks Bear Aware partnered with Bear Country to educate guests and staff on how to stay safe and aware of bears in Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality granted over $1.5 million to improve affordable housing

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 22, 2024

The municipality has a list of action items underway to improve housing in Sun Peaks, which must be completed to receive the money.

Peaks Pedal Fest will be full of events, including another session of the Summer Stoke Series. Photo via Sun Peaks Bike Park Instagram

Peaks Pedal Fest is back this Labour Day weekend celebrating all things biking

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 22, 2024

A long running event, this years’ Peak Pedal Fest will feature new activities combined with the 25th bike park anniversary celebration.

Sun Peaks Adventure Race will bring a new level of outdoor competition to town on Aug. 17, 2024. Photo via Adventure Immersion Lab website

Sun Peaks Adventure Race is Adventure Immersion Lab’s final summer stop

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 15, 2024

Competitors of the Sun Peaks Adventure Race will take on the creek and mountains with only a map and compass for navigation.

Two time winner of the Junior Monthly Medal Program for June and July, Blake Morris. Photo provided by Sun Peaks pro shop

New Junior Monthly Medal Program gives young golfers a chance to compete

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 15, 2024

Sun Peaks Golf Course is growing their junior programming with a new monthly tournament for ages 10 to 18.

Left to right: Christina Antoniak, Jason White and Seth Worthen stand on the site of Sun Peaks' new ski cross course. Photo by Nicole Perry

Sun Peaks Resort LLP partners with Power Ventures Excavating to build a new cross course on Sundance Mountain

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 8, 2024

The new Powder Ventures cross course has a dirt foundation, offering more consistency than the previous snow-based model.

ArtZone's CREATE! Arts and Craft Festival 2023. Photo by Catheryne Bosse

The CREATE! Arts and Craft Festival is back for the second year

By Nicole Perry ● News ● August 8, 2024

This September, The Village will be full of art and music, topped with a headliner event at the Sun Peaks Centre Stage.

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks brings back their summer programming for the second year. Photo provided by Katherine Campbell

Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks brings back summer programming

By Nicole Perry ● News ● July 25, 2024

Adaptive mountain biking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing and a farm experience day are all part of Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks’ summer activities.

Downhill mountain biking in Sun Peaks. Photo provided by Stephen Exley

The Canadian Downhill MTB Championships return to Sun Peaks this summer

By Nicole Perry ● News ● July 25, 2024

From Aug. 10-11, Sun Peaks will see some of the best downhill mountain bike racers in Canada flock to the village for national championships.