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s the end of another busy season approaches, Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) announced on March 21 that over $3 million will be invested to improve two food and beverage outlets. Bento’s Day Lodge, located by P1, and the mid-mountain Sunburst Lodge will each see larger seating areas and new food and beverage options. Aidan Kelly, director of marketing for SPR, said the planned investments are a reflection of increased inter-
est in Sun Peaks and faith in continued growth. “It’s the first investment like this in a while,” he said. “Since before 2008. It shows that the market is back.” The announcement comes on the heels of another strong season for the mountain which could beat records set last year. Kelly said the improvements follow the resort’s set master plan but were also requested in feedback from guests. “As a management group, we review all guest comments and feedback on a weekly basis and that was a very common one. The availability of
seats at lunch time and also the quality of the experience.” While the building’s footprint won’t change, Bento’s will receive a 45 per cent increase in capacity and a full interior remodel which will add more dining options for guests. More bathrooms will also be added. The extra space in the lodge will come from the current ski patrol clinic and offices moving out of Bento’s and into the new health centre. Kelly said the building will still serve as a cafeteria style space where guests can eat food brought from home or get ready for their day on the slopes.
Sunburst Lodge, at the top of the Sunburst chairlift, will double in size and see a significant increase in capacity for dining mid-mountain. There will still be a patio space available for spring and summer use while construction is underway. A full service bar, a variety of dining options and a separate area for teams and clubs to warm up, eat and meet will also be added. “On busy days when we do really well with our International Race Centre and all the Sun Peaks racers, they need somewhere to go in and warm up in between runs and there’s just not enough
seats for everyone,” Kelly said. “So there is going to be a warm up and brown bag lunch area in the downstairs of the Sunburst and then the seating and size upstairs will essentially double.” Construction on both projects will start at the end of this ski season for a Nov. 2017 completion, just in time for the 2017-18 ski season. Bento’s Lodge is rarely used during the summer months but Kelly said the resort is looking at options to provide bathrooms and food at the top of the Sunburst chair for summer guests while work is completed on that lodge.
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“This past year was a huge year for growth,” Bremner said to a crowd of around twenty at the presentation. “I think it presents a positive future for Sun Peaks and its residents.” Bremner was presenting the municipality’s five year financial plan. Each year a new five year plan must be presented after being developed through a council workshop and planning sessions. After the public presentation the plan must be adopted by May 15. Part of the presentation was a review of 2016, which included approving nine rezoning applications, 22 building permits, a record number of calls to Sun Peaks Fire Rescue at 120, the establishment of an emergency social services program, starting to create an asset management
plan and creating a fire smart community board. Highlights from the budget for the coming year include an increase in the operations budget, a decrease in Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding and an increase on spending on legal fees. The operations budget will see an increase as a result of the new rink and health centre in addition to the previously purchased sports centre. RMI funding is expected to decrease as the program becomes more specific in what funds may be used for. The program was expected to expire this year but has been extended for one more year. An increase is expected to be seen in legal costs for the municipality to ensure they are
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Advisory from Sun Peaks Resort LLP Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) general manager Darcy Alexander announced on April 13 that the resort’s director of skiing, Nancy Greene Raine, is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. Nancy is scheduled to have her thyroid removed in Kelowna, B.C. on April 13 and will rest and recover in the following weeks. Additional treatment is scheduled to begin within four or five weeks to manage the suspected spread of cancer cells. Alexander requested both the public and media respect Nancy’s privacy so she can focus all her energy on a full recovery. He added SPR will issue updates as more medical information becomes available. Nancy and her husband Al Raine remain very positive about the outcome of these treatments. A doctor friend has told them if one is going to have cancer, than thyroid cancer is one of the most treatable. Nancy Greene Raine, a sitting Canadian Senator, plans to return to her Senate duties as soon as possible following her treatment.
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wo new additions to the municipality’s bylaws will allow it to keep a close watch on short-term accommodation. An amendment is set to be added to bylaw 0030, which currently outlines the licensing and fees for all businesses operating within the munici-
pality. The amendment clarifies the term “maximum capacity” for short-term rentals, capping occupancy to two adults (anyone over the age of 16) per room, no matter the bed configuration. Rob Bremner, chief administrative officer at the municipality, said while they don’t have the authority to create the restriction in a bylaw by themselves, the same rule exists in the B.C. Building Act. While Bremner said he doesn’t anticipate a crackdown on those renting rooms against the amendment, it will give the municipality a way to control units that are continually rented over capacity and
may become dangerous or disruptive to neighbours. “We want to make sure that people are aware that it already exists,” Bremner said. “We won’t be going out and counting beds, but if it was reported it will be checked and we can pull the (business) license.” The second change will affect those looking to rezone their home to be used for short-term rentals. Homes currently zoned as RS-1A may use the entire home for nightly rental. Currently, for example, a house that is split into a main home and a suite can be used entirely for short-term rentals. The change to the bylaw would mean homes zoned
as RS-1A will be allowed to use only one (the home or the suite) as a nightly rental. A report presented to council at the March 6 special council meeting said the change is partially designed to alleviate the staff accommodation crunch. “The proposed amendment is intended to help maintain secondary suites (or principal dwellings) for residential use recognizing there is a need for affordable housing and staff accommodation,” the report read. Properties which are currently zoned as RS-1A will be added to a list of specific sites that are grandfathered
in and may still rent the entire home if desired. Those going through the application process in the future or applying for a business license will be required to designate which of the living areas will be used for long-term rentals. Anyone found to be operating against the bylaw will receive a legal letter directing them to stop and may also have their business license revoked and be fined for every day they operate against zoning. The change to the zoning bylaw will be presented at a public hearing in April. If adopted it would be effective immediately.
SETTLER’S CROSSING WELCOMES ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER by JEAN STRONG
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hen Brock Nanson purchased his home at Sun Peaks in Oct. 2015, he was looking forward to spending his weekends skiing at the mountain. But as the owner of a Tesla, a car that runs on an electric battery, he wanted to ensure he wouldn’t be left stranded in the village without a charge. When fully charged the car can easily make the round trip from Kamloops. But “vampire loss”, charge that is lost
over days of being parked, can eat away at even a full charge, decreasing the range of the battery. He started the process to have a charge station installed in the resort for public use. After a year and a half of research, planning, and work a private station was installed at his home in Settler’s Crossing in Feb. 2017. It’s the first one at Sun Peaks, but Nanson said he believes there may be demand to install more. The station installed currently services his private parking space at the complex and is paid for out of his pocket. He said he has no plans to make
it available for other owners of electric vehicles as it would break strata rules and he would be charged for the electricity. Nanson said he believes a public charger, whether in a residential or public area, would be used and will attract drivers who may not consider visiting Sun Peaks otherwise. “There is enough demand,” he said. “I have seen other Tesla owners at Sun Peaks in the past. There is a huge market of Tesla owners to be tapped in the Lower Mainland and Pacific Northwest.” He said electric vehicle owners often check for a public sta-
Municipality celebrates two achievements Trail opened, health centre ‘topped off’ On March 21 the multiuse trail that runs from the fire hall to P1 was officially opened and the roof on the health centre was completed with a flag in front of a crowd of Sun Peaks and Kamloops supporters. MP Todd Stone, MLA Terry Lake, Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine and councillor and Sun Peaks Resort LLP general manager Darcy Alexander
were on hand to cut the ribbon opening the trail and to celebrate the progress of the new health clinic. Kamloops’ Mayor Peter Milobar also attended to support the community. Raine thanked Stone for his support securing grants for the trail. $166,000 was received through the Bike B.C. program which was matched by the municipality.
Raine also spoke about his appreciation for Lake as a strong supporter of Sun Peaks and the creation of the health centre. Lake has helped the community with grants and supported the construction as Health Minister. The health centre is on track for ski patrol to move into the fall with the clinic spaces not far behind.
tion or one offered at a hotel or business before travelling and may be willing to pay more for accommodation with access. Nanson also pointed out that as lower cost electric cars, like the Tesla Model Three or Chevrolet Volt, enter the market they will be more accessible to consumers. As a part of the Multi Unit Residential Building Charging Program grant, which provided 75 per cent of the funding, all five buildings in Settler’s Crossing were set up to add stations in the future. Nanson said it would be easy, and likely inexpensive,
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to install one for public use in the village with grant programs and free chargers offered by Tesla in destinations that install the stations in visible or convenient locations. Rob Bremner, chief administrative officer for Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, said they haven’t heard much demand for stations but they have been approved by Tesla for a free charger and are searching for the best place to install it. Ideally, he said, it will be available by the end of summer. “There is no cost,” he said. “We just need a place to put it.”
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t’s been a pleasure to watch the new health centre rise from its foundations throughout the winter, getting closer to completion every day. I can only imagine the satisfaction felt by those who have been involved since day one, when it was little more than a wish to help the community and an empty bank account. It’s been a long road, spanning two decades and millions of dollars, comprised of many fundraisers, letters to govern-
ment, plan A’s and plan B’s and it’s not over yet. In addition to finding a doctor (no small feat as Kamloops and regional residents know), the empty shell must also be equipped with everything needed to make the clinic functional. As Canadians, we’re not used to privately raising funds to cover our medical expenses. Universal health care is part of our national identity and history, enshrined in the Canada Health Act. But as residents of a unique village and relatively new municipality, like many other issues, the normal rules don’t really apply. In true Sun Peaks style, we’ve taken matters into our own hands and worked for a solution.
The provincial government has kicked in significant funds, but the clinic will be operating outside the regional health care system. This final stretch of fundraising is really up to us. Local businesses have rallied, contributing what they can. As the clinic will help retain much needed staff and grow the community and therefore revenue, it’s not just philanthropy— it’s good business sense. Many residents have also contributed large sums and their generosity will be truly appreciated by those who find themselves in need of medical attention in Sun Peaks. While the new building will also house ski patrol, privately raised funds will only help outfit the public clinic, separate from
Sun Peaks Resort LLP funds for their floor. After a car accident three years ago, the existing Sun Peaks clinic became my primary point of health care. While the small trailer doesn’t seem like much, it became crucial to my recovery. And I know I’m not alone; most residents and temporary staff find themselves in need of the clinic at some point. Many guests have also been helped with injuries or illness sustained on, and off, the mountain. In addition to helping Sun Peaks, the clinic will service the entire Heffley Creek and rural area, taking strain off overwhelmed Kamloops walk-ins. Kamloops residents will be invit-
ed to use the clinic in the summer months when our population shrinks to numbers too low to sustain the facility. To help complete this much needed community improvement, Sun Peaks News has partnered with the municipality to create an online campaign. People interested in donating any amount, even $10 or $20, can use their Paypal account or credit card. If all staff, residents and even repeat guests kick in what they can spare, we can help put the finishing touches on this project. To donate go to www.sunpeaksnews.com/healthcentre. The community of Sun Peaks and the local region thanks you.
HEFFLEY COMMUNITY GROUP MAKES STRONG CASE FOR CELL SERVICE MEL ROTHENBURGER TNRD REPORT director.mrothenburger@tnrd.ca
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e tend to take cellphone service for granted, until we haven’t got it. Most of the area between Heffley Creek and Sun Peaks is a dead zone, and the Heffley Lake Community Association has been trying for the past several years to talk Telus into providing cell service. I’ve talked with Telus a number of times about this, and I understand their reluctance — the company has to go wherever it can make a profit, and it’s hard to make a profit by providing mobile phone service to less populated areas. Because of this, Telus focus-
es its business plan on highway corridors. But the community association makes an excellent case. For one thing, there’s a clear need. It could be argued that cell service is even more important to rural areas than it is to urban centres. When there’s an emergency — such as an auto or farm accident — in a rural area, cell service is often a life saver. The road to Sun Peaks is a high-traffic, high-volume road, and RCMP have joined the call for cell service. RCMP received 242 calls there in 2016, including several with injuries and at least one fatality. And quite a few Sun Peaks employees live in Whitecroft, and their only reliable service is by cellphone, except they can’t get it there. The association also points out that a number of tourism accommodators and recreational
businesses that provide such things as fishing, boating, hiking/biking and horseback riding lose business if visitors know they can’t get cell service. Those businesses have joined the police, mayor and council of Sun Peaks, the Tk’emlúps te Secwe�pemc, MLA Terry Lake, MP Cathy McLeod, myself and now the entire board of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District in calling on Telus to look seriously at installing cell service in the area. Telus says installing a single cell tower can cost up to a million dollars. The community association argues that in their area it can be done much cheaper because Telus now has access to fibre optic cable running up the valley to the mountain. Telus counters that, nevertheless, costs are high, and there are stretches of major highways elsewhere in the
province — such as Highways 3, 16, 19, 20 and 97 — that remain without service. Priorities must be set. Telus isn’t the bad guy; there are no bad guys. But when it comes to the safety of people living in rural areas, the big telecom companies have to
step up. At the least, the Heffley Lake community’s situation deserves a detailed cost analysis and to be put into the company’s planning priorities list accordingly along with some weighted value based on public safety.
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tanding in the gates at Jackson Hole, Wyo., Nancy Greene knew she needed just two more points to take the lead in the World Cup circuit. Greene understood what she had to do, she said, “Go fast and win.” She said she had studied the course with her coach and realized she could sneak a gate to make up precious seconds,
but while she stood in the gates the racer in front of her crashed, wiping out the gates. “I needed them to get put back in the exact same spot,” Greene said. “And the guy announcing at the bottom of the course didn’t realize there was a speaker at the top. He was saying I had to win and really putting the pressure on.” That moment, Greene said, is when instead of being intimidated she began to laugh. “I started to laugh and floated
out of myself and saw it for what it was. An important moment, but not the most important of my life.” Seconds later she was on the course, snuck the gate and gave the course her all. She won the race by seven one hundredths of a second. The win earned her the 1967 World Cup’s first cumulative points overall title. Her success in Jackson Hole came after a challenging season, but Greene pushed hard to make up races and stay near the front of the pack. Fifty years later, in March 2017, Greene travelled to Aspen, Co., with her husband Al Raine to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the World Cup and her victory. While not Jackson Hole, Aspen also holds a special place in Greene’s heart after she won the World Cup giant slalom and overall title there in 1968. She was fresh off of winning silver and gold at the 1968 Olympics in Grenoble. “It was interesting to see how
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GET out there DRAGON BOATS OFFER SUMMER FITNESS by JEAN STRONG
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or those looking to stay fit once the snow melts, the answer may be found on the Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C. Starting in April the Kamloops Interior Dragon Boat Club (KIDS) will take to the water three days a week to begin training, in addition to attending a number of festivals around the province. KIDS president Reggie Black first joined as a runner to cross train. Six years later she said she stays for the camaraderie. “The KIDS are very positive and fun and the coaches are very experienced,” she said. “This is a perfect cross training activity that strengthens your upper body, core and legs. It also helps with focusing and timing.” Practices, held at Pioneer
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Park in Kamloops, include a warm up, dry-land training, paddling, drills and a stretch. The members, who are all 55 or older, not only train at home but also hit the road to represent Kamloops in dragon boat festivals and will host a festival at home in August. “We enjoy that we represent a city on the river. When we compete at other festivals outside Kamloops, like Vancouver, Nanaimo we are very proud that we can paddle with the best of them,” Black said. She added that anyone who is curious about the sport is welcome to join a practice for free. Paddles and life jackets are supplied. The club will also host a “learn to dragon boat” program in May. “If anyone has seen a dragon boat and thought that would be fun to do, come and give the water sport a try.” For more information or to register visit kamloopsinteriordragons.ca.
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The KIDS team paddling in Kamloops. | PHOTO SUPPLIED
GET out there RACE OF A LIFETIME >> Kamloops biker to take on Iron Mountain by ALICIA ASHCROFT
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onsidered the crown jewel of extreme off-road racing, the Hard Enduro Red Bull Hare Scramble Erzberg Rodeo sets the standard for intensity in the world of motocross. Over 1,500 daredevils will flock from around the world to Eisenerz, Austria for the chance to compete. After preliminary races, only 500 finalists will experience the massive obstacle course set in Iron Mountain, Austria’s largest iron mine. Though hundreds start the race, only a handful of riders complete the course. In a race steeped in nearly insurmount-
able odds, reaching the finish line will be a true test of talent and will—and teamwork, as the 2015 championship attested, when four men worked together to complete the course. Kamloops resident Chayse Marshall, 24, is taking that challenge—and with two other locals, Ryan Beers and Lionel Kabotoff, he will be heading to Austria in mid-June. Marshall started racing downhill mountain bikes when he was 12 years old. Over the course of his cycling career, he was sponsored by Sun Peaks Resort LLP, competed and placed in numerous local, provincial and national competitions, including a World Cup and two World Championships. He also represented Canada on the Canadian Federation DH Cycling team. Marshall was named BC Junior Elite Downhill Champion in 2008, breaking a course record in 2012 at the Men’s Elite Division at the BC Cup Race. Two years ago, Marshall turned to dirt biking. “It taps into all the things I
loved about downhill racing but on a higher level—you’re going further and faster, and seeing more of the world around you. “It’s hard to explain the thrill of it all. It’s unbeatable.” He completed his first enduro race in 2015 and was named Overall Expert Points Leader by the Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association in 2016. For Marshall, the next step is to take on the biggest enduro race in the world. He admits with a laugh that he’s leapfrogging over difficulty levels—but that it’s all a part of the fun. Admittedly, the anticipation is a little “nerve-wracking”; contending with steep, gravelly climbs and rocky declines at top speed takes a great deal of expertise, strength and self-assurance. To Marshall, placing anywhere in the top twenty would be ideal. “Completing the course would feel like winning.” Follow his journey on his Facebook, Instagram, on chaysemarshall.com and gofundme.com/chaysemarshall.
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hat will you do when you can no longer ski? That’s the concept behind 2 Deep Media’s upcoming film. “Kieran and I have been fascinated with the concept of individuals’ stories,” said filmmaker Eddie Foster of himself and featured skier Kieran Nikula. “We have witnessed the diffi-
culties associated with letting go. We are referring to this idea that everybody comes to a time in their life where they have to give up on the things they love, whether it be an activity, sport, profession or family.” The idea became a story that focuses on the life of an individual who has struggled with coming to terms with this change. Reflected through the main character’s interest in literature and reading, particular-
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ly a book called Nightcrawlers, the filmmakers express the voices of those who can’t let go of the past. “A depiction in the film reignites these past experiences and assures him (the main character) of his former self. In doing this, the book provides this character with a portal into his past, allowing for him to take one last glimpse into passion, that of skiing,” said Foster. After four months of travelling and filming in B.C., including in Pemberton, Clearwater and Blue River, the filmers created a night sequence which is a visual representation of the book. “It’s a lucid segment that’s an insight into the character’s previous life and experiences,” said Foster. “This visual piece takes
the form of a dream where the character is able to once again experience the pleasures of skiing, and once again become one with what he once loved.” It’s a common theme in the ski community that few feel the need to express as they are content with the memories that reside within the nostalgia of
their photographs and stories. However, there are others who feel these past chapters are not enough. Fans can look for an upcoming trailer of the film this summer, followed by select private premiers. The film will be released to the public this fall.
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hen purchasing a home it’s important to make sure it’s just right. But when buying in a new city it can be difficult to travel to view homes. In a village like Sun Peaks, where many homes are used for rentals, it can be especially challenging to find times when potential buyers can visit. That’s where the Matterport camera system and local photographer Dom Koric come in. A real estate photographer in Sun Peaks and the surrounding area for six years, Koric’s days are now packed full with photography and using the Matter-
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port to create 3-D tours. “I’ve been doing it all over,” he said. “Even as far away as Vancouver and Calgary. I got it in December (2016) and I’m really happy I did, there has been tons of interest.” The technology is now used by many realtors in the region to show interested parties what a home is really like before, or even instead of, a tour. The system uses several cameras to scan the space.
Then the operator moves it to another area a few metres away and scans again until the entire property has been captured. The program takes a few hours (depending on the number of images scanned) and stitches the panoramas together to make an immersive 3-D tour of the home. Koric quickly mastered the technology, moving past kinks like scanning stairs, to make many tours hosted online.
He has worked with builders to map a home under construction before drywall is installed so owners can see the exact location of things like wiring and plumbing. Koric said he has also considered giving Sun Peaks Fire Rescue access to the completed models, so they can use them when entering fires or other emergency situations. But most of his business is with realtors like Liz Forster at Sotheby’s Sun Peaks, who uses the models to show clients what a home is like without them having to visit. Forster said it has given the office a great way of giving potential buyers a better idea of a space than what can be seen in photos or videos. Her team has made all of their websites compatible with the software and their office now has virtual reality goggles to give a completely immersive experience. “Ideally we will have all of the homes mapped out,” she said. “In the future we can utilize other features like tagging areas or features of the home.”
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Sun Peaks Elementary to welcome grade seven Sun Peaks Elementary School will soon welcome students up to grade seven as enrollment increases. Of 41 families surveyed this spring, 95 per cent of parents who responded supported the additional grade. Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality has agreed to supply a new portable building to house the students
as the classrooms were full this school year. The portable will be in addition to the new building supplied by the municipality for Sun Peaks Education Society for grades eight to 12 in P1, which is set to open in the fall. Seventy four students are currently enrolled in the elementary school from kindergarten to grade six.
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>> sports FREESTYLE CLUB FINISHES SEASON STRONG by JEAN STRONG
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aniel Hoerz is proud of his team. The freestyle group, that just returned from two weekends of competition in Big White and Silver Star, has been going bigger than ever. “It has been really good,” the coach said. “We were on the podium both days. I see improvement each competition.” The Huck, Tuck and Stomp at Big White, the second to last competition of the year, saw Sun Peaks athletes succeed in a number of categories. On the first day of the slopestyle competition in the U12 category Olsen Advocaat placed
The team poses after another successful weekend.
first and Riley McClymont took second. In the U14 category Luc Dallaire just missed the podium, coming in fourth. In U18 Justin Rokosh took home first and Ravi Embar won second. The second day of the com-
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petition saw more medals for local athletes. Morgan Franklin took home first in U10 and third in the slopestyle medley, while Olsen Advocaat took first in the U12 category. Charlie Roberts and Riley McClymont weren’t far behind in fourth and
fifth place. The older athletes in U18 were also on the podium—Embar and Rokosh took second and third respectively. From March 23 to 26 the team travelled to Silver Star for the last stop of the Timber Tour, a series where they have seen more success this season. Six-year-old Wren Grunling won the U8 slopestyle and Advocaat took home another medal, a silver in U12 for the same event. In big air Dallaire took home first place in U14 and Rokosh placed second in U18. Rokosh also placed third in U18 slopestyle and after a strong season, earned third overall in slopestyle for the tour.
Hoerz said he was proud to see the growth of the team members and is looking forward to next season. He said the team was going bigger than ever at this year’s competitions and was learning from seeing other teams. “When you see something they (the members) don’t normally do it really excites the coaches. The coaches were shocked and amazed.” Hoerz said he is looking into adding a female team to the club next season. “There are other athletes who would like to come in,” he said. “They’re doing really big tricks and if they want to join the freestyle club we’ll welcome them with open arms.”
LARGEST EVER CADS FESTIVAL HITS SUN PEAKS by JEAN STRONG
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wo hundred skiers, snowboarders and their friends and family visited Sun Peaks from March 26 to 31 to celebrate and discuss skiing and snowboarding. They were attending the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) festival, hosted at Sun Peaks for the fifth time. The previous years festival’s saw around 100 attendees. Christian Hrab, managing director of CADS, said the festival is an important way to increase the feeling of community for disabled skiers across the country. “Often we ski with a small group at a local place,” he said. “We can just come here to talk about skiing.” Skiers, snowboarders and instructors took part in a variety of events like lessons, courses
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and races. Afternoons and evenings boasted social events like movie nights, tubing, games and a banquet. It was also the first year participants were able to race on the banked slalom course on Hully Gully. Eight snowboarders, the most in the festival’s history, and a number of skiers took to the challenging course to compete. Hrab said he was excited to see more snowboarders attend the festival. “Historically it is very ski-centric,” he said. “But we have added snowboarding and partnered with the national para-snowboard team.” Sun Peaks is a good host for the festival, Hrab said, because of the variety of terrain, snow conditions, accessibility, and support from the resort. “Sun Peaks is extremely generous, we would like to thank the resort and The Grand (hotel)
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for the support.” President of Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks (ASSP), Pat McKimmon, said the festival was a great opportunity for Sun Peaks’ students and instructors to improve their skiing, volunteer, and meet other athletes.
Five more ASSP students were able to attend thanks to locals Mark and Helen Jones who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to fundraise for the group. McKimmon said a lot of planning took place in the six months since the festival was again
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ver 160 participants took to the mountain on March 1 and 2 for the Sixth Annual Banked Slalom, supported and organized by the local not-forprofit Bluebird Day Fund. This year, for the first time, the event spanned two days to allow for a day of youth competition for ages nine to 18. Younger competitors ran the same course as the adults excluding the last set of rollers and moguls. Ben Morris, director of marketing for the fund, said the youth category was successful and they would like to see it continue. “Older people bring their kids
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or families, I just don’t think we could’ve been happier.” Morris said they were happy to see new faces among those returning in the adult category. “The usual suspects that place were there,” he said. “But there were lots of new people, which is excellent.” Dom Koric, volunteer co-ordinator and course chief, said despite soft snow in the days before the race the course was solid, technical and challenging. Koric, Jase Petersen and a group of volunteers spent hours creating the course in the days leading up to the event.
Koric said groomer and volunteer Joey Riegler also played a big role in volunteering during the day in addition to spending his nights moving snow and grooming. He said next year the organizers would like to expand the number of spots available for racers and minimize time spent with groomers to lower expenses. Fifteen dollars from every entry is donated to the fund which supports initiatives like the Sun Peaks Snowboard Club, Bluebird Day Park Sessions and the Sports Mentorship program.
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This bright 2 bedroom townhouse is an end unit, and has convenient access to the Sun Peaks Village and chairlifts. The main floor living area features a central kitchen with pantry, dining room, spacious living room with gas fireplace, two outdoor decks and full bath. This home is ideal for gathering family and friends and provides a comfortable open space with private garage and extra storage. Upstairs are two bedrooms with a shared bath and laundry. This townhouse has views of some of the ski runs on Mt. Morrissey and is offered furnished and GST paid.
This charming 2 storey 3 bed cedar cottage w/ 2 car garage is nestled adjacent to green space & McGillivray Creek w/ views of Mt. Morrissey ski runs. This is a modern mountain home w/ large level backyard, featuring granite countertops throughout, hardwood & heated tile flooring, new contemporary lighting, & an exclusive top floor master suite w/ luxurious ensuite & separate dressing area w/ custom built-ins. This exceptional home provides spacious comfort & a bright, open living area w/ dramatic vaulted ceiling & rock-faced gas fireplace where friends and family will gather. Offered fully furnished. Bareland strata fee $135/month.
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This updated townhouse located on the golf course features 2 bedrooms and spacious family room with 2.5 bathrooms. Bright south facing end unit with views of Mt. Morrisey overlooking the second fairway of the Sun Peaks Golf Course. This basement entry, three level townhome has an open concept main floor with cozy gas fireplace, new engineered wood flooring, new countertops, sinks & fixtures, lighting and appliances, 2 sundecks and heated tile flooring with 2 bedrooms upstairs. The lower level has a newly finished family room and bathroom with new paint and flooring, spacious sundeck and private hot tub. Single car garage with work bench and additional parking available. GST paid.
This upper level bright 2 bed, 2 bath condo has beautiful features including rich hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, & soaring windows. Offers great ski-in, ski-out access, secure underground parking and extra storage. 5 minute walk to the main village. This development is zoned for nightly rentals so you can easily generate income when you’re not here. Strong revenue statements available. A home at Settler’s Crossing will put you at the heart of all Sun Peaks has to offer. This is the kind of place that brings families together to create a lifetime of memories and traditions. Offered fully furnished with private hot tub.
Rare opportunity to own 27 beautiful acres at 3315 Heffley Louis Creek Road. The property is located off the Sun Peaks Road with stunning panoramic mountain views, right up to the top of Sun Peaks Resort’s, West Bowls and Sunnyside ski runs. This natural acreage overlooks the valley and hay fields and is only 8 km to Sun Peaks Resort and a quick 30 minutes to the city of Kamloops. Privacy and trees are abundant which makes this an amazing acreage estate. A new year round driveway has been professionally constructed and there are some great building sites that would accommodate the home of your dreams.
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This extremely desirable ski-in, ski-out townhome boasts 3 bedrooms + large family room as well as 3.5 bathrooms. #7 McGillivray Creek is located at the west end of the development which provides convenient access to the valley trail, skating rink, Nordic skiing and village center. The setting is nestled in the woods next to McGillivray Creek and adjacent to the back nine of the Sun Peaks Golf Course. After skiing or golf, relax in your private hot tub, or sit back in front of the inviting fireplace and enjoy an evening with friends and family. The layout is bright and spacious and tastefully finished. Features include heated tile areas, oversized decks & patios, new modern kitchen with granite countertops and is offered fully furnished. McGillivray Creek Townhomes are favoured among visitors and owners alike! GST paid.
Beautifully appointed south facing ski-in, ski-out townhouse featuring 3 beds plus cozy family room & 3 baths neighbouring the Sun Peaks Village. The top floor provides 2 master suites, both w/ ensuite baths. This bright end unit has an open three level split design w/ vaulted ceiling & soaring windows, heated tile floors & an attractive river rock fireplace. Appreciate ample storage space in your 2 car tandem garage for you skis, bikes and toys, conveniently located on the valley trail and close to all resort amenities. Views of Mt. Morrisey and fully furnished with private hot tub, two sundecks and a private patio for those evening barbecues.
This large lot located at 5412 Lookout Ridge offers fabulous panoramic mountain and valley views. The property is situated in the exclusive neighbourhood of Lookout Ridge! Convenient to all of the village amenities, this residential subdivision is surrounded by a 18 hole golf course & fabulous ski runs – what more could you ask for? Lookout Ridge is the first single-family subdivision in Sun Peaks Resort’s East Village. These lots are south and west-facing which provide fantastic sun exposure and the subdivision features ski-in, ski-out convenience with a new skier overpass that was constructed solely to service Lookout Ridge. Zoning also allows for a secondary residence to be built.
4206 BELLA VISTA DRIVE | $1,499,000 High quality custom built home in ski-in, ski-out location with spectacular window package and exceptional views of the mountains and valley. Open & expansive design and features a stunning floor to ceiling natural ledge stone fireplace. The cabinetry & finishing is impressive with high end appliances & fixtures throughout. All 3 bedrooms have private baths & comfortable hot water radiant heat on basement & main floor levels, plus a legal suite. The details in this home are outstanding with all natural stone, slate & soaring timbers.
2224 SUNBURST DRIVE
| $784,900
This mountain side level entry 5 bed resort home includes a spacious two bed self-contained legal suite. Bright spacious floor plan w/ open kitchen, dining room & living room with access to large covered deck, main floor laundry & walk-in pantry. Sunny south facing exposure where you can enjoy your private hot tub & ski in right to your door with only a few short steps to the adjacent ski run. This mountain home features a 2 car garage & a dedicated entrance to the ski room downstairs w/ large covered patio and family room. This low maintenance, fully furnished home is in a great location w/ an easy walk down side of the ski run into the village & all resort amenities. GST not applicable.
6071 LAKE BAY ROAD | $1,075,000 Find solitude in this beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom lakefront home with spacious family room & games room. The open kitchen, dining room & living room features a beautiful wood burning rock fireplace & opens up to your sundeck overlooking the lake. This year round home is situated on .74 acres with 103’ of low-bank waterfront & your own private docks. There is a large 2 car garage with extra storage and a detached 2 bedroom vintage guest cabin in the back yard.
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