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under construction Hostel site to transform to multi-use building

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by JEAN STRONG

he distinct red-roofed hostel near the bottom of the Burﬁeld chairlift welcomed visitors to their vacations and locals home for many years. The morning of May 20, construction crews gathered, and by the end of the day the hostel had been demolished. All that remained was a deep hole and a pile of rubble. Some on social media expressed sadness at the loss and even the hostel’s owner Ash Hanna said a part of him was emotional at seeing it go. But plans to redevelop the site meant the rounded roof and 38 beds inside had to go, and

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Hanna is looking forward to the next stage. By the end of November 2017 he said he hopes to have most of the construction complete, ready just in time for the new ski season and arriving staff. The new building will house 90 people, including much needed accommodation for resort and village staff. Hanna’s mother and brother had been searching for a lake house in Interior B.C. 13 years ago when they stumbled across Sun Peaks and the hostel, which was for sale. One excited call to Hanna later and it

was theirs. His brother managed it for many years but eventually it was up to Hanna to own and run the business while his family split their time between Australia and Sun Peaks. Hanna said he started to think about changing or refreshing the hostel but the 2008 recession hit the area. “I thought ‘I’ll leave it the way it is,’” he said. “I thought about selling but it was not the ideal time.”

In November 2015, he said he started thinking of change again. “I went to an architect and I

said ‘let’s see what we can do with the property,’” he said. “We knew it was due for renovation, it was tired. The old girl stood there for a long time without any drama.” Hanna said he looked at many options before settling on the final plan. Residential units, apartments or a new hostel were all considered. He said meetings with the municipality told him high density housing was needed. His first application for residential units was declined by council because of insufficient CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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parking so he went back to the drawing board and continued working with municipal staff. Finally Hanna settled on a mixed-use building, combining hostel beds with staff accommodation. Council approved of the idea quickly, telling him during a May 2 Special Council Meeting, “You’ve been approved, now get on with it.” Designed in pods that include groups of two, four or six beds with a communal living space, private pods that sleep four, family suites and private one and two bedroom apartments, there will be a total of 35 suites to sleep 90 people on three ﬂoors. Hanna said he already has interest from businesses to

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growth of Sun Peaks, and as someone who has been involved in the community a long time, he thinks it is the right thing to do. “It’s designed very much to support the wellbeing of the mountain. Sun Peaks speciﬁcally is not the most lucrative investment. But the reason you invest in a place like Sun Peaks is because you have a sense of enjoyment. It has been a part of my life for over a decade and it meets a community need.” Hanna said he is happy his family has been involved in creating memories many remember fondly later in life and he can’t wait to continue that. “I just think it’s great for the mountain and we’re hoping to make it as fun as possible.”

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lease space for staff members, but assured those loyal to the only hostel on the mountain that many beds for short-term visitors will still exist. Last fall many staff members arriving in Sun Peaks were challenged to find housing. In response Sun Peaks Resort LLP created 50 temporary beds for their staff but more are needed for their employees and other local businesses’ employees. “I’m very excited about it,” Hanna said. “We’re the first in the Burfield area to redevelop and I’m hoping it’s going to... encourage development. To help to develop what I see as the west village of Sun Peaks.” While other investments may be more profitable, Hanna said he is confident in the

s development in Sun Peaks continues, work on new hydro infrastructure will begin this spring. Dag Sharman, BC Hydro community relations manager, said the project is meant to improve reliability, ﬂexibility and capacity of the electrical systems. “It will beneﬁt the entire resort,” he said. “For future work in the East Village and general capacity.” Sharman added that BC Hydro monitors and forecasts

communities growth and decided it was time to upgrade systems due to continued development in the area. The entire cost of the project will be paid by BC Hydro. Once ﬁnished it will mean power outages won’t affect the entire community at once as the new system will divide service into sections that can be manipulated. Workers will create a duct bank along Creekside Way to move wires underground in a pipe which is then encased in concrete. Because the work requires digging up much of the road, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) is researching the option of completing additional road paving at the same time. Rob Bremner, chief administrative ofﬁcer for SPMRM, said the stretch of road needs work and this option may save mon-

ey in the long term. He said it would also create a better, smoother surface as the entire road would be paved at the same time. The work will start on Creekside Way near Fairways Dr., go past the Village Day Lodge to Village Way until reaching Sun Peaks Road. Sharman said there will be some disruptions but crews will work in 200 metre sections and roads will always have at least one lane open. BC Hydro also worked with local hotels and businesses to minimize disruption to deliveries and tour buses. The majority of the project, which was set to commence June 5, is expected to be completed before the mountain opens for the summer. Remaining work will be ﬁnished in September and October and may include some scheduled power outages.

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Ski runs impacted by landslides will be repaired this August said Seth Worthen, slopes manager for Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR). One slide, taking up about a third of the bottom of the run Agitator on Mt. Morrissey, is visible from the village.

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Worthen said there is another on Bluff and a crack showing on Exhibition, both located on Tod Mountain. On Agitator a spring uphill from the slide overﬂowed its banks, causing the land to become saturated and slide. SPR crews created a ditch above

the slide and Worthen said water that can still be seen is from the ground. He added the golf course or nearby homes were not damaged. Worthen said they see some land move each year and certain areas like lower Challenger are prone to it, but the Agitator

slide was large. “This year is a unique year for a lot of water saturation,” he said. “All over the Interior is very saturated.” A geotechnical engineer will be on the mountain next week to assess the slides and determine if there is any danger to properties or homes.

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Thief apprehended after break-ins A thirty-six year old man was arrested on May 20 after four reports to RCMP of vehicle break ins. He was found with a stolen vehicle using stolen plates, break and enter tools, and stolen property. The man was also prohibited from driving and in breach of a curfew when arrested. A Sun Peaks bylaw ofﬁcer reported a suspicious person hiding on Sunburst Dr. The suspect eluded a police ofﬁcer and police dog, however a bandana recovered at the scene matched one worn by a suspect who was recorded on video surveillance in Kamloops earlier that morning. Later that morning a Sun Peaks resident reported their vehicle had been rummaged through overnight on Sun Peaks Rd. A second caller reported theft from their vehicle parked on Sunburst Dr. Items stolen included jewelry, vehicle registration papers and a wallet. A third reporter, also on Sunburst Dr., told police their vehicle was broken into and a key was stolen. Another vehicle on the road was also broken into and had a vehicle registration and key stolen. Police located the suspect that night in Kamloops with the vehicle, stolen from Penticton. An investigation is ongoing while the suspect remains in custody. Police remind residents to remove all valuables from vehicles.

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local NEWS SPEED LIMIT LOWERED IN VILLAGE CORE by JEAN STRONG

n response to many complaints from concerned residents of speeding cars through Sun Peaks, the speed limit was lowered through a

popular area. From the entrance of the parking lot of the Village Day Lodge to the Sports Centre the speed limit is 30 kilometres an hour. The previous limit was 50 km/h. Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality decided on

the change in a May 2 council meeting and signs were installed late May. Rob Bremner, the municipality’s chief administrative officer, said the rationale behind the change was to make the stretch safer. He pointed to the skier crossing at the

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covered bridge, a blind corner and golf carts and pedestrians on the road as reasons for the change. “It can be hard to get out of the day lodge at times and speed is an issue we hear about consistently,” Bremner said. “Police are concerned.”

rian Henderson was shocked to find water flowing out of the electric transformer box on the side of his home earlier this spring. He said in May he found water had come up the conduit, a pipe leading from the Hydro box near the street to the box on his home. Having worked in the construction industry for many years, Henderson understood the danger associated with the flooded box and has been wary of the water coming from it. He said if it were to reach just a few inches higher it could do major property damage and energize

the area. With the help of BC Hydro, Henderson dug down around two feet to search for a drainage tee, a piece installed to drain water from the conduit, but found it was missing. It is unclear if a drainage tee on another area of the conduit is plugged or if none were installed. What is clear to Henderson is the issues with the water in the box. “I think this is something homeowners should be aware of,” he said. In addition, the water has damaged the foundation and siding of the building. The next step for Henderson is to disconnect power to the home to add or unplug drainage tees. Disconnecting the power and digging up the conduit may be expensive, but he expected the water to keep flowing until then. Kevin McGuire, owner of Sun Peaks Plumbing & Heating, said he has seen the same issue at multiple homes in the area, and homeowners may not be aware. “Every single family home has the potential to have the exact same issue,” he said. “The dangers are obvious, water and electricity just do not mix well.” McGuire said he is working with the B.C. Safety Authority and BC Hydro to create a solution. He added that homeowners can contact him for assistance and some insurance may not cover the damage.

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A new bylaw that will impact both long-term and short-term home rentals was adopted at a May 16 council meeting. Bylaw number 0088 dictates that homeowners who wish to receive RS1A zoning for tourist accommodation must designate either the main dwelling or the suite as the short-term rental. The other must be used by owners or rented long-term. Both areas must not be used for short-term rentals. The amendment was made with the hope it will create more opportunities for long-term affordable accommodation for residents and staff. Thirty properties which were zoned as RS-1A prior to adoption will be listed as an amendment and will be able to continue renting both the dwelling and suite if desired. At the time of the May 16 meeting, council had received one letter in support of the amendment Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality chief administrative officer Rob Bremner said no community members brought forward concerns about the change. All new applications to be zoned as RS-1A must declare which part of the home will be used for tourist accommodation when receiving their business license.

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RE: PROVINCIAL FLOODING CHAOS REACHES VALLEY Photo from Vancouver Public Library archives attached circa 1948. Mom sent her photos to the VLA for damage claim documentation. Many thanks to Bruce Lougheed, Jason White and others who have helped to keep the situation from becoming worse than it could have been.

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*Editor’s note: Sullivan Valley Rd. is located off Hefﬂey Louis Creek Rd. on the way to Hefﬂey Creek Eco Depot.

FLOODING TESTED BOTH RESIDENTS AND RESPONDERS MEL ROTHENBURGER TNRD REPORT director.mrothenburger@tnrd.ca

Mel Rothenburger is the TNRD Director for Electoral Area P, including Whitecroft and Heffley Creek. He was the mayor of Kamloops from 1999-2005 and a former newspaper editor.

ne of the most stressful things that can happen to a person is when house and home are threatened. Unfortunately, a lot of people have just gone through that feeling during the flood season, which hopefully is now on the wane. The stress began up in the hills and valleys as creeks suddenly went on a rampage and tore through fields, overran culverts, washed out roads and flooded basements. When the rains ended, the snowpack melt took over as lake levels rose and the waters of the Thompson Rivers breached banks and continued the mayhem. There are stories of community spirit as well as tragedy from this year’s flooding, as there is with every such disaster. Most of us will remember the 2003 wildfires and their lasting impact. Lessons were learned in

>> The flooding this year showed clearly that authorities are much better prepared for natural disasters now 2003. While there were many heroes, there were also many mistakes. I was in the middle of that one, and later testiﬁed at the Filmon Commission — as did others — about the dismal lack of communication and co-ordination among various agencies. The ﬂooding this year showed clearly that authorities are much better prepared for natural disasters now. Not perfectly so, but the emergency response was truly impressive. Unlike 2003, for example, elected representatives were kept up to speed on an individual basis on day-to-day developments, and so was the public.

While Electoral Area P wasn’t hit nearly as hard as some other parts of the region, when you’re a homeowner and your house is under threat, it’s the most important thing on your mind. Board directors learned of specific situations from both residents and those who staffed the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). At times, they passed along information to the EOC, at others the EOC reached out to inform directors. At the same time, the Thompson Nicola Regional District’s (TNRD) EOC was in contact with other levels of government, taking part in daily briefings and ongoing communications. The public, of course, had a big role to play in this communications cycle. While the most visible evidence was in the flow of bulletins and alerts from the EOC, residents were instrumental in bringing new situations to attention. In Area P, for example, I was asked by the Heffley Lake Community Association if the TNRD could put boating restrictions on the lake to avoid erosion issues caused by the high water level. While the TNRD doesn’t have that authority, I was able

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ANNUAL SEWER FLUSHING Our contractor will be starting resort the in ento mid-July mains sewer our sure continue to flow. You will see their white flush trucks flushing and cameraing specific sections of the resort again this year.

For more information about these maintenance tasks, call the Utilities office at 250-578-5490 (press 1) or e-mail info@sunpeaksutilities.com to provide signage asking for voluntary restrictions, and I’m told it was quite effective. (At Nicola and Stump Lakes, fullblown temporary motorized boating bans were put in place after local states of emergency were declared.) Up and down the road between Hefﬂey Creek and Sun Peaks, people reported washouts, which were dealt with on a triage basis. Yates Creek overran its banks, ripped up the road and ﬂooded a basement, and neighbours quickly got together to sandbag. In Pinantan, a somewhat similar situation occurred as the lake rose, and neighbours

again helped out. It happened all over the region. People react in different ways to the intense stress of such situations. Some blame authorities for not reacting quickly enough or not providing enough support, while others recognize the enormity of the task and are grateful for assistance. In the wake — if you’ll excuse the expression — of this rare ﬂood event, there will be a postmortem of what went right and what went wrong, and what can be done better next time. I for one, though, think the responders in the TNRD’s EOC deserve a lot of credit for the job they’ve done.

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Adam Bordignon Adam Bordignon, who grew up on the Lower Mainland, has always been dedicated to volunteering and helping his community. One of five boys in his family, he said he has always been part of a team. “I looked at individuals I wanted to continue to have in my life. I emulate the kind of people I wanted to be and they were all involved in firefighting.” After finishing the kinesiology program at Simon Fraser University he worked as a medical trainer before heading to Texas to complete fire fighting courses. Over the next few months he also became certified as an Emergency Medical Responder and was licensed to drive firetrucks. He said when looking at the Work Experience Program (WEP) he liked that Sun Peaks offered a tight knit community, a good number of medical calls and a chance to improve his personal skills and engagement. “When I came to see Sun Peaks in February and learned there was a school I said ‘Please tell me we get involved.’ “It would be very easy and single minded to work on fire service for six months and leave but I need to be the whole person. You can be the best skill wise but you need to be a mem-

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ber of the community.” Bordignon said he is looking forward to attending as many events as possible, like the summer concerts and farmers’ market, and focusing all of his energy on being present in Sun Peaks. “I am 100 per cent devoted to Sun Peaks and the community. It’s my number one goal to be here at every event and I’m very much looking forward to meeting the school children, I can’t wait.” Brenton Heighway When Brenton Heighway arrived in Sun Peaks this spring for the WEP, he had never visited before. He said his first impression was that it’s an “impressive little town.” From London, Ont., he was working as a machinist when a fire truck came in to be worked on. “They were shaking everyone’s hand and smiling. I said ‘I need to do that. That’s something really cool.’” He enrolled at Lambton College for the Pre-Service Firefighter program then an Advanced Fire Service diploma which took two and a half years. He also completed a fire science diploma, emergency medical responder, earned his truck license, learned rope rescue and completed Hazmat training. Heighway said he enjoyed the in depth, practical training

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and practising scenarios with actual fires. Now he said he is looking forward to the WEP and being involved in the community. “I always grew up in a big city and want to explore a small town. Community involvement is really what I want to do, I want to meet the whole town.” “At school I would volunteer for anything and everything until the professor said I was volunteering too much and had to leave spots for others.” He said he is also excited to learn from others and share his knowledge, helping with whatever anyone needs. “It’s cool to be a part of the community. I am tall but kids and people shouldn’t be intimidated by me,” he joked. “I’m approachable!” Matt Forsythe Matt Forsythe is the local representative for the WEP. He’s from nearby Kamloops and has spent time mountain biking and snowboarding at Sun Peaks. Throughout his education he has been very involved in volunteering for causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters, St. John’s Ambulance and Operation Nicaragua. He was also involved in a program called Small Jobs Big Hearts where he used his carpentry skills to help those in need. He attended school in Sherwood Park, Alta. to get into firefighting and has his emergency medical responder certification, as well as high angle rescue training. After working in confined space and high angle rescue he decided to move into fire fighting and thought the best way forward would be through the WEP. Forsythe said he liked that everyone at Sun Peaks Fire Rescue is relaxed and he would like

to learn more on the medical side. “I would like to build a higher level of calls and confidence with equipment. I will do pretty much anything I can do.” In the future he said he would like to stay in the Interior and work for a fire department like those in Kamloops or Kelowna. But for now he is focused on his time in Sun Peaks. “I just want to get out and be involved. If you see me come say hello, I love learning about people and hearing people’s stories.” Sean Robinson Sean Robinson grew up in England but attended school in Ontario at Lambton College. He enjoyed the practical scenarios with live burns. After his three years of school he began working as a confined space and high angle rescue technician. Improving his skills and certifications like first responder, Hazmat operations and technician, automobile extrication and Firefighter One and Two courses to work towards his goal of being a municipal firefighter.

“I really want to become the best I can be,” Robinson said. “I have training and experience but I want experience in a hall.” He said he is looking forward to teaching and learning from Sun Peaks Fire volunteers and sharing his fire experience. The chance to attend medical calls and become more confident as a medical responder also drew him to Sun Peaks. He said he would like to be able to enter and manage a scene with confidence at the end of the six month program. In addition to fire and medical experience, Robinson said he’s excited to throw himself into the community. “I’ve heard a lot about the concerts and Canada Day. I’ll be there all day and night volunteering.” His past volunteer experiences include coaching a soccer academy, helping with Emergency Preparedness day, taking part in an event for the 2010 Olympic torch relay and assisting with a charity car wash. “I am focused on volunteering and the community,” he said. “I want to meet a lot of people and get involved.”

Speed and towing restrictions encouraged on Heffley Lake

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After recent flooding brought some of the highest water levels in over forty years the Heffley Lake Community Association (HLCA) is asking boaters to respect towing and speed restrictions. The restriction asks

boat operators to observe a maximum speed of 10 kilometres per hour and follow no-tow protocols. A representative of the HLCA said water levels have weakened shoreline structures, flooded basements and eroded banks on the lake. They added wildlife like nesting birds on the shore are endangered by high levels. “Boat wakes damage sandbagging and increase the risk of flood damage along the lakeshore,” read a poster that is displayed in various areas around the lake. The HLCA added that after a windstorm at the end of May the lake was filled with debris from damaged docks and trees.

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Old Highway 5 remains closed as crews wait for water levels on Heffley Creek to recede. | PHOTO SPIN

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ork has begun to repair damage to homes and roads in the Heffley Louis Creek area after flooding swept the valley during the first weekend

in May. Jason White, owner of Powder Ventures Excavating currently hired by Argo Road Maintenance, said his crews have been busy beginning to repair damage between Yates Creek Road and Whitecroft.

“There’s just been so much flooding all over we’ve been in triage mode,” he said. White said the focus has been on returning creeks to ditch lines and common ground where they can flow without further damaging infrastructure and ensuring they won’t continue to erode. Repairs have started on parts of Heffley Louis Creek Road washed out near the Diamond Lil’s gravel pit and Heffley Lake. Additional damage to a driveway across from Lower Heffley Lake Road has been fixed so residents can access their property. Extensive damage at Yates Creek Road has been made driveable and residents have been able to access their homes. Further work will be done on the

SKATING COMMUNITY FINDS SUPPORT AT MORRISEY’S PUB by JEAN STRONG

he Sun Peaks Skate Park Foundation is receiving additional support from the community as Morrisey’s Pub joins forces to assist with fundraising. The pub, which also supports the school through the Sotheby’s Art Auction, wanted to align with another charity in the community, said Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre outlet manager Rob O’Toole. “Others are well established but the Skate Park is

at a grassroots level,” O’Toole said. He added that other local charities have more partners or fundraisers throughout the year than the skate park, whose main commercial support has come from 5 Forty Café. “We were trying to see how we ﬁt in the community and thought if we could get on board we could add extra oomph to the solo support from 5 Forty.” The bar will host weekly Texas Hold’Em poker nights starting this summer with partial proceeds donated to the fund. In June they will also add a Skate Park Pilsner to their menu in partnership with the B.C. Brew Co. $1 from each

drink sold will be donated. O’Toole is also excited to plan another, larger scale fundraising event in the spring. “There is potential to raise thousands and thousands at a one time event,” he said. “We can also give them more brand recognition.” He said it is important to him to give back and to support other skate-centered events longterm like Skate Sun Peaks on June 10 and 11. “I want that event to feel like it has a home. We know it will take time, but for me personally, I feel like success in life isn’t what you get from it, it’s what we give to it.”

road after other high priority areas are repaired. Work is ongoing near Little Hefﬂey Lake as crews repair numerous washed out areas. Restoration of a property west of Whitecroft that was impacted by a large landslide has yet to begin as disaster relief funding is secured. Powder Ventures crews have been working on the highway at the site to redirect the creek and repair road damage. Old Highway 5 in Hefﬂey Creek has been closed to all

trafﬁc since a large section of road was undermined and washed away, exposing water and gas lines. There area hasn’t seen further damage since the washout but Kristen Rodrigue, City of Kamloops senior communications and community engagement advisor, said the city can’t begin repair work until water levels subside. White said work in the valley is about 80 per cent complete and ﬁnal steps like paving will be seen around the end of June.

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ourism Kamloops unveiled their new logo and tagline along with a new marketing campaign a week after a report showing the tourism industry’s massive economic contribution was published. The new brand, “Boldly Unscripted”, aims to change the perception of Kamloops. The report was conducted in the Value of Tourism Model, designed by Destination BC, which evaluates accommodation data to produce an estimated number of tourist visitations and expenditures for the year. Based on 2015 numbers, Kamloops welcomed 1.5 million

>> Tourism industry deemed a key economic driver for the city visitors with an estimated annual expenditure of $227 million and a total estimated economic impact of $377 million. These numbers verified what Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis speculated about the industry.

“There has long been a sense that the local tourism visitor economy contributes significantly to the economic landscape of Kamloops, and we can now confirm, with confidence, that tourism is a major industry that positively contributes to our local economy,” stated DeSantis in a press release, adding its reach is broad and impacts businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and transportation providers. Two of the largest factors cited as creating growth were the branding of Kamloops as the Tournament Capital of Canada in 2002 and the creation of Tourism Kamloops in 2005 which spearheaded targeted and strategic marketing to various key demographics.

Tourism Kamloops’ new branding is intended to reflect interviews and conversations with local citizens, attempting to gain insight to the stories and experiences Kamloops offers. “Kamloops is the kind of place where you can find an incredible adventure around every corner and you don’t need to do a lot of planning for an extraordinary experience,” DeSantis said. The new brand will be accompanied by the ‘360 Kamera Krew’, a 12-month marketing campaign of videographers who will capture stories and unscripted moments around the city. They will also challenge locals and tourists to “give Kamloops a try” by asking them to do something they hadn’t planned to. If a person accepts,

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un Peaks may be seen in a new light after a new brand platform is rolled out by Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP) this year. Members who attend the upcoming AGM will be part of the first reveal of the platform which has been created over the past year and a half. Arlene Schieven, president and CEO of TSP, said she is excited to share the results

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and thinks it is a big step from past branding. “I’m really excited to share it,” she said. “It’s what Sun Peaks is all about, it shows why we’re different.” Schieven said she believes marketing a destination is important, especially for Sun Peaks to attract first time guests. “I think it is hugely important. It shows people if it’s the right place for them. For the ideal customers it shows we have what they want.” The TSP team collaborated

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with the community to create it, she said. Workshops were held to draw inspiration from both new residents and long-term locals and business owners. Steps to completion included identifying what makes the resort special, what an ideal customer looks like and how the destination would be described if it was a person. Schieven said when it was presented to the TSP board for the first time there was an emotional response and applause. “Everyone has had the same reaction, they have really felt

like it resonated.” The branding is broad and includes a digital component as well as photography and videography guidelines to present a cohesive image of the destination. “It’s our core essence and something that really ties everything together.” The TSP AGM will take place June 24 at 9 a.m. at the Hearthstone Lodge. Those who cannot attend are invited to a presentation on June 27 at 10 a.m. also in the Hearthstone Lodge.

they’ll be made the star of their own mini-series and their moment will be shared online and across social media. Tourism as a whole has been a fast-growing industry in B.C. for the past ten years, boasting a GDP growth of 13 per cent from 2007 to 2013. With a GDP of $7.5 billion in 2015, it rivals other major export industries such as logging, which had a 10 per cent decline in GDP over the same period. The other major export industries had far less of a contribution to provincial GDP, the closest to tourism being oil and gas extraction at $7.2 billion. Kamloops has continued to keep up with provincial indicators, and forecasts more growth in 2017. In 2016, accommodation revenue increased 9.8 per cent , a $56 million boost over 2015. For more information, visit tourismkamloops.com or destinationBC.com for the results of the survey.

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hile many Kamloops locals spend their time hiking or biking in their favourite well known city parks, not many know of the others that exist, such as the Valleyview Nature Park or the Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park. We found out about these parks only a couple of years ago, which is a shame because they are equally as beautiful (and usually less busy)! One of our favourite trails in the Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park is a loop made up of the Benchlands and Ranger-Bob trails. This loop offers spectacular views of city, is relatively easy and is a lovely hike through some typical

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Kamloops terrain. Check it out! Trail Name: Benchlands Ranger Bob Loop Distance: 3.6 km Time: About 1 hour Difﬁculty: Easy Cell Service: Yes Trail: The Benchlands trail is easy, wide and double track. The Ranger Bob trail is a little narrower and single track but

still as easy. Highlights: This trail is one of many in the Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park. It’s easy, simple to follow, and offers amazing views of the Thompson Valley! There are two main trailheads to access this network of trails, one in Barnhartvale and another in Dallas. This particular hike begins in Barnhartvale, however directions to both trails heads

are provided. With the exception of the directions to both trailheads, we will focus on access from Barnhartvale. To get there: Head East along the Trans-Canada Hwy. Take exit 384, the Dallas Dr / Barnhartvale Rd exit. At the roundabout, take the second exit to stay on Dallas Dr. In 500 meters turn right onto Barnhartvale Rd. Follow this road for about 3.1 kilometres and then turn left on Eliza Rd (the street sign is partially hidden by a lamp post and can easily be missed). The parking area is just ahead on the right. (Alternate trailhead parking: At the roundabout, take the second exit and continue on Dallas Dr. In 2.2 km turn right on Mountview Dr. The trailhead is in 40 m at the end of the road.) As you turn right into the parking lot, the trailhead is immediately to your left, next to the outhouse. This particular 3.6 km hike follows the Benchlands trail into the park. Roughly 1.5 km in, you’ll come across the Bent Gate. This provides access to the Blackwell Trail network. Continue following Benchlands

trail until the end where you’ll reach a plateau high above the Dallas neighbourhood. Be extremely cautious of the edge while you enjoy the beautiful scenery this viewpoint has to offer. From the viewpoint, we turned around and headed back the way we came along the Benchlands trail. A short ways back, we turned right onto the Ranger Bob trail. If you follow this trail, it leads to a second viewpoint and a nice bench for another rest. From here, the trail winds back up through the forest and back to the parking lot. We really enjoyed this trail and the park. There is something for everyone with trails of varying difﬁculties, not to mention the Blackwell trails network that is right next door. Be sure to bring water with you in the summer as the trail is mostly out in the open grasslands with little to no shade. Keep in mind this area is operated by the city and so relevant bylaws do apply. It is an off-leash dog friendly park, and as always, it is expected that you clean up after your dog. Enjoy the trails!

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arah Rose’s home is the perfect embodiment of her creativity. The details that make it uniquely hers feature spiral wall hooks, a metal railing she designed, and a vanity and mirror frame in the bathroom she created with her husband, Don. Before beginning work on the house over a year ago, Rose had been creating pieces of metal art in galleries around Canada and the U.S. since 2009. But she said designing the home, tucked away on a property in the Hefﬂey Louis Creek valley, drew her to her art more than before. “Designing the house it be-

>> Sun Peaks art on display at Banff festival came really obvious and clear that I love it (designing and using metal),” Rose said. “The house has really pulled it out of me.” While designing on a larger scale may be on the horizon, her work, currently sold in places like Lone Wolf Gallery in Sun Peaks, is often smaller and features stick ﬁgure characters in outdoor activities like hiking, skiing or rock climbing. Prices for pieces range from around $35 to $250. She wasn’t always as focused

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on her art as she is now and she even closed for two years while building the home. While learning to create the pieces, a

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process she said was a huge learning curve, she was balancing starting a business as a dog trainer and a busy family life. But her move to the mountains

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has inspired her to focus on the artwork. “Being up here has really helped nurture my creativity,” she said. “I feel more creative. The environment has called me to want to give 100 per cent.” The extra attention on art has started to pay off. In May she was accepted into the Banff Film Festival market. Rose said she was excited when she learned of her acceptance. “I will be there three days. I can’t think of a better place for my work.” Until the October festival, Rose will be busy creating a stockpile of pieces. It’s a time consuming process as each creation takes around six hours from start to ﬁnish. She would also like to expand locally, she is considering a stand in the Sun Peaks Farmers’ Market and would like to see her art around the village. But she has little interest in mass producing. “I want to serve B.C. ski hill locations,” she said.“I like the idea of having work in galleries, it’s physically hard work that I won’t be able to reproduce. Each piece is a lot of work, from welding burns to putting my back out, I’ve had to develop strength in my whole body.” Rose’s art can be viewed locally at Lone Wolf Gallery or on Facebook at Sol Metal Designs.

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he snow is ﬁnally disappearing from mountain tops and adventurers are preparing for a summer of activities. To help them explore, the mountain will open for summer operations June 23 and a weekend of events and activities has been prepared. The ﬁrst mountain bikers and hikers of the season can load the Sunburst chairlift at 10 a.m. on the 23, then the lift will run seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. until September 4. On Sunday, June 25 lift tick-

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ets and season passes come with a cold beer from Granville island Brewing at Masa’s Bar + Grill for the mountain’s Lift & Lager promotion. Anyone with a hiking or biking pass is invited to the Masa’s patio for a free

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beer from 12 to 6 p.m. Those looking for a more relaxing activity can take part in the Mountain Spirit Festival. On June 24 the festival will feature 12 speakers on topics like intuition, stress, self-compassion

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The Sunburst lift will turn for the first time of the summer season and stay open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get a ride up to hike, bike and explore the mountain.

Join Morrisey’s Public House for fresh lobster, lively music and authentic hospitality as they celebrate Canada 150. Daily seatings featuring live music are $45. Tickets available at Morrisey’s Public House or by contacting specialevents@ sunpeaksgrand.com or 250-214-7000.

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arts ENTERTAINMENT STRETCH YOUR BODY AND YOUR MIND >>Wellness festival comes to Sun Peaks by JEAN STRONG

n June 24 and 25 rest your mind at the ﬁrst ever Mountain Spirit Festival held at Sun Peaks. Hosted by Interior Wellness, the event features 12 speakers and a series of yoga classes. Festival director Elizabeth Beeds said she can’t wait to see attendees gather in the mountains. “It’s a yoga and spirituality and self-development retreat,” she said. The Saturday will feature topics like intuition, self-compassion, relationships and taking control of your life. Local author Tracy Munson is one of the speakers. Her session “Overwhelmed to Overjoyed” will provide three steps to change your life and ﬁnd balance. Between speaker sessions attendees can explore the village or step into a yoga class taught by one of the local instructors. From the 7:30 a.m. sun salutation session to the 4:30 p.m.

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restore and reiki, yoga beginners and experts will both ﬁnd a place to unwind and get in touch with their bodies. Beeds said she loves that the festival is held in the “beautiful location” of Sun Peaks and believes the mountains are a special place for spirituality. On Sunday guests will have the chance to head up the mountain to bike and hike or explore the farmers’ market in the village. Free yoga sessions open to all will also be

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held in the village. Purchasing a ticket also gives back to an important cause, May Cause Radiance. The British Columbia charity supports young adults with cancer to help feel good about themselves She said that anyone considering attending should come see what it’s like. “If they’re thinking about it then they deﬁnitely should, they have that curiosity in them that says there is something they can take from it.”

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Far fewer complaints five years into plastic bag ban ASPEN, Colo. — Five years after Aspen banned disposable grocery bags, the ban seems to be working. City staff recently did a visual survey, and they found that 45 per cent of shoppers left the stores without using any bags, while 40 per cent took their own reusable bags for shopping. The remaining 15 percent bought paper bags at a cost of 20 cents each. In comparison, in a grocery store located 20 miles down-valley from Aspen, where there is no ban, 74 per cent of shoppers used the disposable bags. Might Aspen want to expand its ban? City staff said no, that eliminating the paper bags might make tourists cranky. And the plastic bags sold by other stores, such as for clothing, just aren’t that many. A local grocery store manager interviewed for the report said customers initially reacted with anger to the bag-ban, but now he gets complaints only once every few weeks. How Vail helped create Aspen’s pedestrian malls ASPEN, Colo. — Aspen came before Vail as a ski town by about 15 years, but in one respect, creating a pedestrian-friendly mall, Aspen learned from Vail. Aspen was shaped by people from the Midwest in the 1880s, and they created a rectangular street grid pattern in the relatively broad valley where Aspen is located. When horse and buggies gave way to cars, the streets were readily converted. But even in the mid-1950s, a decade after ski area operations, the streets remained unpaved. Why not turn Mill Street into a walking mall “where regular street fairs could take place?”

That was the recommendation by a 1956 University of Utah architecture class. Continuing on into the 1960s, there was a growing national awareness of a walkable city as being part of a higher quality of life, according to a new account in the Aspen Daily News. Still, business owners pushed back. Bil (yes, he used just one “l”) Dunaway, the longtime publisher of The Aspen Times, countered with an argument that Vail was more pedestrian friendly than Aspen. Even then, when Vail was just a decade old, there was a sense of rivalry. “Aside from skiing, the most successful aspect of Vail is the pedestrian-oriented village center, where four or five blocks are reserved for walkers… and the vehicular-free atmosphere is tranquil and conducive to leisurely strolling or shopping,” he wrote. Finally, in 1976, Aspen’s car-free, outdoor malls were opened. Now, the malls must be transformed again. The pavers originally acquired from St. Louis for the malls need to be replaced. Such bricks are in short supply, explains the Daily News, and the challenge will be to find surface pavers that meet the community’s expectations regarding the bricks’ ambiance. Holy Cross goes to NREL to help create utility of future GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — When a utility needs a new chief executive, it usually promotes from within its ranks or finds somebody with a depth of experience running a utility. Not so Holy Cross Energy, the electrical co-operative that serves six ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, and Snowmass. For its next chief executive it has plucked Bryan Hannegan, from the staff at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in suburban Denver. Hannagan has been associate director of the Energy Sys-

tems Integration Laboratory. At that lab, NREL has been trying integrate the many things happening in energy. How will electric cars fit into the new grid? How can consumers be more actively involved in choosing when to use electricity to take best advantage of lower prices or renewable energy? “Utilities don’t like to experiment on their systems,” Hannegan—who holds a Ph.D. in earth science systems as well as a master’s degree in engineering—told the Vail Daily. The experiments are run at the laboratory. Holy Cross was early among electrical co-operatives in trying to push the integration of renewables and carbon-reduction strategies. For example, the co-op offered a premium rate for electricity generated by a plant that burns wood, mostly trees killed by bark beetle, from the Vail-Summit County areas. The co-op also offered a price premium for electricity that is produced by burning the methane being emitted by a nearby coal mine. The burning of methane still produces a greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, but CO2 is far less potent than methane. Adam Palmer, a member of the board of directors from the Eagle area, says that Hannegan “just really nailed the vision that was shared by the board.” That board sees utilities of the future operating very differently. Customers could be able to choose when to do run their dryers, for example, to take advantage of lower rates. The utility will also have deeper penetration of renewables. Wind is now the cheapest form of electricity, but solar has been rapidly dropping in price. Yes, but the sun doesn’t always shine. True, but storage prices have been sliding downward. Palmer cited a report from Arizona on Monday about a solar-plus-storage deal that put the price of electricity at 4.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, lower than most fossil fuel generation. In Telluride, there’s news

about efforts to pressure electrical providers to boost the renewables. The Telluride Daily Planet says that directors of the San Miguel Power Association—which is, like Holy Cross, a co-operative—are asking for permission to generate up to 10 per cent of their power through renewables. The co-op is currently capped at providing 5 per cent of its own generation. The rest must come from Tri-State Generation and Transmission, the wholesale supplier. Tri-State points out that 26 per cent of energy delivered to local co-ops in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico comes from renewable sources. Much of that comes from hydroelectric dams in the West. Other

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co-ops, including La Plata Electric, which serves Durango, are also limited by Tri-State’s 5 per cent cap. Elsewhere in ski towns, Park City has set out to plant 500 trees in open space areas. The trees, say city officials, will become a sponge, soaking up carbon. In Alberta, a former resident of Canmore, at the entrance to Banff National Park, wants to see historic designation given to the last building related to the coal mines that operated there until 1979. The Rocky Mountain Outlook says that David Evans had relatives who worked at the mines, and he hopes to see the Lamphouse restored and protected permanently.

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>> sports BIKE TRAILS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM MEC by JEAN STRONG

his September the Enduro Race Series will return to Sun Peaks for the second time. Last year just over 200 participants took to the lift accessed trails for a weekend of racing and fun. Brooke Hanson, events manager for Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR), said the event was a success. “It was great exposure for the resort and brought new people in,” she said. “There was a lot of positive feedback.” Part of the 2016 racers registration fees were given to the resort to invest in the bike park and trails. Hanson said around $2,000 was raised. This year popular outdoor recreation company Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has partnered with Enduro to match the proceeds from registration fees and donate

>> Outdoor recreation co-operative supports SPRTA them to local not-for-profit Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association (SPRTA). Jase Petersen, SPRTA president, said the group was excited for the support, which will go toward their Master Plan Development Fund. SPRTA’s approximately 20 volunteers have given their time to create, improve and maintain cross country biking trails in the area since 2014. “We’re very excited,” Petersen said. “With that (MEC) donation and the donation from the Firefighter’s Gala we can start putting it to good use.”

Olympian Catharine Prendel takes part in last year’s Enduro Series in Sun Peaks. | PHOTO BC ENDURO SERIES

TAEKWONDO CLUB SUCCESSFUL AT BC CUP by JEAN STRONG

ours of training have once again paid off for the Sun Peaks’ Taekwondo club, the Northern Taekwondo Academy. Four students brought home medals from the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) BC Taekwondo Cup. The competition, held at UBC Okanagan on May 6, saw 200 competitors from 17

clubs across the province. In patterns, Annika Roberts earned silver, Jackson Atkinson and Olivia Dye earned bronze, and Jaida McKenzie-White took home gold. In the sparring category, Roberts took bronze, Atkinson and Dye each earned a silver. Chief instructor Ryan Oevermann said he was proud of the performance, especially because it was the first time receiving a medal for some students. The cup was the last com-

petition of the season for the group who have a summer break from training after June. The next competition isn’t until the provincial championships on Sept. 23 in Richmond. “Overall it was a great season,” Oevermann said. “The school continues to grow and the students continue to develop. The addition of four more black belts this year and my recent fourth degree promotion really speaks to the strength of the IRF curriculum being implemented.”

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>> sports OPEN TO ALL: BIKE PARK IMPROVES BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE TRAILS “Rugged, natural trails will always be a part of the mountain but looking forward this is the first step in our improvements.”

Riders Dylan Sherrard and Deon Baker ride the berms last season in the Sun Peaks Bike Park. | PHOTO SUPPLIED BY CEDAR LINE CREATIVE

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ountain biking at Sun Peaks will become more inclusive this summer as improvements are made to beginner and intermediate downhill and cross country biking trails. Christina Antoniak, director of marketing and communications for Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR), said this year’s focus on less advanced technical trails comes directly from rider feedback and what Sun Peaks’ park can offer to compared with others in B.C. “This is the level of riding we

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don’t have as much of at Sun Peaks,” Antoniak said. “Rugged, natural trails will always be a part of the mountain but looking forward this is the first step in our improvements.” Beginner trail Smooth Smoothie and intermediate trail Route 66 will be extended to make them both top-tobottom trails. The extensions are designed to improve traffic and make trails more intuitive for riders. Changes to intermediate trail Home Run will delight riders who enjoy a more fluid experience after being restructured to become a modern berm freeride trail. Antoniak said the changes to

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Home Run will allow riders to control their speed easily. Cross country alpine trail Altitude will be connected to the Gil’s hiking trail to create a multiuse trail. In the past bikers had to travel back on the same trail they came in on, but the addition will create a loop for exploration. As part of a multi-year trail improvement plan to help with these and other improvements in the trail system, SPR will now have a mini excavator on site for the entire summer. In past years the machine was only available for preparing trails in the early season. The addition will help the bike park crew better maintain and improve trails all season.

>> sports ROD SELECTION KEY TO FINE FISHING SPONSORED CONTENT by WALLY TYWONIUK FAST ACTION FLY FISHING sunpeaksfishing.com sunpeaksfishing@gmail.com

o, you have finally decided to pursue the sport of fly fishing and buy some equipment so you can get out on the water. One of your first major purchases will be your fly rod. With so many options and price levels, what does it all mean? How do you determine which one is perfect for you? Single handed fly rods are distinguished by weight, length, action, number of pieces and composition. The weight of a rod is not actually its physical weight but the manufacturers numbering system that identifies how heavy of a fly line it can throw. Fly rod weights vary from zero (ultralight) to 14. What weight of rod to purchase will be determined primarily by what type of fishing you will be doing. When it comes to length, the most versatile fly rod is 9’. Manufacturers do offer single handed fly rods that range from 7’ (for smaller streams) to 10’ (for specialized techniques) but most fly fisherman are most happy with a 9’ rod.

The action of a fly rod is simply a measure of how flexible it is. The three types are fast, which is the stiffest, medium and slow, which has the most flex. Each has their pros and cons; your skill level and type of fishing will determine the action right for you. Fly rods come in two, three or four pieces. With today’s technology, manufacturers have put a ton of research and development into building four piece rods that feel just as good as two and three piece sets. They all have their place but the four piece has much more versatility and is great for travel. As far as composition, fiberglass rods still exist but it’s best to avoid them. Virtually most rods are made from graphite which is lighter and stronger. Split bamboo or cane rods appeal to anglers that value craftsmanship and a more classic casting style but they are generally much more expensive. Fly fishing is not a sport of necessities; it is one of preferences. Choosing your first rod should be determined by keeping in mind the type of angling you will be focusing on and getting expert advice to choose and select the right one. If you stick with it for the long haul, you will more than likely accumulate a selection of rods that will

Twoniuk poses with his catch, a Rainbow Trout.| PHOTO SUPPLIED

perform in a multitude of your angling adventures.

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Canada to become ‘the fittest nation on earth’. Sun Peaks took part in the celebration by offering a variety of free activities around the village. Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) and Sun Peaks Mountain

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4108 SUNDANCE DRIVE | 1,479,000

29 THE PEAKS | $364,500

The architect got it right from street appeal to interior design. Prestigious Sundance Estates 4 bedroom home plus 2 bedroom suite with separate entrance, main floor with an open design, large great room, floor to ceiling rock fireplace, custom kitchen and dining room, all complimented by great window packages and French doors to patios side and back. Spec levels and finishing details are exemplary. Upper floor is master bedroom with 6 piece ensuite, walk-in closet and office/den. The property is fully landscaped with private back yard and oversized garage. Offered largely furnished, GST paid.

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.

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1404 BURFIELD DRIVE | $529,000 This four level split home has a tranquil creekside setting w/ ski-in access off Mt. Morrisey & convenient ski-out access to the Burfield lift. This immaculate 5 bdrm 1/2 duplex + self-contained one bedroom in-law suite in the lower daylight has walk-out basement. Beautiful views w/ modern finishings compliment this home which is offered fully furnished. Tastefully decorated w/ well-designed floor plan for your family & friends to enjoy. The two “master bdrms” w/ ensuite make it easy for two families to purchase together. This special mountain home features spacious, open living area & kitchen w/ extra windows & vaulted ceiling over dining room, & large sundeck w/ private hot tub overlooking yard and creek. GST PAID.

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1 SUN MOUNTAIN VILLAS | $349,000

2577 MOUNTAINVIEW DRIVE | $ 189,900

2453 FAIRWAYS DRIVE | $189,900

Take a look at this gorgeous mountain townhouse with private garage and easy ski-in access. This completely renovated 2 bedroom plus family room is bright and spacious and an end unit offering extra windows and 2 covered sundecks. Features a sophisticated and efficient kitchen, beautiful ledgestone gas fireplace, new flooring & paint throughout, new lighting, newer appliances and plumbing fixtures. This modern home is on 3 levels and is offered fully furnished and ready for quick occupancy. Step out your door to the adjacent valley trail and enjoy the short walk to the village, golf course and ski lifts. GST paid.

This is one of Sun Peaksʼ largest residential building lots conveniently located at the base of Mt. Morrisey with great ski-in access and stunning mountain views. This quiet cul-de-sac location is very private backing onto forested ski terrain and offers a great family friendly environment. With no time limit to build out you can relax & take time to plan your perfect mountain getaway. Mountain View Drive has design guidelines in place and the residential zoning allows for a two bedroom revenue suite. Underground services are installed to the lot line and GST is not applicable.

Gently sloping view lot backing onto forested ski terrain at the base of Mt. Morrisey with direct ski-in access. Fully serviced lot with stunning mountain views and easy access with just a short walk to the Village & Chairlifts. The Sun Peaks Golf Course is located across the street and the proposed West Morrisey Chairlift is just steps away. Design your custom mountain home at your convenience, since there is no timeline or pressure to build. Zoning also allows a 2 bedroom legal suite. Sun Peaks is BC Interiorʼs largest all season resort and is a growing mountain resort municipality. GST paid.

309 HEARTHSTONE LODGE | $34,900 The Hearthstone Lodge is nestled in Sun Peaks Village core with all resort amenities at your fingertips. This comfortable third floor deluxe studio apartment with king bed plus sofa bed, kitchenette, cosy fireplace and full bathroom comes fully furnished with private ownerʼs storage closet. Lodge features heated underground parking, exclusive fitness facility and two outdoor hot tubs. Ski lifts and golf course right outside your front door along with restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets. Ownerʼs use is a generous 180 days per year with professional in-house management agreement with Bear Country Lodging. GST applies.

120/122 CAHILTY HOTEL & SUITES

| $88,900

This 1 bedroom lock-off suite offers some of the best ski-in/ski-out accessibility that Sun Peaks Resort has to offer. The hotel property is situated slopeside directly on the ski run, featuring an efficiency kitchen, Murphy Bed & pull out sofa bed with full bath on one side and two queens with an additional full bath on the other side, conveniently sleeping 8. Nancy Greeneʼs Cahilty Hotel & Suites is known for its great amenities including 2 hot tubs, exercise room, ski storage, restaurant, underground parking, laundry & library. With unlimited owner use & professional in house management team this makes a great investment and family get-a-way. This condo comes fully furnished and GST is paid.

5334 LOOKOUT RIDGE DRIVE | $230,000 This large lot located at 5334 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 Resortʼs 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.

SOLD 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 103ʼ 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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