Rains bring more food for bears and less residential bear sightings

Bear-Aware

The wet spring in Sun Peaks may be a test of patience for recreationalists wanting to golf or bike immediately, but at least it’s doing the bears some good.In Sun Peaks, a Kamloops conservation officer said bear complaints have tapered off since the beginning of June to bear sightings only. This may be attributed to more plants and food … [Read more...]

More facilities and new bylaw to manage dog issue

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The Sun Peaks council will set aside capital to install additional facilities for pet waste along the Valley Trail.Three additional double bins, costing $5,200 in total, will be installed. Each double bin will include separate containers for garbage and recyclables as well as a glove dispenser. Municipal staff, consulting with Sun Peaks Resort … [Read more...]

Where do you send your property tax remittance?

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Sun Peaks property owners may need to double check where their property tax payments are going this year.Property taxes must be submitted directly to the Sun Peaks municipality instead of the Province, said Byron Johnson, Sun Peaks municipality’s chief administrative officer.The deadline for paying property tax assessments this year is on … [Read more...]

B.C. standup paddleboarders race across Hawaii’s Channel of Bones

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Resident paddleboarder Bodie Shandro will trade the calm waters of Heffley Lake for Hawaii’s big waves at the 15th Annual Moloka`i 2 Oahu Paddleboard race on July 31. Shandro will compete in the two-man division with Norm Hann, a paddleboarder who lives in Squamish.The race will involve crossing the treacherous Moloka`i Channel. Known as the … [Read more...]