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Sun Peaks mayor Al Raine passes away at 83 years old Al Raine was diagnosed with ALS in spring of 2024 and resigned as mayor Dec. 14 at midnight before passing peacefully surrounded by family. #SunPeaks #AlRaine

Publisher’s Note: Reflecting on a life of dedication Sun Peaks Independent News publisher Brandi Schier shares her professional and personal experiences with Al Raine. #SunPeaks #AlRaine

Al Raine through SPIN’s pages With Al Raine’s words and work threaded through SPIN stories since 2002, we gathered a few clips with coverage of milestone moments in his mayoral journey. #SunPeaks #AlRaine

Speed Nation NorAm SBX brought action to Sun Peaks’ newest course🏂 Speed Nation was the first event to be held on Sun Peaks’ Powder Ventures snow cross course, located just above the village base. #SpeedNation #SunPeaks #NorAm

The Shoulder 2 Shoulder Retreat is back in Sun Peaks, supporting healing for veterans🏔️ ASSP is leading the Shoulder 2 Shoulder Retreat for ill and injured veterans and RCMP along with their support person or caregiver. #SunPeaks #Shoulder2Shoulder

Annual film festival returns to Sun Peaks🎥 Back for a fifth year, the Sun Peaks Film Festival will feature movies from the Vancouver International Film Festival, as well as locally-made films. #SunPeaks #filmfestival

The PSIC brings ski instructor certification programs to Sun Peaks⛷️ One of many courses offered in Sun Peaks this winter includes a big mountain pathway program geared toward skiing and teaching in consequential terrain. #SunPeaks #PSIC

Artists flock to Sun Peaks for the Holiday Kick-Off’s Artisan Market🎨 Sun Peaks locals and visitors were introduced to a variety of unique products from different businesses and vendors in the Sun Peaks Centre. #SunPeaks #artisanmarket #holidaykickoff

Menus in Sun Peaks get a winter refresh🧑‍🍳 With aprés programs, master classes and wine dinners, new food and beverage initiatives are available this winter. #SunPeaks #wintermenus #foodandbeverage

Caroling in the village with Nancy Greene brings holiday cheer to locals and guests🎼 This Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, join Nancy Greene Raine and others for annual caroling in the village. #SunPeaks #NancyGreene #carolinginthevillage

What’s in a Name? Sun Peaks trails🏔️ The names we give to places and trails tell stories of our adventures, history and connection to the world around us. #SunPeaks #SunPeakstrails #TodMountain

Sun Peaks Independent News interviewed Raine and his wife Nancy Greene Raine in May about his ALS diagnosis. At that time, Raine shared that he had "married the loves of my life, Nancy and skiing."

Three skiers missing at Sun Peaks Resort located safely🏔️ Search and rescue operations were launched for the group Dec. 13, and all three skiers were located uninjured early Dec. 14. #SunPeaks #searchandrescue

Missing skier Tomasz Jaholkowski located deceased in #SunPeaks.

The 12th annual Holiday Kick-Off includes a tree lighting ceremony🎄 This year’s Holiday Kick-Off in Sun Peaks is three days and includes the lighting of a tree that will be on display throughout the holiday season. #SunPeaks #holidaykickoff

Santa Ski Day brings the holiday spirit to the slopes🎅 The first 50 Santas on the mountain Dec. 21 receive a free day pass. #SunPeaks #SantaSkiDay #SunPeaksResort

Sun Peaks Education Society announces upcoming mountain academy✏️ In addition to electing a new board at a recent AGM, Sun Peaks Education Society discussed the upcoming Mountain Academy and fundraising updates. #SunPeaks #MountainAcademy

UPDATE: Sun Peaks Resort LLP released a statement confirming Jaholkowski was last seen via video surveillance at the West Bowl chairlift on Tod Mountain.

Kamloops Search and Rescue has been involved in two other searches involving missing skiers this season, one on Nov. 30 and one on Dec. 4, according to Kamloops Search and Rescue search manager Alan Hobler. Both were found safe and in good condition.