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By Victor Kaisar

Sun Peaks Health Centre

Sun Peaks going back to the drawing board as deal with potential clinic operator falls through

Feb 27, 2026 | 12:13 PM

SUN PEAKS, B.C. — All is not well in Sun Peaks as efforts to reopen the community’s health clinic have taken a step back after months of negotiations.

The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) says it has not been able to reach “mutually acceptable terms” with Dr. Catherine Nowierski, who was picked as the new operator after a Request for Proposals (RFP) process last fall.

“Both parties have worked diligently to reach a final agreement that would allow the Health Centre to reopen as quickly as possible [but] despite these efforts, we were unable to reach mutually acceptable terms,” a statement from SPMRM said.

“We respect this decision and appreciate the work invested by all involved. We recognize this update may be disappointing and that many residents are feeling the impact of the Health Centre’s continued closure.”

The Sun Peaks Health Centre has been closed since Oct. 10, after council voted to end the lease held by the Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society’s (STEPS).

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According to SPMRM, Nowierski, who resigned from the Sun Peaks Health Centre last summer, was the sole respondent to the RFP process. In October, Sun Peaks Mayor Rob O’Toole asked residents to “trust in this process,” following concerns about the lack of medical services in the community.

In December, CAO Deanna Campbell told council that a draft agreement with Nowierski was being worked on.

“We know it may not seem or feel like it, but as one of my staff pointed out, we’re actually moving through a really complex process quicker than what happened in any other situation,” Campbell said at the time.

In its latest statement, the SPMRM said it is moving ahead with the next phase of planning to reopen the clinic. It said updates will be released when available, but there is no timeline on when that might be.

“Mayor and council remain fully dedicated to finding a sustainable solution that serves and protects the community’s interests,” the statement added. “We are actively exploring all options and will continue moving forward with urgency.”

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it’s available.