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SUN RIVERS RESORTSTYLE LIVING COME SEE THE MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY FOR ALL IT’S WORTH Uniquely situated on the north side of the Thompson River, with panoramic views of Kamloops, Sun Rivers, a master planned community, is the best of both worlds — a place to call home as well as a place to get away from it all. It all starts with award winning homes, the majority of which are built to the highest environmental standards for home building and all of which feature geoexchange and dual water systems. The variety of homes is also unparalleled in this region, with everything from estate lots and adult-living townhomes to apartments. With assistance from the helpful folks at Sun Rivers Construction and Sun Rivers Realty, you can build your dream home from the ground up. Find the perfect lot and choose your preferred builder or step right into one of the many stunning homes already established in the commu-
TOUR OF HOMES SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 4 & 5 12 PM - 4 PM nity. Of course, living at Sun Rivers year round is the choice of most, but you can feel confident leaving your home behind for a few months if you prefer to escape to warmer climates when the chill of winter descends.
It may be the homes that bring people to Sun Rivers, but it’s the lifestyle that keeps them here. An essential part of that resortstyle living is the celebrated Sun Rivers Golf Course, an 18-hole Championship course nestled against the twin peaks of Mount Peter and Mount Paul. These peaks not only provide a perfect backdrop to the course, but to the entire community, where walking trails weave in and out of the community’s diverse network of neighbourhoods. Strolling through the community you’re sure to see some wildlife that call Sun Rivers home too, like the majestic California big horn sheep that frequently make their way down from higher elevations to laze and graze. If you’re lucky, you may also spot the resident bears, coyotes, chuckars, fox and our newest visitor — a
beaver. The connection to nature is the perfect antidote to civilization’s hustle and bustle. A community connection is also a big part of the Sun Rivers experience with events taking place throughout the year to bring residents together for good causes or just good times. The annual Community Fair brings together families and neighbourhoods, providing an ideal setting for an old-fashioned picnic, and the annual Residents Social at Christmas provides camaraderie over treats at Hoodoos restaurant, where residents bring in a gift to share to those less fortunate. It’s these connections — community and nature, body and soul — which set the community of Sun Rivers apart and help offer a slice of resort-style living in urban setting just minutes away from downtown Kamloops.
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INTIMATE AND ROMANTIC TUSCANSTYLE HOMES 500 BELMONTE DRIVE A worry-free, lock-and-leave home with the freedom and space of large courtyards and an exclusive neighbourhood garden — these are just a few reasons to consider a move to Belmonté Garden Homes. The Tuscan-style townhomes are situated above the 10th fairway and are designed to capture the stunning southern exposure. Each floor plan is uniquely appointed with space for entertaining and private enjoyment. Belmonté is unique compared to other developments both at Sun Rivers and elsewhere, says Leslie Brochu, Vice-President of Marketing and Public Relations for Sun Rivers —“We’re developing stylish townhomes at an achievable price point.” The Tuscan style, she says, is “more intimate and more romantic,” and at Belmonté, even the smaller units offer open living space and generous outdoor living areas. One of the features drawing buyers to Belmonté is the neighbourhood gardens with individual gardening plots. “We have a community garden
here at Sun Rivers and it’s fully subscribed, so we’ve expanded on that to benefit Belmonté owners.” Brochu said. Gardening is Canada’s No. 1 pastime yet those who want the lockand-leave lifestyle are often forced to give up the hobby, but not so at Belmonté. The buyer — whether an empty nester, career professional or first time homebuyer — can still enjoy gardening while appreciating the freedom of a planned development. Homes range from 1,800 to 2,282 square feet of finished living space, plus an unfinished storage area. With homes currently under construction and taken to drywall stage, owners have the ability of customizing, however, with the only constraint being the homeowners’ budget. There are three distinct finishing options available to homeowners, thereby taking the guesswork out of interior design. Unique to each townhome are the two single-car garages on most units, a majority of which feature one garage up and one garage down,
thereby eliminating the common townhome conundrum of seeing a façade of garages taking away from the beauty of the architecture and design. End units boast large courtyards and showcase patios designed to be larger than those offered in most townhome developments. At Belmonté, no design detail has been overlooked. Construction on the development began in fall of 2012. Phase 1 sold out in spring 2014. Phase 2, which is nestled again Sun Rivers Drive, has seven remaining. Phase 3 — just recently launched — announced six additional homes with the potential for seven additional homes to be announced in the coming weeks. Belmonté Garden Homes will be
home to a total of 89 units and built out over the next five years.
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HOODOOS MORE THAN A CLUBHOUSE
Take some of the most breathtaking views in Kamloops, add a dash of fresh, house made ingredients, throw in a pinch of friendly service and you have the recipe for success that is Hoodoos at Sun Rivers. Located at the heart of Sun Rivers, Hoodoos acts as both clubhouse and restaurant, delivering on both counts with fare that satisfies hungry golfers by day and enthusiasts of casual fine dining by night. “After nine years of being open we still see a number of first time visitors from Kamloops” said general manager, Rob Larocque. “Some of our favourite moments are wel-
coming new guests and seeing their expressions from the moment they walk in to when their meals arrive to the table — it’s the look of
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ings are best enjoyed at a table on Hoodoos expansive patio. When the weather gets crisp, the views are enjoyed by the warmth
of a wood fire overlooking the twinkling lights of the city. Hoodoos is always keeping things up-todate with creative and delicious menu items, which make their debut every four weeks. Gluten-free clientele need not be afraid of dining out — the menu at Hoodoos offers a wide variety of gluten free options. For those with other dietary concerns, Hoodoos believes that everyone should be able to enjoy an evening out with family and friends, which is while why our team boasts “Our kitchen is your kitchen.” Hoodoos hasn’t forgotten about kids, they offer classic favourites
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plus the option of selecting from adult meals — steak, grilled chicken, salmon and ribs complete with a drink and dessert. This is a big hit amongst the kids, not to mention parents. From wine lovers, craft beer enthusiasts to family dinners and business meetings, Hoodoos is not just a clubhouse, it is a dining destination that is being discovered by many. Come discover what you’ve been missing – open daily from 11 a.m. and from 10 a.m. Sundays featuring a stunning Sunday brunch buffet. Reservations are recommended. 250-8289404.
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MANHATTANFEEL, RIVER VIEW Rustic luxury defines this home. This two-level home boasts a unique Manhattan-feel with a rustic brick feature wall and hand scraped hickory hardwood floor. The kitchen is a chef’s stage for cooking and entertaining complete with a raised knotty alder bar, custom pantry, plus built-in bar complete with sink, glass cabinet, wine rack and fridge. Designed by Grant Bergman, this home offers 1,663 square feet of finished living space plus a daylight basement totalling over 3,200 square feet of available space. Create two additional bedrooms, media room,
games room, family room and a unique wine room if desired with the lower level blank canvas. Luxury upgrades can be found throughout, including a custom wood entertainment centre with built-in electric fireplace complimenting the magnificent great room and expansive windows which offer a spectacular view of the 18th Fairway and South Thompson River. The master bedroom features views to the south, a custom closet plus a stunning ensuite that would be suitable for any spa with its heated flooring, curbless shower and designer tile and niche.
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The exterior is just as impressive as the interior. A pergola-covered front courtyard provides privacy to enjoy the evening sun while watching the clouds alter their sunset tones. The back deck showcases the impressive views of the golf course with plenty of room for entertaining and creating a personal private retreat. This home is designed to impress. The contemporary design with low maintenance living is ideal for the active adult lifestyle. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Sun Rivers, this is one home you don’t want to miss.
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MAKING THE BUILDING PROCESS PAINLESS
Building a house from the ground up can be exhilarating, over-whelming and frustrating — sometimes all at the same time. There are so many details and so much to keep track of that it can get the better of even the most organized person. Still, there is nothing like having a house built exactly to your specifications, exactly to your taste, and for everything in that house to be new from the get-go. But, it’s getting to that end stage that can be more than a little daunting. That’s why the crew at Sun Rivers Construction puts as much effort into customer education and service as they do into building. Over the past few years Sun Rivers Construction has reinvented its customer care program — and its efforts were rewarded with two consecutive Keystone Customer Choice Awards in 2011 and 2012, which were voted on by new homeowners in surveys sent out by the Canadian Home Builders’
TOUR OF HOMES SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 4 & 5 12 PM - 4 PM Association, Central Interior. Sun Rivers Construction uses a program called Co-Construct, a webbased communication tool and construction project planner that is easily accessible to both the builder and the homeowner. It keeps a running tab of the prog-
ress of a home under construction, including target dates and tasks completed, as well as the amount of money spent to date plus progress photos of the home’s construction. It helps make the process of building new as painless and seamless as possible, says Rob Hall, superintendent for Sun Rivers Construction. “I think that the tools and the service that we provide are ahead of industry standard,” said Leslie Brochu, vice president of Sun Rivers. “Our clients can go away to Timbuktu and monitor the progress of the construction of their home. It’s an excellent tool for managing construction and keeping all parties informed. “It’s part of trying to provide as much information as we can upfront so there are no disappointing surprises.” The care doesn’t end once homeowners move in, either. Ryan Kunz, warranty and occupancy supervisor
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for Sun Rivers Construction contacts homeowners every week for the first month after move-in to ensure all products and systems are working well. After that, Kunz makes monthly contact for a full year. At the end of Year 1, there is a one-year walkthrough and warranty check when Kunz also reminds homeowners about what’s covered in Year 2. Stepping up the level of customer care was a no-brainer for Hall and his crew, which already has a strong presence in the community of Sun Rivers. The Customer Care Program just adds another layer of accountability, accessibility and, in the end, great satisfaction for both parties. “We’re not just a builder that builds all over,” Hall said. “We’re here attending to Sun Rivers all the time. We see residents in the restaurant, we walk down the street with them.”
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#401900 IRONGATE PLACE Opened earlier this summer, this home is one of Sun Rivers’ most distinguished homes, designed to give viewers the sense of comfort and the automatic sensation of being ‘home’. Irongate Place is an active adult community that features English Country homes. Currently there are seven lots remaining, all two level homes, waiting for an owner’s special touch. Buyers have a choice of several exterior finishing packages and can fully customize the interior finishing. “With building, you get the exact house you want,” said Rob Hall, construction superintendent. “This home provides concepts of how one can customize their home. Not a single home in this neighbourhood is identical on the interior.” “It’s exciting for us, as the builder to see a vision become a reality,” he said.
TOUR OF HOMES SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 4 & 5 12 PM - 4 PM This home features a spacious master bedroom with custom closet and ensuite on the main level along with an open great room, dining room, custom kitchen, wine bar and distinguished den complete with library.
The home’s more distinctive features are the coffered great room ceiling, stairwell and raised front courtyard with pergola, perfect for your morning coffee or after-dinner drinks. An unfinished daylight basement allows for future completion according to the purchasers needs. With a courtyard, deck and lower level patio there is plenty of space for entertaining or alternatives to finding the perfect spot to start and
end the day. All homes built in Irongate Place are built with Built Green standard set by Sun Rivers Construction Ltd., signifying the quality of construction and efficiency. Not only is this home the showcase product of Irongate, it showcases quality product from local suppliers and distinctive work for trades. There’s a lot to discover while visiting this home, and definitely a lot to love.
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SUN RIVERS CONSTRUCTION IS BUILDING GREENER Greener choices are running rampant this day in age. Amidst the technologically advanced features that are available in homes today, so are sustainable building practices and materials. Built Green Canada is an industry-driven voluntary program that provides “green” building practices to reduce the impact building has on the environment. The program boasts benefits to buyers and builders alike, not to mention the community and the environment. The basic mandate for the program and its partners is to provide greater energy efficiency — reduce pollution and waste — provide healthier indoor air, reduce water usage, preserve natural resources, improve durability and reduce maintenance. Sun Rivers Construction is a top producer of Built Green platinum rated homes constructed in B.C., reaffirming the company’s commitment to environmental awareness. Building on the foundation of Canada’s first geothermal community, the move to Built Green Homes was a natural and responsible evolution for Sun Rivers.
Built Green is a national organization that works with those interested in responsible sustainability practices within the residential building sector, including builders, renovators, suppliers, manufacturers, community developers and municipalities. The organization has members throughout B.C., Alberta, Ontario and recently expanded to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It has enrolled and completed over 20,500 Built Green certified homes. “It’s a positive for the industry,” said Matt McCurrach, president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior. “There are some consumers out there that that means a lot to them, much like cars, they don’t want to drive cars that burn a lot of fuel.” Some of the areas the Built Green program focuses on are materials and methods, ventilation, water management and business practices. Third-party certification requires builders to contract Certified Energy Advisors to assess the effectiveness of the systems in the home. The program also integrates the
Energuide label through Natural Resources Canada. Sun Rivers adopted the program as part of their ecofriendly vision, in addition to the program which boasts many benefits for homeowners that choose a Built Green certified home. It claims such residences produce fewer Green House gas emissions because they need less energy to operate and are made with less waste. The homes have less temperature variation from room to room, reduced drafts, fewer lingering odours and sounds reduction from exterior sources. This is a result of a number of features of Built Green homes, such as airtight rooms, triple-panned windows and better ventilation. Built Green homes have varying features that make them more sustainable. Things like CFL and LED lighting operated by timers and motion sensors to whole home automation systems address electrical efficiency. For more information on Sun Rivers Construction building practices including Built Green Canada visit their website at sunrivers.com/construction.
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RELAXED RESORT LIVING #511900 IRONGATE PLACE Idyllic, quiet and relaxed – three words that sum up life in Irongate Place, an English Country style neighbourhood at Sun Rivers. Irongate offers everything resortstyle living should — privacy and space of a detached home in the midst of a recreational playground. Recently completed, this two bedroom home provides 1,349 square feet of main floor living space with an additional 1,328 square feet on the lower level waiting to be completed — over 2,600 square feet of available space. What makes this home different than the others in Irongate? It’s the slight touches that make this house a home — feature windows in the master bedroom, expanded master bath, French doors to the den/bedroom and a sweet charming patio off of the great room — soon to be fully landscaped providing privacy for one’s own oasis. As all floor plans for Irongate, each one features something different than the other, and each person has their favourite room to each home. Although the master bedroom and ensuite or kitchen tends to be the default for most viewers as their favourites, we want to point out the spacious galley mud room – perfect
TOUR OF HOMES SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 4 & 5 12 PM - 4 PM for tucking away jackets, shoes and laundry from the peering eyes of your guests… and for your own sanity. The home itself is a modified version of the Wiltshire floor plan featuring increased square footage on the main floor, increased garage width and an increased deck size. Don’t worry about storage; the unfinished lower level is designed to accommodate an 18’6 x 6 storage room allowing plenty of space to store boxes, seasonal décor and outdoor playtime equipment.
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COMING SOON TO SUN RIVERS SILLARO ESTATES
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RELEASE OF LOTS ONLY WEEKS AWAY Visáo Estates, a 36 estate lot development launched back in 2012, proved to be a success with its Tuscan Mediterranean inspired architecture. With one lot remaining to be sold, Sun Rivers has a new neighbourhood hitting the neighbourhood scene soon — Sillaro Estates. Similar to Visáo Estates, Sillaro homes will be styled with a Mediterranean architectural theme. Phase 1 of Sillaro Estates will soon be releasing 33 single-family residential
neighbourhood lots. The property has been in the development stages since early spring and most inquiring minds have seen the dirt being pushed and molded over the past few months. Situated above the 13th fairway on the northeast side of the Sun Rivers property, these executive size lots range in size from approximately 7,288 square feet to a grand 14,138 square feet and the lot owners can choose their builder preference. The team at Sun Rivers
is working hard to make the final preparations of the properties available for viewing. Once complete details are in order Sun Rivers will be
announcing the availability of these new lots. For now, envision your dream home as the release of these pristine lots are only a few weeks away.
To register your interest with Sillaro Estates please contact the sales team at 250.377.7722 or drop by for a visit to the Sales Centre at 1701 Sun Rivers Drive.
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QUAINT AND STRESSFREE #50 1900 IRONGATE PLACE Nearing the completion stage, this home is custom designed to this property – a two level rancher home with a light and airy interior finish. The home boasts 1,561 square feet of main floor living space. The open floor plan allows for connectivity between the living room, kitchen and dining room, while still providing ideal separation and privacy from the spacious master suite. Viewers will be impressed with this home’s floor plan and features right from the custom kitchen, to the den/bedroom, main bath and into the walk-in closet of the master suite.
Most will be taken by the foyer with dormer windows — a unique feature to this home. The walk-out lower level provides the creative ability for additional bedrooms, wine room, media room and third bath. With the potential for over 3,000 square feet of living, two storage rooms and a double garage provide plenty of space for toys and seasonal items. Building in Irongate and other adult neighbourhoods in Sun Rivers is aimed to be stress free. With the online construction software of Co-Construct used by Sun Rivers Construction Ltd., the homeowner is in the loop the entire
process. Many Irongate home builders traveled during their home construction checking in online to approve purchases, track their budget, communicate changes and concerns while receiving weekly photo updates of their homes. Irongate is a quaint neighbourhood. With no through roads there is very little traffic. The yards are landscaped in keeping with the style of the development — English Country — but all the landscaping is fully maintained, no mowing, weeding or watering is required by the owner. All that’s really left for the homeowner to do is enjoy life!
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SUN RIVERS REALTY IS SELLING MORE THAN JUST HOMES Many residents have already discovered the great benefits of resort living at Sun Rivers, where it’s all about lifestyle – a championship golf course, walking trails, amenities, community events, views and a great location to downtown Kamloops. From the spacious estate lots, to adult oriented homes and the convenience of townhomes and apartments – Sun Rivers has them all. But what many prospective residents don’t realize is that building a new home isn’t the only way to deal with the Sun Rivers Realty team. “You don’t have to build new at Sun Rivers. With our community growing there are a number of resale properties available, and we can help out with your purchase decision,” said Bob Gieselman, managing broker of Sun Rivers Realty. It’s the approach that sets Sun Rivers Realty apart from other agencies selling homes in the community. Backed by a marketing team that has been behind the research and development of the community since day one, Sun Rivers Realty has an obvious advantage. Years of promoting and selling
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new home construction in Sun Rivers has built data bases of prospective buyers, not to mention the observation and involvement of building most homes in the community. The Sun Rivers Realty team prides themselves on their success of having intimate knowledge of the community and all of its amenities, it simply cannot be compared to other agents who also sell outside of the community. “The team is invested in this community and are selling more than homes, they’re selling a lifestyle. As the key team to the developer of the community, we’re not going anywhere, we invest in our residents and build relationships,” Gieselman said. The Sales Centre is open seven days a week, allowing the advantage of always having a team member available to assist a client. Whether buyers or sellers are considering purchasing a lot, a newly constructed move in ready home, or a resale, Sun Rivers Realty should be your first point of contact. The team of four Realtors are fully licensed backed by a professional company, and with a team that truly knows Sun Rivers best.
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TUSCAN THEME WITH A MODERN TWIST 3014 VISÁO COURT Clean, quiet, modern lines are a major part of the design philosophy at Upcountry and the result is stunning. "For our Visao projects, my design objective was to interpret the neighbourhood's Tuscan themes in a modern way,” said Allan Askew, principal and director of design at Upcountry. “The result is a quiet yet respectful interpretation. You can expect the unexpected." The vision for this home was to provide distinct living spaces — inviting and nurturing in and of themselves yet connected for seamless flow throughout and easy transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. The home provides a multitude of rooms and environments to suit one's every mood and requirement. With three unique outdoor living spaces, this vision has been achieved indeed. The 800 square-foot northern courtyard showcases an outdoor living room complete with a firebowl and private garden.
Connected to the space is an outdoor dining area complimented and shaded by a beautiful arbour and hanging baskets. The entire space is framed with an Architectural Concrete wall for style and privacy. Soft indirect lighting has been used in the space and the adjacent front entry features unique diffused light boxes to light the spaces softly. The main floor south deck extends the entire width of the home — a great spot to enjoy a sunrise, coffee, and early morning golfers. But what really takes this home to the next level, literally, is the roof top deck offering endless, 360-degree views whether from the sectional lounger around a second outdoor firebowl or from the rooftop hot tub. Inside the home is very modern and minimalist. Clean, simple, quiet lines interact with soaring 15-foot ceilings and American Black Walnut millwork throughout. Tons of natural light and stunning views truly connect this home and
residents to the natural environment beyond. Unique features include a truly open design, frameless glass guards as to not interrupt the views and an absolutely spectacular master ensuite featuring a sculptural tub set elegantly under a chandelier and in front of a floor to ceiling walnut wall lit from below. The kitchen features a seven-foot square stone island, induction cooktop, wall oven and butler's pantry. With over 3000 square feet finished current and over 5000 square feet available, including a suspended slab and separate shop and cart storage, this home is move in ready and waiting for its next dreamer to personalize it and make it home.
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CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY Sun Rivers is famous for offering a masterplanned lifestyle community where resident well-being, social interaction and safety and security are fundamental to the quality of life experience. But, it is also the funnel through which the Kamloops region realizes an economic spinoff of about $50 million annually and over a half billion dollars since inception. More importantly, it is via Sun Rivers that countless Kamloops organizations raise much-needed funds to keep their altruistic endeavours alive for the benefit of all. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for the Kamloops community through partnerships with Sun Rivers and the United Way, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House to the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund and Kamloops Food Bank — to name but a few. Along with stellar fundraising, staff at
Sun Rivers are deeply involved in the community, with current and past membership in several organizations, including the Real Estate Board, the Chamber of Commerce, Golf Kamloops, the United Way, Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Venture Kamloops, Tourism Kamloops, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, First Nations Tax Commission and Communities in Bloom. The residents of Sun Rivers also contribute generously through the Sun Rivers Resident Social, where over 130 Christmas hampers have been created and distributed to Tk’emlups Indian Band families in need over the past three years. The hampers include gifts for the entire family and Christmas dinner. Perched on the South Thompson River benchlands and hugging the south-facing slopes of Mounts Peter and Paul, the location offers unparalleled
views of the Thompson Valley. While proximity to downtown, walking, golfing, a busy community event schedule and enjoying an impeccable dinner at Hoodoos are reasons enough to call Sun Rivers home, an added bonus is the safety and security of the community. Experts acknowledge a single entrance/ exit to any community limits crime. The Sun Rivers plan adopted this strategy. Additionally, through a community website mysunrivers. com residents are actively informed and engaged in community matters. Activities in the community are posted online and in moments residents are fully informed. This includes everything from what’s happening at Hoodoos to reporting suspicious activity to the local RCMP. Sun Rivers residents have their eyes on the street and the community takes pride in the
success of maintaining a dynamic, caring and safe community. There are now 1,500 residents living and playing in 17 neighbourhoods in Sun Rivers featuring singlefamily homes, townhouses and condos in a variety of styles — Tuscan, Craftsman, English, Westcoast. Sun Rivers will ultimately be home to 4,000 or so people in 25 neighbourhoods — all enjoying the sun and fun in a master planned Kamloops community.
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SUN RIVERS TAKES NATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM TITLE Sun Rivers Resort Community is a national champion in the 2014 Communities in Bloom competition. The national and international competition’s various winners were revealed on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Charlottetown. Sun Rivers was the national award winner in the 1,001-5,000 population category, besting Bruderheim, Alta., Carbonear, N.L., Harrison Hot Springs, Indian Head, Sask., and Windsor, N.S. Judges also made a note of Sun Rivers’ edible gardening. Sun Rivers has won several Communities in Bloom (CiB) titles. In 2012, it was recognized at the national level for its partnership with Tk’emlups te Secwepmc and in 2013 it was awarded the outstanding achievement award for tidiness. Sun Rivers also received special mention for water conversation in landscape in 2013. Prior to that Sun Rivers participated in the provincial Communities in Bloom awards receiving four blooms in 2009 and five blooms in 2010 and 2011. Communities in
Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the enhancement of green spaces in communities. The program promotes responsible and respectful societal values and principles helps create healthier and safer communities in all respects, which is what we strive for at Sun Rivers. “The sense of belonging within the community and participation in community events has strengthened as the community has evolved. Sun Rivers has benefitted immensely by embracing the CiB principles. Sun Rivers is all about building community,” said Leslie Brochu, VP of marketing and public relations. Communities in Bloom held its first edition in 1995 and 29 participating municipalities were honoured at the first awards ceremonies on Parliament Hill. The program now includes hundreds of communities across the country, while an
international challenge involving communities from the United States, Asia and several European countries allows participants to compete internationally. The program consists of communities receiving information and being evaluated either provincially or nationally by a volunteer jury of trained professionals on the accomplishments of their entire community on eight key criteria: Tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, turf and groundcovers, floral displays and community involvement.
(Below) Wayne Long with the City of Charlottetown, Vicki Bentley, Karri Loadman and judges Lorna McIlroy and Ted Zarudny at the 2014 Communities in Bloom awards.
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COMMUNITY VALUES
The common interests of the residents are addressed through community structures designed to meet the needs of the community over the long term. Sun Rivers is served by the Community of Sun Rivers Owners Association (CSROA) which manages the common interests, lands and amenities for the benefit of the residents. Each neighbourhood has its own association in order that residents’ interests are addressed at a neighbourhood level. Each neighbourhood is represented by their president on the Board of the Community Association to ensure their interests are taken into account at a community level. The Community of Sun Rivers Owner Association puts on the annual Do the Course run/walk. The Association welcomes everyone to “Do the Course” at Sun Rivers on Sunday, Nov. 2. Choose to do either 5km or 10km of walking trails and golf course paths. Proceeds benefit People in Motion, a non-profit that provides fitness, recreational and educational and social programs and services for people with disabilities. Register online at sunrivers.com.
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