Whistler

Week of March 20

The sky is falling

The Whistler Sliding Centre is already creating its own myths. In the last several days an athlete from every one of the three sliding sports, bobsled, luge and skeleton, has crashed on Corner 13.

A bylaw that would allow temporary dog kennels in the Callaghan Valley has once again raised questions about the future of Whistler’s backyard wilderness.

Sometimes, average is exactly what you should hope for. The 26-person crew of Whistle Search and Rescue (WSAR) is at home with the typical this season, executing nine successful searches, roughly the same figure as this time last year.

ST. DAVID’S UNITED – PEMBERTON Join at “the Church on the Hill” for Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. For info call 604-894-6981. OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Join in for mass at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.

BABY/CHILD HEALTH CLINICS Free routine immunizations and newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth and development assessments and plenty or age appropriate resources available. By appointment, call 604-932-3202.

THE ALTA LAKE SCHOOL Whistler’s Waldorf School, Preschool to Grade 8. The school is dedicated to nurturing the child’s capacity of wonder, reverence and responsibility while providing a curriculum of the highest quality.

COATS FOR KIDS Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavillion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-Use It Centre.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html . Call 604-902-1772 for details.