Whistler

The Whistler RCMP are looking for three males in connection with a violent robbery at a local jewelry store. According to the RCMP, three white males entered the Birks Jewelry Store in Whistler Village at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Jan.

Avalanche awareness at the library Avalanche Awareness Days run from Jan. 10 to 12. The Library has many books on the subject and some very informative and powerful videos. Books can be borrowed for 21 days and videos for seven days.

Whistler-Blackcomb and 2010 Bid Corporation sign preliminary memorandum Whistler-Blackcomb will not get a lump sum payment for hosting the speed alpine events if the 2010 Winter Games are held in the resort.

Intrawest has formed a new company to oversea the operation of its two ski and snowboard resorts in Colorado, Winter Park and Copper Mountain. The new organization will also run the Breeze/Max ski and snowboard retail and rental outlets.

The Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE) expected ridership to be up over the holidays, but not a full 15 per cent over last year. Over a two week period starting Dec. 23 and ending Jan.

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce’s employment centre is safe in its Creekside location until it moves to its new building, thanks to a donation by Whistler-Blackcomb.

Resort living

Cause of blaze still under investigation Like many of Whistler’s original residents Frank Papenburg and his wife Olwen Kuiper lived as squatters for many years in order to save enough money to buy property and build their own dream home.

Jack Poole handed over Vancouver and Whistler’s blueprint for winning the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland yesterday.

Friday, Jan. 10 Backcountry Tour – Join a professional from the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau outside the ski area boundary for a day of serious vertical and a taste of Coast powder. Meet at Escape Route in the Marketplace at 8:30 a.m.