Whistler

The last days of baseball

The Protection Branch of the Ministry of Forests has deemed the fire hazard reading for the coastal region to be in the high to extreme range through the long weekend.

Groups recommends more fields, maintenance in future The growing field problem in Whistler tripped over a divot this week when the Resort Municipality of Whistler made a surprise decision to close the lower fields at Myrtle Philip in order to perform

On Sept. 14 and 15, the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation is hosting the Drive FORE Life charity golf tournament in Whistler to raise money to combat teen depression and suicide.

The face of Creekside has been changing the last month, and it will change even more following the Labour Day Weekend. The Husky service station will be closed down completely as of Sept. 3, following the closure of the food store on Aug. 28.

Whistler. It’s our Future hears from local young people They want affordable housing, affordable transportation, and some assurance that the essence of Whistler is being protected.

Thirty people completed a three-day hike from Garibaldi Lake to the Whistler Interpretive Forest Aug. 22, finishing with a spectacular high line crossing of the Cheakamus River. For 24 of the hikers the adventure was a gruelling physical challenge.

Healthy Community Walk planned in Pemberton A recreational walk in support of healthy communities in the Pemberton Valley takes place on Labour Day (Sept. 2). The Pemberton Healthy Community Walk, with both short and long routes, begins at 10 a.m.

On the same day Whistler and Vancouver were shortlisted for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games Tourism Whistler endorsed the bid.

SPECIAL EVENTS LIBRARY BIRTHDAY The Whistler Public Library celebrates 16 years of operations on Saturday, Aug. 31. At 2 p.m. trustees will be serving birthday cake at the library, at 4329 Main Street in Village North.