Whistler

Vancouver and Whistler will learn next Wednesday if they are short-listed to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Ted Morgan has left the Whistler-Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School after six years to become Director of Skiing at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna.

SPECIAL EVENTS ROTARY RIVERSIDE PUTTING CLASSIC>> Second annual putting tournament takes place Saturday, Aug. 24. All proceeds to benefit the Adaptive Ski Program, WAG and the Library/Museum Capital Campaign.

I would like to start by thanking all those involved in the organization and performances of this years Weetama. It was an excellent week and I look forward to next year’s event.

The Whistler Library/Museum project got some good news this week, a pledge of $25,000. The money comes from the Christopher Foundation; a Vancouver based private foundation.

Waterfront living By Veronica Sommerville, Whistler Fisheries Stewardship Group A lake shoreline is an ideal example of a transitional zone where land, water and air meet.

Municipality will test success of project this fall Whistler will introduce a small interactive information kiosk to guide tourists around town as part of a pilot project this fall.

Internationally renowned bear expert to speak in Whistler Steve Herrero, a teacher, researcher and professional consultant, has spent the past 35 years of his life studying the ecology and behaviour of bears.

On Sept. 7, residents and merchants in Creekside are hosting a street festival to celebrate the completion of some road work and the neighbourhood in general.

Former Whistler accountant John Davy will not be accompanied by his new wife when he is deported from New Zealand to Canada next week.