Whistler

Borrowed time

By Shari Burnett AlpenRock has been the subject of rumors and controversy since opening just two years ago, but its problems may be over forever.

Whistler residents and guests prayed, offered condolences, held hands and struggled to help each other understand the tragic events of Sept. 11 during special ceremonies last week. And they continue to do so again this week.

Three men have been charged with armed robbery, wearing a disguise with criminal intent, and forcible confinement in connection with a Sept. 15 robbery of the Shoestring Lodge.

Cuts in policing for special events may be around the corner for Whistler as the RCMP struggles to meet its budget requirements for this fiscal year.

On Sept. 11, 2001 t h e w o r l d c h a n g e d f o r e v e r . T h e United S t a t e s f a c e d a n a c t o f terrorism like n e v e r b e f o r e . W h o did it? W e still d o n ' t k n o w.

He was born a poor boy 68 years ago in a small prairie farming community but rose to become one of the most influential and wealthiest men in B.C. business.

Pemberton's fledgling tourism industry has received an $80,000 boost from the provincial government's park and backcountry gateway program. "We're really excited," Pemberton Mayor Elinor Warner said following the announcement.

Whistler-based Paradata Systems, a provider of global integrated payment systems, is one of three finalists in the New Exporter category of the 2001 B.C. Export Awards.

Bullet hits truck at construction site Tensions are mounting at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops after a truck driver reported hearing four gunshots near a construction site.