Whistler

An avalanche in the Monashee Mountains near Revelstoke killed one skier and injured another during a heli-ski tour Sunday. The deceased was identified as a British citizen, but no cause of death has been given.

I am writing in response to Bob Barnett's column dated Feb. 16 th entitled "Food for thought for the soul." Pythia Peay's discussion on how to find the soul of a town evoked much contemplation and self reflection.

Black Bear Researcher The odour of damp, rotten wood and the mustiness of a warm-blooded animal fill my nostrils. I can see nothing. I don’t dare shine the halogen light into the blackness of the tree cavity.

New legislation would see saleable timber protected Environmental groups are slamming a proposed new bill that would see up to 23 million hectares – more than a quarter of B.C.

During 2000, a total of 8.5 million visitors entered Canada via British Columbia. This was 2.6 per cent more than in the previous year, when the number of entries reached 8.3 million.

The Pemberton Sportsman's Wildlife Association would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who contributed to our Feb. 3, 2001 Annual Fundraising Auction, which was held at the Big Sky Golf and Country Club.

As of Wednesday, Feb. 21 Another week of relatively benign weather has gone by. Lots of sunshine, but still no sign of the elusive "big dump". Feb. 18 th brought us 10 cm.

An unauthorised commercial dance party held on Valentine’s Day at a luxury rental home in Sunridge has left property managers reeling and may result in charges being laid against the organizers, according to the Whistler RCMP.

SPECIAL EVENTS VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL. The fourth annual festival of film, photography and lectures takes place Feb. 16-25 at various locations in the Lower Mainland. Information: 604-87V-IMFF or www.vimff.

We have been following the issue of the cancellation of the Whistler World Cup mountain bike event. As independent business people who have invested their family's future in the continuing success of Whistler Resort, our reaction is disbelief.