Whistler

By Amy Fendley By Amy Fendley In 1997, it was the vision of a client of Kyber Development Limited to design and develop the most deluxe spec house in Whistler. Called The Talisman, the home was put on the market and offered at $3,500,000.

Coast Whistler Hotel general manager Bruce Wienberg has announced the appointment of Stacy Manning as the new director of sales and marketing, as of March 29. Originally from Toronto, Manning has been a sales manager at Powder Properties since 1995.

Cutblocks planned for the Callaghan Valley this summer may impact on the nordic facilities proposed for the 2010 Olympic bid. Western Forest Products has several cutblocks proposed for an area above Alexandra Falls in the Callaghan.

BCR Properties subdivided Subdivision of BCR Properties’ 530-plus acre parcel on the west side of Alta Lake has gone through but the Crown corporation is still hoping to convince Whistler council to rezone the property.

Backcountry Advisory As of Wednesday, March 31 The most recent storm cycle deposited 55 cm. of new snow on the mountains. The snowfall was accompanied by moderate to strong winds from the E and SE.

The market for Intrawest properties at Mont Tremblant doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Intrawest sold all 126 suites in its new Westin Resort Tremblant in just 12 hours, the company announced Tuesday.

AlpenRock looking for ecology outlet AlpenRock, the $6.6 million renovation of the space below Starbucks and Eddie Bauer, is seeking contact with any and all private conservation organizations.

Planning for the second annual Whistler Town Party is continuing at a rapid pace. The Town Party is a community celebration featuring art, tributes and a chance to kick up the heels while kicking off the 1999 World Ski and Snowboard Festival.

By Amy Fendley There is trouble in paradise, as Canadian snowboarders search for guidance and a hand to coach them.

Perfect parenting program The Coast Garibaldi health service and Sea to Sky Community Services society are joining together to ease the burden of parenting through education.