Whistler

Photos available------ Baking soda plus vinegar equals volcano. Baking soda plus water and suspended material equals stalactites and stalagmites.

In the spring a young man’s thoughts turn to the backcountry — and avalanches By Amy Fendley From the Grouse Grind to Galtuer, Austria, the winter of 1998-99 has seen some devastating avalanches that have buried towns, killed dozens of people and tur

With backcountry search and rescue operations becoming common occurrences, particularly in the Lower Mainland, the attorney general has invited public input on how to help the province’s 77 volunteer search and rescue teams.

The Pemberton Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and Willy G’s Restaurant have confirmed details of their upcoming dinner and silent auction. The event is slated for Thursday, March 18.

Food Bank distribution day changed The Food Bank’s food distribution day for April is April 12, due to Easter falling in the second Monday of the month instead of the first Monday.

Record numbers attend 7th annual Gay and Lesbian Ski Week Out On The Slopes Productions hosted record numbers of guests for Altitude ’99, the 7th annual Gay and Lesbian Ski Week in Whistler.

Many local organizations — religious, social, educational and youth-oriented — are unable to address the growing demands of our community due to lack of convenient and appropriate facilities.

It may still be snowing but it is March — the time of year when the backcountry starts to get crowded, with skiers and boarders heading out of bounds for some of the untracked stuff.

The first session of the Whistler’s Complete Canine Program will be held 18, 25 and April 1. The learning evening for dog owners costs $25 per person and takes place over the three weeks between 6 and 7 p.m.

By Amy Fendley Finally there is an answer to library information access woes. Just click onto the Whistler Public Library website to experience Ebscohost — information is made easy.