Whistler

Emerald Estates will finally go on line this year — the sewer line, that is. At a cost of $2 million the municipality will extend the sewage forcemain and the Valley Trail to the south end of Emerald Estates.

Whistler Masters racer Bob Switzer picked up $10,000 Monday after matching his time exactly in the Kinesys Match for Cash contest on Blackcomb. Switzer matched his time of 13.

Monday, Feb. 19, is Heritage Day and the Whistler Museum and Archives is celebrating by inviting everyone to come by between 7 and 9 p.m.

The Whistler Public Library will receive $10,000 from the RMCC Ski Challenge on Blackcomb this spring. Librarian Joan Richoz says the money will be used for collection improvements, specifically for the children’s area.

CUPE radio ads urging parents to call school district officials with regard to contract negotiations with school support staff have been causing a stir among parents.

Ski for Literacy Feb.

Demonstrating the free spirit that led him to sit as an independent MLA, David Mitchell last week announced that he will not seek re-election in the next provincial election.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees gained a toehold in municipal hall last week, but whether it’s the start of a union movement or a short-lived victory remains to be seen.

Gymnastics club looking for permanent facility The Whistler Gymnastics Club has identified five potential sites for a permanent facility and has asked the municipality for assistance in transferring or leasing Crown land for the structure.

The good doctor Dr. Stephen Milstein, Whistler's only registered psychologist, provides an alternate take on the resort's mental state By Don Anderson The first thing that you notice upon entering psychologist Dr.