Whistler

BALSAM STREET DAYCARE A fun, creative, active and positive atmosphere! Run by a stay-at-home mother. Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. $30/half-day (four hours) and $50/full day (eight hours). $5 for each additional hour. Call Kristi at 604-894-5992.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772 for details.

What: Whistler & Blackcomb mountains The mountains are open. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Whistler Chamber December Luncheon Early Bird: $30 (member rate $25); Starting Friday, December 10: $35 (member rate $30) When: Wednesday, December 15, 11:45am-1:30pm Where: Hilton Resort & Spa

What: Lantern making workshop Make lanterns with the Whistler Arts Council. When: Thursday, December 9 & Friday, December 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

KETCHUM, Idaho - It's a time for milestone anniversaries. Deer Valley, the resort in Park City, turns 30. So does Beaver Creek, the sibling to Vail.

Lindsay Willms in running for $25,000 Champions of Change honour

Seepage remains a problem during high-water events

Now that discussion and controversy over the importance of the Fitzsimmons deltaic fan to our local and migrating bird life has subsided - at least for the winter months - hopefully many residents will refocus on our annual Christmas Bird Count.

Carney's Waste Systems a potential client for gas company