Whistler

Whistler Council will contribute $250,000 to the 2010 Bid Corporation to support programs undertaken in the community. The money will help fund the community consultation program and the bid office in Whistler, which has a $475,000 operating budget.

Several cities have used public ballots during the bid process to host an Olympic Games. In 1970 Denver was awarded the 1976 Winter Games. But concerns were raised by residents about the environmental and economic impacts.

As of Wednesday, Feb 19 The 30 cm. of snow that fell over the weekend has continued to settle and to stabilize. Initially following the storm we were seeing widespread human-triggered avalanches to size 1.

Former Olympic organizer said goal should be to entertain the spectators so they will come back when they have more time When Park City hosted the 2002 Olympic Games their goal was to be the best host they could be.

People in Whistler, whether they are for or against the Olympics, will be closely watching Vancouver’s plebiscite on the 2010 Games tomorrow, Feb. 22.

SPECIAL EVENTS BLUEHOUSE>> An all-female Australian acoustic folk group. They mix wickedly mouthy humour with gorgeous harmony at MY Place on Fri. Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.

Avalanche safety in B.C.

Even though extreme skier and adventure film-maker Peter Peru has seen enough mountains to last a lifetime, he still goes weak at the knees when industry experts get together.

After a month of discussions a municipal housing task force has come up with a vision that would see an employee suite in every Whistler home.

When I heard of the demise of our good friend Dave Sheets today I skied behind a large spine jump in the Blackcomb terrain park where I was shooting, and shed a few private tears in disbelief.