Whistler

Although the Canadian Avalanche Association has all the private funding it needs to post three avalanche bulletins every week for the duration of the winter, avalanche forecasters are still actively fundraising.

January sees foundations set; new entranceway, roof scheduled for March This is the second in a series of columns focussing on the Whistler Conference Centre Renovation project. The year-long renovation began in October 2002.

If B.C. Transit pursues changes in its funding formula, Whistler could be paying several hundred thousand dollars more in its transit costs. With this in mind the municipality opposed B.C. Transit’s plan to make changes to the B.C.

The Community Foundation of Whistler (CFOW) is calling for applications from non-profit organizations in Whistler for community grants.

Rediscovering skiing

As of Wednesday, Jan 22, 2003 As of Jan. 22, there had been little in the way of new snow during the past week.

Group to continue ahead with current priorities After two years as the president of the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment, Mitch Rhodes had this advice to offer as he stepped down from the role: "Get involved.

P>Canadian snowmobile enthusiasts sled from Newfoundland to B.C. to raise money for breast cancer research There are those who run for the cure for breast cancer and there are others who ride across the country on snowmobiles.

But fresh snow increased avalanche rating to considerable While it is always wise to use caution when heading into the backcountry the risk of triggering an avalanche like the fatal Revelstoke one this week is less likely around Whistler.

Reality show follows the lives of Whistler residents WHAT: Whistler Stories WHERE: Life Network (Channel 70) WHEN: Premiers Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.