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Whistler Village Report, Issue Number Two, December 1978 + duplicate

The Whistler Village Report published by Whistler Village from December 1978. Articles are entitled: "Where We've Been ... and Where We're Going," "Joint Government Agreement Gives Whistler $9 Million," "Blackcomb Mountain Development Begins," "Snow Unseasonably Slow at Whistler," "Developments Proceed With Set Schedule," and "New Council Sworn In."

The articles are about the subjects of the history of Whistler as a resort town and the building of Whistler Village, the Whistler Village log, a 9 million dollar grant from the federal and provincial governments for resort development and town planning, the development of Blackcomb Mountain, the unseasonably slow snow, the seasonal schedule for development in Whistler and the new council for the Resort Municipality of Whistler being sworn in.

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Whistler Village Report

The articles are about the subjects of the history of Whistler as a resort town and the building of Whistler Village, the Whistler Village log, a 9 million dollar grant from the federal and provincial governments for resort development and town planning, the development of Blackcomb Mountain, the unseasonably slow snow, the seasonal schedule for development in Whistler and the new council for the Resort Municipality of Whistler being sworn in.

Week of January 17, 1983

Photographs including but not limited to cross-country skiing; Snowcat; Tom Barratt; portraits; rainy day in Whistler Village; Blackcomb; McConkey cup series downhill skiing; helicopter; heli-skiing; ski race; firemen; drinking at party; dancing; Coast Mountain Telemark pro series
Appears in January 20, 1983 issue:
02-330-49. Pg. 1. Caption: Rainy weather did not dampen the view of Whistler from Lands Minister Anthony Brummet, during his tour of Whistler Tuesday, Jan. 18. Accompanied here by (l to r) Mayor Mark Angus, Assistant Deputy Land Minister Chris Gray and WRA Executive Director Earl Hansen. Brummet toured the Village which his ministry will soon have direct involvement with. It was Brummet's first visit to Whistler.
02-330-85. Pg. 3. Caption: At the invitation of Mayor Mark Angus, the infamous talk show host Jack Webster paid a visit to the equally infamous Resort Municipality of Whistler on Tuesday, Jan 11. Webster toured the town, interviewed residents and visitors alike and came out of the entire experience with a rather favourable impression. His reaction to Whistler? "Very impressive!"
02-330-62. Pg. 6. Caption: [left] Roger Moxley, Union Labourer, West Side Road.
02-330-67. Pg. 6. Caption: [middle] Stan Hammond, Non-union Carpenter, High Forest.
02-330-56. Pg. 6. Caption: [right] Dave Lalik, Union Carpenter, High Forest.
02-330-55. Pg. 6. Caption: [bottom] Lorne Greenaway, MP of Cariboo-Chilcotin, visited Whistler Tuesday, Jan. 18 to discuss issues with local residents. His views on Whistler will be featured in next week's Whistler Question.
02-330-158. Pg. 9. Caption: All hands were on deck for the first series in the third annual Boat Races between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Longhorn Pub. Crowds cheered the Blackcomb team on to victory in the Women's and All-Star (mixed team) events. Whistler Mountain personnel were the top tipplers in the men's division and will have a chance to regain the All-Star title Wednesday, March 2 at the Bavarian Inn.
02-330-65. Pg. 10. Caption: Over 200 applicants turned out at the Keg Monday, Jan. 17 for a variety of jobs being offered by the restaurant. The Keg is scheduled to open its doors sometime in early February.
02-330-24. Pg. 11. Caption: Cross-country skiers kick out over the new trail system around Lost Lake on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The same trail was the scene of a 20km race earlier in the day.
02-330-141. Pg. 16. Caption: Have your cleaned your chimney lately? If not, these fellows may pay you a visit shortly. Fire Inspectors Gerry Fosty reports there have been four chimney fires at Whistler since the New Year -- all of them preventable. Be on the safe side and have your chimney cleaned at least twice a year if you use your fireplace frequently.
02-330-77. Pg. 20. Caption: [top] Patti Morris, Lift Host, Blackcomb.
02-330-71. Pg. 20. Caption: [bottom left] Ron Cusik, Ski Shop, Blackcomb.
02-330-73. Pg. 20. Caption: [bottom right] Bill Ruehl, Vehicle Maintenance, Blackcomb.