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Resort Municipality of Whistler Newsletters

Two Resort Municipality of Whistler newsletters from February 1979 and March 1981 sent to the Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section. The issues were read and used by the Section executive of the Club and were previously part of the Section archive.

The newsletters broach subjects including regarding a Garibaldi Lift Company announcement to develop the North Face of Whistler Mountain, the rights to develop Blackcomb Mountain by Fortress Mountain Resorts Ltd, the sod turning ceremony of the Town Core [Whistler Village], announcement for a contract for underground parking, the announcement that Arnold Palmer Enterprises set to design an 18 hole golf course [Whistler Golf Course], the Whistler Volunteer Fire Department, private water systems, the Information Center, thank-yous to council members, welcomes to newly elected council members, highway improvements to the north, subdivision paving, overnight camping, Health Center and ambulance service, efforts to establish an R.C.M.P detachment, establishment of a ski train, television and radio reception, bylaws to control dogs and noise, taxes, establishing a municipal works yard, employee housing, schools, road maintenance, garbage service, zoning, recreational facilities, legal costs, budgets, flooding, gas utilities, Municipal Hall, bus transportation, Sunday shopping, construction, the cemetery, and the Cheakamus River.

Week of December 6, 1982

Photographs including but not limited to gym class at Myrtle Philip School; awards; skis; Christmas with Whistler Choir; dancing; children dancing in costumes; car accident; Pat Carleton; Al Raine; Peter Alder; Sid Young; Whistler Village; ocean views; waterfall; river rapids; road construction; Squamish Youth Chorale singing at Myrtle Philip School; Howe Sound School Board awards; Western Days at Myrtle Philip School; Myrtle Philip School library
Appears in December 9, 1982 issue:
02-290-9. Pg. 1. Caption: A young batch of new skiers shapes up for the slopes under the rigorous command of ski shop owner Jim McConkey, who put them through their paces Dec. 6.
02-290-229. Pg. 3. Caption: [top] Highways crews clear up the debris left by a Dec. 3 rock slide on Highway 99 near M Creek.
02-290-17. Pg. 3. Caption: [bottom] Mayor Mark Angus is sworn into office by Municipal Clerk Kris Shoup-Robinson at Council's inaugural meeting Dec. 6.
02-290-139. Pg. 5. Caption: Whistler's new trustee Bob Mallett is sworn in by Secretary Treasurer of the Howe Sound School Board Don Ross at the Dec. 1 inaugural meeting of the board.
02-290-28. Pg. 6. Caption: Ski shops are well stocked with the latest in ski designs for the 1983 ski season.
02-290-50. Pg. 7. Caption: [top] Members of the Squamish Youth Chorale put on a stirring performance for Whistler residents Dec. 4 at Myrtle Philip School.
02-290-55. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom left] Squamish Youth Chorale.
02-290-36. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom right] Squamish Youth Chorale.
02-290-149. Pg. 8. Caption: Slim and Margaret Foughberg open a gift presented to Slim for his service to the Howe Sound School Board. Together they have served Howe Sound continuously (except for two years) since 1946.
02-290-88. Pg. 9. Caption: [top left] You can throw it ...
02-290-85. Pg. 9. Caption: [top right] You can blow it ...
02-290-77. Pg. 9. Caption: [bottom left] you can dump it ...
02-290-150. Pg. 9. Caption: [bottom middle] you can jump it ...
02-290-74. Pg. 9. Caption: [bottom right] or else you can ignore it and simply stay at home.
02-290-53. Pg. 10. Caption: Shepherds sing about the new saviour's birth in the Squamish Youth Chorale's performance of "The Glory of Christmas" at Myrtle Philip School, Saturday, Dec. 4.
02-290-72. Pg. 11. Caption: Young cowboys contemplate a life on the range while watching square dancing at Myrtle Philip School Western Days Tuesday, Nov 29.
02-290-59. Pg. 13. Caption: Myrtle Philip School library helpers enjoy a well-earned lunch. Irene Pope, Judy Fosty, Kelly Maxwell and Candy Rusted. Missing is Mrs. Demidoff.
02-290-1. Pg. 14. Caption: [left] Pauline LePatourel, Typesetter/Secretary, Alpine Meadows.
02-290-34. Pg. 14. Caption: [middle] Dennis Waddingham, Village Store Owner, Whistler Cay.
02-290-157. Pg. 20. Caption: Mac Pac Ad left. Alpine Meadows.
02-290-155. Pg. 20. Caption: Mac Pac Ad right. Nesters

Week of July 13, 1982

Photographs including but not limited to podium; construction; windsurfing Alta Lake; rafting; mass; bridge; cycling road race; hotel interiors; children's activities; hiking; river; horses
Appears in July 22, 1982 issue:
02-278-148. Pg. 8. Caption: [top] Delta Mountain Inn's General Manager John Pope surveys the main lobby of the hotel as workmen add finishing touches.
02-278-162. Pg. 9. Caption: [top] The guest rooms at Mountain Inn feature luxurious appointments, including original artwork. This one was decorated in tones of royal blue with beige and rose bright lights.
02-278-198. Pg. 13. Caption: [top] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-183. Pg. 13. Caption: [middle] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-206. Pg. 13. Caption: [bottom left] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
02-278-185. Pg. 13. Caption: [bottom right] Rain or shine, kids can have fun.
Appears in July 15, 1982 issue:
02-278-15. Pg. 3. Caption: Crunch and gobble -- out goes the old wooden bridge over Miller Creek to make way for the new culvert. Westside Road was closed Tuesday, July 13 to allow for the construction.
02-278-24. Pg. 5. Caption: In honour of the first annual 'sailpast' of the newly formed 'Whistler Yacht Club', Commodore Jan Holberg takes the salute as the motley array of boats passes the reviewing stand on July 12.
02-278-40. Pg. 6. Caption: With the families and godparents gathered together, Rev. Ed Wallace recites the baptism service to the Roberts family (left) and the MacKenzies on the occasion of the christening of their children on July 10.
02-278-8. Pg. 7. Caption: [top] Top three finishers in the Molson Whistler Bike Race step up and take their bows after a tough two days of riding. From left to right are second-place finisher Tom Broznowsxi, first-place Ross Chafe, and third-place Beau Pulfer.
02-278-123. Pg. 7. Caption: [middle] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-113. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom left] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-94. Pg. 7. Caption: [bottom right] Molson Whistler Bike Race
02-278-173. Pg. 8. Caption: Under a Rest lifted their voices in perfect harmony to give Whistlerites a taste of a cappella singing on Friday, July 9.
02-278-60. Pg. 9. Caption: Phil Anderson of West Point Cycles could have stolen the show in the Celebrity Race with this two-star wheelie. Celebrities, including Whistler's Mayor Pat Carleton tested their skills on similar race vehicles during the Sunday afternoon race.
02-278-64. Pg. 14. Caption: [left] Ash Dhanani, Sales Rep, Burnaby.
02-278-61. Pg. 14. Caption: [middle] Jean Doench, Teacher, Toronto.
02-278-54. Pg. 14. Caption: [right] Ellen Hodge, Federal government employee, Port Coquitlam.