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Week of April 11, 1983

Photographs including but not limited to evening event; office; portraits; construction in Whistler Village; Mouton Cadet Spring Festival at Whistler Mountain; ski race; awards; chairlift; cutting down a tree; Blackcomb and Whistler Mountain signage; podium; skiers; construction of 19 Mile Creek Bridge
Appears in April 14, 1983 issue:
02-316-13. Pg. 1. Caption: A gift of two mountains was presented to Washington Governor John Spellman (right) by Mayor Mark Angus (second from right) during his tour of Whistler last week. Washington hopes to develop its Early Winters Resort and several top delegates including (left) Senator Alan Bluechel, Mrs. Jeanne Erlichmann Bluechel and Mrs. Irene Spellman.
02-316-21. Pg. 3. Caption: Mark Sager ... in the running for Williams' job.
02-316-14. Pg. 5. Caption: Geoff Power (left) and Don Willoughby (right) ... the long-time components of Willpower Enterprises.
02-316-49. Pg. 7. Caption: [Village]
02-316-191. Pg. 8. Caption: CKNW talk-show host Gary Bannerman (left) was given the royal WRA tour of Whistler Saturday, April 9 by resort association executive president Earl Hansen. Bannerman was gathering background material for an upcoming show which will feature Whistler.
02-316-167. Pg. 9. Caption: As soon as the snow left the ground, workers for Interwest Construction of Vancouver got cracking on the preliminary work for the foundation of 19 Mile Creek Bridge. The span, to be completed by summer, will bridge the gap in Alpine Meadows on Valley Drive.
02-316-228. Pg. 11. Caption: Do hostesses during the mostesses? Whistler Mountain's team of helpful ladies salut the visitors and participants at Mouton Cadet's Spring Festival held April 9, 10 and 11. Top row (l-r) Jacques Reck, Heather Steward. Bottom row (l-r) Cathy Rousseau, Lyndsey MacDonald, June Paley, and Jan Haldimand had a smile for everyone this snowy Sunday.
02-316-175. Pg. 12. Caption: Municipal parks worker Wayne Flann gets rid of some dead wood at Alpha Lake Park. Crews are readying some of the facilities in the park such as the tennis courts and picnic area, in time for summer visitors.
02-316-35. Pg. 14. Caption: [left] Karen Petrus, Village Employee, Whistler Cay.
02-316-41. Pg. 14. Caption: [middle] Cindy Brown, Whistler Mountain Ticket Checker, Emerald Estates.
02-316-33. Pg. 14. Caption: [right] Nancy Davies, Village Shop Owner, Whistler Cay Heights.
02-316-73. Pg. 15. Caption: [left] First place winners in the Mouton Cadet Spring Festival held April 9, 10, 11 on Whistler Mountain. (l-r) Dave Murray, Nancy Smith, Jim Parsons, Toby Shale. Back row Xavier deEizaguirre of Mountain Rothschild and Werner Schonberger, president of Featherstone & Co.
02-316-79. Pg. 15. Caption: [right] Andre Schwarz gets a little help from his friend during a presentation on "motion and movement" -- the Canadian approach to ski instruction "at the CSIA Spring Festival at Delta Mountain Inn Monday, April 11. Schwarz is the chairman of the national technical committee for the CSIA.

Week of April 15, 1982

Photographs including but not limited to roads; cars; garbage; construction; meal at restaurant; firemen; awards; skiers; lift line-ups; Gondola Village mountain camping; party; Garibaldi relocation project; torched remains of Garibaldi Lodge; Whistler Cable TV; B.C. Tel; Easter Back Bowl Downhill; Cheakamus Canyon project
Appears in April 15, 1982 issue:
02-250-3. Pg. 1. Caption: [bottom] All that remains today is a charred pile of debris. The lodge was torched by the provincial government after no bids were received on the building. It is one of the victims of the Garibaldi relocation project implemented by the province because of the threat of the barrier.
02-250-88. Pg. 3. Caption: [top left] Firemen had a smokey fight when they first arrived on the scene.
02-250-130. Pg. 3. Caption: [top right] Jim Dawson of Whistler Cable T.V. takes a look over blueprints while B.C. Tel workmen hang new cable in the Gondola area.
02-250-47. Pg. 8. Caption: [top left] Pat Kelly, Real Estate Agent, Whistler Cay Resident.
02-250-152. Pg. 8. Caption: [top middle] Diane Robb, Waitress, Gondola Area Resident.
02-250-53. Pg. 8. Caption: [top right] Denver Snider, Mons towing, Emerald Estates.
02-250-56. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom left] Don Willoughby, Businessman, Alpine Meadows.
02-250-50. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom middle] "Fast" Eddy, Union Construction Worker, Alta Vista.
02-250-149. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom right] Susan Nielsen, Bookkeeper, Whistler Cay resident.
02-250-78. Pg. 9. Caption: [top] A round of applause and a bouquet of flowers were Race Secretary Joan McCulloch's reward for a year of hard work. Owen Carney, Alpine Chairman, (Centre) made the presentation.
02-250-110. Pg. 9. Caption: [bottom] Michell Brown and Doug Smith hold up the Price Waterhouse Trophy, which they won in junior skiing competition at Blackcomb Mountain on Sunday.
02-250-7. Pg. 11. Caption: The latest development in the Cheakamus Canyon project is the diversion which carries vehicles through the rock cut (Centre) rather than around one of the most dangerous corners on Highway 99 (right).
02-250-21. Pg. 16. Caption: [bottom] Some Whistler residents could do with a few lessons in tidiness and cooperation. This scene at the Mons garbage compactor tells a story.
02-250-39. Pg. 17. Caption: [Building on a dream]
02-250-134. Pg. 21. Caption: This prefab housing appeared Thursday, April 8 at the Gondola base area. No occupants were discovered.

Week of December 21, 1981

Photographs including but not limited to drinking and dancing at restaurant; skiing; Myrtle Philip School Play; ski races; Blackcomb Mountain; musician; construction; Christmas; Santa and children
Appears in December 23, 1981 issue:
02-231-181. Pg. 2. Caption: A Merry, Merry Christmas to All.
02-231-217. Pg. 3. Caption: [top] Gerry Frechette gets a hand from Sylvan Ferguson in erecting the parking meter stand.
02-231-172. Pg. 6. Caption: It's live entertainment compliments of live Keith Bennett every afternoon from apres ski at Club 10.
02-231-179. Pg. 8. Caption: [top left] Paul Vance, 2 year-old, Alpine Meadows.
02-231-186. Pg. 8. Caption: [top middle] Laura Wylie, 6 year-old, Alpine Meadows.
02-231-187. Pg. 8. Caption: [top right] Tory Hansen, 11 year-old, White Gold Estates.
02-231-190. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom left] Brad Rusted, 15 year old, Alpine Meadows.
02-231-178 Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom right] Charlie Raine, 11 year-old, Brio.
02-231-39. Pg. 9. Caption: The meaning of Christmas.
02-231-169. Pg. 10. Caption: Owner Dick Gibbons (left) and designer Gilbert Konqui lend a hand getting The Longhorn ready for action. Located in Carleton Lodge in the Village, the 250-seat restaurant is ready to serve you a drink and a quick, hot meal.
02-231-66. Pg. 12. Caption: [top] [Skier]
02-231-87. Pg. 12. Caption: [bottom] [Skier]
02-231-58. Pg. 13. Caption: [right] It was in the December 17th school play, no clownin' around for these crazy guys as they explained that it makes' furious if you don't take clowns serious.
02-231-38. Pg. 14. Caption: Make-up time for moms and dads and kids before curtain call for the Myrtle Philip School play.
02-231-209. Pg. 15. Caption: Going back in a time machine took us to this scene in Bethlehem in the school play, 2001 Christmas.
02-231-44. Pg. 16. Caption: The whole gang (almost) before curtain call.
02-231-176. Pg. 20. Caption: Secrets between Samantha O'Keefe and Santa.
02-231-160. Pg. 22. Caption: Dr. Hoff gives a caring hand to Simba the Lion-hearted.
02-231-167. Pg. 23. Caption: Hat's off to Peter's Underground. Peter Skoros and crew give a tip of the old hat at the lively opening of Peter's Underground Sunday, December 20. Cordon Rouge, prime rib and a roomful of laughter highlighted the evening. Located under Tapley's, Peter's Underground promises good food at very reasonable prices 21.5 hours a day (open 6 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.) seven days a week.

Week of February 28, 1985

Photographs including but not limited to band playing; skiing on Whistler Mountain; ski racing; Molson World Downhill; Rob Boyd; podiums; dinner; portraits; drinking; Girl Guides of Canada anniversary; Delta Mountain Inn's Waiter's Race; Export "A" Cup race; Doug and the Slugs
Appears in February 25, 1985 issue:
02-376-54. Pg. 1. Caption: [top] Jack Demidoff points to the spot where he and his hoe smashed through the ice on Nita Lake.
02-376-101. Pg. 2. Caption: [bottom] (Below) Blasting and clearing is underway on a new trail connecting Alpha Lake and Wayside Park on Alta Lake, close to the spot where Demidoff and his 25-tonne hoe fell through the ice.
02-376-37. Pg. 5. Caption: Skateboarder Harry Hovatha of Victoria does a 360 aboard his Austrian-made Swingbo, a skateboard on skis that sells for about $400 and was recently introduced to the Canadian market. Hovatha was with a group of skateboarders who visited Whistler last week on a promotional tour. But they couldn't use Whistler Mountain lifts because of provincial lift regulations.
02-376-95. Pg. 6. Caption: [top] The Girl Guides of Canada celebrated its 75th anniversary Friday, Feb. 22. Called Thinking Day, it represents one of the most important days in the years for guides as it commemorates the birth of Olave, Lady Baden-Powell, the founder of Girl Guides, and her husband Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts. Whistler's 18 sides, led by Debbie O'Mara, celebrated Friday with a brief service in the Skiers' Chapel followed by a Pot Luck Dinner.
02-376-39 Pg. 9. Caption: Export "A" Cup racers mulled around the time board Wednesday to find out how they placed in the downhill. Almost everyone was surprised when unheralded Steven Lee from Australia emerged as the victor. See story page 10.
02-376-54. Pg. 10. Caption: Rob Boyd.
02-376-82. Pg. 11. Caption: The Baxter Group's Gondola Village has sprouted up like mushrooms at the gondola base during the past four months. Cranes continue to put the finishing touches to 245 units included in the project.

Week of January 12, 1982 [3]

Photographs including but not limited to Labatt's World Cup Freestyle Championships podiums; Blackcomb Mountain; Willie Whistler; municipal beautification of Whistler Village; Mike Hampton; apres drinking; hot air balloon; Willie Whistler snowman; ALSC half marathon cross-country
Appears in January 14, 1982 issue:
02-229-14. Pg. 1. Caption: A Cheerful Canadian Winner. And the winner is ... Marie Claude Asselin of Quebec! The best women's freestyler on the slopes got a hand from Willie Whistler to take her rightful place on centre stage.
02-229-35. Pg. 3. Caption: Ruth Lotzkar
02-229-33. Pg. 4. Caption: [Geoff Olson, newest staff member at Whistler Printing and Publishing].
02-229-71. Pg. 7. Caption: [right] Nancy Greene Raine of Blackcomb and Terry Burns of Labatt's applaud combined men's champions (l - r) 1st place - Frank Beddor, USA; 2nd place -- Rick Bowie Canada; 3rd Place B. Bolesky USA.
02-229-41. Pg. 8. Caption: [top left] Roger Simmie, Ski Tech at Blackcombe Sports, Resident of Alpine Meadows.
02-229-43. Pg. 8. Caption: [top middle] Debby O'Hanley, Clerk at Carlsberg's, Resident of Brio.
02-229-47. Pg. 8. Caption: [top right] Rolly Horsey, Former Alderman, Resident of Alta Vista.
02-229-44. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom left] Dave Buchan, Real Estate Agent for Macaulay Nicolls Maitland, Resident of Whistler.
02-229-49, Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom middle] John Carter, Manager of Tantalus Lodge, Resident of Tantalus Lodge.
02-229-51. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom right] Steve Foan, Co-owner of Whistler Creek/Village Sports, Resident of Vancouver.
02-229-84. Pg. 10. Caption: [Pierre Trudeau and Michael Maloney at the Mountain House]
02-229-78. Pg. 13. Caption: Terry Burns of Labatt's chats with Franz and Annette Wilhelmsen at the Labatt Freestyle reception at the Mountain House.
02-229-96. Pg. 14. Caption: Hot stuff -- the Pemberton Red Devils came up with this beautiful downhiller to walk away with $300 and a shared first place victory. Shot glasses of fuel rested on the skier's back.
02-229-93. Pg. 15. Caption: Up, up and away! Hot air balloon takes off from Whistler Village.
02-229-82. Pg. 19. Caption: Pierre Trudeau and Rick Bowie in the Mountain House on January 8 at the Labatt's reception.

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.

Week of March 1, 1984 [2]

Photographs including but not limited to accordion player; bar; drinking; flowers; drinks; Black Forest Restaurant grand opening; McConkey's Cup
Appears in March 1, 1984 issue:
02-366-12. Pg. 1. Caption: Ernest G. Rilling, accordion players, kept everyone tapping to the Bavarian beat last Thursday in the Black Forest Restaurant's grand opening. Whistle rites crowded Herbert Niemann's new location in Whistler Village's Crystal Lodge and enjoyed champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
02-366-68. Pg. 3. Caption: [bottom] The unsafe safe.
02-366-75. Pg. 9. Caption: Live entertainment continues at Mountain House Cabaret with Juan Trak through until Sunday evening.
02-366-63. Pg. 12. Caption: Jean Louis Arsenault takes off for some air time at Tod Mountain.
02-366-37. Pg. 17. Caption: Potter Ron Tribe, recently returned from Italy, is displaying some of his work at Inge's until March 15. His latest work, above, was completed last week and uses some fresh new techniques. The two part piece actually has a tin metal skin and a texture Tribe describes as "inviting to the touch". The North Vancouver artist has avowed a modernist and marine-influenced style.

Week of March 15, 1984

Photographs including but not limited to 1984 World Cup ski racing; portraits; art; skiers; medal presentations for Men's Downhill; drinking; Willie Whistler; buffet; group photos; cleaning up after ski event; band playing outdoor concert; heli-skiing; helicopter interior; aerial views of the mountains; Billy Johnson; small airplanes; Pemberton Airport; buses; signing autographs; chefs preparing dinner buffet; men in costumes dancing; ski gear; gambling; Molly Boyd and the Children's Choir; Todd Brooker; Rob Boyd; dancing and acting; Serge Lang; DJ; outdoor inflatables and balloons; Hans Rammellmueller; Fischer ski tech for Podborski; Blackcomb Mountain; Expo 86 banner and parade; Whistler Conference Centre construction; marching band; party with hats; reading; Winterfest
Appears in March 15, 1984 issue:
02-361-45. Pg. 3. Caption: [top] Several thousand people travelled from the gondola base to Whistler Village Sunday to see downhill winners Bill Johnson (U.S.), Helmut Hoeflehner (Austria) and Pirmin Zurbriggen (Switzerland) receive their soapstone sculptured trophies.
02-361-490. Pg. 3. Caption: [bottom] Here she is, Winterfest Queen Barbara Chomos. She was selected from a field of eight competitors last Wednesday and is here crowned by Elandra Demidoff of Studio 83.
02-361-396. Pg. 6. Caption: [top] Standing room only was no exaggeration both Friday and Saturday night in the festival tent as Doug & The Slugs put on their best side for Winterfest. Both nights sold out, and estimates are that 2,000 danced their way through the tent Saturday.
02-361-409. Pg. 6. Caption: [bottom] Another first in Canada! And it happened right here in Whistler! Yes. Mayor Mark Angus was seen issuing his own gag order Saturday night behind the scenes of the Grand Ball. Despite the efforts of Umberto Menghi, Angus insisted that restraint was necessary.
02-361-529. Pg. 8. Caption: A playful Expo Ernie floats high and might above all the excitement in the Village Square beer garden Thursday. After a magnificent Voodoo jet fly-past, Expo Ernie and hundreds of others paraded down to Mountain Square for the official opening ceremonies.
02-361-552. Pg. 9. Caption: One of the silent workers of the World Cup circuit, Fischer ski rep Peter Heenen prepares downhill racing skis Saturday for the following day's race.
02-361-25. Pg. 10. Caption: [top middle] Wendy Balmer, Liquor Store employee, Alta Vista.
02-361-353. Pg. 11. Caption: Hans Loschl serves but a few plates of antipasto for the 116 guests at Saturday's Grand Ball in Myrtle Philip School. Diners paid $125 each for the five-course dinner, with proceeds going to help defray Winterfest Society expenses.
02-361-439. Pg. 21. Caption: Todd Brooker, along with the rest of the Canadian downhill team, visited Myrtle Philip School last Wednesday, and in between signing autographs Brooker gave a short speech.

Week of March 8, 1982 [2]

Photographs including but not limited to car accidents; woman on exercise machine; collapsed bridge; ski gear and snow; Brandywine Inn; Whistler downhill course changes; Nasty Jack's Canada Ski Team Benefit; Alta Lake Inn; skiing; Blackcomb Mountain; Whistler Mountain; bar; restaurant; pianist; cooking; Doc Fingers; Action B.C.; spring cleaning in Village centre
Appears in March 11, 1982 issue:
02-216-19. Pg. 1. Caption: All that remained of the lower portion of the Backcomb skiers bridge that collapsed Saturday, March 6 injuring two.
02-216-12. Pg. 9. Caption: Action! Fitness instructor Sue Worden pedals her heart out for Action B.C. testing Saturday, March 6 while Kevin Ponnock, fitness consultant, records pulse rate. The government-sponsored program includes flexibility testing and a diet analysis so that participants can assess their fitness level.
02-216-51. Pg. 12. Caption: George Merry of Trail, Peter Vajda and Bill Kirker at the UBC Ski Team reunion at Whistler March 7.
02-216-41. Pg. 14. Caption: Peter Malliaros and Ross Smith cook the first outdoor souvlaki of the seas at L'Apres patio on March 6.
02-216-59. Pg. 17. Caption: Spectators watch Powder 8 Contest on Blackcomb Mountain, Sunday, Mar. 7.
02-216-88. [Sue Wanner at the Black Forest restaurant]

Week of March 9, 1981

Photographs including but not limited to helicopters; car accidents; hot tub; music show in school setting; kayaking; motorhome; mountaineering; snowy mountain peaks; party; competitive skiiers
Appears in March 12, 1981 issue:
02-133-50. Pg. 5. Caption: [top] The Alpha Lake Aggregate pit shows no evidence of campers ....
02-133-47. Pg. 5. Caption: [centre left] ... while there are crowds at Whistler Mountain ...
02-133-44. Pg. 5. Caption: [centre right] ... the club cabin area ...
02-133-41. Pg. 5. Caption: [middle left] ... the schoolyard ...
02-133-42. Pg. 5. Caption: [middle right] ... the town centre ...
02-133-46. Pg. 5. Caption: [bottom] ... and at the gondola base ...
02-133-73. Pg. 8. Caption: B.C. Disabled Ski Team member Ron Backie heads through the Molstar course.
02-133-101. Pg. 12. Caption: [top] The crowd gets out onto the dance floor at Club 10.
02-133-34. Pg. 12. Caption: [bottom] Mayor Pat Carleton (centre) congratulates Michel Segur (left) and Jean-Jacques Aaron on the opening of their new club.
02-133-43. Pg. 17. Caption: Early Sunday morning inspection tour of the Resort Centre left this 4X4 well stuck in the mud!
02-133-65. Pg. [20] or back cover. Caption: You can't see the tracks, but you can see the judges (lower left) and the competitors (upper right under the rocks) at the Figure 8 contest held in the Blackcomb Bowl on Sunday (story on page 3).
02-133-97. [Jane Burrows, Maureen [?], Kathleen Lazzina, and unknown woman]

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