Archives for “December 2008”

December 16, 2008

Whistler Gondola Accident

Fifty-three stranded skiers and snowboarders at Whistler Blackcomb were rescued from gondola cars Tuesday after a tower supporting the lift collapsed at the popular ski … (More)

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December 11, 2008

Province gives BP key to the Elk Valley

The multinational oil corporation BP has been given the go-ahead to develop coalbed methane in a 300-square kilometre stretch of Rocky Mountain wilderness west of … (More)

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December 9, 2008

Snow Sports Market More Resilient

Snow sports shoppers are willing to spend their money on snow sports equipment, apparel and accessories even when the overall economy is significantly down. August … (More)

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Landmark Step By BC Gov

The B.C. government has taken a landmark step in resolving concerns around coalbed methane (CBM) development, according to environmental groups. Their comments follow the B.C. … (More)

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December 5, 2008

Colorado Walloped With 4 Feet of Snow

Just in the St. Nick of time. That’s what ski resorts throughout Colorado are saying, after their slopes went from bare bones to neck deep, … (More)

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Emily Brydon
December 4, 2008

Brydon 4th on Final Training Day

Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) charged to a fourth place finish in today’s final training prior to Friday’s Ladies Bombardier Lake Louise Winterstart downhill race. Tomorrow’s … (More)

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Call for Artists

Show your Art at the Station!  Be a vital part of the Fernie Art Station’s exciting year-round exhibition program. The Arts Station Gallery Committee is … (More)

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Britt Janyk
December 3, 2008

Janyk fourth and Brydon 10th

Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC) had a strong opening to downhill training today, finishing fourth in a time of one minute 54.49 seconds under sunny skies … (More)

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December 1, 2008

Greens File Complaint On Nestle Water Ads

Canadian environmental groups have filed a misleading advertising complaint against Nestle disputing claims in an ad by the world’s largest food company that its bottled … (More)

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Santa Claus Brunch

“He’s making his list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s been naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to town” The Park … (More)

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