In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: In 1985, developers proposed to build a convenience store and laundromat on the corner of Alpine Way and Highway 99. While some people were opposed to the idea, many in the community supported the idea. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site in July 1986 and by the end of the year residents could stop by McKeever’s General Store and Dirty Harry’s Laundromat. You can learn more about the businesses and Harry McKeever here.
Question: What do you think of the Alpine Meadows convenience store proposal?
Nick di Lalla – Semi-retired – Alpine Meadows
I think that as a convenience it’s a lot better here than at Beau’s [Beau’s Restaurant was located at the Rainbow Ski Area between Alpine Meadows and Emerald Estates]. As far as convenience for us I don’t think it would do us much good, although it would benefit people in the subdivision, in Emerald Estates and at points south. I think it would be a wise move to let something go in there.
Frank Hillebrand – Faller – Alpine Meadows
As far as I’m concerned I don’t think it would be a problem. When it comes to noise there can’t be much more than there is already with the highway there. For people who live here it would be convenient. I rent here (across the street from the proposed site) but if I owned this place I wouldn’t complain as long as it was done tastefully.
Ike Elboim – Contractor – Mons
I think it would be a good idea. It’s a long way for us to go to the store, but I would rather see a convenience store in this area located at Mons since it’s already zoned service commercial, and if it was there it wouldn’t infringe on anybody’s residential property.