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Whistler’s Answers: July 18, 1985Whistler’s Answers: July 18, 1985

July 18, 2024 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

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.

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Whistler’s Answers: January 13, 1983Whistler’s Answers: January 13, 1983

January 13, 2022 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

It’s a new year, which means we are on to a new year of Whistler’s Answers!

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 1983. 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: At the end of 1982, the Whistler Village Land Co. was in great financial difficulties. In response, the provincial government proposed to form a new Crown corporation, WLC Development Ltd, to take over the operations of the Land Co. The Crown corporation would also take over the development of the golf course and the Sports & Convention Centre. What this would mean for the province’s involvement in other parts of Whistler’s governance, however, was unclear.

Question: Do you think Whistler will have less control over its affairs following the provincial government’s take-over of the Land Co.?

Ike Elboim – Contractor – Valleau Road

Yes, I think we’ll probably lose a lot of control. I wouldn’t be surprised if the government appointed a provincial representative on council again. They’ll start to have input into things like our Official Community Plan. I think all this should be controlled by the residents of Whistler, not the government.

Peter Gordon – Satellite Salesman – Microwave Road

I believe Mark Angus has the authority not to allow anything like that to go on. The government probably isn’t interested in having any more control than they’ve had in the past unless things start to mess up. They’ll just leave it to Angus and his council I’m certain.

Ed Bezeau – Computer Consultant – Adventures West

Looking at other corporate bailouts there have been recently, I’d say when the government puts money into something it usually wants to get involved. This is probably even truer on the municipal level than any other. I don’t know that they’ll go so far as to suggest zoning bylaws or any details like that.