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Whistler’s Answers: March 7, 1985Whistler’s Answers: March 7, 1985

March 7, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler 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, Whistler did not have a skating rink (one was supposed to be included in the Whistler Resort Centre but was not included in redrawn plans for the Whistler Conference Centre), the Whistler Medical Centre was located in a trailer and then a basement, the Whistler Public Library Association was yet to be formed, and the Whistler Skiers’ Chapel was located in today’s Creekside.

Question: Which of the following would you rank most important and why? Skating, health care, golf course, library and a chapel.

Jim Kennedy – Labourer – Chaplainville

Health care and a library are the most important. I think they are needed because we have a growing community. I’m a hockey player and a golfer myself and I’d like to see those, but I’d have to say those first two are needed. I think a library would be useful too for reference purposes.

Rolly Greczmeil – Avionics Mechanic – Richmond

I’d change two and one around. Why? Because I’ve been in there a couple of times. Of, (the clinic) is okay, but if this is going to be a world class place, that’s one area that’s got to be improved.

Norah Llewellyn – Housewife – Reno, Nevada

Of all those choices, I would say emergency services and health are the most important following a library, chapel and then a skating rink/tennis court. Why health first? Well, when an emergency occurs that’s life threatening you have to have the facilities here, and that’s more important than recreational needs.

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Whistler’s Answers: February 28, 1985Whistler’s Answers: February 28, 1985

February 29, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Another year, another year of questions and 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 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: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.

Question: Should nightclubs be allowed to have specially-priced drink nights?

Neil McKechnie – Manager – Toronto

I think they’re crazy to do it because they’re losing money at it. It’s sad if you have to offer liquor at half price. We have trouble with it in Toronto, where there’s a very conservative government. If people want to get hammered they can get liquor from the store there and take it up to their rooms.

Stephen Ryan – Waiter – Alpha Lake Village

They’re usually on nights that a waiter wouldn’t be working – if it’s a Thursday you could compare it to a Friday night in college. It’s mostly locals, and most people don’t drive when they drink. It’s not a problem during the week.

Noel Warkman – Ski Instructor – Slopeside

No. I am not in favour of them, although it would be nice if it was done in the right frame of mind, and I think it could be. It’s popular but you have too many people getting really, really drunk really quickly.

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Whistler’s Answers: February 21, 1985Whistler’s Answers: February 21, 1985

February 22, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Another year, another year of questions and 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 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, there were no laws regulating conduct while skiing in Canada, though a number of states south of the border had introduced such legislation. If injured in an accident caused by a reckless skier, a person could go through the lengthy process of civil litigation. In 1981, a skier was found 100% responsible for an accident in 1976 in Manning Park that had seriously injured a 14-year-old, and the skier was ordered to pay $300,000. In 1985, the Canada West Ski Areas Association sought to convince the provincial government to enact ski legislation.

Question: Should there be tougher penalties for reckless skiers?

Susan Canaga – Systems Analyst – Auburn, Wash.

Yes, I think they need to look out for the person in front. I’ve had a few near misses with people skiing over the backs of my skis, but as far as punishment goes I think it should depend on the degree of injury the skier causes. When you’re going downhill on skis, you’re a weapon.

Jan Seger – Ski Instructor – White Gold

I think so, yes. Reckless skiers should be slowed down and given a warning. Last year one of our instructors was hit by a skier and got a fractured leg. There are a lot of these skiers around, and you really notice them around the end of the day. That’s when we post hostesses and spare people on the busier runs to get people to ski more cautiously. That seems to work.

Larry Hryshk – Student – Winnipeg

Yes. It’s too dangerous for the younger ones and inexperienced skiers. You could have a fine or they could beef up the patrols. I personally don’t find it a problem but I think there should be runs designated for fast skiing only.

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Whistler’s Answers: February 14, 1985Whistler’s Answers: February 14, 1985

February 15, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Another year, another year of questions and 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 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: On February 9, 1985, Whistler Mountain celebrated it’s 20th birthday (though the mountain did not open for skiing until January 1966, there was work being done on the ski hill from 1964) with a whole day of events. Learn more about the events here.

Question: Whistler is 20 years old. How does it feel?

Seppo Makinen – Logger (logged first ski runs) – Nesters

Really good. It’s nice to see. You know, I cut the first runs there. I started in April of 1964 and I had my tent set up just over there beside the timing hut (at the Gondola).

Franz Wilhelmsen – Whistler Mountain Founding President – Vancouver

I think it’s fantastic. It has fulfilled everyone’s wildest dreams I think, and I know the original board of directors is very pleased. No, there was never any apprehension, except perhaps when we couldn’t get the money at the start, but once it got rolling we knew it would work.

Stefan Ples – Retired (co-ordinated first construction) – Garibaldi Highlands

It’s progress – there’s still a lot of potential. We are still at the beginning – 14,000 people is nothing. It’s the same as Europe was 35 years ago – we had so few lifts compared to what there are now. It’s hardly started.

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