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Whistler’s Answers: December 13, 1984Whistler’s Answers: December 13, 1984

December 14, 2023 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 1984.  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 the December 6, 1984 edition of the Whistler Question, the paper reported on the postal delivery delays of the paper that they had been hearing of from subscribers. Some subscribers reported that it took an average of three weeks to receive their copy of the Question, with one subscriber reporting a 45 day wait. According to Whistler Postmaster Cece Valleau, the papers left the Whistler post office along with the rest of the mail in a timely manner. However, according to Glen Gustavsson of Canada Post, the problem lay in staffing levels at the main post office in Vancouver and the priority given to first vs second class mail. Other small publications in Canada reported similar problems, though these answers would suggest that personal mail was not affected in the same way. However, complaints from subscribers were enough to spur local MP Lorne Greenaway to contact Canada Post Corporation, as reported in the Question in its December 13, 1984 edition.

Question: Are you satisfied with mail service to and from Whistler?

Bill Peterson – Retired – Whistler Cay

I haven’t got any complaints about it. We do get big delays on first class mail going out, but I haven’t noticed it too much. It just occurs occasionally.

Pat Rowntree – Waitress – Tapley’s Farm

You never know. I got a letter Monday that had been mailed from Toronto on Friday. But I’ve also had to wait three weeks for mail. It’s pretty regular – except there’s too many bills, that’s all.

Craig Winegarden – Restaurant Employee – West Side

Obviously it can’t be too bad because I haven’t noticed any problems. If I want to send something really, really fast I send it special delivery. It’s taken six or seven days to Toronto, and I think that’s reasonable.

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Whistler’s Answers: December 6, 1984Whistler’s Answers: December 6, 1984

December 7, 2023 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 1984.  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: How was the skiing?

Peter Silvanovich – Manager – North Vancouver

Well, as Tony the Tiger says – Gr-r-r-r-eat! That’s cause there were no crowds, the sun was shining and the snow was first rate. Only one complaint – we had to wait about 30 seconds in a lift line-up.

Jon Marker – Claims Adjuster – Toronto

I’m from the east, and it’s a lot different here. The snow’s a lot softer and I’m used to hard-pack and ice. It’s been fantastic. On a scale of one to 10, probably this is about an eight – nothing’s perfect.

John Hatfull – Counsellor – Vancouver

It’s been the first time for me, and it’s been great. I was here once before and I like the feel of the place, so I decided to come back and give skiing a try. I’ve been falling down a lot, but it’s worth it. I’m really enthused.

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Whistler’s Answers: November 29, 1984Whistler’s Answers: November 29, 1984

November 30, 2023 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 1984.  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 1984, most Whistler residents were not able to pick up CBC Radio in the area. According to Kevin Griffin of the Whistler Question, the CBC regional director of engineering in BC told him that the satellite receiver then picking up CBC could become a direct transmitter of CBC from Vancouver, but that the cost would be too prohibitively high. Griffin was also told that there were plans to use the Cancom satellite to transmit CBC FM to Whistler, but it was unknown what the timeline would be for that plan due to uncertain funding.

Question: Do you miss not getting CBC Radio here?

Leonard Thor – Anderson Lake

I do get it once in a while – I grew up with it so therefore I miss it. I don’t live here, I just work here, but if I was here I’d go to the trouble to get it somehow. I

Rick McCarthy – Stonemason – Alpine Meadows

Not in the least. I used to listen to it up here but the signal was so weak we decided not to bother. I’m not sure now whether it would interest me to have it back. If we were at work and we had an alternative to Mountain FM during the day I would listen to it.

James Freir – Cook – Alpine Meadows

Not really. I have had it before, and I guess it’s all right, but I’d rather listen to a rock and roll station. But if it’s paid for by taxes, then I guess everyone in the country should get it.

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Whistler’s Answers: November 22, 1984Whistler’s Answers: November 22, 1984

November 23, 2023 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 1984.  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: The 1984 municipal election saw many new faces elected to council, with no position being filled by an incumbent. Terry Rodgers (the only candidate who had previously served on council) was elected mayor over Whistler’s previous mayor Mark Angus and candidate Jack Bright. On council, the four new “aldermen” were Paul Burrows, Diane Eby, Doug Fox and Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, none of whom had previously been on council.

Question: What do you think of Whistler’s new council?

Rollie Horsey – Retired (former alderman) – Alta Vista

I am not unhappy with it. I didn’t expect two females, but I have no objection to it. I felt the new mayor who was elected was pretty well foregone.

Al Bosse – Contractor – Alpine Meadows

I was impressed by a couple of the people running but I don’t know enough about the rest of them. I think it’s fortunate that we have one person to carry over from the present council to the next one, but I was not surprised more didn’t carry over. I’m willing to give the new ones a chance.

Laurin Kyle – Leisure Connections – Brio

I was really pleased but not surprised. From what I understand all the people elected are competent. The choice the voters made seems to be good – it was very important to me.

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