The following email was distributed by the 2010 Commerce Centre on July 31, 2007.

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The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has released an Expression of Interest for fourteen categories of Overlay goods and services.

This EOI will close October 2008. Overlay is a department of VANOC which oversees temporary infrastructure for the 2010 Winter Games, such as:

Fencing
Trailers/Storage Containers
Tents
Seating/Scaffolding
Toilets
Internal Build Out
Internal Tent Build Out
Exhibition Equipment
Turf Protection
Rigging /Truss
Heating
Flagpoles
Landscaping/Ground Work
BRD and Site Lighting

The expression of interest calls for businesses to submit marketing information such as: a business profile, a description of the products and services, and experience, in order for the purchasing organization to gain a better understanding of potential suppliers in the marketplace. The intent of the EOI process is to pre-qualify a shortlist of vendors who will be invited to submit a full response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) of the Overlay goods and services which will be issued at a later date.

Now may also be the time to consider hosting a 2010 Business Opportunities Workshop. The intent of the workshop is to catalyze the small business sector to take advantage of business opportunities related to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games by enhancing their capacity to identify and effectively select, interpret and respond to government and 2010 Winter Games related business opportunities. If you would like more information or would like to book a workshop in your community please contact us by phone at 604-660-2010 or by email at workshop2010commercecentre@gov.bc.ca.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Rob Arthurs
Manager, Business Opportunities
2010 Commerce Centre
BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat
Telephone: 604-660-0951
Cellular: 604-375-5112
Facsimile: 604-660-3437
e-mail: Robert.Arthurs@gov.bc.ca
website: www.2010commercecentre.gov.bc.ca

NOTE:
You can download more information in PDF format.

Squamish Lillooet Regional District - Trail Coordinators

The SLRD Board is pleased to announce that the contract for completion of an Action Plan for the Corridor Trails Service has been awarded to Catalyst Community and Resort Planning of Whistler, British Columbia. This is an important next step in development of a regional trials service for corridor residents and visitors alike.

The team of Caroline and Grant Lamont will be working with stakeholder groups from Porteau Cove to D’Arcy to identify the best way to manage tenures and legitimize recreational trails in the corridor in accordance with the Sea to Sky Corridor Trail Strategy and its long range goals, which are:

1. An Authorized Trail Network
2. A Coordinated Trail Network
3. An Environmentally Responsive Trail Network
4. A Sustainable and Economically Beneficial Trail Network

These four long term goals will be realized by carrying out identified strategies to achieve more specific objectives.

Of the approximately 710 km. of known recreational trails outside of B.C. Parks, in the Sea to Sky Corridor, 551 km. or 77% are located on Crown Land. Only 17 trails, accounting for approximately 117 km, are authorized or established under the Forest and Range Practices Act.

This plan endeavours to provide strategic direction to responsible authorities and other key stakeholders for the authorization and management of recreational trails on provincial crown land within the Corridor. Since trails often cross multiple jurisdiction boundaries and are enjoyed by a diverse range of users, this plan can only prove effective if a coordinated and cooperative approach is taken by all interested parties including local government agencies and user groups.

Russ Oakley, SLRD Chair:

“The Board is looking forward to taking a leading role in the management of this key recreational resource. Stakeholder input and cooperative planning will be the key to keeping our trails safe, protected, and environmentally sustainable.”

For More Information:
Contact Allison Macdonald, Manager of Administrative Services at 604-894-6371, or 800-298-7753, ext. 230 info@slrd.bc.ca

The track club presents…

THE GREAT PEMBERTON NEW MEMBER SLIDING Challenge!

Are YOU READY?

The challenge: to get at least 20 new Pemberton-based members for the track club by september30th!
The prize: a membership celebration party for all Pemberton based members of the track club!
The date: October 2007 – final date to be determined
Where: a secret location (followed by pizza & beverages at the Pony!)
Time: details to be announced

The small print: TO QUALIFY, all memberships must be received via our website fax in form (found at www.bcsliding.com) by 5pm on September 30th. Members must list a Pemberton address and mention “I want my pizza at the Pony!” somewhere (anywhere!) on the form! Void where prohibited by law!

QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at info@bcsliding.com!

Now go forth and get the word out...

JUST SLIDE!

October 15, 2007

Re: Call for Committee Applications

Dear Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce members:

The Village of Pemberton is requesting applications from persons interested in serving as volunteers on the following committees:

ADVISORY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

One (1) and two (2) year terms-2008/2009 The main function of the Advisory Design Committee (ADRC) is to provide advice to Council and Municipal Staff on commercial and multi-family residential development proposal. The Committee strives to achieve a high quality development that fits into the character of the Village. The Committee focuses its attention on such issues as the exterior design of the building, landscape treatment, lighting, signage and overall site planning.

ADVISORY LAND USE COMMITTEE

One (1) and two (2) year terms-2008/2009
The main function of the Advisory Land Use Committee (ALUC) is to provide Council with advice and recommendations on matters respecting land use, community planning, major policy issues, and proposed land use bylaws, permits and other regulations affecting the development of the community.

To be considered, please submit a resume and letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and interest in the committee you are applying for. Please submit application on or before October 29th, 2007 at 4:30m. For further information, please call or visit the Village Office.

Yours truly,
Liz Jones
Development Services Manager
VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON
PO Box 100
7400 Prospect Street
Pemberton
British Columbia
CANADA
V0N 2L0
P. 604 894.6135
F. 604 894.5708
Email:
admin@pemberton.ca
Website:
www.pemberton.ca
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Office of the Mayor

NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Alexandra Ross, Economic Development Consultant (EDC) for Pemberton and Area C, invites all businesses to visit her at the Visitors Centre in Pemberton Mondays from Noon till 5:30PM (except Monday December 24th and December 31st, 2007).

For appointments other than Monday feel free to call 604 905 8672 or e-mail edc.alex@telus.net .

The EDC is currently in the process of compiling information about all businesses within the service area. Our goal with the EDC Profile Project is to have one source for visitors and anybody who would like to do business with companies located in Pemberton and/or Area C - Now, in 2010 and Beyond.

In addition we will register all businesses on the 2010 Commerce Centre web site, which will provide a huge opportunity to get involved in 2010 with your business no matter how big or small your company is.

The EDC appreciates the opportunity to meet you in person and discuss any business related concerns, ideas, how to establish or enhance your business, as well as how to find possible business partnerships.

2010 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP

Mark your calendar and join us for the 2010 Business Opportunities Workshop
Date: January 16, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking; 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Workshop
Location: TBA
Registration: Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce
Tickets: $20.10
For more information please call 604 905 8672 or e-mail edc.alex@telus.net

Stay tuned for more workshops in Spring of 2008.

PEMBERTON EDC BUSINESS INFORMATION COLLECTION

To all businesses in Pemberton, Mt Currie and Area C:

If the EDC has not contacted you yet in regards to your Business Profiling, please fill out a questionnaire and return via fax to 604 894 6722 or call 604 905 8672.

There is a link to download a questionnaire on this web page:
www.pembertonchamber.com/news.htm

You can also stop in the Visitors Centre on Monday between Noon and 5:30 p.m. to discuss your business profile.

2010 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP

Mark your calendar and join us for the 2010 Business Opportunities Workshop

Date: January 16, 2008
Times: 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Workshop
Location: SLRD meeting room at 1350 Aster Street
Registration: Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce
Tickets: $20.10

For more information please call 604 905 8672 or e-mail edc.alex@telus.net

Stay tuned for more workshops in Spring of 2008.

Pemberton Winterfest is very excited to invite you to join us in welcoming Miga, Quatchi and Sumi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Come fall in love with these three enchanting characters and of course Pemberton Potato Jack!

Miga, Quatchi, Sumi will be participants in the Pemberton Winterfest Parade on Saturday February 9th from 11:00am to 11:30am, followed by an appearance at the Pemberton Museum from 12:00pm to 12:30pm where you can have your picture taken with your favorite mascot.

To make this day even more magical join us for Artfollies Unlimited at the main stage in the Legion parking lot from 1:00pm to 4:30pm where Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Potato Jack will mingle with the crowd.

Enjoy the excitement of your Winterfest celebrations & the Spirit of BC!

Visit our website at www.pembertonwinterfest.com for a complete schedule of events.

Contact: France Lamontagne 604-894-0065
Email: alchemist@mycoast.net

B.C.'s deputy chief electoral officer is asking residents around the lower mainland to consider working with Elections BC as district electoral officers and deputy district electoral officers to manage election preparedness and the administration of the May 2009 general election and referendum on electoral reform.

"Elections BC looks for leaders in all B.C. communities, including those in the lower mainland, to help us deliver the electoral process," Elections BC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Linda Johnson said. "Having people from area communities hold these key leadership positions ensures we take advantage of local knowledge during these very important events."

District electoral officers and deputy district electoral officers prepare and distribute materials and supplies and provide information and services to the general public, political parties and candidates. They receive, check and acknowledge receipt of nomination papers and arrange for the printing of voters lists and ballots. They are also responsible for ensuring the accessibility of voting opportunities including advance voting, mobile voting and general voting day operations.

"We would really like to hear from residents of the lower mainland who are interested in this work," Johnson added. "The district electoral officer positions will appeal to retired or semi-retired individuals who have management or leadership experience. Availability for training and part-time work is necessary during 2008. Full-time election-readiness operations will begin in April 2009."

Elections BC provides remuneration for these opportunities. The deadline for applying is Jan. 31. For more information on the Elections BC positions, visit the employment link at www.elections.bc.ca or call Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683.

Smart Growth BC and the Village of Pemberton will be co-hosting a public meeting to discuss the Sea-to-Sky Greenbelt initiative.

Date: Tuesday February 19th, 2008
Time: 7:00-9:00pm a
Location: Pemberton Community Centre (7567 Pemberton Meadows Road).

Come and learn how a Greenbelt will help to achieve local goals around green space protection and community livability. A presentation will be followed by a small group breakout session and general discussion. Refreshments will be served.

The event is free but RSVPs are encouraged.

For more information or to reserve a spot please contact:
Ione Smith at Smart Growth BC (ione@smartgrowth.bc.ca or 604-915-5234) or
Suzanne Belanger at the Village of Pemberton (sbelanger@pemberton.ca or 604-894-6135)

"Creative Options for Today's Home Buyers":

* Strategies for saving to buy your first home
* Understanding today's market
* Financing your home
* Buying with friends
* Finalizing your property purchase

Presenters include:
* Jennie Helmer - Financial Planner
* Kathleen van der Ree - Lawyer
* Lisa Ames - Realtor
* Chantel Jackson - Mortgage Specialist

Date: Monday February 18th
Time: 7 PM
Where: Mount Currie Coffee Co. - Pemberton

For more info contact:
Jennie Helmer - 604.966.8091

Pemberton Valley photographers Jeff and Krista Simms have just launched a new website. CowboyWildlifePhotography.com showcases Wildlife and Landscape photography.

Featured photos including images from Africa, Australia and BC. Jeff also crafts custom wood frames that are available for his photographs.

Jeff and Krista are also available for pet photography. Visit their website for more info.

NOTICE OF PLANNED OUTAGE

Hydro will be out in the Village of Pemberton. Please plan accordingly.

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2008
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM

This short planned outage is required for maintenance purposes.

If you have any questions about this outage over the Easter weekend, please contact Brian Kilvert, Field Manager, BC Hydro Transmission at 604-970-1520, or e-mail Brian.Kilvert@bchydro.com

As we all hopefully know, potatoes are a vital part of the Pemberton Valley community.

In 1967, the Pemberton Valley became the first commercial seed potato area in the world to grow virus-free seed potatoes.

The Valley’s natural isolation created by the surrounding mountains, plus careful crop monitoring, helps to ensure the continuing success of this industry. Using "clean" seed potatoes grown in the Valley helps reduce the amount of pesticides and other chemicals used to harvest this agricultural product.

Learn more about the Year of the Potato by watching the video below and by visiting the Year of the Potato website.

The Pemberton Childcare Society is pleased to help lead development of the new Pemberton Childrens' Centre.

You can contribute by purchasing a GLASS BLOCK to be placed in the new Centre. Each block will have children's hand prints and the donours name etched into the glass as a reminder of your support for this much need facility.

There are only 4 GLASS BLOCKS left for purchase. All donations are 100% tax deductible and receipts will be issued.

Glass blocks are 8" x 8". A miniumum $250 donation is required.

Blocks may be purchased at Scotiabank, Pemberton Branch or download a PDF form and deliver, fax or mail to the Childrens' Centre.

For more information please visit the Pemberton Children's Centre website or phone 604.698.6401.

The Meadows at Pemberton - Grand Opening Event
Featuring Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts

Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Place: The Meadows at Pemberton Golf Club
Dress: Semi-casual / semi-formal

Members receive one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by credit card over the phone or by cash or cheque at The Meadows at Pemberton Golf Shop.

Tickets include: dinner at food stations, Music from Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, dancing. There will be several cash bars.

Please RSVP to Margot Pleym by June 11th at 604.816.0725 or margot@tworiversmeats.com

We all know Pemberton is a special community one of B.C.s fastest-growing places, but still with its own special character and vibe. And as of next week, it has its own community newspaper.

The Question, which has been serving Pemberton for more than 20 years, is proud to announce the debut of the Questions Pemberton edition starting next Thursday (June 19).

The Pemberton edition will run as a minimum 4-page weekly section wrapped around the regular Question in all copies delivered directly to the doors of homes in Pemberton and on racks in area businesses. It will also run as the centre section of all copies of the Question delivered in Whistler.

The Pemberton edition will have the latest in happenings in the Pemberton Valley every Thursday and feature long-time Question columnists Grace Chadsey's "Notes from Pemberton" every week.

"We've wanted to do this for a long time", said Publisher Stephanie Matches. "Now the time is right."

The Pemberton edition of the Question will debut on Thursday, June 19. Watch for it on your doorstep.

To advertise in the Pemberton edition, call Tessa Sweeney or Sue Jensen at 604-932-5131.

Question Newspaper & Whistler The Magazine
#353-4370 Lorimer Road,
Whistler, BC,V0N 1B4
604-932-5131 / toll free: 877-419-8866
www.whistlerquestion.com

The Pemberton Festival Community Fund has been established by Live Nation from the ticket proceeds from the Pemberton Festival 2008.

Live Nation, the donor, is providing funds to be distributed to not-for-profit community organizations in a timely manner. The funding is to be in a fair, accountable and transparent manner.

Preference will be given to programs or projects that benefit a broad segment of the community.

Pemberton Festival Community Fund applications are due on Friday October 10, 2008.

The Retail Council of Canada has recently begun a campaign to protest rising credit card fees.

The Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce urges you to get informed and make your own decision as credit card fees certainly have a significant impact on Canadian small business!

Here is the message from the Retail Council of Canada...

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CREDIT CARD FEES OUT OF CONTROL!

• You have told us that you can’t take it anymore!
• You have told us that credit card fees are out of control!
• You have told us that you are concerned with Interac increasing its fees and the possible introduction of Visa and MasterCard debit schemes!

SO NOW YOU MUST TELL THEM!

During the Election Campaign, make your voice heard and help us make sure that elected officials take action on your behalf. Just follow these easy steps:

• Log on to www.StopStickingItToUs.com and Click on ‘Take Action Now’,
• Then click on ‘Contact Your Member of Parliament’
• Follow the links to find your MP (the site will do the work for you)
• Fill in the information requested (it’s short and sweet)
• And then scroll down and click on ‘Send’

DO IT NOW! MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD AND TELL YOUR M.P. THAT THE BIG CREDIT CARD COMPANIES HAVE TO STOP STICKING IT TO US!

Retail Council of Canada

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P.S. Here are some documents that the Retail Council of Canada supplied us in PDF or Word format....

• RCC Credit Card - News Release
• RCC Credit Card - Messages
• RCC Credit Card - Questions and Answers
• RCC Credit Card - Myths and Realities
• RCC Credit Card - Sample Letter for Your MP

Sea to Sky Community Services will be providing a Parent Education Evening for parents of secondary school students.

Location: Pemberton Secondary School
Date: Tuesday November 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.

The education evening will provide up to date drug facts, information on current trends (including alcohol) and strategies to support youth to make healthy decisions.

The parent education evening will be facilitated by Jackie Dickinson and Jesse Burnett who both work as Drug Prevention and Education Workers for Sea to Sky Community Services.

We hope you will join us for this very informative and important evening.

More Info / Contact: Jackie Dickinson at 1-877-892-2022 or jackie.dickinson@sscs.ca.

David MacKenzie and Jordy Sturdy are the 2008 candidates for Village of Pemberton mayor.

Both candidates have websites that outline their experience and election platforms.

You can view David MacKenzie's website at www.david-mackenzie.ca while Jordy Sturdy's website is online at www.jordansturdy.ca.

NOTE: Information posted on PembertonChamber.com Monday November 3 regarding the Mayoral candidates website had the incorrect website link for Jordan Sturdy. The Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce apologies for this error. The correct link to Mayor Sturdy's site is listed above.

The upcoming 2008 municipal election will provide an opportunity for Pemberton residents to vote on Village of Pemberton boundary extension.

When Pemberton electors go to the polls this November, they will also be voting on the following question:

"Are you in favour of a boundary extension to include the Hillside area, the Pemberton Creek Watershed, the lands along Airport Road, and the lands south of Rutherford Creek within the Village of Pemberton Boundaries? Yes or No"

The Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages all area residents to learn more about the boundary extension and vote. This information is available at the Village of Pemberton website.

Have Your Pets Been Naughty or Nice?

Santa Paws Will Be at the Pemberton Firehall

Date: Sunday November 30, 2008
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: 1350 Aster Street

Join us for Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate.
Sponsored by PAWS and The Pemberton Fire Department.

Minimum $10 donation

Let's Welcome the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team to Pemberton!

In light of the recent news about the Jamaican Bobsleigh team coming to our beautiful Pemberton Valley Ian Porter, accommodation host for the team, is inviting everybody this Friday November 21st to the Copperdome Lodge.

Starting with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. about the team and what to expect; followed by the movie Cool Runnings commencing at 7:00pm. The Copperdome Lodge will provide wine & cheese.

People are welcome to stay late to watch “Planet Earth” after the feature movie.

The Jamaican Bobsled Team will be staying in the valley at various times throughout this winter. They will be training and attempting to qualify for the 2010 games. The team is looking for sponsorship through accommodations (which they now have at the Copperdome Lodge), transportation, and other needs as required for training. If you are interested please attend the session at the Copperdome Lodge.

Sponsorship Support Sought

For sponsorship please contact Alexandra Ross via email at edc.alex@telus.net or by phone 604 905 8672.

Let’s get excited about our 2010 Legacy and show our support. We are proud to be the host of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team. See you all there.

Directions to Copperdome Lodge: 17 km out Pemberton Meadows (8751 Pemberton Meadows Road) from Village on Left hand side. Downloadable directions are available on the Copperdome website.

Cool Runnings comes to Pemberton

The Jamaican Bobsleigh Team is set to arrive at their new North American training base in Pemberton B.C. this weekend.

The team is establishing Pemberton as the Official North American Training Camp of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team, at the invitation of the town and its residents. The team plans to use the town as its base for its practice and preparations for the upcoming Whistler World Cup in February, as well as other races around the world leading up to their qualifying for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The team will arrive at the Vancouver airport at 3:49 PM on Saturday December 13, 2008 (domestic terminal) and is expected to be greeted by a large group of Jamaica bobsleigh fans and supporters.

JBT Welcomed by Pemberton

The team will then travel to Pemberton where an official welcome is scheduled for 1:30PM on Sunday, December 14, at the Pemberton Community Centre. Later on Sunday, the team will tour the Whistler Sliding Centre from 4:30PM to 5:30PM. The team will be available for media interviews in Pemberton after the community reception or in Whistler prior to the sliding centre tour.

"We are delighted to be hosting the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team here in our beautiful town" said Jordan Sturdy, the Mayor of Pemberton. "We are all great fans of their story and legacy, and especially admire their great competitive spirit. We are confident that Pemberton's ideal location near all the world-class facilities that they need to prepare for the World Cup as well as the Olympics will be a contributing factor in the team's success over the next year."

The members of the 2009/2010 Jamaican Bobsleigh Team are:

• Wayne Thomas, Coach
• Hannukkah Wallace, Driver
• Joel Alexander
• Marvin Dixon
• Garnett Jones
• Wayne Blackwood

In addition, Devon Harris, the captain of the original Jamaica bobsleigh team whose story was told in the hit Disney film Cool Runnings, will be at the Vancouver airport as well as in Pemberton over the next few days advising the team.

"We are excited and appreciative at the generous offer made to us by our new friends in Pemberton," stated Dudley C. Talmage ('Tal") Stokes, the president of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Federation. "We are confident that our time in Pemberton will allow us to focus and prepare better than anywhere else in the world for our upcoming events as we go all out for the next Olympics."

For additional information please contact:

For Pemberton:
Ian Porter, iporter@telus.net, 1-604-880-7878
or
Alex Ross, edc.alex@telus.net, 1-604-905-8672

For Jamaican Bobsleigh Federation:
Stephen Samuels, stephensamuels8185@gmail.com, 1-203-919-9595

What is Your Favourite Pemberton Activity?

We have added a poll on our Pemberton BC Canada "Squidoo" page.

Add your VOTE! Visit our page, scroll down to the bottom to find the poll, then vote for one of the activities listed or add your own activity.

Come on Pemberton & District, let's find out what our community likes doing!

Copperdome Lodge in the spectacular Pemberton Valley is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the home base for the German Olympic Youth Camp during the 2010 Olympic Games.

Hosting Over 40 Elite Athletes

The youth camp is jointly organized by the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the German Olympic Academy, and will consist of more than 40 young German elite athletes along with their team leaders, who will be coming to Canada not only to experience the Olympic atmosphere, but to enhance their overall understanding of the Olympic ideals.

Cross-Cultural Experiences

The camp will also strive to generate authentic cross-cultural experiences that will enable the young German elite athletes to meet and interact with Canadian youth. Activities will be organized during the camp to allow the participants to get to know the host country Canada, its people and culture, and in equal share, provide the opportunity for others to interact with the elite youth athletes.

Copperdome Lodge is a 19 bedroom group rental lodge in the Pemberton Valley with a beautiful renovated 1930's schoolhouse serving as the focal point for group gatherings.

For further information please contact Ian Porter at 604.739.5952 or iporter@telus.net.

Members of Pemberton encouraged to apply for chance to run with Olympic Flame Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to stop in Pemberton on February 6, 2010

PEMBERTON – Imagine holding aloft the gleaming white torch carrying the Olympic Flame, running with it as the flame unfurls in the wind and passing by friends, family and community members of Pemberton as they look on with pride and awe.

Anyone can be a torchbearer in the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay from high school athletes to grandmothers, from regular folk to community activists and thousands more Canadians, including people from Pemberton, are needed to apply as soon as possible. The relay, which starts October 30 in Victoria, BC, is presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada.

“Seeing and holding that magnificent Olympic Flame is a transformational and emotional experience,” said John Furlong, VANOC’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is a very special opportunity for Canada’s communities from coast to coast to coast to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay so I encourage everyone to apply. The Olympic Flame truly symbolizes the best in all of us.”

Interested torchbearer candidates from Pemberton may apply at www.iCoke.ca or www.rbc.com/carrythetorch.

Both programs invite Canadians to share a brief story about how they plan to make themselves, their community or their country a better place.

The Olympic Flame will visit Pemberton on February 6, 2010 as one of approximately 1,020 communities during its 106-day journey across the country. The torch relay will visit every province and territory, including Canada's most northern, southern and eastern points, before arriving back in the host province of British Columbia for the start of the Games on February 12, 2010.

Each of the 12,000 torchbearers selected for the relay will receive a brand-new torch to carry the Olympic Flame for their part of the journey. The individual torches, manufactured by Bombardier, may be purchased by the torchbearer after their run to pass down as a family heirloom. The torchbearers will also receive a complete torchbearer uniform, designed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, consisting of a jacket, pullover pants, toque and knitted red mittens. The winter white uniforms with bright bursts of blue and green feature the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay emblem on the chest and the universally recognizable Olympic Rings on the back. The uniforms are a commemorative keepsake for the torchbearers to remind them of their part in the historic journey.

Already, several torchbearers have been announced by Coke and RBC, including: Caleb Taylor, 35, of Regina, who teaches hockey to inner-city youth; environmental activist Sue McLennan of Quebec; 16-year-old soccer enthusiast Catherine Charron-Delage of Longueuil, Que., and Katie Willoughby, 14, of Port Williams, NS., who plays soccer and volleyball.

Further information on the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is available online at www.vancouver2010.com/torchrelay.

Please come out and join the Pemberton Rotary Club on Sunday, April 26th at 10 a.m. for a Community-wide clean up.

Meet at the Cottonwood Community Centre parking lot at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (garbage headquarters) to get your supplies and assignments!!

Bags and gloves provided.

Please tell all your friends and family - lets give Pemberton a good "Spring Clean"!

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is working closely with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), VANOC and other Resort partners and its membership to ensure that Whistler businesses successfully realize the opportunities that the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games offer.

A survey has been developed to collect information on your employees’ commuter needs during the period February 1-28, 2010. The survey results will allow BC Transit to develop the commuter bus schedules between Squamish–Whistler and Pemberton-Whistler during Games time.

You may not have finalized your employee and/or shift needs. However, we encourage you to provide us with your best estimate of those needs at this time so that planning can move forward.

To start the survey, click here. Please respond by May 29, 2009.

February 6, 2010 — A Very Big Day!

Members of Pemberton encouraged to apply for chance to run with Olympic Flame

On February 6, 2010 at approximately 8 a.m. The 2010 Olympic Torch will make its way through Pemberton.

"Seeing and holding that magnificent Olympic Flame is a transformational and emotional experience," said John Furlong, VANOC’s Chief Executive Officer. "This is a very special opportunity for Canada’s communities from coast to coast to coast to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay so I encourage everyone to apply. The Olympic Flame truly symbolizes the best in all of us."

February 6th is Pemberton’s time to show the world our future athletes, and our community spirit.

We all have a flame burning inside of us, and The Games are a prime example of reaching goals, and caring for that flame.

As a community, we need to encourage Pembertonians to become torchbearers. The exhilaration, and memories created from that 300 meters will last a lifetime.

Time is running out to apply to become a torchbearer. Visit www.iCoke.ca or www.rbc.com/carrythetorch to apply.

Whether you are young, or young at heart; everyone should all have the opportunity to become a part of history.

Would you like to join the Torch Relay Committee?

Contact Michelle at mich.murray@live.com for the next meeting date!

Got spirit?

New T-Shirts are in to showcase our Pemberton spirit. For only $20 you can join the “Spirit Revolution” Contact mich.murray@live.com to purchase a funky and limited Spirit of BC — Pemberton Valley t-shirt. T-Shirts will also be available at the Visitors Centre.

The Nominees are In!

The Spirit of BC Committee along with members of the Torch Committee have nominated three incredibly worthy Pembertonians to carry the Torch and represent Pemberton. These individuals are:

• Heather Kelly
• Paul Selina
• Jim McDonald

Each nominee shows the true spirit of the Olympic flame. And we are honoured to share their spirit with the world.

GamesTown 2010

Pemberton still needs your entries! Visit www.gamestown2010.ca. Remember, it’s about Community! Deadline - Oct 31, 2009

Come join us at the New Pemberton Community Centre on June 9, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Village of Pemberton's Annual General Meeting, Townhall Meeting and Official Community Plan Launch.

AGENDA:

• 3:30 to 8pm - OCP* Open House/Idea Sharing
• 5:30pm - Annual General Meeting
• 5:45 to 6:45pm - Town Hall Meeting
• 6:45pm - BBQ Dinner & Social

*OCP = Official Community Plan

Entertainment provided by Three Legged Ginger and children are welcome - there will be a bouncy castle.