Posts Tagged vancouver 2010

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Edtitorial Indulgence: Canadianized!

Edtitorial Indulgence: Canadianized!

Wow!  Well, colour me proud… permanently stained red and white… and exhausted!    Where I came into these games, cynical- bothered by cost overruns and backroom deals between Campbell and the Feds, taking cash now in exchange for funding for provincial infrastructure over the next few years- I emerge wondering what the heck I’m going to [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Torch Relay Festivities- Day 1: Highlights!

Torch Relay Festivities- Day 1: Highlights!

Yesterday’s Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay made it’s way through Fairmont and exceeded everyone’s expectations!  The turnout was incredible, the numbers higher than anyone would have anticipated.  Between eager locals, those timeshare visitors lucky enough to visit this week, and the folks enjoying a day of parties, making their way down the valley along with [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

FBA: RCMP Run-down. Updates on Torch Relay Weekend!

The Fairmont Business Association met Tuesday, January 12th downstairs in the Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
The meeting began with Staff Sergeant Marko, of our local RCMP detachment, offering insights and priorities in Valley law enforcement.
Primary concerns of those in attendance revolved around issues of transportation here in Fairmont, specifically more strongly enforcing the current [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Fairmont Hot Springs Rocks The Olympic Torch Relay 2010!

Fairmont Hot Springs Rocks The Olympic Torch Relay 2010!

Fairmont Hot Springs truly comes alive throughout the entire weekend as they celebrate this historic event with various events, from the simple to the gala.  Beginning at noon on Friday, January 22nd, 2010, along with kids activities and music, the community will await the Olympic Torch as Mountainside Market hosts a free BBQ with burgers, [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

A New Resident of Fairmont

A New Resident of Fairmont

Fairmont resident, Sue Coy, stands beside the inukshuk she and her husband, Lloyd Wilder, both of DeCoy Landscaping, helped donate time, machinery and effort to build in honour of the Olympic Torch Relay celebrations taking place in Fairmont throughout the weekend of January 22nd.
Standing over nine feet tall, the inukshuk finds its new home adjacent [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

FBA- December Highlights

First off, local business people, please be sure to join us at 7pm in the lobby at The Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Wednesday, December 2nd, for our Annual Christmas Social.  Lots of fun, with great company and good cheer!
At the November meeting, Jason Hardy of marketing firm Chatterson Drive, and Sheena Rogers [...]

Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16

Carry the Torch!

Next January, you could help carry the Olympic Flame across our area as it makes its way toVancouver and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games!
Thousands of lucky Canadians will be chosen at random to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. This is your chance to be one of them.
All Canadians over the age [...]