Whistler Weasel Press

2004-10-16T22:45:00.000-07:00

Over the years, the Whistler Weasel Workers have received considerable press. From Brian Williams bemoaning the absense of Owen Carney and his Weasel Workers in his TV commentary during event delays at the Nagano Winter Olympics, to countless printed articles.

The following posts attempt to list some of the news releases and print articles that have featured the Whistler Weasel Workers.

Carney to be inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

2004-10-16T22:36:00.000-07:00

Whistler BC (Oct 7 2004) by Adam Duff.
Next month (Owen) Carney, who owns Carney’s Waste Systems in Squamish, will add another title to his list of community honours when he becomes one of only three people this year to be inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame............. more from the Whistler PIQUE Newsmagazine

"Carney was selected for his efforts in building courses and leading the infamous Weasel Workers.

The Weasel Workers are now a world-renowned volunteer organization that help build and manage ski race courses, ................"

Pontiac GMC Canadian Championships 2003

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Whistler, B.C. (March 26, 2003) – Despite the best efforts of Whistler’s Weasel Workers crew of volunteers, continued mild temperatures and fresh snowfall have forced Pontiac GMC Canadian Championships race organizers to cancel the remaining speed events. .......... more from Alpine Ontario

Gold Medals & Face Plants

2004-10-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

BC ALPINE E-UPDATE FOR March 14, 2003

FACE PLANT to Valerie Ward, a long time Whistler Weasel Worker and instructor at Kimberley, who has literally earned herself a Face Plant Award. As she was delivering a huge bag of lunches for Weasel Workers at the Pontiac GMC Canadian Championships in Whistler, she fell flat on her face, suffering a black eye and scraped face! Poor Valerie had to brave the inclement weather for the duration of the week as well as face her students at school back in Cranbrook on Monday. What dedication! She deserves a Gold Medal too! ............. more from BC Alpine

Pontiac GMC Canadian Championships 2002

2004-10-16T21:08:00.000-07:00

WHISTLER, B.C. (March 21, 2002) – The Pontiac GMC Canadian Championships wrapped up Wednesday at Whistler-Blackcomb after a series of superb races over the last seven days. .................. more from Alpine Canada

"The championships started out with a whimper as downhill training runs were cancelled for three straight days due to more than 70 centimetres of new snow that never seemed to stop falling. But Race Organizing Committee co-chairs Robin Macfarlane and Joan Gianelli reshuffled the schedule to keep the event moving, and the famed Whistler Weasel Workers kept the course primed to ensure every race in the $50,000 competition was completed. "

Oceans Officials (2004 Salt Lake Volunteers)

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BC ALPINE E-UPDATE FOR Feb 5, 2002
Who's Going to Salt Lake City?
Well, quite a collection of athletes, many officials and volunteers are heading to Salt Lake to volunteer their alpine skiing knowledge and expertise at the Games . Amoung the distinguished Olympic list Utah bound: Robin Macfarlane, Sandie Hales, Bob Miller, Gerry Rinaldi, Amanda Shaw, Dave Pym, Owen Carney and the entire crew of Weasel Workers, Don Appelle, Roy Bissett, Mike Giannelli, Joan Giannelli, Brian Humphrey, Bob Jamieson, Merry Maruno, Jim Mikolash, Patrick O'Connell, Karl Ricker, George Robinson, Franco Serraglio, Dave Shefley, Gordie Stone, Gary Taylor, Roger Tremblay, Jason Vanzella, Valerie Ward, Bob Waters, Murray Wood and Christine Yanisiw.................. more from BC Alpine

The Vancouver Ski and Snowboard Foundation

2004-10-16T20:46:00.000-07:00

The VSSF is the organizing body for The Original Vancouver Ski and Snowboard Swap ............

The VSSF is dedicated to developing junior ski racing , winter sports athletes and programs in B.C. The Vancouver Ski Foundation (VSF) is a registered society incorporated to conduct fundraising events and use the proceeds for the enhancement and development of young athletes in snow sports. Over the years the major fundraiser has been the Vancouver Snow Show and Swap ...........

In addition to our Board of Directors, the Vancouver Ski Foundation is the parent group for the Whistler Weasel Workers who supply the volunteer labour to support the Whistler World Cup "Whistler Ski Classic Men's Downhill and Super-G race as well as other high level series, of late, the NorAm Series and this year, the Canadian Championships for men and women to be hosted at Whistler/Blackcomb............... more from the VSSF Web site