By USSA PARK CITY -– Olympic gold medalists Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA), Kelly Clark (Mt. Snow, VT), Hannah Teter (South Lake Tahoe, CA), and Seth Wescott (Sugarloaf, ME) each highlight a talent-filled roster as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced the 2010 Olympic Snowboarding Team Monday. USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt, together […]
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KRLT/KOWL radio stations are hosting a fundraiser to benefit Clean Tahoe at the Coyote Grill at the Round Hill Shopping Center on Jan. 28 from 5-10pm. Folks can enjoy “All you can eat chili for $1” with Clean Tahoe getting all of the proceeds. For any vegetarians and those who just don’t want to eat […]
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By Kathryn Reed WHISTLER, British Columbia –WASP means something entirely different in British Columbia. It stands for Whistler Adaptive Ski Program. Usually the staff numbers about 130 each year, with 10 paid and the rest volunteers. A busy day would be about 20 clients participating. A normal day is five-10 people. Gil Tetrault was hauling […]
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By Denise Sloan Smart Most of us take time to exercise, read food labels while grocery shopping and take the time to make good lifestyle choices to lead a healthier life. Now it’s time to make time to get the free H1N1 swine flu vaccine. Choose Jan. 28 at Bijou Community School or Feb. 3 […]
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Stephanie Levitz, Canadian Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia – U.S. President Barack Obama is not expected to attend the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t coming at all. An official announcement from the White House may come as early as next week regarding the American delegation to the Games. […]
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By Liz Benston, Las Vegas Sun As the first major casino company set to emerge from bankruptcy in the recession, Tropicana Entertainment offers a beacon of hope for cash-strapped companies in the throes of the worst downturn this industry has ever seen. Less than two years after its bankruptcy filing, Tropicana Entertainment’s debt has been […]
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect today for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Snow will increase throughout the day, wrapping up Tuesday morning. Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe, delivers his ski report.
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By Kathryn Reed and Susan Wood WHISTLER, British Columbia — Today was supposed to be our day to check out Cypress Mountain. Mother Nature said no. This is because rain had been falling earlier this month on the mountain that will host the aerials, moguls, parallel giant slalom, halfpipe and skiercross events during the Vancouver […]
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By Michael Reis, Stone World Like most fabricators these days, Perfection Connection in Carson City is facing more competition in the marketplace than ever before. To combat the presence of “discount fabricators†in the region, the company makes an effort to educate customers while also promoting the quality of its work. “We’ve had excellent success […]
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By Susan Wood CARSON CITY — Taking a lead from one of his top skiers, Terry Orr is returning to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, in February — for what he says will be the last time in this particular role. A legend of sorts to Lake Tahoe competitive and amateur athletes, the […]
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