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By Victor Kaisar

Al Raine Memorial

Memorial service for former Sun Peaks mayor Al Raine to be streamed live, simulcast in Whistler

Jan 9, 2025 | 3:28 PM

SUN PEAKS B.C. — More details have been released about next week’s memorial service for Al Raine, the only person to ever serve as the mayor of Sun Peaks.

Raine died last month at the age of 83 surrounded by family after a battle with ALS.

His celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. It will feature remarks from Raine’s sons, Willy and Charley; his wife, Olympic skier and former Senator Nancy Greene Raine; and his brother Bill, among others.

Doors will open at 3:00 p.m., and people are being asked to RSVP by Monday, Jan. 13 if they plan on attending.

“Seating and capacity will be very limited and on a first come first serve basis,” a statement from the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality said.

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The service will also be live-streamed at the Sun Peaks Centre, where there will be overflow seating available. It will also be on streamed on Zoom for people who aren’t able to make it to Sun Peaks.

It will also be simulcast at the Whistler Conference Centre, as Raine was instrumental in the development of Whistler. He also served on the inaugural council in the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and was a past president of the Whistler Resort Association.

“A ski icon, Al provided a lifetime of service to both the ski and tourism industries. He had an under-stated demeanour, but was a visionary thinker and brilliant strategist, leaving behind many lasting legacies – including the planning and development of ski resort communities such as Whistler and Sun Peaks,” the Resort Municipality of Whistler wrote on its event page.

“A respected leader, collaborative colleague, esteemed ski coach, thoughtful friend, and loving husband and father; Al was known for his thoughtful perspectives, generous spirit, strong business acumen, and wonderful sense of humour. He will long be remembered by those who knew him.”

For more information, and the Zoom link to the memorial service, go here.