Darryl Crane

The CORE responds to Town of Golden budget

The Committee of Responsible Electors (CORE) has released a response to the 2013 proposed budget for the Town of Golden.

Pictured left to right are administrative assistant at the Golden and District Hospital, Tammy Perks, Judy Doyle, with the RCMP Victims Services, Const. Mike Hull of the Golden/Field RCMP, patient care co-ordinator of the Golden and District Hospital, Marc Hadford, Const. Amber Brunner of the Golden/Field RCMP, site manager of the Golden and District Hospital, Christine Bailey, and Staff Sgt. Troy Durand of the Golden/Field RCMP. The group was on hand to learn about the new pediatric crib stretcher which was purchased for the hospital through various donations, including Cops for Kids.

Golden hospital gives thanks for local support

The Golden and District Hospital have an new piece of equipment that will aid local children.

Pictured left to right are administrative assistant at the Golden and District Hospital, Tammy Perks, Judy Doyle, with the RCMP Victims Services, Const. Mike Hull of the Golden/Field RCMP, patient care co-ordinator of the Golden and District Hospital, Marc Hadford, Const. Amber Brunner of the Golden/Field RCMP, site manager of the Golden and District Hospital, Christine Bailey, and Staff Sgt. Troy Durand of the Golden/Field RCMP. The group was on hand to learn about the new pediatric crib stretcher which was purchased for the hospital through various donations, including Cops for Kids.
Alex Cuba will be live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on March 19.

Alex Cuba set to bring Latin Soul to the stage at the Rockwater

Alex Cuba is returning to Golden for a one night show.

Alex Cuba will be live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on March 19.

RCMP Report: Guns found under mattress

Although things have slowed down for local RCMP, they are still facing interesting calls in the winter.

Pictured above are Sr. boys team manager Jim deBolbec and coaches Mike Dhami and Len Oszust. Junior boys players pictured are Brandon Wong, John Oszust, Meva Dhami, Santiago Garcia, Vikram Sidhu, Wes Shimoyama. (Missing from photo are Sam Dondeneau and Arun Randhawa) Senior Boys players pictured are Ramon Arnold, Alex Brown, Dakota Coleman, Josh Hiraoka, Neal Randhawa and Rahul Summan. (Missing from photo are Tristan Dondaneau, Manraj Jaswal and coach Greg Wayne).

Basketball season ends on a high at Golden Secondary School

Both the junior and senior boys basketball teams walked away from their seasons with more hardware won.

Pictured above are Sr. boys team manager Jim deBolbec and coaches Mike Dhami and Len Oszust. Junior boys players pictured are Brandon Wong, John Oszust, Meva Dhami, Santiago Garcia, Vikram Sidhu, Wes Shimoyama. (Missing from photo are Sam Dondeneau and Arun Randhawa) Senior Boys players pictured are Ramon Arnold, Alex Brown, Dakota Coleman, Josh Hiraoka, Neal Randhawa and Rahul Summan. (Missing from photo are Tristan Dondaneau, Manraj Jaswal and coach Greg Wayne).

Rockets one win away from third round date

The Golden Rockets beat the Fernie Ghostriders 6-3 to take a commanding lead of their second round series.

Golden Rockets give fans something to cheer about

The Golden Rockets have taken a 2-1 lead in their second round series against the Fernie Ghostriders.

Mistakes made

Things are heating up in British Columbia politics with an election just around the corner.

Kristie (holding the sign on the right) and Greg Ehman (back left wearing a Rotary hat) have just returned from Pakistan where they helped distribute polio medicine to children.

Local Rotarians return from eye-opening journey in Pakistan

A trip to Pakistan gave two Golden residents that chance to help those in need.

Kristie (holding the sign on the right) and Greg Ehman (back left wearing a Rotary hat) have just returned from Pakistan where they helped distribute polio medicine to children.
Pictured from left to right are Karan and Nick Uppal who own the Econo Lodge in Golden, Kim Scrivens of Choice Hotels US and Samantha Aastrom who is the general manager of the hotel.

Econo Lodge finds the perfect partner in Golden

Nick and Karan Uppal, are the owners of the hotel located at 915-10th Ave. S. which opened its doors 18 years ago.

Pictured from left to right are Karan and Nick Uppal who own the Econo Lodge in Golden, Kim Scrivens of Choice Hotels US and Samantha Aastrom who is the general manager of the hotel.

Wasteful no more

In the past week, discussions with numerous people have looked at the idea of what a single person can do to help out.

The Golden Rockets have made it to the second round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs after a four game sweep of the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Golden Rockets sweep their way into the second round

After a 4-3 win in overtime the Golden Rockets are now waiting to see who they will face in round two.

The Golden Rockets have made it to the second round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs after a four game sweep of the Kimberley Dynamiters.
(Pictured left to right) Lynette Snopek, Linda Pecora and Gladys Neumann show off a new antioxidant scanner, which they will be demonstrating at Elite Nutrition on March 8 and 9.

Free antioxidant scan offered on March 8 and 9

Three independent distributors for Monavie are getting ready to offer people a free anti-oxidant scan at Elite Nutrition on March 8 and 9.

(Pictured left to right) Lynette Snopek, Linda Pecora and Gladys Neumann show off a new antioxidant scanner, which they will be demonstrating at Elite Nutrition on March 8 and 9.

Rockets take commanding lead over Dynamiters

The Golden Rockets are one game away from the second round of the KIJHL playoffs.

Golden Rockets roll over Dynamiters 12-2

The Golden Rockets took a 2-0 lead in their first round match up with a convincing win against Kimberley.

Golden Rockets get one game up on Kimberley

The Golden Rockets started off their 2013 playoff run with a win over the Dynamiters.

Pictured above is Laura Snider who has lived in Brisco, Parson, Nicholson and Golden.

Golden Moments: From a street car to the streets of Golden

This week Laura Snider shares stories about her live in the Columbia Valley and Beyond.

Pictured above is Laura Snider who has lived in Brisco, Parson, Nicholson and Golden.

Armed robbery at Peoples Drug Mart

Two men armed with knives made off with approximately 2000 prescription pills from Peoples Drug Mart in Golden.

Mayor Christina Benty cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club.

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club officially opens its doors in Golden

It was a day of fun for the members of the Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club as the doors to their new home were opened.

Mayor Christina Benty cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club.

We all rule the roost

Since when did it become so taboo to have an opinion?