Jessica Schwitek

Last spring’s CPR wars, where members from medical and emergency services competed against each other to raise funds, has financed an upcoming CPR course.

CPR program funded through CPR Wars now ready to begin

After last spring's CPR Wars fundraiser, Golden is now getting a CPR program to train community members.

Last spring’s CPR wars, where members from medical and emergency services competed against each other to raise funds, has financed an upcoming CPR course.
A brand new playground is being installed for the Mountain Child Early Learning and Care Centre. There will be a separate play area for each program the facility offers, which each space being designed specifically for the needs of the students. It will be completed in time for the centre’s grand opening celebration on Sept. 19.

New playground will be ready just in time for Grand Opening

Golden's newest early learning and childcare facility, Mountain Child, is having their grand opening on Sept. 19 after years of work.

A brand new playground is being installed for the Mountain Child Early Learning and Care Centre. There will be a separate play area for each program the facility offers, which each space being designed specifically for the needs of the students. It will be completed in time for the centre’s grand opening celebration on Sept. 19.
Picture is of one of Hi Test Sand's quarries.

Silica company chooses Washington site over Golden

Higher labour costs and electricity rates top the reasons for the Canadian company choosing the Washington site over Golden.

Picture is of one of Hi Test Sand's quarries.
Golden has had a busy summer tourism season, as you can see from the crowd at the weekly Summer Kicks performance.

Golden’s busy summer made even busier with labour shortage

Many tourism-based businesses in town have had trouble finding staff to keep up with the increase in tourism this summer.

Golden has had a busy summer tourism season, as you can see from the crowd at the weekly Summer Kicks performance.
Fentanyl is making its way into various drugs and causing a massive spike in the number of drug overdose deaths province-wide.

Golden not immune from provincial rise in overdoses

Drug overdoses are on the rise, so now it's more important than ever that people know what addiction services are available in Golden.

Fentanyl is making its way into various drugs and causing a massive spike in the number of drug overdose deaths province-wide.
The Nicholson Fire Department might soon have an expanded coverage area.

Residents will weigh in on fire protection

There are 45 homes south of Golden that may soon be receiving fire protection, if that’s what they decide.

The Nicholson Fire Department might soon have an expanded coverage area.
A new approach to the Lower Canyon access issue may mean you'll be seeing rafts coming down through town regularly again as early as next season.

Provincial funds will help Kicking Horse rafters find alternative solution

A $45,000 investment has been given by the Province to find a new access point to the Lower Canyon for rafting, that does not cross CP land.

A new approach to the Lower Canyon access issue may mean you'll be seeing rafts coming down through town regularly again as early as next season.
Four rafts floated through town on Sunday (June 19) evening after the test run for a new whitewater rafting experience, heli-rafting.

Heli-rafting has arrived on the Kicking Horse River

In a creative solution, two rafting companies have decided to use a helicopter to get guests to the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River.

Four rafts floated through town on Sunday (June 19) evening after the test run for a new whitewater rafting experience, heli-rafting.
The Town of Golden didn't receive the news it was hoping to when it came to a major grant application.

Town of Golden disappointed with grant results

After a very long evaluation process the Town of Golden has been informed that it was unsuccessful in obtaining two infrastructure grants.

The Town of Golden didn't receive the news it was hoping to when it came to a major grant application.
A black bear (pictured while sedated) was euthanized yesterday (June 13) after getting into garbage that was improperly secured.

Second bear of the year euthanized in Golden

Conservation officers had to euthanize a bear in Golden after it was found eating garbage that was found at a local residence.

A black bear (pictured while sedated) was euthanized yesterday (June 13) after getting into garbage that was improperly secured.
MLA Norm MacDonald overlooking Golden with current Town CAO Jon Wilsgard in October of 2005, a few months after the start of Macdonald’s first term in the B.C. Legislature.

MLA Norm Macdonald announces he won’t seek another term

Macdonald has decided to end his political career at the end of his current term as the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke.

MLA Norm MacDonald overlooking Golden with current Town CAO Jon Wilsgard in October of 2005, a few months after the start of Macdonald’s first term in the B.C. Legislature.

Input session still open for horsepower regulation

The Ministry of Transportation published the proposed regulation on Apr. 2, starting the month-long public comment period.

The fight to keep the lower canyon open for white water rafters is continuing, with both the mayor and town council saying that a permanent closure is not an option.

Council not letting Lower Canyon issue go

The role the Town of Golden has in the dispute over the lower canyon remains unclear.

The fight to keep the lower canyon open for white water rafters is continuing, with both the mayor and town council saying that a permanent closure is not an option.
Golden Fire Rescue extinguished a brush fire near the Golden Airport on April 5 which was started by a cigarette.

Dry conditions made fire spread fast

It may be April, but weather conditions are bringing summer’s problems out early, and that includes dry conditions.

Golden Fire Rescue extinguished a brush fire near the Golden Airport on April 5 which was started by a cigarette.
Dr. Mark Zehnder, pictured taking care of an owl, along with the Invermere Veterinary Hospital, will be expanding service to Golden after local vet Dr. Peterson retires at the end of the month.

Invermere clinic expanding service to Golden after vet retires

After decades of serving the community, Dr. Peterson is retiring as Golden's own veterinarian.

Dr. Mark Zehnder, pictured taking care of an owl, along with the Invermere Veterinary Hospital, will be expanding service to Golden after local vet Dr. Peterson retires at the end of the month.
Western Financial donated $5,000 towards the purchase of a solar-powered light to put on the Rotary path along the river dyke. This will be a prototype, and the Town plans on purchasing more down the road.

Western Financial helps purchase first path light

The Town of Golden has found a sponsor to partner with for the first solar-powered lights to be put on the Rotary Trail along the dyke.

Western Financial donated $5,000 towards the purchase of a solar-powered light to put on the Rotary path along the river dyke. This will be a prototype, and the Town plans on purchasing more down the road.
Mayor Ron Oszust, right, and Coun. Leslie Adams, left, talk to residents at the Town Budget Consultation last week.

Golden’s financial plan draws little commentary

The Town of Golden’s five-year financial plan has spent a couple weeks in the public eye with almost no feedback to speak of.

Mayor Ron Oszust, right, and Coun. Leslie Adams, left, talk to residents at the Town Budget Consultation last week.

Council discusses future of the Rec Plex

The future of the Mount 7 Rec Plex has been a tough one for Town Council to come to grips with.

New CBT priorities include childhood development

Last year the CBT embarked on their largest community engagement project to date, where the organization determined its next five years.

Last year’s Single Track 6 earned high praise for Golden’s trail network, and the community itself.

Golden getting its own signature event

After hosting a successful stage of 2014's Single Track 6 event, Golden will be getting its own signature event beginning in 2016.

Last year’s Single Track 6 earned high praise for Golden’s trail network, and the community itself.