Golden Star

Crews working to contain Mt. Hunter fire east of Golden

Significant helicopter bucketing took place to contain the fire at 4 hectares

  • Jul 22, 2021

New fire discovered south of Golden

The fire, located approximately 45 km south of Golden, is currently 1.1 hectares in size

  • Jul 22, 2021

Two new cases of COVID in Golden

Golden has 82% vaccine coverage for those with the first dose

  • Jul 22, 2021

New fire reported just east of Golden

The approximate location is the Wiedenman Creek area

  • Jul 21, 2021

Smoky Skies bulletin remains in place

Wildfire smoke continues to impact Golden and area

  • Jul 21, 2021

August closures announced for Hwy 1 east of Golden

The highway will be completley open for long weekend travel

  • Jul 20, 2021

Seniors take flight to see glacier

The trip was inspired by Margaret Telford's desire to see the Mummery Glacier

  • Jul 20, 2021

Canadian downhill championships come to Kicking Horse

Approximately 350 athletes from across the country will converge on Golden this weekend

  • Jul 19, 2021

Wildfire Service continues response to 2 out of control fires north of Golden

Both the Carrol Creek and Blackwater Ridge fires continue to grow and classified as out of control

  • Jul 19, 2021

POLL: Are you prepared if a wildfire were to hit Golden?

Let us know in this week's poll

  • Jul 16, 2021

Town takes charge during drowning prevention week

There will be events at the pool to promote water safety

  • Jul 16, 2021

Kicking Horse Dike Improvement Project set to wrap up in August

There will be a contest to help name the area in early August and a grand opening in the fall

  • Jul 15, 2021

One new case of COVID-19 in Golden

The case somes after five weeks of no cases in the area.

  • Jul 15, 2021

CSRD tackles mosquito control in Golden

The control program has been effective, according to CSRD, despite conditions for mass egg hatching

  • Jul 14, 2021

2 fires north of Golden burning out of control

Both the Carrol Creek and Blackwater Ridge blazes are being monitored by BC Wildfire Service

  • Jul 13, 2021

Local group looking to bring community radio to Golden

The group came together in February after long-time local host was laid off

  • Jul 13, 2021

Smoky skies bulletin issued for Golden

Smoke is expected to continue over the next couple days

  • Jul 13, 2021

New fire reported in Donald area, just north of Golden

The approximate location of the fire is Blackwater Ridge

  • Jul 12, 2021

Wildfire 50kms north of Golden ‘highly visible’ to Highway 1 traffic: BC Wildfire Service

Fire is estimated to be just under 100 ha. in size, not threatening communities

  • Jul 11, 2021

2021 Grads look back on COVID year

The class of 2021 banded together to get through their senior year - together

  • Jul 9, 2021