Jessica Schwitek

Local stretch of Hwy 1 left off BC budget

Highways continue to be a top priority for Golden politicians as MLA Norm Macdonald blasts the Provincial Budget.

Lack-of-Winter Woes

A look at the future of ski resorts during this period of climate change.

Escort service moving into Golden

A business license has been approved that will bring in new service to Golden.

Backcountry rescues

It was hard work and dedication on the part of the mountain safety team and search and rescue members who rescued them.

Council Briefs: Council opts for tablets

Council voted to direct staff to move ahead with the purchase of new technology for councillors to stay connected.

Opinion: Red Monday as Canadians mourn fallen RCMP officer

Canadians from coast to coast showed up at work wearing red on Monday, although the occasion was not as happy as Canada Day.

Cam and Erin Dawes are the proud owners of Golden IGA. Cam’s father owned the store in the past when it was Sobey’s, and Cam and Erin jumped at the chance to take ownership after the store converted to IGA in the fall.

Former Sobey’s manager and wife take ownership of Golden IGA

Cam Dawes, who was manager of the grocery store prior, has purchased the local store with his wife Erin.

Cam and Erin Dawes are the proud owners of Golden IGA. Cam’s father owned the store in the past when it was Sobey’s, and Cam and Erin jumped at the chance to take ownership after the store converted to IGA in the fall.

Wolf management plan moves forward with opposition

In an effort to protect caribou populations, Ministry staff will aim to remove up to 24 wolves by shooting them from a helicopter.

Town applying for $7.6 million in grants

Golden may be hitting the granting jackpot if two applications are successful for a very rare 100 per cent coverage on various projects.

Golden’s lamest injury

Star Editor Jessica Schwitek discusses her first injury of the season, although it's not one she can really brag about.

A look at highway safety

Shockingly, there are more highway fatalities in the area during the summer months than the winter months.

Regional stats are in, unemployment is down

The report is in, and the Columbia Basin has had quite a year.

Golden brand on the rise

Golden is really starting to make its mark on the tourism scene and is earning some serious national attention.

One of the potential designs for a new sign at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 95.

Have your say on the conceptual designs for the new highway sign

Goldenites will have a chance to influence the new of the new signage on the highway through an online vote.

One of the potential designs for a new sign at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 95.

Editorial: We want to hear from you

Whether you are happy, or disappointed about something in the newspaper or within the community, write in and let us know.

Volunteers are being invited to join the annual Christmas Bird Count, where you can add to the international database by recording bird sightings, such as the black-capped chickadee pictured above.

Volunteers needed for Xmas Bird Count

On Dec. 27 Golden residents have the opportunity to be part of the largest, longest-running animal census on the planet.

Volunteers are being invited to join the annual Christmas Bird Count, where you can add to the international database by recording bird sightings, such as the black-capped chickadee pictured above.

Opportunity missed

Golden had the chance to make some improvements along the Kicking Horse River but rejected the proposed Bridge to Bridge project.

A closer look at Christmas Spending

We may not have officially entered Christmas season yet, but Christmas shopping season is about to kick into high gear.

Election Fever Ends

Congratulations to all the winning candidates in the 2014 Municipal Election

Michael Calladine as Mark Cohen in the Elephant Mountain Music Theatre production of Rent.

Tony Award winning play coming to Golden for Sunday matinee

A Nelson troupe is hitting the road with a production of Rent, bringing it to four East Kootenay communities, including Golden on Nov. 16.

Michael Calladine as Mark Cohen in the Elephant Mountain Music Theatre production of Rent.