Jessica Schwitek

WildSafeBC dispels some myths around bear attractants

The summer is heating up, but so far that hasn’t stopped the bears from coming around the community.

A smoky haze descended upon Golden on Friday as the result of a pair of forest fires.

Pair of forest fires to blame for Friday smoke

The air in Golden hung heavy on Friday, as the smoke from two different forest fires made their way into the Columbia Valley.

A smoky haze descended upon Golden on Friday as the result of a pair of forest fires.
These new signs, asking slow drivers to pull over and let cars pass them, is part of a signage pilot project.

Speed limits raised all around the province

Certain sections of Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke are going to be moving a little more quickly.

These new signs, asking slow drivers to pull over and let cars pass them, is part of a signage pilot project.
There have been lots of bear sightings, and garbage bins tipped over this spring in Golden.

High number of bear sightings in Golden so far this spring

If you have spotted a bear wandering around Golden in the past couple weeks, you aren’t the only one

There have been lots of bear sightings, and garbage bins tipped over this spring in Golden.
Suzie Raudaschl performs during one of Kicking Horse Culture's Summer Kicks shows on June 24.

KHC promised three years of secure funding

After months of uncertainty, debate, and public outcry, Kicking Horse Culture will finally have some stability with a new 3 year contract.

Suzie Raudaschl performs during one of Kicking Horse Culture's Summer Kicks shows on June 24.

Golden learning hub got huge boost

A project that has been in the works in one way or another for the past 10 years has taken a huge leap forward this past week.

Members from the Ministry of Transportation and the Town of Golden got together to commemorate the opening of the long-anticipated extension of the Golden hill pathway. From Left, Art McLean with the ministry, MOT employee Ben Tanasichuk, Golden Mayor Christina Benty, Town Chief Administrative Officer Jon Wilsgard, and MOT employee Jessica Learn.

Golden hill pathway extended into town

As of last week, the paving has been completed on the continuation of the Golden hill pathway and the path is open to pedestrians.

Members from the Ministry of Transportation and the Town of Golden got together to commemorate the opening of the long-anticipated extension of the Golden hill pathway. From Left, Art McLean with the ministry, MOT employee Ben Tanasichuk, Golden Mayor Christina Benty, Town Chief Administrative Officer Jon Wilsgard, and MOT employee Jessica Learn.
Tourism Golden released its latest travel planner at the end of last year.

Tourism Golden had great fiscal year

At their annual general meeting last week, Tourism Golden had some exciting numbers to share with their members and stakeholders.

Tourism Golden released its latest travel planner at the end of last year.
The gymnastics club is bringing back a popular fundraiser this year to help them purchase more equipment.

Discount cards help gymnastics club

The KH Gymnastics Club is bringing back a popular fundraiser this year, to help with the purchase of some important equipment for the club.

The gymnastics club is bringing back a popular fundraiser this year to help them purchase more equipment.
Naomi Lenstra was the sole student to perform her project live at the Youth Media Showcase at the Golden Youth Centre on Thursday May 29.

Youth Media Showcase taught lessons of safety and respect

Golden Secondary School’s Grade 10 class put together a very special media display at the Golden Youth Centre.

Naomi Lenstra was the sole student to perform her project live at the Youth Media Showcase at the Golden Youth Centre on Thursday May 29.
This conceptual beautification design for the pod near Tim Hortons on Highway 1 was drawn up by MMM Group, the engineering firm hired by the Town of Golden for the project. The concept came from a stakeholders meeting of Highway business owners last fall. This will be the first phase of the Highway 1 Corridor project to begin this year.

Highway will see changes this year

The largest Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) project the Town of Golden has ever been a part of is ready to get underway this year.

This conceptual beautification design for the pod near Tim Hortons on Highway 1 was drawn up by MMM Group, the engineering firm hired by the Town of Golden for the project. The concept came from a stakeholders meeting of Highway business owners last fall. This will be the first phase of the Highway 1 Corridor project to begin this year.

Financial audits show improvement in Town books

The Town of Golden has gone through its annual financial audit, and senior auditor David Adams has some positive news to deliver to council.

RCMP Report: 13-year-old runaway found shoplifting in Golden

The shoplifter at a local store was a 13-year-old runaway from Cranbrook, who had been missing for a week

Wildsight is inviting bird watchers to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9 with an event at Reflection Lake.

Bird Day celebration at Reflection Lake

Wildsight is calling all birders in the area to come out and celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9.

Wildsight is inviting bird watchers to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9 with an event at Reflection Lake.

Some homeowners may see decrease in 2014 taxes

The Town of Golden Council has given third reading to the 2014 Tax Rate Bylaw, but not without a few reservations from council members.

The new wolf management plan splits the province in two zones, both of which allow the hunting of wolves.

Wolf management plan concerns advocates

Late last week, the B.C. government announced the release of the Province’s long awaited wolf management plan.

The new wolf management plan splits the province in two zones, both of which allow the hunting of wolves.
Wildsight will be hosting a Shoreline and Community Clean-up event on Earth Day. The clean-up will begin at Reflection Lake, as it always has in the past. But this year organizers are hoping that enough participants show up to clean up other areas of the community such as the Kicking Horse River.

Join Wildsight on Earth Day to clean up the shores of Golden

Wildsight is inviting residents to celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up the community at their Shoreline and Community Clean-up event.

Wildsight will be hosting a Shoreline and Community Clean-up event on Earth Day. The clean-up will begin at Reflection Lake, as it always has in the past. But this year organizers are hoping that enough participants show up to clean up other areas of the community such as the Kicking Horse River.

Communications comes at a cost

Communications has been a target area for the Town of Golden for quite some time

Town wants better cost sharing with CSRD

The Town of Golden is sending a formal letter to the regional district to open up the dialogue on regional collaboration.

Park Act Bill passes despite opposition

Last week the Province went ahead with a controversial Bill that will make amendments to BC Parks.