Jessica Schwitek

Economic development, Kicking Horse Culture among Habart’s concerns

CSRD Area A Director Garry Habart has plenty on his plate, including economic development services and Kicking Horse Culture.

Clare Bassett dances in I Remember You, which is part of the Innovation program, in Vernon earlier this month.

Ballet Kelowna comes back to Golden with Innovation

Ballet Kelowna is returning to one of their favourite venues to perform their new spectacle, Innovation on April 11.

Clare Bassett dances in I Remember You, which is part of the Innovation program, in Vernon earlier this month.
The Lunchbox, a critcally acclaimed film that was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, will be played on Apr. 3 at the Golden Cinema.

Film Kicks features Indian gem

The next critically acclaimed film to be brought to the Golden Cinema for Film Kicks is The Lunchbox.

The Lunchbox, a critcally acclaimed film that was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, will be played on Apr. 3 at the Golden Cinema.
Isobel Mackenzie takes on the job as B.C.’s first seniors advocate.

B.C. appoints seniors advocate

The BC Liberals have appointed Isobel Mackenzie as Canada’s first seniors advocate.

Isobel Mackenzie takes on the job as B.C.’s first seniors advocate.

Kootenay environmental groups oppose changes to BC Parks

Bill 4 has passed its second reading in the provincial legislature, but many environmentalists are hoping that is as far as it will go.

Child-care award nominations open

Now is your chance to recognize the people who dedicate their time to taking care of, and educating the youth of Golden.

Town of Golden wants CSRD support with KHC

Kicking Horse Culture has their funding secure for the next year, but both KHC and the Town would like to see a long-term solution.

Plaque on bridge will honour former Golden mayor

A new plaque will be placed on the Pedestrian Bride in honour of Walter "Red" Scott.

Purcell residents have a smoky evening

The residents of Purcell View Apartments had an eventful evening last week when a resident smelled smoke in the building on Feb. 25.

Local MLA disappointed with the BC Liberal 2014 budget

The BC Liberals released their 2014 budget last week, leaving Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald “disappointed.”

Public input period only yields one submission

The Town of Golden held two open Public Hearings on Feb. 18 to gather public input about proposed changes to the zoning bylaw.

New Building Canada Plan details unveiled

Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks has announced some new details regarding the anticipated New Building Canada Plan.

Province closes areas to snowmobilers

Backcountry recreationalists are reminded to follow the rules while snowmobiling to help protect mountain caribou habitat.

Policy drafted for dressing rooms in Golden’s recreation facilities

Golden is starting to put some formal policies in place for their facilities, and locker rooms are the first to be tackled.

Future dyke project removed from budget

The $1.2 million dyke repair project has been removed from the Town of Golden budget after it was moved at a meeting last week.

Thefts nuisance to Golden campground

The Golden Municipal Campground had a few obstacles to overcome this past year, but managed to have a successful season regardless.

Tourism Golden reporting increased visitation

“Our overall increase in revenue has gone up by 44 %, and our increase in tax revenue alone has gone up 48 per cent,” said Joanne Sweeting

Provincial midwife group calling for more integrated healthcare

There is a provincial group trying to increase the education, and reduce the misconceptions about the practise of midwifery in B.C.

Town staff, councillors, and residents gather around a table at the Budget Consultation Open House to discuss the Town’s finances.

2014 budget consultation draws a crowd

Town officials were all on hand to answer any of the public’s questions during the 2014 Annual Budget Consultation Open House on Jan. 22.

Town staff, councillors, and residents gather around a table at the Budget Consultation Open House to discuss the Town’s finances.

Flu Season

I am the fortunate one in the office that hasn’t succumb to the seasonal sickness.