Jessica Schwitek

Golden schools bringing in Leader in Me

What started as a casual conversation between two friends has expanded to include administrators and educators from three Golden schools.

Researcher and activist Sadie Parr poses with two Robert Bateman prints. The prints, five in total and all signed, were generously donated by the artist to help Parr fundraise for her Chilcotin wolf project, which will continue over the next two years.

Famous artist contributes to Golden researcher’s project

A local wolf activist has gotten some help from an internationally renowned artist to continue her research project.

Researcher and activist Sadie Parr poses with two Robert Bateman prints. The prints, five in total and all signed, were generously donated by the artist to help Parr fundraise for her Chilcotin wolf project, which will continue over the next two years.
The Alberta Biathlon Club is coming to Golden to show local athletes what the sport, which combines cross-country skiing and sharp shooting, is all about.

Nordic Club bringing in Biathlon demo for first time in Golden

On Jan. 11, Golden will get a taste of what the hype is all about, when the Alberta Biathlon Club comes to Dawn Mountain for a demo day.

The Alberta Biathlon Club is coming to Golden to show local athletes what the sport, which combines cross-country skiing and sharp shooting, is all about.

Resolution time

Alright folks, it has gone from the greatest time of the year, to the worst. It’s resolution time.

Ministry opened discussion on learning hub strategy

A dialogue has been opened between ELCSAG in Golden, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

RCMP Report: Cocaine trafficker sentenced

A local young adult was charged with trafficking cocaine in court last week.

Two RMI projects take their next step

Golden’s two largest RMI projects (in this funding cycle) have gotten the go-ahead from Town Council to proceed with more detailed plans.

Cultural activity

Golden’s cultural vibrancy is one of the community’s greatest assets - one worth protecting, and one worth paying for.

Tika when he was released near Golden in July.

Grizzly Tika killed by vehicle

An orphaned grizzly that had been given a new lease on life in July was struck and killed by a vehicle near Stoddart Creek.

Tika when he was released near Golden in July.

Don’t forget

Even though time does not make their sacrifices any less important, it does, unfortunately, make it easy to forget.

Golden’s canine friends fairly law abiding

The Town’s bylaw officer has many daily duties, one of which is enforcing the Town’s animal control bylaw.

The engineering firm MMM Group presented designs to council for the highway corridor project, including a landform change around the sign near Tim Hortons

Plans proposed for Highway 1 corridor

Golden’s largest Resort Municipality Initiative project in this funding cycle took another step forward last week.

The engineering firm MMM Group presented designs to council for the highway corridor project, including a landform change around the sign near Tim Hortons

Golden’s first community conversations event focused on communication

The participants split up into round tables to discuss the topic, and a final consensus seemed to be that more communication is desired.

Civic Engagement

It was a very encouraging experience attending the first Community Conversations event at the Golden Civic Centre this past week.

Leo Downey is playing a house concert on Nov. 2 with Lori Bru, in support of the food bank.

Leo Downey concert supports food bank

Leo Downey and the Golden Food Bank are teaming up to bring the town a house concert, and raise funds for the food bank at the same time.

Leo Downey is playing a house concert on Nov. 2 with Lori Bru, in support of the food bank.
In addition to maintaining the trails and keeping up the facilities, the Golden Nordic Club also hosts several events throughout the year, like the Nordic Masters in 2012.

Golden Nordic Club continues to grow

The Golden Nordic Club is gearing up for a great season as their membership gets stronger and stronger.

In addition to maintaining the trails and keeping up the facilities, the Golden Nordic Club also hosts several events throughout the year, like the Nordic Masters in 2012.

Draft outlines Province’s stance on CRT

The Province has decided it would like to make improvements to the Columbia River Treaty after consultation throughout the region.

Town of Golden seeks age-friendly funding

The Town of Golden will be applying for one of 25 grants to complete an Age Friendly Community Plan.

Representative value

At the last council meeting the notion of reducing the size of Golden’s council from six to four was discussed

The students at Lady Grey got creative with some snow plows when HMC Services let them decorate some of their equipment.

LGES brightens up HMC’s winter equipment

HMC Services and the students at Lady Grey Elementary School teamed up to make the snow plows a little more colourful

The students at Lady Grey got creative with some snow plows when HMC Services let them decorate some of their equipment.