Golden Star Staff

Motus O was in Golden last year to perform A Christmas Carol, which involved local dancers and some parents as well.

Professional dance company bringing two workshops to Golden

This year, the company is coming back to offer a week’s worth of free workshops for any interested young dancer in Golden.

Motus O was in Golden last year to perform A Christmas Carol, which involved local dancers and some parents as well.

RCMP Report: Injured sledder

A SPOT beacon was activated and a male sledder injured after an incident in the backcountry around Golden.

BC seeking advisors on rural issues

Applications to participate in the province's Rural Advisory Council are being accepted up until Jan. 9.

Zack Finlay fired home a pair of goals in the Rockets' 5-1 pasting of the Castlegar Rebels last weekend.

Rockets’ Three Stars: Finlay shines in uneven weekend for Rockets

Zack Finlay had one of his best games of the season on Friday night in the team's 5-1 win over Castlegar.

Zack Finlay fired home a pair of goals in the Rockets' 5-1 pasting of the Castlegar Rebels last weekend.
Nic Noseworthy was a key contributor on a pair of key goals for the Rockets as the club grabbed 3 of 4 points last weekend.

Rockets’ Three Stars: Nose for the net

Defenceman Nic Noseworthy takes top spot in our picks for the Rockets' Three Stars of the Week.

Nic Noseworthy was a key contributor on a pair of key goals for the Rockets as the club grabbed 3 of 4 points last weekend.

Feds propose new family tax cuts

The federal government has released some proposed new measures for early childhood care and families.

Touch, one of the films to be shown at next Tuesday’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Williams Lake, is a colourful and spectacular flying tour of Santorini in Greece, the Aiguille du Midi above Chamonix and the Col du Galibier in France, with a bit of cheekiness added in, just for fun.

Banff Mountain Film Festival is bringing its best to Golden

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming back to Golden this week.

Touch, one of the films to be shown at next Tuesday’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Williams Lake, is a colourful and spectacular flying tour of Santorini in Greece, the Aiguille du Midi above Chamonix and the Col du Galibier in France, with a bit of cheekiness added in, just for fun.
The young bear cub is pictured in a tree just before being rescued.

Orphaned bear cub rescued in Golden

An orphaned bear cub is getting a second chance after it was discovered near Golden last week.

The young bear cub is pictured in a tree just before being rescued.
Ice buildup has caused a jam on the Kicking Horse River and created the potential for flooding.

Further update from the Town regarding the ice jam

The Town of Golden has provided another update on the ice jam that is presently affecting the Kicking Horse River.

Ice buildup has caused a jam on the Kicking Horse River and created the potential for flooding.
Ian Desrosier took home the top spot in our choice for the Rockets' Three Stars of the week.

Desrosier grabs top spot in the Rockets’ Three Stars of the Week

There were no shortage of candidates for our weekly look at the Rockets' Three Stars.

Ian Desrosier took home the top spot in our choice for the Rockets' Three Stars of the week.
Viberg was stellar over the weekend and earned a shutout on Saturday against Spokane, his first clean sheet in the KIJHL.

Rockets’ Three Stars: Viberg shuts the door on the opposition

Magnus Viberg led the Rockets to another stellar weekend which saw the club earn five of a possibly six points across three games.

Viberg was stellar over the weekend and earned a shutout on Saturday against Spokane, his first clean sheet in the KIJHL.

RCMP Report: Large rock on road caused two-vehicle accident

The impact blew out both passenger side tires and threw a canopy into oncoming traffic.

Firefighters from across B.C. marched toward the Civic Centre this afternoon in honour of late Fire Chief Ken McClure.

Golden says farewell to Fire Chief Ken McClure

Golden paid respects to one of its true heroes on Friday afternoon at a service for its late Fire Chief.

Firefighters from across B.C. marched toward the Civic Centre this afternoon in honour of late Fire Chief Ken McClure.
Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure

Golden mourns the loss of its Fire Chief

Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure passed away on Saturday Sept. 20.

Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure

RCMP Report: Bear tries to break into home

Police responded, and when the scene was examined, saw two sets of claw markings on the door consistent with that of a small bear.

Workers put the finishing touches on APES’ brand new playground last week. Most of the funds for the $180,000 facility came through donations, primarily from locals.

New inclusive playground ready at Alexander Park Elementary

When students at APES finally do return to the classroom, they’ll be happy to know they’ll have a brand new playground on which to play.

Workers put the finishing touches on APES’ brand new playground last week. Most of the funds for the $180,000 facility came through donations, primarily from locals.
RCMP report for the week

RCMP Report: Pair of stolen vehicles believed to be linked

Police are continuing to investigate two separate incidents of vehicle theft in Golden.

RCMP report for the week

Campfire ban rescinded for Golden and Southeast Fire Centre

The campfire ban had been in place since Aug. 5 but was rescinded yesterday afternoon.

RCMP report for the week

RCMP Report: Pair of hang gliders injured in separate incidents

Police responded to two incidents involving hang gliders, among other files in this week's RCMP report.

RCMP report for the week

Fire crews responding to fire in Canal Flats

The fire covers an estimated 150 hectares and no structures or communities are at risk at this time.