Golden Star Staff

Golden’s Permissive Tax Exemption cap will see change in property tax bills

Council has approved a change that will see those who have a property tax exemption pay a small portion.

Jon Cattie recipient of Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award.

The Golden & District Community Foundation announced the winner of their newest fall season program, the Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award.

New methadone formula being released

Beginning Feb. 1, the current methadone formula given out by pharmacists will change to a formula called Methadose.

‘Potential for very large natural and human-triggered avalanches’ CAC warns

The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a special public avalanche warning for most regions of British Columbia.

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RCMP Report: Stolen Alberta car involved in Highway 1 crash

When the officer arrived on scene, they quickly determined the vehicle had been reported stolen from Alberta.

Funding available for hiring summer students

Employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2014 funding, which will create job opportunities for students across the country

Gale Berndt stands with some of paintings on display for her exhibit Mountain Waters at the Art Gallery of Golden.

New exhibit at Golden gallery

The Art Gallery of Golden is hosting a new exhibit of landscape paintings created by artist Gale Berndt.

Gale Berndt stands with some of paintings on display for her exhibit Mountain Waters at the Art Gallery of Golden.

RCMP Report: Youths walked over unstable Kicking Horse River

Police responded to a report of a group of young people walking on the ice of the Kicking Horse River on Dec. 5.

RCMP Report: Vehicle stolen at hotel

Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at a local hotel on Nov. 18.

RCMP Report: Thieves make out with donations

When no one was looking, the male removed the donation box near the cashier and exited the store without being detected.

GAI void not being filled next year

At the Town Council meeting on Nov. 5, it was decided that funding for economic development would be ceased indefinitely.

Nancy Gale (left), a facilitator from Williams Lake, guided a meeting that brought out issues and opportunities for seniors groups in the Golden area.

Seniors groups find common ground in Golden meeting

The meeting brought out the issues and opportunities that Golden’s seniors and stakeholder groups are facing

Nancy Gale (left), a facilitator from Williams Lake, guided a meeting that brought out issues and opportunities for seniors groups in the Golden area.

RCMP Report: String of vehicle thefts in area under investigation

A vehicle which had been stolen from Alberta was left abandoned south of Golden.

Regional competition calling on aspiring Golden writers

The gauntlet is down for this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition

The Town of Golden had to clean up some garbage on Golden Donald Upper Road after it was illegally dumped.

Illegal garbage dumping on Upper Donald Road

Town of Golden council and staff continue to address unsightly properties and the general cleanliness within Town limits.

The Town of Golden had to clean up some garbage on Golden Donald Upper Road after it was illegally dumped.

Khaira tree planters appear before tribunal

Tree planters who were allegedly abused at a camp near Golden are appearing before the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

B.C. school support staff reach a tenatitve deal with province

B.C. school support workers have reached a tentative deal with the provincial government, avoiding the potential for a strike.

Trio Speed Control are coming through Golden on their Western Canada tour on Oct. 9 to play the Rockwater.

Speed Control leaves ice cold Yukon for a show in Golden

Straight out of -40 degrees in Whitehorse, the power trio Speed Control are playing a show at the Rockwater on Oct. 9.

Trio Speed Control are coming through Golden on their Western Canada tour on Oct. 9 to play the Rockwater.
GADSAR rescue in the Bugaboos, Aug. 13.

GADSAR Report: Very busy end to the summer

GADSAR got in a lot of training in July, which is good because by the end of the month they were receiving a high number of calls.

GADSAR rescue in the Bugaboos, Aug. 13.