Golden Star Staff

Mat the Alien is returning to Golden for the second time this year for a show at the Rockwater on Aug. 31

The alien returns to Golden

Mat the Alien, DJ import from England, is playing a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Aug. 31, his second show in Golden this year.

Mat the Alien is returning to Golden for the second time this year for a show at the Rockwater on Aug. 31

RCMP Report: Man takes nap in the wrong house

A Golden resident woke to find a unknown male asleep on her couch.

Four-piece band of Alberta brothers, Mushy Callahan, is playing the Rockwater on Aug. 21.

Indie band Mushy Callahan coming to the Rockwater

The Edge 102.1’s Indie Band of the Month, Mushy Callahan, is coming to Golden for a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Aug. 21.

Four-piece band of Alberta brothers, Mushy Callahan, is playing the Rockwater on Aug. 21.
Maori performer Mihirangi, known for her utilization of the loop pedal and layering of her vocals, is playing one show only at Jita’s Cafe on Aug. 15.

New Zealand’s Queen of the Loops is playing Jita’s Cafe

The lady they call the Queen of Loops will be treating the audience to her unique performance at Jita’s Cafe on Aug. 15.

Maori performer Mihirangi, known for her utilization of the loop pedal and layering of her vocals, is playing one show only at Jita’s Cafe on Aug. 15.

Golden joins Interior as provincial court districts consolidate

An amalgamation of the number of court districts in the province will see Golden part of a larger district.

Golden’s Bowle-Evans volunteer award open for nominations

Now is your chance to help the community to recognize the people who make Golden what it is.

Toronto reggae band, The House of David Gang, is playing at the Rockwater on Aug. 9.

Reggae royalty making special performance at Rockwater

The House of David Gang, a Toronto-based reggae collective, is coming to Golden for a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Aug. 9.

Toronto reggae band, The House of David Gang, is playing at the Rockwater on Aug. 9.
Ottawa’s The Balconies are performing at The Golden Taps on Aug. 20.

The Balconies bringing 80s flair to Golden

The Balconies are back in Canada after a tour in Europe, and are coming to Golden for a show at The Golden Taps on Aug. 20.

Ottawa’s The Balconies are performing at The Golden Taps on Aug. 20.
Golden teachers demonstrated last spring that they intend to keep negotiating for B.C. schools and students. Negotiations will resume in September.

Appointment of public administrator to resume teacher negotiations

When negotiations resume with the BCTF in September, there will be a new face sitting across the table from them.

Golden teachers demonstrated last spring that they intend to keep negotiating for B.C. schools and students. Negotiations will resume in September.
Willhorse is closing out the Summer Kicks series in the Spirit Square on Aug. 14.

Willhorse and Retrofied play final Summer Kicks performance

Willhorse is returning to Spirit Square to finish off the Summer Kicks series with the final performance on Wednesday Aug. 14.

Willhorse is closing out the Summer Kicks series in the Spirit Square on Aug. 14.

Small fire in Kootenay National Park means some closures over long weekend

A small fire in Numa Creek, and a prescribed burn near its edge, have resulted in some trail closures.

RCMP Report: Serious collision in Nicholson

The vehicle left the road and overturned. The passenger was thrown from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.

CAO Jon Wilsgard learns how to man the hose from Golden Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Chris Findley.

Undercover Boss Golden: Town CAO joins the fire department for a night

CAO Jon Wilsgard learned what it was like to be part of the Golden Fire Department.

CAO Jon Wilsgard learns how to man the hose from Golden Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Chris Findley.

RCMP Report: Black bear dies after vehicle incident

Upon arriving at the car accident scene, the RCMP were informed the bear had died from the injuries it had sustained.

Kirby is playing at the Golden Taps on Aug. 10.

Kirby plays Golden Taps

Fresh off the release of his new album, Into The Dark, Kirby is out on the road, and will be playing a show at the Golden Taps on Aug. 10.

Kirby is playing at the Golden Taps on Aug. 10.
The Golden Landfill is starting a composting program to increase the life of the site.

Golden Landfill starting composting program

In effort to increase the longevity of the Golden Landfill, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is going to start a composting program.

The Golden Landfill is starting a composting program to increase the life of the site.
Loon Choir will be live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Aug. 4.

Loon Choir hits the Rockwater

Loon Choir mixes textured guitar, synth, and violin hooks, with a groovy backline, and powerful choral-esque vocals.

Loon Choir will be live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Aug. 4.
Extreme Yeti is going to raise money to help the local youth centre in Golden.

Golden skydivers go extreme for charity

Sky Dive Extreme Yeti are preparing to do a major jump for charity. From each jump they will donate $50 to the Golden Youth Centre.

Extreme Yeti is going to raise money to help the local youth centre in Golden.
Hailing from Victoria The Chantrelles will be playing a live show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on July 28.

The Chantrelles bring classic sound to Golden

The soul-revivalist group the Chantrelles are playing the Rockwater on July 28.

Hailing from Victoria The Chantrelles will be playing a live show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on July 28.
Habadekuk will be live in Spirit Square on July 31 at 7 p.m. The Masters of Nun will be playing the in between set.

Denmark’s biggest band comes to kick it in Golden

Habadekuk with bring the sounds of Denmark to Golden on July 31 in Spirit Square for Summer Kicks.

Habadekuk will be live in Spirit Square on July 31 at 7 p.m. The Masters of Nun will be playing the in between set.