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Golden pilot loses life in Alberta helicopter crash

The deceased pilot in a Northern Alberta helicopter crash has been identified as Bryce Campbell from Golden.

Pictured above are (l-r) Piers Lesser, Travis Kelley, Josh Johnson, Adam Johnson, Ian Desrosiers and Reid Statchuk.

GSS Golfers win Kootenay championships

The Golden Secondary School (GSS) golf team attended and won the ‘AA’ Kootenay Zone Golf Championships at Balfour Golf Course.

Pictured above are (l-r) Piers Lesser, Travis Kelley, Josh Johnson, Adam Johnson, Ian Desrosiers and Reid Statchuk.
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits the sale of cigarettes to youth, but does not prohibit youth from smoking.

Youth smoking permitted under provincial Tobacco Control Act

The Tobacco Control Act prohibits the sale of cigarettes to youth, but does not prohibit youth from smoking.

The Tobacco Control Act prohibits the sale of cigarettes to youth, but does not prohibit youth from smoking.
Cobra Ramone will be playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on June 18.

Cobra Ramone playing the Rockwater

With a name like Cobra Ramone, this girl was destined to be a musician in a rock and roll band that mixes in the blues.

Cobra Ramone will be playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on June 18.

Golden decides to not purchase carbon offsets

Town council decided on May 21 that no funds would be used to purchase carbon offsets.

A new art show featuring the mountain works of Bruce Martin has started at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Wander through the mountains at the Art Gallery of Golden

The Art Gallery of Golden is hosting an art exhibit of watercolour paintings that reflect the local landscapes around Golden.

A new art show featuring the mountain works of Bruce Martin has started at the Art Gallery of Golden.
RCMP have had to deal with a number of car accidents involving animals.

RCMP report: Speeders nabbed on Trans Canada Highway

A vehicle was stopped while traveling at a speed of 157 kilometres per hour in a 90 kilometre zone.

RCMP have had to deal with a number of car accidents involving animals.
Sean Burns is playing a patio set at the Rockwater on May 24.

Ontario singer/songwriter Sean Burns playing outdoor patio set

The sun is now shining on the Rockwater patio, so come out to the patio set of singer/songwriter Sean Burns on May 24

Sean Burns is playing a patio set at the Rockwater on May 24.
Sgt. Troy Durand is pictured with some of the students from Nicholson Elementary. Durand was at the school talking to students about bike safety.

RCMP Report: Speed becoming an issue as weather warms up

As the number of vehicles starts to rise on the highways, drivers have been increasing their speed.

Sgt. Troy Durand is pictured with some of the students from Nicholson Elementary. Durand was at the school talking to students about bike safety.
Curt Thorne accepts a $100,000 cheque, on behalf of Golden Minor Hockey, from Kraft.

Kraft comes to Golden for Hockey Goes On presentation

Reps from Kraft came to Golden on May 15 to present Curt Thorne and Golden Minor Hockey with a $100,000 cheque.

Curt Thorne accepts a $100,000 cheque, on behalf of Golden Minor Hockey, from Kraft.

BC Coroners Service warns of high-water dangers

Water safety is a key heading into summer months in British Columbia.

Theresa Sokyrka will be playing live at the Rockwater Bar and Grill on May 22.

Theresa Sokyrka set to play at the Rockwater in Golden

Theresa Sokyrka will be playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on May 22.

Theresa Sokyrka will be playing live at the Rockwater Bar and Grill on May 22.
The Shrugs, are going to play a live performance in Golden, for one show only at the Rockwater Grill and Bar, on Thursday May 16.

Vancouver trio The Shrugs coming to Rockwater

Vancouver’s up and coming indie band, The Shrugs, are coming to Golden for one show only at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Thursday May 16.

The Shrugs, are going to play a live performance in Golden, for one show only at the Rockwater Grill and Bar, on Thursday May 16.
Carter Cochrane, Chilliwack Chiefs

Carter Cochrane steps up his game with the Chilliwack Chiefs

Former Golden Rocket Carter Cochrane has signed on with BCHL team, the Chilliwack Chiefs.

Carter Cochrane, Chilliwack Chiefs
The Bush Harbour boat ramp on the Kinbasket Reservoir is currently under construction, and expected to be completed by the end of May.

Boat ramp under construction on Kinbasket

The Kinbasket Reservoir will be a little more user friendly this summer when BC Hydro completes the new boat ramp at Bush Harbour.

The Bush Harbour boat ramp on the Kinbasket Reservoir is currently under construction, and expected to be completed by the end of May.
RCMP have had to deal with a number of car accidents involving animals.

RCMP Report: Animals and tourists

The Golden/Field RCMP have seen a rise in the number of accidents on the Trans Canada Highway

RCMP have had to deal with a number of car accidents involving animals.
Cousin Harley, a.k.a. Paul Pigat, will be kicking off the summer in Golden at a free show in Spirit Square on June 19.

Summer rocks with Cousin Harley in Spirit Square

Kicking Horse Culture has announced the first show in their Summer Kicks series.

Cousin Harley, a.k.a. Paul Pigat, will be kicking off the summer in Golden at a free show in Spirit Square on June 19.
Pictured above are students from Golden Secondary School, exchange students from l’École Polyvalante LaRuche in Magog, Quebec, and teachers who were looking after the group. The Quebec students spent a week in Golden and in May, students from Golden will travel to Quebec.

Quebec students come to Golden

French students from GSS are participating in an exchange with a group from l’École Polyvalante LaRuche in Magog, Quebec.

Pictured above are students from Golden Secondary School, exchange students from l’École Polyvalante LaRuche in Magog, Quebec, and teachers who were looking after the group. The Quebec students spent a week in Golden and in May, students from Golden will travel to Quebec.

RCMP Report: Cedar Creek vandalized

The RCMP were kept busy this week by fires, vandals and intoxicated people.

Penny Shapperd stands near the rose gardens in front of Abbeyfield House.

Abbeyfield rose gardens need help to bloom

Volunteers are needed to help tidy up and fertilize the beautiful rose gardens in front of Abbeyfield house.

Penny Shapperd stands near the rose gardens in front of Abbeyfield House.