According to BC Wildfire Service, substantial lightning activity last night started numerous fires throughout B.C. BC Wildfire is responding to the fires that were ignited northeast of Golden in the areas known as Frenchman’s Ridge and Glenogle Creek. The Frenchman's Ridge wildfire is approximately 4 kilometres east of Golden, and is...

The Town of Golden would like to advise residents that heavy vehicles exceeding two tons (passenger trucks exempted) are now permanently prohibited from using Selkirk Hill Road.    Through ongoing efforts to increase safety in the area of the Alexander Park Elementary School, vehicles over two tons  will be required to access...

This Spring and Summer, the Town of Golden is asking residents to be mindful of water usage and go to every effort to conserve.   Golden’s water use is at its highest in the spring and summer, and lawn watering is a large contributor to this increased use. By being conscientious about...

A Special Open Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 810 9th Avenue S., Golden, B.C.                                                                  At this meeting, Council will consider:   Recommendations from the Partnered Services Delivery Review Committee for respective rural resident contributions to existing services. Concurrence request from...

Temporary Chlorination Notice to residents:As a result of planned reservoir maintenance, residents may notice traces of chlorine in the water system over the next two weeks. Thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter. ...

Pursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter, the Town of Golden Council is proposing to amend Town of Golden Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1323, 2013 and it is required to give notice of the proposed changes. In general terms, the proposed change is to move the Inaugural Council meeting from...

Free Yard Waste Roundup for Golden Residents!On Monday, May 7th, the Town of Golden will pick up and dispose of residential yard waste for Golden residents who receive weekly and bi-weekly curbside waste and recycling collection services.This service is for yard waste only – organic debris that includes grass clippings,...

It’s the time of year when bears and other wildlife are venturing in to the community in search of food after a long winter. Black Bears have an extremely good sense of smell and can smell food from over a kilometre away.That is why we are urging residents to keep...

The Permissive Tax Exemption application process for the 2019 tax year begins this week. All new applicants are required to fill out the 2019 Application Form. To view the form and apply, click the Apply Now tab at the top left of our home page or click HERE. The deadline for 2019 PTE applications...

Residents are reminded that there are certain items that are acceptable for recycling and others that are not. The Town partners with Recycle BC, a non-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and printed paper recycling throughout British Columbia, to provide recycling services to the community. In order to make things as easy...