The second phase of repairs to the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is now complete! The installation of the new sidewalls on the exterior length of the bridge on both sides wrapped up this week. The sidewalls are necessary to prevent water from entering the lower supporting timber structure. The Kicking Horse Pedestrian...

It’s the time of year when you will be receiving your utility bill and you might be thinking, “Just exactly what am I paying for?” We hope to shed a little light on this with some facts about water, sewer and waste collection services in Golden.Water services:Did you know? Golden’s water...

International Timber Frames Inc. is working on the next phase of structural repairs to Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge. This more visible second phase includes the installation of railing height side walls on the exterior length of the bridge on both sides. These are necessary to prevent water from entering the lower...

UPDATE February 5, 2018: The application period for the 2018 granting cycle has now closed. The long-standing CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program (CIP/AAP) is now accepting applications for the 2018 granting cycle. In the Town of Golden, the CIP funds projects that are identified as priorities within the Town of...

With upwards of 30,000 cubic metres of debris brought down throughout the community in July’s windstorm, it has been a long process to clean up, and ensure the public safety of, the Rotary Trail and many other areas in the community.The blow down area behind the campground and high schools...

The Christmas season is upon us and we are approaching one the most festive times of the year. Sadly, it can also be a dangerous time that can keep your emergency responders busy. Whether it is Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces or festive cooking; please follow these tips to help you...

It’s nearly the time of year when we change our clocks and Town of Golden Fire Chief Dave Balding suggests that it’s also a perfect time to check your smoke alarm. In fact, Balding says it’s a good idea to check your smoke alarm and change the batteries twice a year...

One of Council’s key strategic priorities, bylaw enforcement, will be soon be implemented in the community. The Town’s Bylaw Enforcement Officer, hired in early 2017, will begin issuing tickets to area residents involved in minor bylaw infractions starting in late October. For the most part, in 2017 warning tickets will be...

On Monday, October 23, 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, leaves, tree cones, tree branches (no...

October 8 to 14 is Fire Prevention Week and the Town of Golden Fire Rescue department encourages you and your family to plan and practice and escape plan. This year’s theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home...