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...

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is hosting stakeholder engagement and community consultation sessions as part of their regional trail strategy process. The next sessions are taking place at the Golden Civic Centre Conference Room on October 4. See the poster for more details and for more information, visit www.csrd.bc.ca/AreaATrails ...

As of Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, campfires are again allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, as of September 30, 2017, category 2 fires are again permitted within the Columbia Fire Zone - which covers Area A within the CSRD. Larger category 3 fires are still prohibited throughout the...

Beginning September 25th, work will resume on repairs to the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge. Starting in early October, the bridge will close temporarily in order to undergo structural repairs. International Timber Frames Inc. and sub-contractor Jackson Contracting & Excavating spent the last few weeks of August building and installing the jacking pads that...

Fall is on its way and that means that the Town’s Operations Department is busy working to complete projects and get ready for the upcoming winter season.New Building Canada Fund Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades: Beginning September 11, Phase 2 upgrades will start on the remaining two lagoons with substantial completion expected...