A notice to the residents of Golden: Emcon Services has begun crushing operations at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Golden Hill pit to produce winter abrasive material. This activity will last for the next 2 to 3 weeks. During this time, residents can expect noise, dust and vibration depending on their proximity...

The Town of Golden corporate Annual Report provides the opportunity to take a government reporting document and put it into language that is relevant to all of us as citizens of our community. View the full document by clicking here: TOG 2015 Annual Report or visit the Document Library at the top of our...

Getting outside and enjoying our public spaces is something that everyone should do! The local government taxes you pay every year help keep these spaces looking good and open to everyone! So what’s the deal if you want to use the space for an event? Or, what if you have a...

Applications for 2017 Permissive Tax Ememptions are now available! If your organization is Not-For-Profit, Charitable or a Place of Worship, be sure to apply by June 30, 2016! To find out more, visit the "I want to" section on our hompage and select "Apply for" or click here: ...

The Town of Golden is a proud supporter of the 2016 Census!Canada’s next census will be conducted in May 2016. Early in May, census packages will be delivered to households across Canada, providing residents with the information they need to complete their questionnaire online or on paper.Completed questionnaires will provide...

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 29, 2016Southeast Fire Centre urges caution with open burningCASTLEGAR - The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution while conducting any outdoor burning activities this spring, due to expected warm and dry weather conditions this week.As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer...

It’s the time of year when you may notice your utility bill has arrived 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...

COMMUNITIES GET MORE FUNDS FOR POPULAR GRANTING PROGRAMSColumbia Basin Trust commits 15 per cent increase to support local projectsFor Immediate Release January 8, 2016   (Columbia Basin) – Community projects will be getting access to more funds this spring through Columbia Basin Trust’s popular Community Initiatives and Affected Areas programs. The Trust...

The B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund’s Annual Burn Awareness Week (BAW) program helps teach kids to be responsible for their own safety, and makes their families more aware of potentially harmful situations. The program targets children in the high risk age group from kindergarten to Grade 7. “Remember these tips as Burn Awareness...

What is it? The Budget Package provides more detail of what is involved in building the Annual Budget, important information to consider and understand, and what it may mean to you from a taxation perspective.Getting the Information: Click here to read the 2016 Proposed Annual Budget Package. This Information Package is also available...