Every year by law, local governments must prepare a Five-year Financial Plan which outlines revenues and expenses for the current year and projections for the next 4 successive years. This year, Council is proposing a 5% increase (down from 6.5% last year) to the budget for 2018. “Our...

A responsible budget, providing funding for renewal of Town assets and maintaining your levels of services are a few of the top priorities in the Town of Golden’s proposed 2018-2022 financial plan. At the December 19th Regular Open Council meeting, Mayor and Council passed the first...

Over the past 24 hours, the Town of Golden experienced a mild ice floe from the Kicking Horse River. Ground assessments have confirmed that the ice is holding well within the dike walls, river flow is steady, and there are no immediate threats to the existing dike infrastructure. Flight...

Just in time for Christmas, the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge reopens today after undergoing repairs over the past six weeks. Contractors International Timber Frames Inc. and sub-contractor Jackson Contracting & Excavating have been undertaking structural repairs to the north and south...

The Town of Golden is in the process of fine-tuning a draft regulatory framework for Shor Term Rentals. Your Town Council wants a regulated and fair framework that allows some STRs while protecting the existing housing stock. We are looking forward to having a discussion with everyone involved in...

While Santa and his team prepare for Christmas, the Town of Golden and friends are busy organizing some fantastic holiday fun for everyone. ToG Rec Services has been in touch with the North Pole and it seems that Santa has a bit of extra time on Sunday, December 17 and he would like to spend it...

An update for residents on the Pedestrian Bridge closure:A notice to residents that a section of the dike trail from the bridge to the 7th street lift station will be closed periodically next week for rock hauling and removal from the north side of the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge.The...

Pickleballers of all levels came out to the Rec Plex this month for the Town’s Pickleball skills Clinic at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. With the help from some of our passionate Pickleball program volunteers, the Town partnered with some members of the Calgary Pickleball Association to bring the...

A notice to residents a section of the dike trail will be closed periodically next week for rock hauling and removal from the south side of the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge. Rock hauling will begin on Monday, November 27th, with expected completion by the end of the week. Hauling trucks...

Winter has arrived in Golden and that means public works staff are busy with snow removal duties to help keep you safe on the roads and sidewalks. The Town of Golden has over 55 kilometres of roads and six kilometres of trails and sidewalks to maintain throughout the winter. Streets are...