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. And, with the nice weather that spring brings, it’s easy to see why as an individual, business or...

Spring is officially here, the weather is getting warmer and you may be wondering, “What is happening in Golden this spring and summer?”   We have a great way for residents to find out!   On Thursday April 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Town of Golden Recreation team...

$5.87M grant awarded to fully fund Kicking Horse River Dike Improvement ProjectProject made possible thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund Upon receiving the largest single infrastructure-based grant in its history, the Town of Golden will now move forward with a project to upgrade the most vulnerable...

With upwards of 30,000 cubic metres of debris brought down throughout the community in the July 2017 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. As planned, the small-scale salvage operation in the...

Imagine a job where you work outside, have fun, are a part of a team that makes a difference in the community and where you earn a good wage. This may sound like it’s too good to be true – but it’s not. The Town of Golden is looking for enthusiastic, amazing people to join our...

If you have a desire to serve the community, help others and thrive in a team oriented environment, volunteering with Golden Fire Rescue (GFR) might be just the opportunity you are looking for. The Golden Fire Department operates 24 hours a day and provides emergency fire, rescue, medical, and...

With upwards of 30,000 cubic metres of debris brought down throughout the community in the July 2017 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.As planned, the small-scale salvage operation in the...

Over the past five months, Council and Town staff have spent many hours deliberating over the 2018 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.It’s important to us that you, the taxpayer, know just what is happening and what might be changing that affects you.To that end, Council and Town Staff...

Curbside collection is just one of the many services that the Town of Golden provides. The cost of curbside collection services is $118.70 per year, which you pay through your annual utility bill. Broken down, it’s $93.77 for garbage, and $24.93 for recycling. For this, you get weekly...

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...