Town of Golden residents and businesses will now have until September 30 to pay their property taxes without penalty, providing more time for property owners facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Province recently announced that the 10 per cent penalty on unpaid business...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Golden is taking action to support the residents and businesses of Golden. On April 7, Council provided direction on the 2020 Property Tax Rate Bylaw and approved additional relief measures to support taxpayers and local businesses facing...

Last week given COVID-19 social distancing considerations, the Government of BC passed legislation permitting local governments to hold council meetings without a public presence during this period of provincial emergency. Council is relieved by this opportunity to continue our responsibilities...

The Town of Golden continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and follow all advice from both provincial and federal health authorities, as well as local physicians.    “First and foremost I want to applaud the community of Golden for staying level headed in these unprecedented...

The Town of Golden is reminding residents to properly dispose of all wipes in the garbage. Any and all cleaning wipes, even wipes labeled as flushable, cannot be flushed down the toilet.   “It’s important that these items go in the garbage,” explained Chief Administrative...

The Town of Golden is taking Coronavirus (COVID-19) seriously, and understands the concerns the community of Golden may have about the spread of the virus. After careful consideration of the rapidly-changing circumstances around Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in the best interest of the community...

Recreation wants your feedback! Town of Golden Recreation Services is looking for feedback on proposed edits to the Recreation Space Allocation Policy and the Recreation Fees Bylaw. To provide feedback, view each of the documents below and send any feedback, questions or concerns to rec...

From March 16 to April 1, Green Leaf Tree Services, contracted by the Town of Golden, will be working along the Kicking Horse River dike system to undertake prescribed tree removals.   The provincial Inspector of Dikes requires vegetation management to be carried out on dike structures as...

Over the past few months, Council and Town staff have been putting together the 2020 Budget and five-year Financial Plan. After deliberation in Council, public engagement opportunities and three readings of the bylaw, the 2020 Budget and 2020-2024 Financial Plan has officially been adopted...

The Town of Golden is looking for a qualified consulting firm to undertake an Economic Viability Study. This study will determine the best way forward for the continued operation of the Golden Municipal Airport.   “The viability investigation of our airport is a Council strategic...