Barb Brouwer

Kootenay Krush Farms is located near Parsons. (Black Press Media File)

‘Canned response’: Frustration grows over outdoor cannabis operation near Golden

Health Canada responded to residents of Parsons regarding the cannabis odour

Kootenay Krush Farms is located near Parsons. (Black Press Media File)
When it comes to landscaping options, Columbia Shuswap Regional District FireSmart Co-ordinator Len Youden strongly advises against the use of junipers and cedars. (Contributed)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District awaits funding for FireSmart

Fire season is on the horizon

When it comes to landscaping options, Columbia Shuswap Regional District FireSmart Co-ordinator Len Youden strongly advises against the use of junipers and cedars. (Contributed)
Alana Jung holds up one of her pieces. (Contributed)

Art Gallery of Golden launches new exhibit

Alana Jung’s exhibit will open March 31

Alana Jung holds up one of her pieces. (Contributed)
A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).

Questions swirl over Golden’s aquatic centre

Columbia Shuswap Regional District presents to town council

A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).
Christina Benty

Strategic leadership from Golden to beyond

Women in Business - Christina Benty

Christina Benty

Golden residents irritated by cannabis odour

Neighbours of production facility speak out about the smell

Generic forest trail. (Pixabay)

Golden on track to get the trail

Council to address the Golden and Area Trail Alliance

Generic forest trail. (Pixabay)
The town of Golden is considering a code of conduct for its municipal government. (Google)

Code of conduct examined for Golden and regional district

Province has directed all local governments to consider adopting or updating a code of conduct

The town of Golden is considering a code of conduct for its municipal government. (Google)
Black Press File photo

Columbia Shuswap Regional District raises concerns about proposed changes to Recycle BC

If approved, nine existing recycle depots would no longer be eligible for funding

Black Press File photo
A candlelight vigil for the people of Ukraine will be held Friday, Feb. 24 in Spirit Square in Golden. (needpix.com)

Vigil for Ukraine to be held in Golden

Event planned for Feb. 24

A candlelight vigil for the people of Ukraine will be held Friday, Feb. 24 in Spirit Square in Golden. (needpix.com)
A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).

Proposed Golden aquatic centre back on the table

Unanimous support for agreement with Make Projects Ltd.

A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).
https://www.oktopus.ca/

Oktopus takes to the Golden Civic Centre stage

The event is Thursday, Feb. 23

https://www.oktopus.ca/
Sarah Wegelin who has an exhibit at the Golden Art Centre. (Contributed)

Abstract artwork exhibit opens in Golden

Sarah Wegelin’s exhibit opens on Friday, Feb. 24

Sarah Wegelin who has an exhibit at the Golden Art Centre. (Contributed)
Alpine skiers Roxy Coatesworth and Madison Sherriff celebrate skiing their way onto Team with BC with Alpine VP Johnny Crichton. The girls will compete in the 2023 Canada Winter Games to be held from Feb.18 to March 5 in Prince Edward Island. (Contributed)

Golden skiers to compete at Canada Winter Games

Roxy Coatesworth and Madison Sherriff are alpine skiers

Alpine skiers Roxy Coatesworth and Madison Sherriff celebrate skiing their way onto Team with BC with Alpine VP Johnny Crichton. The girls will compete in the 2023 Canada Winter Games to be held from Feb.18 to March 5 in Prince Edward Island. (Contributed)
Melanie Myers is the new executive director of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

Golden local new face of Kicking Horse Country Chamber

Melanie Myers is the new executive director

Melanie Myers is the new executive director of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.
Golden Town Hall located at 810 9 Ave S. (Google)

Affordable housing, business growth top list for Golden’s economic development

Golden’s Community Economic Development reports to council

Golden Town Hall located at 810 9 Ave S. (Google)
The Field Fire Department in 2019. The Department has had a rough year and a half, experiencing difficulty finding a place to train new members and practice skills. (File photo)

Field Fire Department may get administration service

$10,000 from the rural feasibility fund to explore the idea

The Field Fire Department in 2019. The Department has had a rough year and a half, experiencing difficulty finding a place to train new members and practice skills. (File photo)
Golden residents are invited to provide their input into the Town of Golden’s 2023 budget and five-year financial plan. The budget will be discussed at council meetings on Feb. 7 and Feb. 28. Online input will also be accepted. The public consultation period ends Feb. 21. (Golden Star file photo)

Public input sought on Golden’s 2023 budget

Council targetting 6% tax increase to offset effects of inflation

Golden residents are invited to provide their input into the Town of Golden’s 2023 budget and five-year financial plan. The budget will be discussed at council meetings on Feb. 7 and Feb. 28. Online input will also be accepted. The public consultation period ends Feb. 21. (Golden Star file photo)
Black Press File photo

New Recycle BC rules causes issues for Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Nine of 17 existing CSRD Recycle depots would no longer be eligible for funding

Black Press File photo
Two Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire crews stand next to a structure protection unit for a photograph before being deployed to fight wildfires in July 2021. (CSRD photo)

‘Great news’: Shuswap Emergency Program gets new mobile sprinkler unit for 2023 fire season

This will be the fourth structure protection unit for the region

Two Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire crews stand next to a structure protection unit for a photograph before being deployed to fight wildfires in July 2021. (CSRD photo)