Jessica Schwitek

The backcountry areas in the Rocky Mountain Forest District, including the Bugaboos, are reopened as of 1 p.m. today (Sept. 15).

Backcountry ban for Rocky Mountain District will be rescinded

As of 1 p.m. today (Sept. 15), the Rocky Mountain Forest District will again be open to the public

The backcountry areas in the Rocky Mountain Forest District, including the Bugaboos, are reopened as of 1 p.m. today (Sept. 15).
Injured bear released by conservation officer near Golden

Injured bear released by conservation officer near Golden

A male black bear was released after the Conservation Officer removed a wolf trap from his foot

Injured bear released by conservation officer near Golden
Jisman Singh takes out an order of the Assortment Grill, one of Indian Kitchen’s most popular dishes. The restaurant is now open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Indian Kitchen celebrating community with Grand Opening

Golden’s Indian Kitchen opened its doors in the summer and is now ready to celebrate a Grand Opening

Jisman Singh takes out an order of the Assortment Grill, one of Indian Kitchen’s most popular dishes. The restaurant is now open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
A person must not enter the restricted area, shown with the dotted black outline, without authorization or an official designation for the purposes of the Wildfire Act.

New ban closes backcountry access in Rocky Mountain Forest District

As of 12 on Sept. 2 access is restricted to crown land in the district due to extreme fire danger

A person must not enter the restricted area, shown with the dotted black outline, without authorization or an official designation for the purposes of the Wildfire Act.
A wildfire is burning out near Moyie in the Lamb Creek area. Ian Adams photo

Evacuation alert issued for Moyie Lake area

Due to the Lamb Creek fire near Moyie Lake, 18km SW of Cranbrook an evacuation alert has been issued

A wildfire is burning out near Moyie in the Lamb Creek area. Ian Adams photo
Fatal accident east of Golden Tuesday afternoon

Fatal accident east of Golden Tuesday afternoon

Highway 1 was closed east of Golden Tuesday afternoon due to a fatal car accident

Fatal accident east of Golden Tuesday afternoon
Riders from last year’s Cops for Kids event rode through Golden and stopped at IGA for a break and some cake.                                Star Photo

Cops for Kids fundraiser taking place this weekend

A fundraising bbq will be held at the IGA on Aug. 26 to raise money for Cops for Kids

Riders from last year’s Cops for Kids event rode through Golden and stopped at IGA for a break and some cake.                                Star Photo
Annual Stompdown competition will celebrate 11th year

Annual Stompdown competition will celebrate 11th year

The Golden Stompdown will be hosting bike and skateboard competitions at the Golden Freeride Park

Annual Stompdown competition will celebrate 11th year
Pedestrian struck and killed in Yoho National Park

Pedestrian struck and killed in Yoho National Park

A Quebec woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Takkakaw Falls Road on Sunday afternoon

Pedestrian struck and killed in Yoho National Park
Golden defies BC trend with fewer bear calls

Golden defies BC trend with fewer bear calls

BC is reporting almost double the number of bear calls as last year, but Golden is reporting fewer

Golden defies BC trend with fewer bear calls
Witnesses aided in arrest of male east of Golden

Witnesses aided in arrest of male east of Golden

Police arrest a man on Hwy 1 after driving over spike belts and attempting to steal another vehicle

Witnesses aided in arrest of male east of Golden
Amani Saini was in Golden this week interviewing Golden pioneers of Punjabi origin, including Karm and Gurnam Barn, for a legacy project funded through a Canada 150 grant.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Legacy project collecting oral history of Golden pioneers

A new legacy project is ensuring that the Punjabi Canadian history, including Golden’s, is preserved

Amani Saini was in Golden this week interviewing Golden pioneers of Punjabi origin, including Karm and Gurnam Barn, for a legacy project funded through a Canada 150 grant.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
The Wentworth Creek fire. (BC Wildfire Service)

Wildfire fighting equipment stolen in Southeast Fire Centre

The theft of a water pump and hoses has hindered firefighting efforts on the Harrop Creek wildfire

The Wentworth Creek fire. (BC Wildfire Service)
Island Pond wildfire, 13 km south of Canal Flats                                Wildfire Service Photo

Highway 95 remains closed near Canal Flats due to wildfire

Wildfire crews are working to contain a 130-hectare fire 13-km south of Canal Flats sparked Sunday

Island Pond wildfire, 13 km south of Canal Flats                                Wildfire Service Photo
Two trees were downed on 10th Avenue South, just across from The Source, after last night’s storm.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Wind gusts in Golden reached 89 km/h in last night’s storm

Golden has a strong wind storm last night (July 23), that caused damage all over town

Two trees were downed on 10th Avenue South, just across from The Source, after last night’s storm.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Members of the Schacher Family, as well and contributors to the project, gathered at the Mount 7 launch to officially open the new Schacher Trail Shelter with a ribbon cutting.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

New Schacher Trail Shelter opened on Mount 7

Last week the people involved in the Schacher Trail development gathered for an official opening

Members of the Schacher Family, as well and contributors to the project, gathered at the Mount 7 launch to officially open the new Schacher Trail Shelter with a ribbon cutting.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Bonnie Kilroe, pictured as Patsy Cline, is performing in Golden on Friday.                                Photo Submitted

Patsy Cline tribute comes to the Golden Legion on Friday

An evening with Patsy Cline is a the Golden Legion tonight (July 14)

Bonnie Kilroe, pictured as Patsy Cline, is performing in Golden on Friday.                                Photo Submitted
The Dolphins hosted their annual home meet this past weekend.

Dolphins hosted Okanagan teams for annual swim meet

Find out how the Golden Dolphins did at their home meet last weekend

The Dolphins hosted their annual home meet this past weekend.
Lorrain Daley has finally retired from her career in childcare after 39 years.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Daycare owner retires after fulfilling 39-year career

Lorrain Daley has taken the plunge and retired after having her own daycare for more than 20 years

Lorrain Daley has finally retired from her career in childcare after 39 years.                                Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Campfires are prohibited (as of noon, July 7) due to hot, dry weather. (File Photo)

Campfires banned in Golden and Southeast Fire Centre starting today

Starting today (July 7) at noon campfires will be banned throughout the Southeast Fire Centre

Campfires are prohibited (as of noon, July 7) due to hot, dry weather. (File Photo)