Jessica Schwitek

Kinbasket Lake

Family appealing for help in search for son presumed drowned

The family of David Gavin, presumed drowned near Kinbasket, is asking for boaters to help search

Kinbasket Lake
Seven-piece band Gypsophilia are performing in Spirit Square on June 27.                                Photo Submitted

High energy Gypsophilia play Summer Kicks

Gypsophilia is playing a Tuesday Summer Kicks show on June 27 with the Parson Jazz Cooperative

Seven-piece band Gypsophilia are performing in Spirit Square on June 27.                                Photo Submitted
Accelerate Kootenays Image

Council Notes: Town of Golden enters partnership for charging stations

Accelerate Kootenays will bring electric vehicle charging stations to central locations in town

Accelerate Kootenays Image
Conservation Officer Dan Bartol. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Couple fends off bear attack with minor injury

A young couple camping near Golden fends off a black bear with only minor injuries

Conservation Officer Dan Bartol. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
Holly and Jon are back in Golden on Wednesday June 14 in Spirit Square to share their new album, Shufflin’ the Blues.                                Photo Submitted

Holly and Jon open up Summer Kicks next Wednesday

Golden’s outdoor summer concert series opens up next week with folk duo Holly and Jon

Holly and Jon are back in Golden on Wednesday June 14 in Spirit Square to share their new album, Shufflin’ the Blues.                                Photo Submitted
In the fall of 2016 a new point of interest sign was erected on Highway 1 to recognize the historical importance of the Golden Sikh Temple, or Gurdwara, as well the the town’s South Asian Community.                                Star Photo

Golden Gurdwara is recognized for its historical significance

The Golden Sikh Temple has been recognized under B.C.’s Heritage Conservation Act

In the fall of 2016 a new point of interest sign was erected on Highway 1 to recognize the historical importance of the Golden Sikh Temple, or Gurdwara, as well the the town’s South Asian Community.                                Star Photo
More than 65 people showed up for the Local Food Matters Forum held at the Legion last month.                                Photo Submitted

Five priorities came out of Local Food Forum

Golden’s Local Food Matters Working Group identified five priorites after community forum

More than 65 people showed up for the Local Food Matters Forum held at the Legion last month.                                Photo Submitted
Gypsophilia is an act that Bill Usher, executive director of Kicking Horse Culture, is particularly looking forward to.                                Photo Submitted

Lineup released for Summer Kicks concert series

The bands have been announced for the 10-week outdoor summer concert series

Gypsophilia is an act that Bill Usher, executive director of Kicking Horse Culture, is particularly looking forward to.                                Photo Submitted
If the new bear resistant bins are not locked properly, the conservation office will be issuing fines.                                Star Photo

Fine issued to Golden resident for improperly locked garbage bin

A local resident was fined $230 after a bear got into the home’s unlocked garbage bin

If the new bear resistant bins are not locked properly, the conservation office will be issuing fines.                                Star Photo
Four hundred new bear resistant bins have been placed in Golden neighbourhoods, but not everyone is using themcorrectly.                                Photo Submitted

Not all residents with bear bins using them correctly

Four hundred bins have been distributed but some are not getting locked properly

Four hundred new bear resistant bins have been placed in Golden neighbourhoods, but not everyone is using themcorrectly.                                Photo Submitted
Scott Woods bringing his fiddling expertise to Golden

Scott Woods bringing his fiddling expertise to Golden

Scott Woods may have played in Golden before, but he always brings something new to the show

Scott Woods bringing his fiddling expertise to Golden
A new horsepower restriction has been placed on boats in the Upper Columbia River to protect the Columbia Wetlands.                                CBT Photo

Regulation passed last fall now in effect for Columbia

Motorized boats on the Upper Columbia River are now restricted to 20hp

A new horsepower restriction has been placed on boats in the Upper Columbia River to protect the Columbia Wetlands.                                CBT Photo
The Columbia Valley Credit Union donated $1,000 to the Golden Community Resources Society, represented by ShellyWadden (centre) to go towards the Kinsman Park project. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Resource Society receives funds for playground projects

Golden Community Resource Society received donations to update Kinsman Park equipment and washrooms

The Columbia Valley Credit Union donated $1,000 to the Golden Community Resources Society, represented by ShellyWadden (centre) to go towards the Kinsman Park project. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
2016 Alexa’s Team members from the south east district honoured at Quigley Elementary School in Kelowna on May 10thfor their work to reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths in B.C.

Golden officer named to Alexa’s Team

Golden RCMP officer was added to the 2016 Alexa’s Team

2016 Alexa’s Team members from the south east district honoured at Quigley Elementary School in Kelowna on May 10thfor their work to reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths in B.C.
Damage has been caused to a municipal well, creating the need for water conservation this year.— Image Credit: Town Of Golden Photo

Golden residents asked to conserve water due to a damaged well

A high producing well in Golden was damaged by a transport truck, making water conservation a high priority this season

Damage has been caused to a municipal well, creating the need for water conservation this year.— Image Credit: Town Of Golden Photo
Damage has been caused to a municipal well

Golden residents asked to conserve water due to a damaged well

A high producing well in Golden was damaged by a transport truck, making water conservation a high priority this season.

Damage has been caused to a municipal well
Former Golden Mayor’s TEDx talk viewable online

Former Golden Mayor’s TEDx talk viewable online

Christina Benty recently had the honour of participating in a TEDx conference, and now you can see her speech online

Former Golden Mayor’s TEDx talk viewable online
Christina Benty’s TEDx talk Leading from your Soul not your Role

Former Golden Mayor’s TEDx talk viewable online

Christina Benty recently had the honour of participating in a TEDx conference, and now you can see her speech online.

Christina Benty’s TEDx talk Leading from your Soul not your Role
Anju Mall

Continued education kept opportunities open after high school

Golden's Anju Mall has continued to learn over the last 15 years, improving her reading and writing, among other skills.

Anju Mall
The Local Food Matter Working Group is hosting a local food forum on May 6.

New working group bringing local food issues out at forum

Golden's new Local Food Matters Working Group is hosting a community forum on local food to find out what the local priorities are.

The Local Food Matter Working Group is hosting a local food forum on May 6.