Jessica Schwitek

Saje Gosal

Golden Secondary student excels on and off the UNBC court

Former GSS student and basketball player Saje Gosal has been awarded the CanadaWest Academic All-Canadian at UNBC.

Saje Gosal
IGA’s Cam Dawes

Hampers for sale for Little Mittens during 12 Days of Kittness

Golden IGA is helping out LIttle Mittens Animal Rescue by putting together hampers that customers can purchase for the organization.

IGA’s Cam Dawes
Town Council has stated that they have no intention of removing the water fountain in front of the Post Office at this time.

Golden council has no intention of removing fountain

Despite a request to erect a new monument in front of the Golden Post Office, there is no intention to remove the fountain.

Town Council has stated that they have no intention of removing the water fountain in front of the Post Office at this time.
Winter in Golden attracts a lot of seasonal workers

Low number of rentals create housing crunch in Golden

Many of the community's new winter workers are struggling to find accommodation in Golden, where locals are also feeling the crunch.

Winter in Golden attracts a lot of seasonal workers
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s opening day last year saw huge crowds lining up to get on the slopes.

This weekend is opening day and community day at KHMR

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort opens up tomorrow (Dec. 9), and Community Day where residents get a free lift ticket is this Sunday.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s opening day last year saw huge crowds lining up to get on the slopes.
Whitetooth Brewing Company owners Mark Nagao and Kent Donaldson stand in the brewing room with brewmaster Evan Cronshaw

Whitetooth Brewing opens doors to excited Golden beer enthusiasts

After Whitetooth quietly opened its doors last week the community came out in droves to try the brewery's six varieties of beer.

Whitetooth Brewing Company owners Mark Nagao and Kent Donaldson stand in the brewing room with brewmaster Evan Cronshaw
Stacey Gysbers poses with a few of her furrier customers who just got new sweaters at Happy Tails Pet Supplies to keep them warm this winter.

Happy Tails passes the one-year mark in Golden

Just over a year ago, Stacey Gysbers realized her dream by opening her own pet store.

Stacey Gysbers poses with a few of her furrier customers who just got new sweaters at Happy Tails Pet Supplies to keep them warm this winter.
The Federal Government has approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.

MLA Norm Macdonald unhappy but not surprised by pipeline announcement

The Columbia River Revelstoke MLA says the pipeline expansion decision is shortsighted for his riding and for the country.

The Federal Government has approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Golden Field RCMP

Free Golden RCMP program could help increase home security

There may be some simple things you could do to make your home or business more secure, things you don’t realize could make a difference.

Golden Field RCMP
The Purcell Mountain Orchestra performs a Christmas show every year at the Civic  Centre.

Purcell Orchestra spreading the joy with Christmas performance

Everyone has their holiday traditions, and here in Golden, the annual Purcell Mountain Orchestra performance has become one of them.

The Purcell Mountain Orchestra performs a Christmas show every year at the Civic  Centre.
Nick Laferriere painted this piece specifically for the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s annual art competition to find an image to place on the Salmon Conservation Stamp. Laferriere’s acrylic painting was chosen as the winner.

Local artist makes waves with winning painting

Golden artist Nick Laferriere had his work chosen by the Pacific Salmon Foundation's art competition.

Nick Laferriere painted this piece specifically for the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s annual art competition to find an image to place on the Salmon Conservation Stamp. Laferriere’s acrylic painting was chosen as the winner.
Change for Children is sending a brigade to Nicaragua to provide dental and optometry care for children in need

Golden medical professionals embarking on charity trip to Nicaragua

Optometrist Dr. Rebecca Kolbenson and Dentist Dr. Shane Van Biezen will be providing free medical services to children in Nicaragua.

Change for Children is sending a brigade to Nicaragua to provide dental and optometry care for children in need
Members of Golden’s Sikh Community

New viewpoint sign honours Golden’s Sikh settlers

Minister Todd Stone joined the Sikh community to unveil a new Stop of Interest sign that recognizes the community's early Sikh pioneers.

Members of Golden’s Sikh Community
Golden Hospice Society members Judy Doyle

Golden Hospice Society will light Christmas Tree to honour those lost

Starting Nov. 21, there will be a Memory Tree of Lights where people can purchase a tag to hang in honour of a lost loved one.

Golden Hospice Society members Judy Doyle
Some members of the Rotary Interact Club of Golden pose with the garbage cans that they painted

Golden’s youth service club continues to contribute to community

The Rotary Interact Club of Golden has been working hard over the past year to build up a presence in the community.

Some members of the Rotary Interact Club of Golden pose with the garbage cans that they painted
To help accommodate the growing number of people discovering Gorman Lake as a snowmobile destination

Snowmobile Club funds new parking area for Gorman

Gorman Lake is one of Golden’s favourite “local” spots to enjoy snowmobile trails, but the parking area was getting congested.

To help accommodate the growing number of people discovering Gorman Lake as a snowmobile destination
Jay and Tammy Paul at the new owners of The Dugout Bar and Grill (formerly Omega).

Golden neighbourhood pub revamped under new ownership

Jay and Tammy Paul made the move to Golden to open up The Dugout Bar and Grill, formerly Omega.

Jay and Tammy Paul at the new owners of The Dugout Bar and Grill (formerly Omega).
Dave Stonehouse

Log home builder Stonehouse is sharing tradition with students

Dave Stonehouse's week-long log home building course at his site in Donald filled up so fast some students ended up on a wait list.

Dave Stonehouse
Golden’s Sunshine Group competed in the Pat Mark Memorial Bowling Tournament in Cranbrook in October and came back with third place trophies. (Back Row) Anju Mall

Golden’s Sunshine Group brings back trophy from tournament

Victoria Ewing, Anju Mall and Tyler Ralph placed third overall in the tournament, playing against teams from all over the Kootenays.

Golden’s Sunshine Group competed in the Pat Mark Memorial Bowling Tournament in Cranbrook in October and came back with third place trophies. (Back Row) Anju Mall
The Town has approved the purchase of 400 bear-resistent garbage bins.

Golden Council has approved the purchase of bear-resistent garbage bins

The first 400 bear-proof bins have been approved, and will be placed in priority areas in town next year.

The Town has approved the purchase of 400 bear-resistent garbage bins.