Jessica Schwitek

Dr. Trina Larsen-Soles has been named president of the Doctors of B.C.

Golden doc named president of Doctors of B.C.

Doctors of B.C. has elected their new president - Golden’s Dr. Trina Larsen-Soles.

Dr. Trina Larsen-Soles has been named president of the Doctors of B.C.
MLA Norm MacDonald overlooking Golden with current Town CAO Jon Wilsgard in October of 2005

MLA Norm Macdonald announces he won’t seek another term

Macdonald has decided to end his political career at the end of his current term as the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke.

MLA Norm MacDonald overlooking Golden with current Town CAO Jon Wilsgard in October of 2005
Rex Baxendale built a one-person fishing vessel made out of recycled materials that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

Students turn their Trash into Treasure for a recycling project

Students at Lady Grey Elementary School exercised their creative muscles with the help of Wildsight Golden.

Rex Baxendale built a one-person fishing vessel made out of recycled materials that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

Input session still open for horsepower regulation

The Ministry of Transportation published the proposed regulation on Apr. 2, starting the month-long public comment period.

Mayor writes thankful letter to CP regarding Lower Canyon solution

Mayor Ron Oszust wrote a letter thanking CP for the resolution that has saved the Lower Canyon.

Pablo Euphoria has recorded a debut EP

Local musician Pablo Euphoria releasing debut EP Give in to Sin

Pablo Euphoria has given in to sin. Or at least that’s what he’s telling you to do with his debut EP Give in to Sin.

Pablo Euphoria has recorded a debut EP
The Save the Lower Canyon Rally will take place on Apr. 30 and consist of rafters

Raft rally planned for Lower Canyon cause

The rafting season is nearing, and those involved in the industry are planning a rally to show just how important the river is on Apr. 30.

The Save the Lower Canyon Rally will take place on Apr. 30 and consist of rafters
Sixteen-year-old Yannik Shulz is pictured competing at the North American Junior Freeski Championships in Whistler.

Local skier ranks at North American Junior Freeski Championships

Young Yannik Shulz got his start learning how to ski at Kicking Horse, and now the 16-year-old has earned his best finish yet.

Sixteen-year-old Yannik Shulz is pictured competing at the North American Junior Freeski Championships in Whistler.
The fight to keep the lower canyon open for white water rafters is continuing

Council not letting Lower Canyon issue go

The role the Town of Golden has in the dispute over the lower canyon remains unclear.

The fight to keep the lower canyon open for white water rafters is continuing
Golden Fire Rescue extinguished a brush fire near the Golden Airport on April 5 which was started by a cigarette.

Dry conditions made fire spread fast

It may be April, but weather conditions are bringing summer’s problems out early, and that includes dry conditions.

Golden Fire Rescue extinguished a brush fire near the Golden Airport on April 5 which was started by a cigarette.
After a request to purchase the land under the BC Visitor Centre in Golden goes through

Visitor Centre will remain open until land purchase deal goes through

After much speculation about the fate of Golden's BCVC, the GAI Board has begun to take steps to divest itself of the facility.

After a request to purchase the land under the BC Visitor Centre in Golden goes through
If you noticed this van driving around the past week

Big mosquito will soon be landing at Bacchus Books and Cafe

This pesky sculpture has been turning heads all over town when it flies by atop its creator’s van.

If you noticed this van driving around the past week
You might not see rafters floating through town starting this summer if a solution is not found to keep access to the Lower Canyon open.

CP says safety risk too high to allow river access to remain open

Hopes were high heading into a meeting with CP Rail last week regarding access to the Lower Canyon, but those hopes were soon dashed.

You might not see rafters floating through town starting this summer if a solution is not found to keep access to the Lower Canyon open.
Entry forms for the Golden Star's Easter Egg Hunt are on Page 8 of this week's issue.

Join the Golden Star’s Easter Egg Hunt

Find all of the Easter eggs in the Golden Star ads in this week's issue and win a Dairy Queen ice cream cake!

Entry forms for the Golden Star's Easter Egg Hunt are on Page 8 of this week's issue.
Dr. Mark Zehnder

Invermere clinic expanding service to Golden after vet retires

After decades of serving the community, Dr. Peterson is retiring as Golden's own veterinarian.

Dr. Mark Zehnder
Since leaving as mayor Christina Benty has been growing her own business

Benty left a life of politics to share her passion and experience

Throughout her life Christina Benty has had many careers, however, her newest professional venture has her particularly excited.

Since leaving as mayor Christina Benty has been growing her own business
The ladies from Golden’s Mountain Magic Quilters’ Guild have sewn kits of reusable feminine hygiene products to send to Haiti through the organization Girls for Days.

Golden quilters aim to improve quality of life for girls in the developing world

In developing parts of the world women and girls have to go without feminine hygiene products.

The ladies from Golden’s Mountain Magic Quilters’ Guild have sewn kits of reusable feminine hygiene products to send to Haiti through the organization Girls for Days.
Jena LaRoy holds a copy of the Photo Life Magazine that features her photo on its cover. The magazine also names LaRoy one of their top 25 emerging photographers to watch.

Local photographer’s favourite shot lands on national magazine cover

Like so many artists before her, Jena LaRoy is inspired by the landscape and terrain found here in Golden.

Jena LaRoy holds a copy of the Photo Life Magazine that features her photo on its cover. The magazine also names LaRoy one of their top 25 emerging photographers to watch.
Susan and Jerry Leigan

GSS couple still together more than 30 years later

A Valentines look at Jerry and Susan Leigan, a pair of high school sweethearts.

Susan and Jerry Leigan
Creators of the original Snow King puppet Erica Thadeour (left) and Dawnita Johnson (right) pose with the head they made 10 years ago. Joyce deBoer (centre) was also around for the very first Snow King Masque Parade

Golden’s Snow King celebrations marks its 10th anniversary

When the Snow King was first constructed 10 years ago, its creators had no idea how much the festival would grow over the years.

Creators of the original Snow King puppet Erica Thadeour (left) and Dawnita Johnson (right) pose with the head they made 10 years ago. Joyce deBoer (centre) was also around for the very first Snow King Masque Parade