A reminder to residents and visitors that the use of motorized vehicles on trail networks within the Town of Golden limits is strictly prohibited.⁣ ⁣ Class 1 e-bikes are permitted on the trails. A Class 1 e-bike is a pedal-assisted bicycle that has no throttle, therefore it is not considered a motorized...

Hot and dry conditions experienced over the last week have resulted in new fires starting overnight in the Golden area. Unstable weather will continue for much of the week. BC Wildfire Service is currently assessing the situation and will determine if action is required.  Golden and Area Emergency Program is actively...

Extremely hot temperatures over the past few days has led to accelerated snowmelt rates from high elevation terrain from the Rocky Mountain and Columbia Mountains. With the high temperatures forecasted for this week, the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers are expected to continue rising. The Golden and Area Emergency Program...

The owner of 901 7th Street North wishes to construct a mixed use commercial/residential structure. The proposed development is to be a four storey commercial building consisting of commercial retail units (CRUs) on the ground floor and three storeys of residential dwelling units.  Five variances to Zoning Bylaw 1294, 2011...

Contractors will start trail brushing tomorrow on the Rotary Trail. Work will start on the southwest end of the trail at the end of 14th St S, please see the map below. Trail brushing will continue north along the Rotary Trail, crossing  Fisher Rd. to complete work along the Kicking...

Property tax notices are now in the mail.Property tax payments are due on July 2, 2021. Please note that there will be a 10% penalty applied to any current balance outstanding (including unclaimed home owner grants) as of 4:30 p.m. on July 2, 2021. Staff do not have the authority...

Over the course of the next month, staff will be undertaking planned watermain flushing throughout all areas of Golden.   This will require the addition of chlorine to the system to ensure potable water quality is maintained throughout the flushing process.   Residents and businesses may notice chlorine odour and taste in the water for...

Starting Monday, May 10 until mid-June, Town crews will be flushing the sewer system in Golden as part of the annual maintenance program. This process involves the use of a high-pressure jet to clean the pipes. In most cases, the flushing has no effect on the pipes in your home,...

Please be advised that there will be a full road and sidewalk closure at 413 9th Ave N (in front of the Golden Bakery, see map below) beginning Tuesday, April 27 until end of day Wednesday, April 28.   The full road closure is necessary to facilitate a new water service installation....

Starting Tuesday, April 27, Green Leaf will be onsite at the Golden Disc Golf Course to remove approximately 34 trees. There is currently a Pine Beetle timber infestation in the area, requiring 34 trees to be removed in an effort to contain the outbreak.  Work will commence at 8:00 a.m. and...