It's Local Government Awareness Week! Ever wondered who does what when it comes to the services you rely on every day? Here’s a quick breakdown of the different levels of government and some of the things they’re responsible for:
🏘️ Municipal (Town of Golden) – We take care of roads, snow removal, water, wastewater, garbage and recycling, fire rescue, bylaw enforcement, recreation (Mount 7 Rec Plex, swimming pool, recreation programs), parks, trails, zoning, building permits, municipal property taxes and more. Basically, we handle the services closest to home! Learn more at www.golden.ca
🌄 Regional District (CSRD) – They manage rural services like mosquito control, rural fire protection (i.e., Nicholson & KHMR), landfills, and 911 dispatch, as well as some recreation facilities (arena/curling rink). The CSRD and Town of Golden also support cultural services through Kicking Horse Culture. Learn more at www.csrd.bc.ca
🏞️ Province of BC – The Province takes care of highways, healthcare, schools, affordable housing, conservation, RCMP, social services, provincial property taxes, income tax, and hospital/RCMP/school taxes. They also send out your property assessment notices each year through BC Assessment! Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca
🍁 Federal Government – Responsible for things like immigration, passports, national parks, EI, income tax, and student loans. Learn more at www.canada.ca
