The Golden Star

08/03/2023

The Hiren Creek Wildfire is still burning near Revelstoke, and has grown to 758 hectares due to conditions over the last few days.

Smoke is visible from town and the highway

08/02/2023

A new Indian restaurant will be opening in Golden later this week.

The Punjab Dhaba Bar & Grill will offer Indian, Pakistani and North American staples

07/28/2023

On August 10, profits from all Blizzard sales at the Dairy Queen on Highway 1 will go towards the BC Children's Hospital.

Profits from every Blizzard Treat sale in Canada will support children’s hospitals across the nation

07/27/2023

Crews have been able to make progress while fighting a fire near Kamloops thanks in part to cooler temperatures.

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire remains at 2,600 hectares

07/26/2023

A $35 million Lotto Max ticket was purchased in Kamloops.

A ticket bought in Shuswap is also a $500K winner

07/25/2023

The Horsethief Creek blaze was first discovered at about 2:15 p.m. Monday

07/20/2023

WHISKEY JACK LOGGING LTD. has a position available for an experienced Skidder Operator in logging.

Competitive wages and benefits. Will be in camp for summer and must provide own camper.

Email resume to [email protected]
Based out of Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0

https://www.localwork.ca/job/7895482/skidder-operator/

07/20/2023

07/18/2023

After an abrupt shift in service on July 7, all mail from Parson is being re-routed to the Golden Post Office.

Mail in Parson was delivered in the morning for 13 years but is now being delivered in the afternoon

07/07/2023

Campfire Ban in Effect ⚠️

Please note campfires are once again prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and all open fires banned in the Southeast Fire Centre. This prohibition is being implemented due to increased fire danger ratings, to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety. To report a wildfire please call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cell

06/22/2023

Last week, a Canadian Pacific Rail train hit a Trimac tanker and up to 25,000 litres of diesel have been spilled in Golden.

The incident took place at about 10 a.m. on June 15

06/22/2023

Okanagan cherry farmers are using helicopters to save their crops after untimely rainfall this year.

The recent rainfall in the Okanagan was needed, but it came at wrong time for cherry crops

06/21/2023

Wildsight Golden is offering rebates to community members who are looking to swap out an old wood-burning stove.

Golden residents purchasing a new clean heating system are eligible for rebates of up to $1,000

06/21/2023

The Golden Dolphins had an excellent showing at the Revelstoke Swim Meet on June 10 and 11.

Anika Crawford and Malcolm Labonville each left the meet with multiple first-place finishes

06/03/2023

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05/23/2023

A large section of Highway 1 is closed after a vehicle incident that took place just after 1:00 p.m.

The incident occurred just before 1 p.m.

05/15/2023

Wildsight Golden is bringing back its Community Invasive Plant Program to help the community identify and eliminate weeds.

The program includes free property visits to identify weeds and discuss strategies for removal

05/15/2023

Heat records were broken all over the province this weekend as B.C. deals with heat, fire and flood risks.

Heat wave expected to peak today as high temperatures grip across much of the province

05/15/2023

Plans for a new childcare facility in Invermere were announced last week. The facility would be able to accommodate 148 children.

The project is funded by the federal and provincial governments as well as the Columbia Basin Trust

05/09/2023

The Town of Golden is reminding residents to abide by watering bylaws.

Restrictions are in effect to “lessen the impact on the local water supply and distribution system”

05/03/2023

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will open for the summer on May 27. Until then, the resort is asking visitors to avoid climbing up the mountain while staff and crews prepare the space.

The resort has asked visitors to refrain from climbing up the mountain while the park is closed

05/02/2023

Wildsight Golden's annual summer camp, GET WILD! is back for its 10th year.

Weeklong camp sessions will feature outdoor activities and a field trip

05/02/2023

A 50-year-old serial arsonist who targeted B.C. restaurants has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Korean restaurant and a sushi restaurant in Burnaby targeted

05/02/2023

Davison Orchards Country Village in Vernon opens today.

Davison Orchards Country Village opens Tuesday, May 2

05/01/2023

A 41-year-old Chilliwack man was fined $500 for ignoring an order to stay away from an elementary school where he had been protesting COVID restrictions.

Mark Alexander Van Heek was one of several people protesting COVID measures at the school last year

05/01/2023

Information gleaned from the SPEAK health survey will help guide public health planning and programming for years to come. Here’s how to have your say today.

It’s time to have your voice heard