Town of Golden News: October 2025

Fall recreation is in full swing!

We've got plenty of daytime programs for parents and their toddlers!

  • Parent and Tot Skate - Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10 am at the Golden Arena.
  • Parent & Tot Fitness - Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10 am at the Rec Plex. Parents and caregivers can work out while the tots play! All fitness levels welcome and fitness equipment is provided.
  • Parent & Tot Play - Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 am and Sundays from 10:30 am to 12 pm

If you are busy during the day and looking for ways to stay active in the evenings, we've got you covered!

  • Monday - Soccer 7:30 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday - Pickleball 6 to 7:30 pm and Badminton 7:45 to 9 pm
  • Thursday - Basketball 7:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Friday - Badminton and Pickleball – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday - Volleyball 7 to 8:30 p.m.

We've made it faster, easier and more convenient to register for your favorite recreation programs with the new Amilia app! Here's why the app is great:

  • Quick and easy registration - sign up for your favorite program anytime from your cell phone/mobile device! No need to open a browser and search.
  • Family-friendly - manage the whole family's activities on one account.
  • Secure and convenient payments - pay online with confidence! No need to line up or call.
  • Saved logins – remembers your profile so you don't have to re-enter passwords!
  • All-in-one access – check out program calendars, buy punch passes and view drop-in programs all in one place!
  • On the go convenience – whether you're at the rink, the pool or in line at the grocery store, you can register in seconds!

Visit golden.ca/recprograms to check out the full recreation schedule, to register for your favorite program and download the app on Google Play or Apple!
 

 

Council Briefs

Find out what's new at Town Hall with Council Briefs.

Find out when the next Council meeting its:

Upcoming Council Meetings

Here is a recap of the October 2025 Council meetings. Meeting agendas and minutes are available at www.golden.civicweb.net and meeting recordings are available on the Town's YouTube channel.

High School Sports Program Recycling
Volunteers with the high school sports programs reached out to staff with a request to place recycling bins at public recreation facilities and at public open spaces for the collection of
refundable containers in support of sports programs. Council approved the as part of a trial until the end of June 2026, for the program to place recycling bins indoors at the Mount 7 Rec Plex and the Golden & District Arena. Council also directed staff to bring back a report on the results of the trial for consideration.

2025-2027 Resort Development Strategy
Council received the 2025-2027 Resort Development Strategy (RDS) as approved by the Province of BC. Learn more about the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) and to find out what projects are approved in the new RDS, visit www.golden.ca/RMI

Swimming Pool Next Steps
On Oct. 7, Council directed staff to formally initiate discussions with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) regarding co-funding a
consultant to explore options for expanding the scope of service and required upgrades at the outdoor pool while comparing estimates for a new outdoor and/or indoor facility.

At the Oct. 21 meeting, Mayor Oszust brought forward a Notice of Motion (NOM) proposing to fund the next steps of the Swimming Pool project using Economic Opportunity Funds (EOF). Through the NOM, Council directed staff to bring back a report at the next Regular Open Council Meeting on November 4, 2025, with an option for the Town to submit an Application for EOF through the CSRD to cover the cost of a swimming pool consultant and any additional staffing capacity needed to complete the project in a timely manner.

Planning & Development

Bears Paw - Phase 6:  On July 15, 2025 Council received the staff report Bears Paw Heights - Phase 6 -south side of Spruce outlining a request from the developer to purchase additional land from the Town, which is subject to a Crown Land Reverter, in order to develop a larger fee simple low-density subdivision (“Phase 6”). At that time, Council directed staff to continue working with and negotiating with the developers of Bears Paw Heights. 

Since that time, the developers and staff met several times and the developers decided to focus on developing within their parcel and decided to withdraw their request to purchase a portion Town land . At the Oct. 7 meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with informing the Province that the application to purchase a portion Lot 1 NEP18094 PID 012-497-533 is withdrawn.

As part of this discussion, the developers made a presentation and shared their intention to submit a new Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning amendment by law to short term rent the Sevens at 1551 Bowle-Evans Road, If approved, this would allow for the developer to fund the required Booster Station upgrades and the Sevens and Phase 6 could proceed.

Once an application is submitted by the developer, it will be presented to Council for consideration and if first reading is given proceed to public notice and public hearing.

12th St. S Lift Station Pumps and Pipes Capacity Increase Front-ending:  Council voted to approve front-ending the 12th St. S Lift Station Pumps and Pipes Capacity Increase Project and directed staff to include the proposed connection fees in the upcoming Sanitary Sewer Collection Rates and Regulations Bylaw update.

It is intended that the fees would be charged until the Town is reimbursed by development for its cost to front-end the work.Learn more here.
 

Project Updates and News

Winter is coming!

Winter is on its way, and Town of Golden staff is prepared for snow removal duties to help keep roads and sidewalks safe this season.

Golden's average annual snowfall is 184 centimeters. When it snows, it's the Town's job to clear more than 55 kilometers of roads and over 20 kilometers of trails and sidewalks.

As we all prepare for winter, one of the easiest ways residents can help, is by keeping roads and alleyways clear.

Keeping our roads and alleyways clear is an important part of helping make winter operations services more efficient and to ensure public safety, here's how you can help:

  • Keep vehicles off roadways and out of alleyways leading up to and after a storm event.
  • Keep roads, alleyways and boulevards clear of woodpiles, basketball nets, boats, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and anything else that might obstruct snow removal or emergency vehicles, as outlined in the Traffic, Parking and Streets Regulation Bylaw #1482.
  • Always watch for snow removal and parking restriction signs and please adhere to all posted signs.

For more information on winter maintenance and snow removal in the Town of Golden, visit golden.ca/snow.

 

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

British Columbia's annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 to 7, and Golden Fire Rescue is reminding you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) build up in your home by properly maintaining all fuel-burning appliances and installing CO alarms.

Golden Fire Rescue is reminding residents to prevent CO build up in your home by properly maintaining all fuel-burning appliances and installing CO alarms. You should install a working CO alarm on every storey of your home and next to each sleeping area. Make sure to test and clean your carbon monoxide alarms regularly and replace them according to manufacturer's instructions.

Tips to prevent CO in your home:

Prevent CO in your home

  • Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are properly maintained, as well as cleaned and inspected annually. 
  • Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked.
  • Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are sold properly, according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
  • Open a chimney flue before using a fireplace for adequate ventilation.
  • Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage immediately after starting it.

To learn more about carbon monoxide safety visit www.COsafety.tips