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/

07/18/2023

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