The Selkirk: Leisure and Connection on the Upper Columbia River
In the early years of the twentieth century, the Columbia River was more than a waterway — it was a lifeline. Before highways carved their way through the mountains, the…
Read MoreSilk Trains
Silk Trains Compiled by Colleen Palumbo Fir many years the Western World had been intrigued, not only with the mysteries of the Orient, but also with its riches too. Its…
Read More25th Anniversary of the Building of the Pedestrian Bridge in Golden, BC
The Timber Framers Guild of North America: Masters of an Ancient Craft The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge could not have existed without the extraordinary generosity of the Timber Framers Guild of North America. Founded in 1984 to preserve the ancient art…
Read MoreFive Remarkable Stories That Shaped Golden, BC
Five Remarkable Stories That Shaped Golden, BC Golden’s history is full of big personalities, bold journeys, and communities who built something lasting in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Some…
Read MoreGolden, as described in December 7, 1895
From the Golden Era, December 7, 1895 Golden – The Progressive Commercial Metropolis of Eastern, B.C. – A brief Resume of the Advantages, Attractions, Resources and Possibilities of the Future.…
Read MoreBaking Bread with Ellen Cameron
The following story was written by Ellen Cameron and included in the 1982 edition of Golden Memories. While the 1982 edition of the book are no longer available copies of…
Read MoreRising From the Ashes
Rising From the Ashes From the Golden Times – August 19, 1987 Manager Art Futa and his staff at Taks Home Furnishers are packing up their furniture and heading home.…
Read MoreSt. Paul’s Anglican Church at Golden, BC
St Paul’s Anglican Church at Golden, BC By Joyce Fisher – excerpt by Rev. Walter Adams, Bishop of Kootenay. Found in 2000 Golden Memories. Cradled in the bosom of the…
Read MoreJohn Houston and the Tall Tale of Calgary’s 20‑Foot Fence
If you’ve spent any time exploring Golden’s early newspapers, you’ve likely met John Houston — the sharp‑tongued, quick‑witted editor of The Donald Truth during its brief but memorable run from…
Read MoreThe Life of Winston Wolfenden
The Life of Winston Wolfenden — A Chronological Narrative This story was first collected and printed in the Golden Star newspaper in 1979, preserving the memories of a family whose…
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