It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Golden History Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Golden, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lions Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Abejas or visit Golden History Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Golden, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Golden, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Golden, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Golden Retrievers are the epitome of canine cuteness. Just getting to meet one Golden Retriever is enough to brighten my day, and I don't think I need to tell pet parents how wonderful these sweet, smart, and beautiful dogs are to have as companions. Now imagine that cuteness multiplied several thousandfold, to the point where it takes over an entire town.That's the happy reality the residents of Golden, Colorado, face every February during their day-long "Goldens in Golden" celebration. The most recent annual "Goldens ...
Golden Retrievers are the epitome of canine cuteness. Just getting to meet one Golden Retriever is enough to brighten my day, and I don't think I need to tell pet parents how wonderful these sweet, smart, and beautiful dogs are to have as companions. Now imagine that cuteness multiplied several thousandfold, to the point where it takes over an entire town.
That's the happy reality the residents of Golden, Colorado, face every February during their day-long "Goldens in Golden" celebration. The most recent annual "Goldens in Golden" event took place on Saturday, February 8, and the town's streets were packed out with pups as far as the eye could see!
Golden may have originally gotten its name due to the Colorado Gold Rush, but several years ago, local dog lovers saw a "golden" opportunity to give new meaning to the city's name. The first-ever "Goldens in Golden" event was held in 2019 in the hopes of attracting visitors over the slow winter months by "inviting Golden Retrievers and their humans to gather under the city’s iconic Welcome to Golden Arch in honor of National Golden Retriever Day" (February 3, which fell on a Sunday in 2019).
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Their inaugural event was a smashing success, and since then the city has invited Golden Retrievers and pet parents from across the country to join them every February, usually on the weekend after National Golden Retriever Day. It may only fall on one day a year (and technically the event itself is only two hours long, though there's dog-friendly pre- and post-parties), but "Goldens in Golden" has become an iconic part of the city's culture. 2025's celebration was no exception, with pups and their parents flooding into the town by the thousands to celebrate as one big canine community!
This probably doesn't come as a surprise, but Golden, Colorado, isn't just a dog-friendly town one day out of the year. The mountain town, which sits just 15 miles west of downtown Denver, is "insanely dog-friendly," to quote one enthusiastic Golden resident on Reddit. Golden is full of dog-friendly restaurants, breweries, and business, and all around the town you'll find plenty of parks, trails, and campgrounds that warmly welcome four-legged guests (though prospective visitors should check up on local leash laws to make sure they're compliant while hiking with dogs).
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Of course, not every single business in Golden welcomes dogs for one reason or another. Luckily, BringFido has the lowdown on many of Golden's dog-friendly businesses and activities, so you won't have to look very hard to find places to visit and things to do with your pooch. Golden even has lots of dog-friendly hotels where out-of-town guests can get a good night's sleep, whether they walk on two legs or four!
The next Goldens in Golden event is sadly almost a full year away, but that doesn't mean you and your pup can't enjoy the scenic mountain town for all it's worth in the meantime. If you're planning out a dog-friendly vacation to Colorado (or perhaps scoping out a new place to live with your pets), consider paying Golden a visit!
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DENVER (KDVR) — On Saturday, everyone and their dog will be in downtown Golden. Main Street will turn into a sea of wagging tails as hundreds gather to celebrate one of America’s most popular dog breeds: the golden retriever.Goldens in Golden is a beloved annual tradition for locals and viewers around the world, according to Visit Golden. Previousl...
DENVER (KDVR) — On Saturday, everyone and their dog will be in downtown Golden. Main Street will turn into a sea of wagging tails as hundreds gather to celebrate one of America’s most popular dog breeds: the golden retriever.
Goldens in Golden is a beloved annual tradition for locals and viewers around the world, according to Visit Golden. Previously, the event has brought more than 1,000 golden retrievers to the historic mining town.
This year’s meet-up is happening on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Washington Avenue from 10th Street to 14th Street will be closed to traffic from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Attendees can expect the usual photo opportunity as well as some festivities that are new this year.
Attendees will gather at the Golden Welcome Center and Parfet Park throughout the morning. Everyone is invited to bring friendly, trained and leashed dogs. Owners are asked to clean up after their pets.
Parfet Park will be “Dog Central,” Visit Golden said, and many festivities and attractions will be there, including:
Visit Golden said attendees may want to plan ahead for parking and added that several free and paid parking lots will be open for the event.
Photos will be taken under the welcome arch on Washington Avenue at least three times: 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m.
The official photos will be posted on the Visit Golden website and social media pages.
Plenty of Golden businesses will participate and offer promotions, specials, lodging and dining deals, specialty dog treats and many other exciting events and activities.
? The Golden Mill is celebrating all weekend, A party starts the celebrations on Friday. The party will be accompanied by adoptable dogs, pup cups, vendors, dog-themed beers, live music and live ice sculpture carving to honor the Golden Retriever. The Golden Mill begins at 10 a.m. and is open to pets and their owners who can participate in giveaways all day. A Puppy Bowl will be held before the Super Bowl.
? Rancher Hat Bar Pop Up at Buffalo Rose – Customized Hats for You & Your Dog! Starting at 10 a.m. on Feb. 28, the pop-up at Buffalo Rose will last until 2 p.m. Attendees can create custom cowboy hats for themselves and their four-legged friends at the Rancher Hat Bar.
? Foothills Art Center at Astor House A dog-centric market and retail shop will offer pups artisan treats, art and custom gear. Plenty of activities can be found around and Bob’s Burgers will be supplying Pup Paddies. There will also be the opportunity for photo ops and customized portraits.
A full list of activities as well as local deals and special promotions can be found on the Visit Golden website.
Merritt-based truck company Edison Motors is turning the page and moving to Golden, B.C., as they aim to open their manufacturing plant in a fresh chapter of their truck manufacturing journey.The Herald sat down with both Eric Little and Chace Barber, co-founders of Edison Motors, to talk about their move out of the Nicola Valley.“It’s super bittersweet, right?” Little said. “We’ve been supported by the community for years, we’ve now built three businesses here. It sucks that we have to go, w...
Merritt-based truck company Edison Motors is turning the page and moving to Golden, B.C., as they aim to open their manufacturing plant in a fresh chapter of their truck manufacturing journey.
The Herald sat down with both Eric Little and Chace Barber, co-founders of Edison Motors, to talk about their move out of the Nicola Valley.
“It’s super bittersweet, right?” Little said. “We’ve been supported by the community for years, we’ve now built three businesses here. It sucks that we have to go, we’re very upset.”
The frustration was echoed by Barber, who attributes their leave to foreign investors in the region.
“It pisses me off a lot. I grew up in this town, I spent my life in this town, and went to school in this town. I spent 15 years logging and hauling in this town. This is where my roots all are,” he added.
“My family is here, our employees’ families are here and we got to say goodbye to all of it … there is no way other than it sucks.”
Back in April 2024, Edison Motors had made deals to move up to Terrace, B.C., due to lack of available land in Merritt. However, that deal fell through.
“The Terrace deal fell through because we couldn’t get permanent zoning, then the City of Merritt actually reached out and offered us about four or five acres of land out by the airport, but they would only do a five year lease,” Barber said.
“The reason we couldn’t move to Terrace was because we’d only have a three-year permit with maybe the option to extend it. I can’t also commit to building a multi-million dollar shop on a property that I’m only gonna have for five years. I need to be able to permanently have that property.”
The duo started looking for other options across the province and were reached out by Golden, which offered them affordable land for their development.
“It was about $8,000, $8,500 per acre. (They said) ‘we don’t have any zoning, you don’t have to worry about it, there’s no building permits that we require … you can build what you want as long as you follow the provincial building code,” Barber said.
“Unfortunately, we just couldn’t make anything in Merritt happen and we had to move to Golden.”
So far, Edison Motors have raised over $5.9 million to build a manufacturing plant in Golden, B.C., and ramp up production of Class 8 hybrid electric-diesel trucks.
According to Barber, the investment is open until April 21 and they hope to continue to raise money until then. The money raised will go towards building the shop where the trucks will be manufactured.
“We’ve got the property completely paid for our operating expenses in the next two years at the current rate paid for when we bought in the parts for the next track. So the last thing on the list is to build the shop. So what we raise between now and April 21 is going to dictate how big that shop is,” he added.
“Obviously the bigger the shop, the more trucks we can build because we’ve had huge demand for these trucks. We’ve got thousands and thousands of people who have tried to reserve these trucks and are on a waitlist to get them.”
Barber is clear about Edison Motor’s aspirations. The duo is hoping to recreate what Western Star Trucks, an American truck manufacturer, did in Kelowna.
“They were making 3,000 to 5,000 trucks per year out of Kelowna. We had a great truck manufacturer an hour and a half down the road from Merritt.,” he said.
“We’re hoping to recreate that in Golden, that’s the plan. I think we got a good chance of getting there.”
Barber emphasized that despite the challenges ahead, the need for Canadian-made trucks has never been clearer, especially with U.S. tariffs in place.
“Tariffs aren’t making things easy when you don’t know what the price of your parts are going to be,” Barber explained. “So we’ve been moving our supply chains to a more Canadian-based supply chain to make sure that we can secure that. We’ve been working a lot with the boys over in Penticton. They’re building a lot more of our parts now, so we’re moving more things locally to avoid that.”
Despite the complications, Barber remains hopeful that Edison Motors can scale up production over the next few years.
“Well, this year we’re building 10, so we’re pretty small because we’re moving shop,” Barber said. “Next year, we want to be able to try and hit a goal of like five a month, 10 a month starting up, but we want to ramp that production over the next five years. It’s going to be slow at first, but as we scale, as we learn, and as we get these trucks out there, a little bit more proven, we’ll ramp up production and get more efficient.”
Looking ahead, Barber and Little envision Edison Motors producing 200 trucks by next year, with hopes of eventually reaching 500 or even 1,000 trucks annually.
“We went basically from three of us three years ago now, 15 people full time, hoping that once we went to Golden, and we’ll be able to wrap the fleet up to about 50 people to fit about 60 people, and that’ll be able to get us to about 5000 trucks by 2030,” Little said.
One of the bigger challenges facing Edison Motors is the current state of the industries they serve.
“Like we know in Merritt, logging is taking a hit. We build logging trucks. If we don’t have a strong logging industry, who are we going to sell logging trucks to? We don’t have a great mining industry, and if the oil and gas industry goes down, that’s going to affect who we can sell trucks to,” Barber said.
“It’s a worry, but there is nothing we can do about that, other than build trucks.”
Barber believes a thriving economy is essential for the success of Edison Motors.
“We need a strong economy. So obviously, we’re looking at the overall economy, the macroeconomic situation. But we’re hopeful. We believe in Canada, we think that we can start building things, and hopefully, this tariff won’t hit our economy too hard, and by the time we get to production, we’ll have a roaring economy for ourselves.”
Despite the challenges, Barber remains committed to seeing the project through.
“We hope (Merritt) bands together and follows Golden and the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District’s lead a little bit,” Barber said, referring to the area’s less bureaucratic approach to development. “We need real solutions to address these problems, or else we’re only going to see more and more jobs leave.”
Barber’s message is clear as he thinks more needs to be done to make communities like Merritt more business-friendly and less burdened by regulations, expensive land, and excessive red tape.
“It’s super short-sighted,” he said. “We’ve had every incentive to stay in Merritt, and we couldn’t make it work. What do you think a business that’s not located in Merritt is going to do? They’re not going to come here. We’re just going to see more businesses like Edison Motors leave.”
With a new chapter beginning in Golden, Edison Motors is pushing forward, with plans to build a manufacturing plant that will provide jobs, boost local economies, and contribute to the revitalization of Canada’s truck manufacturing sector.
Merritt’s loss may be Golden’s gain, but it’s clear that the journey for Little and Barber is far from over.
“We’re excited about what’s ahead,” Little said. “It’s a bit of a reset, but I think it’s going to work out. It’s bittersweet, but we’re confident we can make a real impact in Golden.”
Congratulations to Dan Bartol, who is being recognized as the 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year.This is awarded to a Conservation Officer for going above and beyond the call of duty and exemplifying the values of the Conservation Officer Service: integrity, public service and protection of the environment.For more than a decade, Dan has been a Conservation Officer based in Golden in the Kootenay region. He was first a field officer in the Columbia/Kootenay zone and since 2019, has been an Aquatic Invasive S...
Congratulations to Dan Bartol, who is being recognized as the 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year.
This is awarded to a Conservation Officer for going above and beyond the call of duty and exemplifying the values of the Conservation Officer Service: integrity, public service and protection of the environment.
For more than a decade, Dan has been a Conservation Officer based in Golden in the Kootenay region. He was first a field officer in the Columbia/Kootenay zone and since 2019, has been an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sergeant with his K9 partner Kilo on the Invasive Mussel Defence Program frontlines, helping keep BC waterways free of invasive mussels (Kilo recently retired from his duties).
“Dan is a well-respected leader whose experience and knowledge is highly regarded by Conservation Officers across the province,” said Chief Conservation Officer Cam Schley. “He is always ready to assist others or lend an ear to aspiring Conservation Officers. The COS is fortunate to have officers like Dan, who is deeply deserving of this recognition.”
Dan’s love for the outdoors began when he was a child in the Cub Scouts, honing wilderness and outdoor leadership skills as he enjoyed hiking, camping and fishing. As an adult, he spent time as a backcountry park ranger, federal park warden and fish and wildlife officer in Alberta, before landing his posting as a BC Conservation Officer in the Kootenay region, fulfilling his childhood dream.
Dan is known as a passionate leader, recognized for his teamwork and partnership-building skills, integrity and tireless dedication to his role. His ability to connect as a mentor and skillfully impart knowledge has helped countless new officers continue to grow and thrive in their careers. He can always be counted on for his positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
Congratulations Dan on your well-deserved award! #BCCOS
Lead image: Minister of Environment and Parks Tamara Davidson presented Conservation Officer Dan Bartol with his award as the 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year at the BC Legislature on Thursday. Bartol is pictured with his K9 partner Kilo. Kilo recently retired from his search and detection duties, which included detecting invasive mussels. BCCOS image
Goldens in Golden is one of the biggest attractions in Golden and often one of the busiest days of the year for the city's small businesses.GOLDEN, Colo. — This weekend, our Denver7 Dogs mascot Mozzarella will join hundreds of his brothers and sisters for Goldens in Golden. The City of Golden started the event in 2019 after realizing that National Golden Retriever Day is in February. Economic Developm...
Goldens in Golden is one of the biggest attractions in Golden and often one of the busiest days of the year for the city's small businesses.
GOLDEN, Colo. — This weekend, our Denver7 Dogs mascot Mozzarella will join hundreds of his brothers and sisters for Goldens in Golden. The City of Golden started the event in 2019 after realizing that National Golden Retriever Day is in February. Economic Development Manager Robin Fleischmann said the event is often the busiest day of the year for some small businesses.
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Perhaps the most memorable moment from Goldens in Golden is the annual picture under the Welcome to Golden arch. There will be three photo times on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. The whole event lasts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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