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Members of the Golden Fire Department, BC Ambulance, and the Golden RCMP got together to send a special message to their friend Macy who was involved in a car accident in late 2012. See story on page 4. Photo Submitted
Town council discusses climate action Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net
GBA ends another season ..............................17
The BC Climate Action Charter, and various environmental initiatives the Town of Golden is committed to, was a major topic of discussion in council chambers during the regular meeting on Jan. 22. The discussion opened up when Manager of Strategic Initiatives, David Love, informed council that they had the opportunity to engage in energy and emissions reduction
training with Dale Littlejohn, executive director of the BC Community Energy Association. The training was originally intended for the Select Committee on Community-wide Energy and Emissions Reduction, but since the committee has yet to be formed, it is now available for council and staff. Coun. Keith Hern opposed the proposal, given that he had a presentation further down on the meeting’s agenda, proposing the Town withdraw from the BC Climate Action Charter, and disband the Select Committee on Com-
munity-wide Energy and Emissions Reduction. Many councillors were reluctant to take a stand one way or the other, as there was not enough information regarding the net benefits, and net costs belonging to the charter. “The Climate Action Charter does nothing to improve air quality in Golden,” said Hern. “Not only are the costs significant, but the staff time to implement the programs is also significant.” Continued on page 3