Kicking Horse Magazine Issue 2 – All Season 2009

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barandgrill GOLDEN’S PREMIER

LIVE MUSIC VENUE DJ’S

LIVE BANDS

The Lyric Bar and Grill has it all. . .

Featuring live music, a unique menu and a cold beer and wine store on the premises.

Located in the heart of downtown Golden.

FUSION CUISINE

RIVERSIDE PATIO

Featuring Packhorse Cold Beer and Wine Store Carrying a selection of local and organic wines, local beer and cider, as well as liqueurs and spirits.

Located downtown on the Kicking Horse River.

TEL 250 344 5951 429, NORTH 9TH AVENUE, GOLDEN BC

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Play Here. Live Here.

Some call it heaven. Others call it home. Call it what you want, it won’t change the fact that this world class resort features some of the best lifestyle and recreational real estate opportunities in the world.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is situated in the Purcell Mountains, and overlooks Golden, British Columbia and the majestic Rocky Mountains. As one of the newest ski resorts in North America, the resort has garnered a reputation for boasting some of the greatest in-bound terrain and epic snow conditions on the continent. With 4,133 vertical feet, 106 runs, 2750 acres and 70 inbound chutes, Kicking Horse offers unparalleled terrain for those who demand the best.

The resort’s village core continues to evolve with over 270 residences, along with a selection of restaurants, retail shops, après ski activities and pubs. Over the next 10 years, the resort anticipates growing to include over 4,000 acres of rugged terrain accessed by nine major lifts and all the amenities of a four-season, world-class mountain getaway. The mountain’s future plans for expansion and growth include additional lodges, condominiums, townhomes, estate homesites and resort homes, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course.

As the resort continues to build on their 4-season mountain playground master plan, Kicking Horse is proud to offer its latest phase of developments: The Cabins at Kicking Horse offers luxury mountain homes, and Cedar Creek Estates boasts spectacular Rocky Mountain panoramas on a limited number of 1/3 acre homesites We believe great expectations demand higher standards, and our mountain’s luxury and legacy real estate positioning ensure those with higher tastes are rewarded. Discover your piece of our mountain today.

This is not an offering for sale. Such offering may only be made by disclosure statement only. E. & O.E.

Real Estate Discovery Centre Toll-free: 1.888.706.1117 Email: live@KickingHorseResort.com www.KickingHorseResort.com

Ask about our complete Home Furniture Packages starting from

$15,000 Dining Living Sleeping

More than just a furniture store

9th Street North, Golden, B. C. Tel: 250 344 3999 www.kickinghorseinteriors.ca

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Mattresses Linens Window Blinds Kitchen Ware Framed Art Home Accents Gifts

S tay a n i g h t o r a l i f e t i m e .

Photo by: dan McPhee

The largest and most complete selection of on hill accommodations at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Luxurious condos, town homes, hotel suites and exclusive residences.

Our new real estate office in Golden, BC offers you both personal and professional service. Our extensive sales & marketing presence has been successful in promoting vacation and residential properties.

For accommodations call:

real estate inquiries:

1.866.355.7755

250.344.8686

Professional and Personalized service www.canadianmountainaccommodations.com • www.ultimateProperties.ca

Supporting People and Communities Created by the people, for the people, the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) serves the residents of the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. Working closely with people who live in the Basin, CBT assists communities in addressing their needs by: focusing on local priorities and issues; bringing people together around key issues; providing useful, credible, accessible information; encouraging collaboration and partnerships; seeking ongoing input from Basin residents; and, providing resources and funding.

The CBT provides funding and grants through a variety of programs from Arts, Culture, and Heritage to Business Advocacy to Environment to Scholarships to Community Development. In addition, CBT supports regional initiatives such as Climate Change Adaptation, Water Stewardship, Literacy, Youth and Land Conservation. Learn more about our work online at www.cbt.org.

In 2007/08, the Columbia Basin Trust committed over $6 million in direct funding benefits to Basin communities by supporting a range of programs and leading a variety of initiatives.

Learn more about how CBT can support you and your community by visiting us online or calling 1.800.505.8998. w w w . c b t . o r g

Summer.

J u s t o n e o f o u r to p f o u r fav o u r i t e s e a s o n s .

if it weren’t for winter, summer could almost be our coolest season. But it’s packed with just as much incredible action.

• Check out our amazing mountain bike park • Meet resident orphaned grizzly bear, Boo, at our Grizzly Bear Refuge • Go alpine hiking in the breathtaking Purcell Mountains • E xperience other adventures through our Golden Guides Activities Centre Or, simply step aboard our world-class gondola and journey to the top of the world!

www.KickingHorseResort.com | Call: 1.866.SKI.KICK

Golden's Official Community Plan

Keeping it Real!

When planning for the future, communities must ask what makes this place special, unique, home. What makes us proud of where we live and what should be changed? Once you know the answers you can guide the future that the community wants.

Golden's new Official Community Plan (OCP) is a document of the people, created through extensive and meaningful public consultation. The Town of Golden now has a plan that articulates the vision of the community and in our own words aims to keep it real.

The Golden OCP has the following structure: • The Background: Where we are today • The Vision: Where we want to be • The Implementation (get'r done): How we get there Some highlights from the plan include: · Strong support and encouragement for affordable housing (as defined by Golden). · Support for Green Buildings and LEED projects (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The Town is currently developing its second LEED building in town. · Density Bonusing: trading increased density for community amenities. · Implementing our own version of Smart Growth: principles that aim to enhance our quality of life, create livable communities, preserve the natural environment, and encourage infill, densification and redevelopment. · Featured Architectural Design Guidelines in Canadian Architect in July, 2008 edition because they are flexible, unique, organic, modern and will help us grow with our own identity. · Special projects identified include "Bridge to Bridge", a seawall concept along the river front in the downtown; "Spirit Square", a multiuse pedestrian plaza with performance areas, a water feature/skating rink, and new commercial space supported by an over $300,000 grant from the province; and a white-water kayak river park through the centre of town, just to name a few.

The future's so goldenly bright, we gotta wear shades. The OCP has been adopted since February of 2008 and already the community is seeing the results of a plan that the community created and is proud of. Check it out on our website at www.golden.ca under Town Hall, document library, and then bylaws. Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments. Keep it real.

Golden provides the opportunity for all "to live" in a healthy, vibrant community Town Council's vision statement is a promise and a backdrop to guide the development of our community and the plans of your local government.

We're the most accessible and responsive level of government, and need you to be that way. Local government is a community effort - it needs volunteers, advisory and non-profit groups, and business coalitions to work. And of course, we need citizens willing to run for public office and a public that exercises its right to vote.

And just what do we do for you? Some of the basics: • Fire protection • Safe drinking water • Street lights and sidewalks • Local roads and maintenance • Parks and recreation • Community facilities • Garbage collection • Cemeteries

• Transit • Drainage and storm sewers • Wastewater treatment • Airport

• Emergency planning • Community programs • Planning and land use management

Getting 'er done is no small job and we do it by employing great people and using an annually renewed 5-year Financial Plan to keep us on track.

And paying for those services? That comes usually from just three sources - taxation, fees, and grants - and only about 50% of your annual tax bill actually goes to us. The rest goes to other educational, regional, hospital and provincial institutions. So it's pretty important to negotiate and get as much money from other levels of government and we've managed to do this for a few things: · The Resort Municipalities Initiative is expected to bring over $2.5 million to us by returning a part of the collected Hotel Tax, going toward new tourist amenity related infrastructure like signs, public washrooms, parks and trails development, a façade improvement incentive program for business, and a community square. · We're expecting to finally get permission to remove gravel from the Kicking Horse River, in conjunction with our ongoing dyke improvement and flood protection planning, and we'll continue looking at the feasibility of an eventual kayak park. · Years of capital works planning is now in motion with several streets undergoing complete renewal this year and more is planned for the future.

Check out our environmental based initiatives like the toilet rebate, wood stove exchange program and green building practices in our new structures.

So just how much do you know about us? Come and get involved! Your Town Council and the worker bees would appreciate hearing from you - whether you've got a beef, question, or hey, maybe even a compliment. Check out our website at www.golden.ca , visit us at Town Hall, come to a Council meeting, and tell us how we're doing.

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Golden, BC www.kickinghorsecountry.com

Live the Kicking Horse Country Lifestyle...

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OPPORTUNTIES IN KICKING HORSE COUNTRYY

Experience the wonders of our real mountain community lifestyle - as a resident, business operator/owner and contributor to an exceptional quality of life. With a commitment towards balanced growth and environmental sustainability, we are proud to share our enviable lifestyle.

GOLDEN & AREA INITIATIVES (GAI)

We are your one stop source for information and support on business and investment opportunities!

We also provide “pathfinding” to other government agencies, services and more...

Visit our website at www.kickinghorsecountry.com for more information

Where To Find Us:

British Columbia Visitor Centre 111 Golden Donald Upper Road Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0

Box 20190, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone: 250-344-2420 Fax: 250-344-2420 Email: edo@goldenbritishcolumbia.com Web: www.kickinghorsecountry.com

Elegance

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Countrywide Home Furnishings 801 - 9th Avenue South, Golden, BC, 250 344-2728 www.countrywidestores.com

a new direction for luxury living.

luxurious living. legendary legacy.

As the original explorers discovered, the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains has always been reserved for those whose spirit aspires for experiences as distinguished as the mountains themselves. There are only 17 world-class estate-style Cabins at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and each embody this spirit. This full ownership opportunity is for those whose stories begin with ‘forever endeavour,’ and who wish to pursue adventures with increased passion and spirit. This offering is exceptionally exclusive and very limited.

Act now—discover and reserve yours today.

UK residents: +44.(0)20.3031.2860 Direct: 250.439.5470

Toll Free: 1.888.706.1117 www.TheCabinsAtKickingHorse.com

This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering may only be made by disclosure statement only. E. & O.E.

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AN ADVENTURE IN STORE FOR YOU! Kicking Horse General Store boasts the perfect blend of tradition and necessities for contemporary mountain living. General Stores have long been associated with great service, a vibrant atmosphere and caring staff. We endeavour to ensure that this spirit lives on here at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Visit Kicking Horse General Store for: • A wide range of groceries, fresh produce & dairy products • Speciality foods from around the world • Wine, beer, spirits & beverages • Cuban cigars & fine tobaccos • Books, magazines, DVD rentals • High speed internet • ATM, phone cards, postage stamps • Hot drinks, pastries and sandwiches ‘to go’… and much, much, more!

OPENING HOURS We are open every day from 7.30 am until 10.00 pm during the ski season.

1545 Kicking Horse Trail, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort PO Box 973, Golden BC V0A 1H0 TEL: 250.344.2331 | FAX: 250.344.2338 EMAIL: admin@kickinghorsegeneralstore.com

Winter.

J u s t o n e o f o u r to p f o u r fav o u r i t e s e a s o n s .

Jam packed with new features and a calendar full of events, this winter promises to be one for the ages.

• Discover our best-kept secrets among the new Hidden Nuggets terrain features • Check out the improved glades on Redemption Ridge • Sign up for Burton’s Learn to Ride Powder program at our Big Mountain Centre • Get your kicks at our Comedy Festival, New Year’s Eve Celebration, Scotch Festival or Wrangle the Chute and Dogtooth Dash events Give us a call and get ready to begin your next fresh adventure!

www.KickingHorseResort.com | Call: 1.866.SKI.KICK

CPR RIDGE RUNS

REDEMPTION RIDGE RUNS