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Wildsight Invermere will host the 11th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on November 16, 2024.
The Kimberley Community Fall Fair is an annual community event on September 21-22, 2024, that brings together local vendors and surrounding communities. The Fair is run by volunteers and the money raised is donated back to local non-profit groups involved with the organization.
The Rossland Historical Museum and Archives Association will host a free, family-friendly Arts and Culture Festival on September 14 and 15, 2024. This vibrant event will showcase the region’s talented artists and craftspeople, featuring delicious food and live music.
The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market Society is hosting a 2 day Winter Market at Western Financial Place on November 30 and December 1st, 2024 that will feature 165 local farmers, artisans, community groups and non-profits, small businesses and food producers.
The Glade Recreation Commission is hosting their 31st Annual Glade Fishing Derby with prizes, food and beverage, and live music on July 26, 2024.
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society will host their 31st Annual Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival from August 2 to 4 , 2024.
Creston Valley Film Society hosts the 6th edition of 7th Siding Festival of Film in Creston from November 16-17, 2024, promoting cinematic arts and fostering growth in independent filmmaking within the community.
The annual pumpkin hunt is a family-friendly event on October 19, 2024, bringing people together to kick off the Fernie Nordic Society’s upcoming Nordic season at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre.
The Edgewater Legion is hosting a Community Dinner on December 15, 2024, for Seniors, veterans, and any other adult wishing to come.
This project supports the Akisqnuk First Nation to construct a Multipurpose Building that will include a community atrium, health services and administration space.
Akisqnuk First Nation will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing one electric vehicle to support core community operations.
The Revelstoke Museum and Archives is celebrating the Heritage Garden’s 20th anniversary and the Revelstoke Museum’s 50th anniversary on July 20, 2024 with a free drop-in event.
aqam Health and Wellness will host Game Day in Cranbrook on July 30, 2024, providing Indigenous youth a chance to connect through interactive games and activities.
aqam is hosting its annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2024.
The Argenta Fall Faire is one of the most important community events of the year, bringing together farmers, local artisans, food producers and community members with food and music on September 21, 2024.
The project will increase the Argenta Community Hall’s ability to serve as a place of refuge by providing a space with clean filtered air, a water purification system, accessibility improvements, and securing an alternative power supply in the event of a power outage.
This project will support the British Columbia Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program in the Basin, which enables lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women to buy fresh, locally grown food from Basin farmers.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 25, 2024.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will host it’s annual Business Excellence Awards on October 10, 2024.
This project will support the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to engage a consultant to complete a feasibility study and create a conceptual design for the addition of an accessible second-floor exercise room at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre.
M’akola Development Services will provide capital project development support for projects in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Castle Wood Village will host a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC with a pledged walk, a BBQ by donation, craft and bake sale, silent auction and live music in Castlegar on September 20, 2024.
The Castlegar and District Public Library is inviting the whole community to come and celebrate their 50th Anniversary on September 28, 2024, with entertainment, snacks and crafts for kids of all ages.
This project supports the Castlegar and District Public Library Association in building organizational capacity.
The Friends of Invermere Public Library will hold its annual silent auction November 26, 2024.
College of the Rockies will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending College of the Rockies based on financial need.
The project supports the collaborative efforts of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, Ktunaxa Nation, Secwépemc Nation, the Province of BC and the Government of Canada to explore the reintroduction of anadromous Salmon into the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin.
This project supports Community Connections Society of Southeast BC in building organizational capacity.
Kootenay Co-op Radio will host the Cottonwood Falls Concert, a free open air concert with local bands and an out of town headliner, celebrating the first week of school and the beginning of autumn in Nelson on September 5, 2024.
This project will support youth in creating a free tiny little library in Cranbrook.
Huddles and Cuddles Play Center will upgrade their ventilation system to improve 32 existing child care spaces and create eight new infant and toddler spaces in Cranbrook.
This project will help support the Town of Creston to purchase and renovate the Armitage Centre building to permanently house the Creston Valley Visitor Centre and other community amenities.
The Creston Ladies Iron Maiden will host their 16th annual recognition luncheon for all of Creston’s women volunteers on October 8, 2024.
The Creston Lions Club are celebrating their 85th year of community service with a free event featuring food, beverage and complimentary entrance to the Creston Museum and Archives, as well as the planting a commemorative tree on September 21, 2024.
The Creston Valley Fall Fair Association will host the 106th annual Creston Valley Fall Fair, a family fun event that highlights the importance of community, agriculture, and art on September 6 and 7, 2024.
The purpose is to support the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee to assist local governments and Basin residents to engage in decisions around the future of the Columbia River Treaty for the 2024/25 year.
Kootenay Kids Society will support the May 2025 Early Years Conference, an educational and professional development conference for early childhood educators and childcare professionals within the Columbia Basin Trust region to take place in Nelson, BC.
Ed Fest Arts Festival is a free to attend celebration of arts and music in Cranbrook on September 6-7, 2024.
This project supports Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club Society in building organizational capacity.
The 8th Annual Elk Valley Pride Festival celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies with 19 scheduled events over 5 days in Fernie from September 18-22, 2024.
This project supports the Elkford Search and Rescue Society in building organizational capacity.
The Elkford Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the District of Elkford.
Rona Park will deliver one capacity building workshop on Running the “Business” of a Non-Profit.
Frank Marino will deliver a capacity building webinar on Board Governance Roles and Responsibilities.
Winnie Ravichandran will deliver a capacity building webinar on Capital Project Preparation for Non-Profits.
Judy Oberlander will deliver one capacity building webinar on Fundraising Success.
Jonathan Arkle will deliver one capacity building webinar on Organization Amalgamation for Non-Profits.
Brett Price will deliver one capacity building webinar on Smart Budgeting for Non-Profits: Strategies for Financial Sustainability.
The Family Fun Halloween Dinner and Dance on September 29, 2024, and hosted by the Arrow Lakes Gymnastics Club in Nakusp, is an event geared for the entire family. It will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, spaghetti dinner and family dance.
On September 27, the Nelson Cycling Club is hosting the Baker Street Bike Decorating and Parade, which helps families turn their bikes in to art and then parade down Baker Street, as part of Fat Tire Fest 2024.
The Fernie Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in Fernie, RDEK Area B and parts of RDEK Area A.
This project will support youth in hosting a series of cooking classes using local ingredients in Fernie.
This project will support Community Connections Society of Southeast BC to hire a consultant to develop a project scope and business plan for the development of a new physical Food Innovation Centre.
The Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team will host the annual community Ski Swap from November 2-4, 2024.
The Golden and District Historical Association will host the Golden Fall Faire Saturday, September 14, 2024.
The Golden Food Bank Society will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing an electric vehicle for core operations and installing a Level 2 charging station in Golden.
This project will support youth in hosting a swap meet and upcycling workshops in Golden.
Columbia Woodlot Association will reduce wildfire risk by implementing a fuel management treatment on 17.7 hectares with 6 hectares of land being treated utilizing mechanized dispersed mulching.
A family fun event held in Slocan on July 20, 2024, including live music, dance, theatre, sand sculpture, and many more family friendly activities.
The Harrop and District Community Centre Society will host their Harrop Harvest Festival with locally made arts and crafts, produce and food products, musical entertainment, games, and raffles in Harrop on September 15, 2024.
The Village of Kaslo is celebrating their 131st birthday at Legacy Park on August 16th and invites everyone in town to partake in entertainment, refreshments, and cake, as well as meet the Citizen of the Year.
This project supports the Kimberley Volunteer Ski Patrol in building organizational capacity.
Kimberley Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the City of Kimberley and RDEK Area E.
This project will support youth in providing a series of community workshops to teach community members to upcycle old textiles into new clothing and accessories.
This project supports the Kootenay Boundary Farm Advisors Program, matching funding from the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary to support the program for three years.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce will host the Kootenay Coffee Fest to celebrate the rich tradition of coffee while connecting coffee enthusiasts with local roasters and artisans on October 19, 2024.
This project supports Kootenay Family Place in building organizational capacity.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce’s Kootenay Healthy Lifestyle Expo will showcase holistic approaches to health and wellness, and will connect community members with local resources and businesses on October 5, 2024.
The Langham Hall will present the live music portion of the 2024 Summer Kootenay Resilience Festivals. These performances act not only as entertainment, but also as a catalyst for community engagement. Performances will be on August 24 and September 7 in Kaslo.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism will host Basin tourism operators at its 47th Annual General Meeting on October 23 and 24, 2024.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing a gas powered fleet vehicle used to transport staff with a Plug-in Hybrid EV.
This project supports the Ktunaxa Nation Council to hold its two-day Annual General Assembly at Akisqnuk on July 17 and 18, 2024.
The Langham Cultural Society will upgrade their IT hardware as part of their museum modernization project.
The Langham Halloween Haunt is a family-oriented event that is safe, fun, and a youth-friendly way for all-ages to be spooked, entertained and enjoy the spirit of Halloween. on October 30th in Kaslo.
LunaRail is an annual family friendly event held on September 22, 2024. A collaboration between the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Arts Revelstoke includes activities, rides and live music.
The Nakusp and Area Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Village of Nakusp, RDCK Area K and CSRD Area B.
This project will support youth in hosting a clothing swap and upcycling workshop in Nakusp.
The Village of Nakusp will purchase and install a back up generator and new heating and cooling system with air filtration in the Nakusp and District Sports Complex Auditorium which is the area’s designated emergency reception centre.
This project will support aqam Community Enterprises to engage a professional engineer to complete an independent solar energy yield assessment (EYA) for input into a BC Hydro Call for Power application for the 42MW Natanik Solar Project.
Nelson Cycling Club Society will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing two e-bikes to transport trail crews and tools for trail maintenance.
This free public event, held by the Silvery Slocan Historical Society on August 24, 2024, will give people the opportunity to learn about the history of the area through an engaging cemetery tour.
The New Denver Nursery School will purchase outside play equipment, toys, and children’s furniture to improve 14 existing child care spaces in New Denver.
Pete Bourke will provide advisory services for the Trust’s Non-Profit Advisors Program to three non-profit organizations based in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
The Fernie and District Historical Society will be hosting an Old West-themed murder mystery and spaghetti dinner (Spaghetti Western) on November 23, 2024.
COINS will welcome everyone in the community to join them on September 30th to commemorate this important day, explore a deepen understanding of the past, and offer a space for healing and connection.
The Kootenay Lake Historical Society will host their Pirate Day, a fun filled family event with games, prizes, music and dress up costumes aboard the SS Moyie in Kaslo on August 18, 2024.
Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society will host “Remember the Dead” on November 3, 2024 at Nelson’s Memorial Park to remember loved ones while following a path with interactive installations, luminaria, a Dia de los Muertos table, and a grief support station with reflective live music.
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) provides access to a range of literacy programs and support services for children and their families, adults and seniors, based upon community defined literacy priorities.
The Revelstoke Garlic Festival on September 15, 2024, celebrates Revelstoke’s local food system and features a local farmer’s market, live music, a local craft sale, kid-friendly activities, food, workshops, and games.
Revelstoke Senior Citizens’ Association will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing a hybrid vehicle to provide transportation for seniors through their volunteer driver program in Revelstoke and area.
The Riondel Community Association, formerly the Riondel Seniors Association, will host the Riondel Children’s Festival with arts and crafts, face painting, games, competitive events and music on August 3, 2024.
The Rossland Acoustic Music Camp brings together amateur musicians of all ages to receive mentoring from professional musicians, culminating with a live performance in Rossland on September 28, 2024.
This project will support youth in providing a series of community workshops to teach community members to upcycle old textiles into quilts.
aqam Health and Wellness hosts the second annual Suicide Awareness Walk, a community event in Cranbrook on September 7, 2024.
The City of Castlegar will undertake a feasibility study for a pedestrian crossing over the Columbia River to connect Selkirk College with the City.
Selkirk College will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending Selkirk College based on financial need.
Shuswap Band will create four band-owned affordable rental housing units in their community by purchasing, relocating, and upgrading four existing tourist rental cabins.
Shuswap Band will purchase a Ford F150 Lightning EV for use as a Shuswap Band community vehicle.
The Sisters of Colombo, established to support immigrant women in the Trail area, are celebrating their 100th anniversary by hosting various events throughout the year, culminating with a Gala Banquet on October 12, 2024.
The existing Skattebo Reach Trail, between Castlegar and Glade, will be modified to allow bicycle passage from Nelson to Trail by a recreational trail.
This project supports the Slocan Lake Arts Council in building organizational capacity.
The Nelson Civic Theatre Society will host the STOODIS (“let’s do this”) Indigenous Film Festival, to celebrate Indigenous representation in cinema with showings, panel discussions, and talking circles from September 27-30, 2024.
The Tarrys and District Community Hall Society is hosting Tarrys and Thrums Family BBQ on September 14, 2024.
The Silvery Slocan Historical Society, in collaboration with the Hidden Garden Gallery, invites the public to its first stand alone, out-of-museum exhibit, with the free opening reception on July 16, 2024.
Trail FAIR Society will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing an EV to provide transportation for seniors through their Better at Home program.
The Greater Trail Community Skills Centre Society will build a commercial kitchen at their new location for their own and other non-profit organizations’ food programming.
The Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke’s Truth and Reconciliation Day event will be held on on September 30, 2024.
The Valemount V-Crew Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in Valemount.
Valley Appreciation Day takes place on July 20, 2024 and is a summer highlight in Invermere.
This year’s annual Kootenai Community Centre Society fundraiser is a variety show featuring musical and theatrical acts from the Creston Valley.
Military Ames in the East Kootenays will host an appreciation BBQ on August 15th, 2024, to coincide with the yearly visit of The Rolling Barrage and to honour veterans and first responders.
The Trust will provide a repayable grant to the City of Castlegar for improvements made to the West Kootenay Regional Airport.
The West Kootenay Women’s Association is hosting their 50th Year Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2024 in Nelson.
This project supports proposal development for a potential ecosystem enhancement project at Wigwam Flats located near Elko.
Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society will host their annual Yahk Dayz on August 10, 2024.
The Youth Community Service Award is based on volunteer service. Graduates from a Basin high school, alternate school or other institution that grants Ministry of Education-recognized graduation diplomas are eligible for the award.
40 students received this award in 2024.
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Creston, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Columbia Brewery, will host the annual Dash 4 Trash. The entire valley is invited to collect litter and then attend a free BBQ in Creston on May 12, 2024.
Renascence Arts and Sustainability Society will host Tiny Lights, its an annual multidisciplinary community arts and music festival showcasing basin artists in Ymir June 14 to June 16, 2024.
The Steamboat Mountain Music Society will host their thirteenth annual music festival from July 5-7, 2024.
Prism Engineering will complete physical site assessments to evaluate and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, improvements to adapt to climate events, and/or greenhouse gas reduction.
Rocky Point Engineering will complete physical site assessments to evaluate and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, improvements to adapt to climate events, and/or greenhouse gas reduction.
The Trust is sponsoring the 2024 Ktunaxa Nation Charity Golf Tournament at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino. Proceeds will go towards the Traditional Knowledge and Language Sector’s language and knowledge programs.
Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society, along with Neighbors United, and the Rossland Sustainability Commission, are hosting the Modern Living Show, a free to public event to highlight what individuals and communities can do to live sustainably – May 25, 2024, in Trail.
The Kootenay South Metis Society will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with entertainers coming from Nelson, Creston and Cranbrook for all to enjoy in Trail on June 16, 2024.
The Metis Nation Columbia River Society will host a community event at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
This project will support Ktunaxa Nation Elders from each of the four Canadian Ktunaxa Nations to attend quarterly meetings together and receive services, and to attend the annual Provincial Elders Gathering in Vancouver.
The Golden Museum and Archives is turning 50 on June 1st and is celebrating with a community barbecue and live music.
The Creston Valley Blossom Festival will be a feature event of Creston’s Centennial Celebration. Blossom Festival will take place from May 17-19, 2024.
This project will support the District of Invermere to build an accessible playground at Mount Nelson Athletic Park.
akisqnuk First Nation will hold its Annual General Assembly on August 23 – 25, 2024.
On April 13, 2024 celebrate National Poetry Month in Silverton with a free evening of poetry reading.
Living Lakes Canada will conduct an assessment on aquifer vulnerability in the Basin.
Sponsorship in community arenas, curling rinks and sports fields.
Friends of Old Arrow Park will hold their annual reunion at the historic site of Old Arrow Park on August 10, 2024.
This project will focus on the enhancement of recreational amenities located in the Basin by hiring, organizing, and training Basin residents as sites and trails crew workers.
Beaver Valley Recreation is celebrating their 50th Anniversary of the Beaver Valley Arena, featuring live entertainment, food, a dance, the revealing of a new Zamboni, and a presentation on the history of the arena and honoring 50 key volunteers. The event is held in Fruitvale on May 25, 2024.
The Beaver Valley May Days Society is hosting their 114th annual May Days celebration, a free family event with live bands and local artists, Kids Zone, food trucks and vendors, and an opening night that includes a movie in the park in Fruitvale – May 24-26, 2024.
Beaver Valley Nursery School will purchase basketball hoops and soccer nets to improve 18 existing child care spaces in Beaver Falls.
Berry Patch Daycare will purchase children’s furniture, storage cubbies, shelving, a vacuum, children’s bikes, beds, bedding and blankets, toys, an emergency kit, and miscellaneous equipment to create 16 new child care spaces in Creston.
Golden Co-op Radio will host their second annual community block party and fundraiser on the lawn of the Golden Library on June 8, 2024.
Blueberry Creek Early Learning and Care Centre will purchase a fridge, storage cabinet, microwave, and tables to support 18 newly created child care spaces in Castlegar.
Buddies on 7th will purchase a shade tent, tunnel, stroller, mud kitchen, shoe rack, shelving unit, green house, garden boxes, and picnic tables to improve eight existing child care spaces in Kimberley.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce (TDCOC) will to host their Business Excellence Awards in Rossland on June 1, 2024.
The Creston Chamber of Commerce is hosting Creston’s Canada Day Celebrations, with a 5km colour run, local musicians on a professional stage, market stalls for local business and farmers market, and a dunk tank in Creston on July 1, 2024
The Nakusp Rail Society is celebrating Canada Day 2024 with tours and a colouring contest for the whole family!
The Canyon Community Association will purchase and install a back-up generator, HVAC system, conduct upgrades, and purchase emergency supplies for the Canyon Community Hall.
WSP Canada Inc. will provide capital project development support for the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Golden Nordic Ski Club Society will replace the Caribou log bridge at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre.
This project will support the delivery of the Trust’s wildfire programs and provide expert guidance and support to help communities in the Trust’s operating area improve wildfire resiliency.
This project supports the Castlegar and District Community Services Society in building organizational capacity.
This project will support the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club to build a heated shop to store and maintain the club’s grooming equipment.
Sculpturewalk platinum co-sponsorship with the Trust.
This project will support the delivery of the Trust’s wildfire programs and provide expert guidance and support to help communities in the Columbia Basin Trust’s region improve wildfire resiliency.
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society will coordinate and undertake public outreach and awareness activities to reduce the spread and prevent the introduction of priority invasive species in the Central Kootenay region.
Fauquier CARES will be celebrating its first year birthday on May 26, 2024 and invites the area to celebrate along with them.
Kootenay Kids Society will provide advisory services to childcare providers in the Basin.
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) will host a community event for National Indigenous Day on June 21, 2024 in Castlegar.
This project will support the Nelson Civic Theatre Society to hire a consultant to provide financial advisory services.
The Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC will be celebrating their 100th year of operation on April 20, 2024 in Nelson.
This project supports the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in building organizational capacity.
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society will coordinate and undertake public outreach and awareness activities to reduce the spread and prevent the introduction of priority invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap region.
The annual Columbia Valley Classics Show and Shine takes place the third weekend of September in beautiful Radium Hot Springs, BC, and brings thousands of car enthusiasts together.
A family-friendly, inclusive event open to all residents of Columbia Valley to celebrate BC Trails Day on June 1, 2024, being held at the scenic Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail in Invermere.
This project will support the Columbia Valley Metis Association to purchase cultural supplies to deliver culturally safe services that reflect and represent the unique experiences, culture and traditions of Metis people.
The Trail Family and Individual Resource Center Society will host the Community Connect Fair to connect local non-profits and service providers with the community at large to showcase available services on April 26, 2024 in Trail.
The Triangle Women’s Institute in partnership with the Grasmere Community Society is holding a community Square dance and dinner on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
West Creston Community Hall Society will host the Corn Crickers’ Picnic, an old fashion fun-filled picnic with games, barbecued hamburgers, fresh corn, and homemade baking. This major fundraiser for the community hall happens September 8, 2024, in West Creston.
Cranbrook and District 4-H Council Association will host their annual showcase from May 31 to June 2, 2024 at the Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds.
This project will support the Town of Creston to commemorate their Centennial with a mural installation and drone show.
The Creston Valley Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Town of Creston and RDCK Areas B and C.
Salmo Valley Youth Community Centre will host the Dandelion Festival, their annual Spring celebration of community, creativity, and nature. The event features free games and activities for all ages, an artisans market, and live music as well as some educational talks in Salmo on May 25, 2024.
The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council will coordinate and undertake public outreach and awareness activities to reduce the spread and prevent the introduction of priority invasive species in the East Kootenay region.
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council will hold its annual AGM and field tour on June 20, 2024.
The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the East Shore Business and Community Exposition allowing businesses and the general public to connect, learn, and grow on April 23, 2024 in Kootenay Bay.
The East Shore Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years on the East Shore (RDCK Area A) of Kootenay Lake.
This project provides technical consultant support to support the development of Ecosystem Enhancement Program projects.
Kaslo Community Services Society and the Kaslo Community Garden Society are hosting the Edible Garden Tour to promote Kaslo’s locally grown food and gardening, as well as raise funds for the Kaslo Food Hub – in Kaslo July 14, 2024.
This project will support the coordination of the Economic Development Practitioners Network in 2024-25.
The Kootenay Literary Society will host their annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival to celebrate writers, publishers and readers and to raises the profile of writers and storytellers in Nelson from September 13 to 15, 2024.
The Spring Pollinator Palooza held on May 12, 2024 is an open house to enjoy guided tours of the community food gardens, the pollinator gardens and the apiary.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce will host their business appreciation awards on October 19, 2024.
The Elkford Child Care Centre will purchase two change tables, a safety gate, and several outdoor non-stationary toys to improve 30 existing child care spaces in Elkford.
This project supports event planning and production for the 2024 Food and Buyers Expo.
The Village of Montrose will be celebrating their annual Family Fun Day with music, games, bouncy castle, live entertainment, food and drink, dirt dig for the kids, ball games, and a trail hike on June 8, 2024.
This project supports the Fernie Freestyle Ski Club in building organizational capacity.
The Cranbrook Firefighters Association will host their Fishing Clinic at Idlewild Lake on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024.
After more than 2 years in development, the Fireweed Hub will be opening on May 4, 2024 and celebrating with over 150 residents.
This project will install fibre optic cable and a last-mile connection to 31 new units of affordable rental housing at 96 Deadmarsh Avenue in Fruitvale.
This project will support the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary to conduct an environmental assessment for the development of the Genelle Park.
The Triangle Women’s Institute in Grasmere will be holding their 2nd annual High Tea on June 15, 2024 for Grasmere and area.
The Village of Fruitvale will redevelop the existing McInnis baseball diamond at Haines Park for Little League and community recreational use.
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Metis Association, will host a community event in Cranbrook to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20, 2024.
The West Kootenay Metis Society will host a community event to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 22, 2024 in Nelson.
This project supports watercraft inspection and decontamination stations operated by the Province of BC to prevent invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species from entering the Columbia Basin.
This project supports the Kaslo and Area Youth Council in building organizational capacity.
Kaslo and Up the Lake Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Village of Kaslo and RDCK Area D.
This project will support the Golden and District Rotary Club to complete fencing and netting around renovated play equipment at Keith King Park to ensure the safety of park users.
The City of Kimberley will redesign and rebuild the existing bike park to ensure users of all abilities can use it safely by adding progressive features and addressing current safety concerns.
The Kimberley Arts Council – Centre 64 will host First Saturday Celebrations for its 10th season from July through October, 2024.
This project supports the Kimberley Nordic Club in building organizational capacity.
The Youth Community Service Award is based on volunteer service. Graduates from a Basin high school, alternate school or other institution that grants Ministry of Education-recognized graduation diplomas are eligible for the award.
40 students received this award in 2024.
Selkirk College will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending Selkirk College based on financial need.
College of the Rockies will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending College of the Rockies based on financial need.
This project supports the Ktunaxa Nation Council to hold its two-day Annual General Assembly at Akisqnuk on July 17 and 18, 2024.
The Sisters of Colombo, established to support immigrant women in the Trail area, are celebrating their 100th anniversary by hosting various events throughout the year, culminating with a Gala Banquet on October 12, 2024.
Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society will host their annual Yahk Dayz on August 10, 2024.
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society will host their 31st Annual Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival from August 2 to 4 , 2024.
The Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke’s Truth and Reconciliation Day event will be held on on September 30, 2024.
The 8th Annual Elk Valley Pride Festival celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies with 19 scheduled events over 5 days in Fernie from September 18-22, 2024.
The Creston Valley Fall Fair Association will host the 106th annual Creston Valley Fall Fair, a family fun event that highlights the importance of community, agriculture, and art on September 6 and 7, 2024.
aqam is hosting its annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2024.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism will host Basin tourism operators at its 47th Annual General Meeting on October 23 and 24, 2024.
aqam Health and Wellness will host Game Day in Cranbrook on July 30, 2024, providing Indigenous youth a chance to connect through interactive games and activities.
aqam Health and Wellness hosts the second annual Suicide Awareness Walk, a community event in Cranbrook on September 7, 2024.
Creston Valley Film Society hosts the 6th edition of 7th Siding Festival of Film in Creston from November 16-17, 2024, promoting cinematic arts and fostering growth in independent filmmaking within the community.
Valley Appreciation Day takes place on July 20, 2024 and is a summer highlight in Invermere.
The Argenta Fall Faire is one of the most important community events of the year, bringing together farmers, local artisans, food producers and community members with food and music on September 21, 2024.
The Golden and District Historical Association will host the Golden Fall Faire Saturday, September 14, 2024.
The Harrop and District Community Centre Society will host their Harrop Harvest Festival with locally made arts and crafts, produce and food products, musical entertainment, games, and raffles in Harrop on September 15, 2024.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce will host the Kootenay Coffee Fest to celebrate the rich tradition of coffee while connecting coffee enthusiasts with local roasters and artisans on October 19, 2024.
The Nelson Civic Theatre Society will host the STOODIS (“let’s do this”) Indigenous Film Festival, to celebrate Indigenous representation in cinema with showings, panel discussions, and talking circles from September 27-30, 2024.
The Revelstoke Museum and Archives is celebrating the Heritage Garden’s 20th anniversary and the Revelstoke Museum’s 50th anniversary on July 20, 2024 with a free drop-in event.
Ed Fest Arts Festival is a free to attend celebration of arts and music in Cranbrook on September 6-7, 2024.
The Creston Lions Club are celebrating their 85th year of community service with a free event featuring food, beverage and complimentary entrance to the Creston Museum and Archives, as well as the planting a commemorative tree on September 21, 2024.
The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market Society is hosting a 2 day Winter Market at Western Financial Place on November 30 and December 1st, 2024 that will feature 165 local farmers, artisans, community groups and non-profits, small businesses and food producers.
The Edgewater Legion is hosting a Community Dinner on December 15, 2024, for Seniors, veterans, and any other adult wishing to come.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 25, 2024.
The Friends of Invermere Public Library will hold its annual silent auction November 26, 2024.
The Creston Ladies Iron Maiden will host their 16th annual recognition luncheon for all of Creston’s women volunteers on October 8, 2024.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will host it’s annual Business Excellence Awards on October 10, 2024.
The Kimberley Community Fall Fair is an annual community event on September 21-22, 2024, that brings together local vendors and surrounding communities. The Fair is run by volunteers and the money raised is donated back to local non-profit groups involved with the organization.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce’s Kootenay Healthy Lifestyle Expo will showcase holistic approaches to health and wellness, and will connect community members with local resources and businesses on October 5, 2024.
COINS will welcome everyone in the community to join them on September 30th to commemorate this important day, explore a deepen understanding of the past, and offer a space for healing and connection.
The Riondel Community Association, formerly the Riondel Seniors Association, will host the Riondel Children’s Festival with arts and crafts, face painting, games, competitive events and music on August 3, 2024.
The Family Fun Halloween Dinner and Dance on September 29, 2024, and hosted by the Arrow Lakes Gymnastics Club in Nakusp, is an event geared for the entire family. It will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, spaghetti dinner and family dance.
LunaRail is an annual family friendly event held on September 22, 2024. A collaboration between the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Arts Revelstoke includes activities, rides and live music.
The Langham Hall will present the live music portion of the 2024 Summer Kootenay Resilience Festivals. These performances act not only as entertainment, but also as a catalyst for community engagement. Performances will be on August 24 and September 7 in Kaslo.
The Kootenay Lake Historical Society will host their Pirate Day, a fun filled family event with games, prizes, music and dress up costumes aboard the SS Moyie in Kaslo on August 18, 2024.
Military Ames in the East Kootenays will host an appreciation BBQ on August 15th, 2024, to coincide with the yearly visit of The Rolling Barrage and to honour veterans and first responders.
The Village of Kaslo is celebrating their 131st birthday at Legacy Park on August 16th and invites everyone in town to partake in entertainment, refreshments, and cake, as well as meet the Citizen of the Year.
The Revelstoke Garlic Festival on September 15, 2024, celebrates Revelstoke’s local food system and features a local farmer’s market, live music, a local craft sale, kid-friendly activities, food, workshops, and games.
The Glade Recreation Commission is hosting their 31st Annual Glade Fishing Derby with prizes, food and beverage, and live music on July 26, 2024.
The Castlegar and District Public Library is inviting the whole community to come and celebrate their 50th Anniversary on September 28, 2024, with entertainment, snacks and crafts for kids of all ages.
The Rossland Acoustic Music Camp brings together amateur musicians of all ages to receive mentoring from professional musicians, culminating with a live performance in Rossland on September 28, 2024.
This year’s annual Kootenai Community Centre Society fundraiser is a variety show featuring musical and theatrical acts from the Creston Valley.
Wildsight Invermere will host the 11th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on November 16, 2024.
The Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team will host the annual community Ski Swap from November 2-4, 2024.
Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society will host “Remember the Dead” on November 3, 2024 at Nelson’s Memorial Park to remember loved ones while following a path with interactive installations, luminaria, a Dia de los Muertos table, and a grief support station with reflective live music.
The annual pumpkin hunt is a family-friendly event on October 19, 2024, bringing people together to kick off the Fernie Nordic Society’s upcoming Nordic season at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre.
The West Kootenay Women’s Association is hosting their 50th Year Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2024 in Nelson.
The Tarrys and District Community Hall Society is hosting Tarrys and Thrums Family BBQ on September 14, 2024.
The Rossland Historical Museum and Archives Association will host a free, family-friendly Arts and Culture Festival on September 14 and 15, 2024. This vibrant event will showcase the region’s talented artists and craftspeople, featuring delicious food and live music.
Castle Wood Village will host a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC with a pledged walk, a BBQ by donation, craft and bake sale, silent auction and live music in Castlegar on September 20, 2024.
The Silvery Slocan Historical Society, in collaboration with the Hidden Garden Gallery, invites the public to its first stand alone, out-of-museum exhibit, with the free opening reception on July 16, 2024.
The Langham Halloween Haunt is a family-oriented event that is safe, fun, and a youth-friendly way for all-ages to be spooked, entertained and enjoy the spirit of Halloween. on October 30th in Kaslo.
The Fernie and District Historical Society will be hosting an Old West-themed murder mystery and spaghetti dinner (Spaghetti Western) on November 23, 2024.
A family fun event held in Slocan on July 20, 2024, including live music, dance, theatre, sand sculpture, and many more family friendly activities.
On September 27, the Nelson Cycling Club is hosting the Baker Street Bike Decorating and Parade, which helps families turn their bikes in to art and then parade down Baker Street, as part of Fat Tire Fest 2024.
Kootenay Co-op Radio will host the Cottonwood Falls Concert, a free open air concert with local bands and an out of town headliner, celebrating the first week of school and the beginning of autumn in Nelson on September 5, 2024.
This free public event, held by the Silvery Slocan Historical Society on August 24, 2024, will give people the opportunity to learn about the history of the area through an engaging cemetery tour.
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) provides access to a range of literacy programs and support services for children and their families, adults and seniors, based upon community defined literacy priorities.
Shuswap Band will purchase a Ford F150 Lightning EV for use as a Shuswap Band community vehicle.
Akisqnuk First Nation will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing one electric vehicle to support core community operations.
Revelstoke Senior Citizens’ Association will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing a hybrid vehicle to provide transportation for seniors through their volunteer driver program in Revelstoke and area.
Trail FAIR Society will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing an EV to provide transportation for seniors through their Better at Home program.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing a gas powered fleet vehicle used to transport staff with a Plug-in Hybrid EV.
Nelson Cycling Club Society will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing two e-bikes to transport trail crews and tools for trail maintenance.
The Golden Food Bank Society will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing an electric vehicle for core operations and installing a Level 2 charging station in Golden.
Pete Bourke will provide advisory services for the Trust’s Non-Profit Advisors Program to three non-profit organizations based in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
This project supports Community Connections Society of Southeast BC in building organizational capacity.
This project supports the Slocan Lake Arts Council in building organizational capacity.
This project supports the Elkford Search and Rescue Society in building organizational capacity.
Rona Park will deliver one capacity building workshop on Running the “Business” of a Non-Profit.
This project supports the Castlegar and District Public Library Association in building organizational capacity.
This project supports Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club Society in building organizational capacity.
This project supports Kootenay Family Place in building organizational capacity.
This project supports the Kimberley Volunteer Ski Patrol in building organizational capacity.
Judy Oberlander will deliver one capacity building webinar on Fundraising Success.
Brett Price will deliver one capacity building webinar on Smart Budgeting for Non-Profits: Strategies for Financial Sustainability.
Frank Marino will deliver a capacity building webinar on Board Governance Roles and Responsibilities.
Winnie Ravichandran will deliver a capacity building webinar on Capital Project Preparation for Non-Profits.
Jonathan Arkle will deliver one capacity building webinar on Organization Amalgamation for Non-Profits.
This project supports the Kootenay Boundary Farm Advisors Program, matching funding from the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary to support the program for three years.
This project will support the British Columbia Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program in the Basin, which enables lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women to buy fresh, locally grown food from Basin farmers.
This project will help support the Town of Creston to purchase and renovate the Armitage Centre building to permanently house the Creston Valley Visitor Centre and other community amenities.
The project supports the collaborative efforts of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, Ktunaxa Nation, Secwépemc Nation, the Province of BC and the Government of Canada to explore the reintroduction of anadromous Salmon into the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin.
M’akola Development Services will provide capital project development support for projects in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Shuswap Band will create four band-owned affordable rental housing units in their community by purchasing, relocating, and upgrading four existing tourist rental cabins.
This project supports proposal development for a potential ecosystem enhancement project at Wigwam Flats located near Elko.
The Village of Nakusp will purchase and install a back up generator and new heating and cooling system with air filtration in the Nakusp and District Sports Complex Auditorium which is the area’s designated emergency reception centre.
The project will increase the Argenta Community Hall’s ability to serve as a place of refuge by providing a space with clean filtered air, a water purification system, accessibility improvements, and securing an alternative power supply in the event of a power outage.
The Trust will provide a repayable grant to the City of Castlegar for improvements made to the West Kootenay Regional Airport.
This project supports the Akisqnuk First Nation to construct a Multipurpose Building that will include a community atrium, health services and administration space.
The Greater Trail Community Skills Centre Society will build a commercial kitchen at their new location for their own and other non-profit organizations’ food programming.
This project will support the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to engage a consultant to complete a feasibility study and create a conceptual design for the addition of an accessible second-floor exercise room at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre.
This project will support Community Connections Society of Southeast BC to hire a consultant to develop a project scope and business plan for the development of a new physical Food Innovation Centre.
The City of Castlegar will undertake a feasibility study for a pedestrian crossing over the Columbia River to connect Selkirk College with the City.
The Langham Cultural Society will upgrade their IT hardware as part of their museum modernization project.
The existing Skattebo Reach Trail, between Castlegar and Glade, will be modified to allow bicycle passage from Nelson to Trail by a recreational trail.
The purpose is to support the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee to assist local governments and Basin residents to engage in decisions around the future of the Columbia River Treaty for the 2024/25 year.
Columbia Woodlot Association will reduce wildfire risk by implementing a fuel management treatment on 17.7 hectares with 6 hectares of land being treated utilizing mechanized dispersed mulching.
This project will support aqam Community Enterprises to engage a professional engineer to complete an independent solar energy yield assessment (EYA) for input into a BC Hydro Call for Power application for the 42MW Natanik Solar Project.
Huddles and Cuddles Play Center will upgrade their ventilation system to improve 32 existing child care spaces and create eight new infant and toddler spaces in Cranbrook.
Kootenay Kids Society will support the May 2025 Early Years Conference, an educational and professional development conference for early childhood educators and childcare professionals within the Columbia Basin Trust region to take place in Nelson, BC.
The New Denver Nursery School will purchase outside play equipment, toys, and children’s furniture to improve 14 existing child care spaces in New Denver.
Kimberley Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the City of Kimberley and RDEK Area E.
The Valemount V-Crew Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in Valemount.
The Nakusp and Area Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Village of Nakusp, RDCK Area K and CSRD Area B.
The Elkford Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the District of Elkford.
The Fernie Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in Fernie, RDEK Area B and parts of RDEK Area A.
This project will support youth in hosting a swap meet and upcycling workshops in Golden.
This project will support youth in hosting a series of cooking classes using local ingredients in Fernie.
This project will support youth in creating a free tiny little library in Cranbrook.
This project will support youth in providing a series of community workshops to teach community members to upcycle old textiles into new clothing and accessories.
This project will support youth in providing a series of community workshops to teach community members to upcycle old textiles into quilts.
This project will support youth in hosting a clothing swap and upcycling workshop in Nakusp.
Golden Nordic Ski Club Society will replace the Caribou log bridge at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre.
This project supports the annual Shuswap Salmon Festival that celebrates and honours the salmon, aims to build public understanding of the cultural and ecological importance of salmon, and aims to strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in the Upper Columbia. The event takes place on September 14, 2024.
The Creston Valley Blossom Festival will be a feature event of Creston’s Centennial Celebration. Blossom Festival will take place from May 17-19, 2024.
Yaqit aknuqi ‘it and Kakin Resources will host a Youth Economic Symposium for Indigenous youth from May 31 to June 2, 2024.
This project supports the Shuswap Band to partner with other Secwepemc communities, the Ktunaxa, and Okanagan Nations to conduct a ceremonial release of Sockeye salmon fry into the headwaters of the Columbia River at a location that has been used historically for harvesting salmon by the local Indigenous peoples. The event takes place on May 24, 2024.
Starbelly Jam Music Festival is a three day, family-oriented, all-ages music fest held in Crawford Bay, B.C. from July 5-7, 2024.
The Creston Chamber of Commerce is hosting Creston’s Canada Day Celebrations, with a 5km colour run, local musicians on a professional stage, market stalls for local business and farmers market, and a dunk tank in Creston on July 1, 2024
Valemountain Days, Valemount’s annual community festival, includes a parade, baseball tournament, downtown street dance, loggers sports, kids activities, a concession and more.
The Rocky Mountain/West Kootenay Boundary Local Government Management Association’s annual conference will be held in Nelson from April 24-26, 2024 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.
The Kimberley Arts Council – Centre 64 will host First Saturday Celebrations for its 10th season from July through October, 2024.
The Fernie and District Arts Council will host eight Wednesday Socials as free evening events throughout the summer of 2024.
The Radium Village Arts and Culture Society will host the second annual Woodcarver Days on May 11, 2024.
The Yaqan Nuki Peoples Heritage Society culture camp will invite Indigenous and non-indigenous people to learn and celebrate various Ktunaxa cultural practices from June 12 to 16, 2024.
Renascence Arts and Sustainability Society will host Tiny Lights, its an annual multidisciplinary community arts and music festival showcasing basin artists in Ymir June 14 to June 16, 2024.
Radius Retreat will host the Local Lineup event in the Village of Radium Hot Springs on May 4, 2024.
The Steamboat Mountain Music Society will host their thirteenth annual music festival from July 5-7, 2024.
The Kootenay Livestock Association will host their annual AGM Event, with an agriculture showcase, dinner and social on April 20, 2024.
Lardeau Valley Community Club will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their Seniors Appreciation Dinner with guests from the Lardeau Valley and Kaslo on April 28, 2024 in Meadow Creek.
The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the East Shore Business and Community Exposition allowing businesses and the general public to connect, learn, and grow on April 23, 2024 in Kootenay Bay.
Nelson and District Arts Council will host their ArtWalk from June 29 – September 9, 2024. This free, family friendly summer event will feature 60 visual artists hosted in 30 venues as well as two in-person openings featuring up to 20 local artists of different genres and styles in the downtown core.
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Metis Association, will host a community event in Cranbrook to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20, 2024.
The Kootenay South Metis Society will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with entertainers coming from Nelson, Creston and Cranbrook for all to enjoy in Trail on June 16, 2024.
The Beaver Valley May Days Society is hosting their 114th annual May Days celebration, a free family event with live bands and local artists, Kids Zone, food trucks and vendors, and an opening night that includes a movie in the park in Fruitvale – May 24-26, 2024.
The West Kootenay Metis Society will host a community event to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 22, 2024 in Nelson.
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) will host a community event for National Indigenous Day on June 21, 2024 in Castlegar.
akisqnuk First Nation will hold its Annual General Assembly on August 23 – 25, 2024.
This project supports Yaqan Nukiy to hold a community celebration for National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21, 2024.
This project supports Yaqit aknuqi ‘it to hold a Border Walk and community celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
The Trail and District Arts Council will host Music in the Park, a weekly series of live musical events in Gyro Park from June 27 to August 15, 2024.
The Metis Nation Columbia River Society will host a community event at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
The Nelson and District Arts Council will host the Nelson International Mural Festival, a three-day community celebration that features diverse events such as artist talks and panels, workshops and public art and performances – August 9 – 11, 2024.
The Kootenay Literary Society will host their annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival to celebrate writers, publishers and readers and to raises the profile of writers and storytellers in Nelson from September 13 to 15, 2024.
Cranbrook and District 4-H Council Association will host their annual showcase from May 31 to June 2, 2024 at the Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds.
Hosted by the Kimberley Trails Society along with the Kootenay Orienteering Club and Kootenay Freewheelers Cycling Club, Kimberley’s Round the Mountain trail event will happen on June 21-23, 2024.
The Golden Rotary Club with host a volunteer appreciation Gala and Dance on May 11, 2024.
Beaver Valley Recreation is celebrating their 50th Anniversary of the Beaver Valley Arena, featuring live entertainment, food, a dance, the revealing of a new Zamboni, and a presentation on the history of the arena and honoring 50 key volunteers. The event is held in Fruitvale on May 25, 2024.
aqam will bring awareness to the Red Dress Campaign with community events on May 4, 2024.
Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society, along with Neighbors United, and the Rossland Sustainability Commission, are hosting the Modern Living Show, a free to public event to highlight what individuals and communities can do to live sustainably – May 25, 2024, in Trail.
This sponsorship is to support Basin youth ages 7-14 who are Indigenous or facing financial challenges to free participation in Summer Soccer Camp hosted by the East Kootenay Society for Active Living and Premier Elite Youth Soccer Camps. Camps will take place on various dates throughout the summer in Kimberley, Cranbrook and Creston.
The Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society invites the public to gather on Peter’s Day and commemorate the 1895 Burning of Arms with the singing of hymns, a vegetarian picnic lunch, and an afternoon speaker series – in Castlegar on June 23, 2024.
The Ymir Community Association is hosting the Ragnarock Music Festival, a free family festival including a parade, crafts, games and entertainment, on July 27, 2024 in Ymir.
Key City Theatre Society hosts The Kootenay Children’s Festival on May 10, 2024, a cherished community event with a diverse range of workshops, performances, and exhibits supporting the cultural and educational landscape of the area.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce (TDCOC) will to host their Business Excellence Awards in Rossland on June 1, 2024.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 will host Edgewater’s annual Community Summer Break Parade on June 28, 2024.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce will host their business appreciation awards on October 19, 2024.
The free Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts in Invermere returns July 1, 2024 and will be presented once again by the Columbia Valley Arts Council.
The annual Mountain Paradise Show and Shine, with 250 entries of vintage vehicles, will be celebrated on June 1, 2024 in Revelstoke.
The annual Columbia Valley Classics Show and Shine takes place the third weekend of September in beautiful Radium Hot Springs, BC, and brings thousands of car enthusiasts together.
The Elk Valley Metis Association will hold a community meal and gathering in Fernie on June 20, 2024 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Winlaw Water Day, celebrating the local watersheds, is a one day event for the entire family. Held on May 4, 2024, it includes a parade, live music, a puppet show, the maypole dance and more.
West Creston Community Hall Society will host the Corn Crickers’ Picnic, an old fashion fun-filled picnic with games, barbecued hamburgers, fresh corn, and homemade baking. This major fundraiser for the community hall happens September 8, 2024, in West Creston.
The Village of Montrose will be celebrating their annual Family Fun Day with music, games, bouncy castle, live entertainment, food and drink, dirt dig for the kids, ball games, and a trail hike on June 8, 2024.
The Nelson Lion Club will host Lion’s Park Family Fun Day in Nelson on June 1, 2024 – a free event with face painting, bouncy castles, old school games with prizes, hot dogs, drinks and snacks for all. The Lions will be joined by volunteers from Nelson Community Services, Circle of Indigenous Nations, Kootenay Art Therapy Institute, and Kootenay Kids Society.
The Silverton Community Club hosts its annual July 1st, 2024 celebration with a weekend of activities for the entire family to enjoy in Silverton park.
The Kootenay Regional Rally Day is annual event that offers 4-H members an opportunity to compete in educational displays, public speaking and demonstrations and a judging competition on May 4, 2024 at the Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds.
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council will hold its annual AGM and field tour on June 20, 2024.
The 20th annual Strongman Classic is a fun, family-friendly event on June 15, 2024.
The Cranbrook Firefighters Association will host their Fishing Clinic at Idlewild Lake on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024.
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Society is celebrating their 20 year anniversary on April 27, 2024 with a free one day event including an art market, live music, food trucks, a live painting demonstration contest, kids painting and crafting, tours of their building and much more.
The Triangle Women’s Institute in partnership with the Grasmere Community Society is holding a community Square dance and dinner on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Fauquier CARES will be celebrating its first year birthday on May 26, 2024 and invites the area to celebrate along with them.
The Nakusp Rail Society is celebrating Canada Day 2024 with tours and a colouring contest for the whole family!
The Spring Pollinator Palooza held on May 12, 2024 is an open house to enjoy guided tours of the community food gardens, the pollinator gardens and the apiary.
The Golden Museum and Archives is turning 50 on June 1st and is celebrating with a community barbecue and live music.
Salmo Valley Youth Community Centre will host the Dandelion Festival, their annual Spring celebration of community, creativity, and nature. The event features free games and activities for all ages, an artisans market, and live music as well as some educational talks in Salmo on May 25, 2024.
Golden Co-op Radio will host their second annual community block party and fundraiser on the lawn of the Golden Library on June 8, 2024.
The Village of Salmo will host their Salmo and Canada Day celebrations with a variety of events for the entire community, including a parade, fireworks, slo-pitch tournament, farmers market and children’s events from June 28 to July 1, 2024.
This project supports Shuswap Band to hold a community celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20, 2024.
Friends of Old Arrow Park will hold their annual reunion at the historic site of Old Arrow Park on August 10, 2024.
Bee City Revelstoke, a part of the Local Food Initiative, is hosting International Pollinator week events from June 17-23, 2024.
The Triangle Women’s Institute in Grasmere will be holding their 2nd annual High Tea on June 15, 2024 for Grasmere and area.
Nelson CARES Society will host the Kootenay Seniors Fair, a free community fun event for everyone with vendors and entertainment, as well as information, activities and speakers for seniors on June 5, 2024 in Nelson.
Kaslo Community Services Society and the Kaslo Community Garden Society are hosting the Edible Garden Tour to promote Kaslo’s locally grown food and gardening, as well as raise funds for the Kaslo Food Hub – in Kaslo July 14, 2024.
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Creston, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Columbia Brewery, will host the annual Dash 4 Trash. The entire valley is invited to collect litter and then attend a free BBQ in Creston on May 12, 2024.
Wildsight Golden will host a Migratory Bird Day Pancake Breakfast and Bird Walk on May 11, 2024 with games for families.
The Trail Family and Individual Resource Center Society will host the Community Connect Fair to connect local non-profits and service providers with the community at large to showcase available services on April 26, 2024 in Trail.
Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery will celebrate Pride Month by launching the permanent installation of the We Love a Parade staircase, on June 13, 2024 with food and beverage and with the artists in attendance.
The Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC will be celebrating their 100th year of operation on April 20, 2024 in Nelson.
Open Mountains Project will be holding a PRIDE gathering and invites the Revelstoke community to Kovach Park on June 22, 2024.
After more than 2 years in development, the Fireweed Hub will be opening on May 4, 2024 and celebrating with over 150 residents.
Wynndel Community Centre will host its annul Spring Sports Day for the community to clean and set up outdoor sports equipment followed by games, with snacks and beverages on May 4 in Wynndel.
A family-friendly, inclusive event open to all residents of Columbia Valley to celebrate BC Trails Day on June 1, 2024, being held at the scenic Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail in Invermere.
On April 13, 2024 celebrate National Poetry Month in Silverton with a free evening of poetry reading.
Sponsorship in community arenas, curling rinks and sports fields.
