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The Fernie Mountain Film Festival Society will host the 15th annual Mountain Film Festival starting February 25, 2022.

This project supports Basin non-profit housing organizations to complete energy retrofits.

Volunteers and community members will conduct a much-needed clean-up of four Kootenay Lake foreshore areas taking place over the spring and summer of 2021.

The Trail Curling Club will host the 2022 Men’s and Women’s BC Club Challenge Provincial Curling Championships March 23-27, 2022.

Rossland Gold Fever Follies will begin their theatre season June 6, 2022.

Wildsight Creston Valley Branch will host a hybrid version of the Wild and Scenic film festival to inspire conservation and a love of nature on January 22, 2022.

The Arrow Lake Cross Country Ski Club will be hosting an open house at the Wensley Creek Cross Country Ski Trails on January 15.

This project develops educational resources and establishes a network of Basin 2SLGBTQplus organizations to support collaboration, capacity-building and sustainability.

The Aboriginal Youth Plan It Network will support youth priorities, activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) received funding to deliver the Access Guardian Program 2021-2024. The Access Guardian Program provides a backcountry Access Guardian, hired by the Conservation Officer Service, to perform duties within the Southern Rocky Mountain Management Plan area which lies within Electoral Area A of the RDEK.

This project reduces isolation and improves community connections by bringing seniors together twice per week for dance and fitness classes.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and specifically to create a job experience opportunity for three unemployed or underemployed Basin residents with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project provides professional facilitation services to the Trust.

This project supports non-profit housing organizations in the Columbia Basin Trust region to install renewable solar energy generation arrays at existing affordable rental housing.

This project provides administrative support for the Affordable Housing Renewable Energy Program.

This project will support the Agri-Park Farmers’ Market in the purchase of two prefabricated washrooms.

This project transforms approx. 2.5 ha of forest near the Bannock Point recreation area, located on provincial Crown land within the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) tenure, into an innovative agroforestry wildfire risk reduction pilot that will create immediate employment and professional development opportunities for youth.

The project will complete restoration planning and design using Traditional Ecological Knowledge for previously altered wetlands.

The Community Initiatives Program is a community-based granting program that incorporates local input in the adjudication process. CIP is delivered on behalf of the Trust by the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, Town of Golden, City of Revelstoke, Village of Valemount, aq’am, akisq’nuk, Yaqan nukiy, Yaqit aknuqi ‘it, and Kenpesqt.

The Akisq’nuk First Nation will upgrade their recreation center with generators, a new high efficiency particulate air filtration system, and new cots and blankets to operate as a reception centre during community emergencies.

This project supports the Recipient to continue or enhance its food distribution programs and/or services.

This project supports renewable solar energy generation and related installation training opportunities for 19 affordable housing units in the akisqnuk community.

This project supports housing affordability for 12 units of affordable housing in the Akisq’nuk First Nation community.

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.

This project will support the Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trails Society to enhance an existing disc golf course in Kaslo by adding permanent target baskets, tee boxes, and signage.

This project creates 48 new licensed child care spaces in Elkford.

To support Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society in their efforts to suppress the invasive American bullfrog to help maintain the balance of ecosystem health and native biodiversity in the Creston area.

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.

Angel Flight East Kootenay will purchase, and repair if necessary, an aircraft certified for flight in known icing conditions to reduce flight cancellations when transporting East Kootenay residents to non-emergency medical appointments in larger centres.

This project provides outreach and support to people struggling with addiction in Nelson.

The apakinu kuna Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in aqam.

This project will increase access to affordable, quality, local food for Basin residents in the Cranbrook area by enhancing the existing Apple Capture and Kimberley Community Garden programs.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to fund energy conservation and efficiency improvements to improve the quality of eight child care spaces in Winlaw at the Appledale Daycare.

This project supports the Recipient to continue or enhance its food distribution programs and/or services.

aqam will celebrate National Indigenous Day with five days of virtual community engagement, celebrating a different cultural theme each day.

The Community Initiatives Program is a community-based granting program that incorporates local input in the adjudication process. CIP is delivered on behalf of the Trust by the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, Town of Golden, City of Revelstoke, Village of Valemount, aq’am, akisq’nuk, Yaqan nukiy, Yaqit aknuqi ‘it, and Kenpesqt.

This project will enhance ecosystem values on approximately 1,300 hectares of forested land, including thinning dense ponderosa pine forest and reintroducing fire as a biological and heritage value. This will improve range habitat for elk and deer and provide benefits to numerous other plant and wildlife species.

This project supports renewable solar energy generation, fibre optic cable installation, and installation/construction training opportunities on 20 affordable housing units in the aqam community.

This project supports energy and building improvements to aqam’s Language and Cultural Centre.

Sponsorship in community arenas, curling rinks and sports fields.

The Argenta Fall Faire is one of the most important community events of the year bringing together local artisans, food producers or farmers and community members on September 25th in Argenta.

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 Argenta Community Association to repair and relocate existing playground infrastructure, as well as add new elements to increase year round usability for a broader age range.

This project supports energy efficiency and building improvements to the Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services’ program and administration building.

This project supports the Arrow Lakes Historical Society in building organizational capacity.

This project supports the Arrow Park Community Association in building organizational capacity.

The annual reunion of former and current Arrow Park residents will take place August 17, 2021

This Project reduces wildfire risk, educates residents about FireSmart practices and emergency preparedness on their properties, and provides job creation in Arrow Park.

This project supports Arrow Slocan Tourism Association to build organizational capacity.

This project supports the Arrowtarians Senior Citizens Society to build organizational capacity.

ArtWalk is celebrating 33 years of local/regional artist promotion/community arts engagement with online evnets inclduing two live streamed openings featuring 20 local artists . ArtWalk will wive all fees/commissions for the gallery portion of ArtWalk supporting artists during the pandemic.

The 34th annual ArtWalk will take place in Nelson.

This project will restore the Athabasca Pass Heritage Trail by clearing the 14 km of existing trail on the west side of Athabasca Pass which connects to Jasper National Park.

A gallery opening night at Revelstokes art gallery will take place August 5

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.

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.

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.

This project reduces isolation and supports community connections by bringing seniors together for shared meals, activities and celebrations organized and coordinated by volunteers.

This project will allow the Balfour Recreation Commission to upgrade the Balfour Hall to increase its emergency readiness with back-up power, a portable air filtration system, first aid supplies, and increased accessibility.

The project supports Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy to increase publicly accessible, tech-enabled spaces and digital literacy supports for Basin residents.

This project supports the Basin Business Agriculture Advisor services as part of Community Futures Central Kootenays delivery of the Basin Business Advisor Program.

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 purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support College of the Rockies – Cranbrook with the administration and delivery of the Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program (Program) which provides support to primary food producers in the Basin that increase food production to meet local demand for foods that are locally produced. The Program will provide flexibility to farmers to hire residents of the Basin as needed throughout the growing and harvesting season of 2021.

College of the Rockies will administer and deliver the Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program which provides support to primary food producers in the Basin to meet increased demand for foods that are locally produced.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to create a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project will support maintenance and development for the Basin PLAYS Hub website.

This project will be a renewal for the Basin Youth Sport and Physical Literacy Consultant for a third year as per RFP2018-09.

This project supports the initial launch of a bear-safe rural organics collection service.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will develop the Beaver Siding Train Station and Museum as a place for residents and visitors to share in the story of the Beaver Valley, as well as provide additional public meeting space.

This project reduces isolation and improves community connections by bringing seniors together twice per week for lunch, social activities, exercise, entertainment and health checks.

This project will support the RDKB to create new pickleball courts at the Beaver Valley Family Park for community use.

The Beaver Valley Youth Club will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Village of Fruitvale, Village of Montrose, and RDKB Area A.

Beaverhead Cultural Society will hold the Beaverhead Sundance ceremony in Invermere from June 27-July 4.

The annual Beaverhead Sundance ceremony will take place June 25-July 4, 2022 in the Columbia Valley.

This project reduces isolation, builds connections and removes financial barriers for vulnerable adults in Golden to participate in a six-week art program.

This Project will provide wage funding to Bent Plow Farm to hire an emerging professional in the career focused, position of Lead Farm Hand.

This project will increase access to affordable, quality, local food to Basin residents in Cranbrook and surrounding area by creating meals from recovered food.

The project will offer experiential environmental education opportunities to Basin students.

Nakusp and Area Bike Society is holding an open house at Mt Abriel – Bike Fest 2021. Supporters, volunteers and
community members are invited to check out progress on the trails on September 11.

The project will complete ecosystem and species conservation planning and implementation in the Columbia Wetlands.

This project will create a connector adaptive trail system, upgrade an existing staging area to an alternative racing venue and purchase a snow cat attachment for maintenance purposes.

This project will create job experience and skills development opportunities for four Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.

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.

Blending the Lines is a collective backcountry art event and exhibit that helps strengthen our local community, our local economy, and merges our sports and arts culture. It takes place in Nelson from February 5th to March 7th.

The Nelson Disc Golf Society will construct a new 18-hole disc golf course in Blewett.

This project consists of energy conservation and efficiency improvements to improve the quality of 60 child care spaces in Castlegar at the Blueberry Creek Early Learning Centre.

This project supports the completion of bridge deck repairs on Boivin Creek bridge.

The District of Elkford will enhance the City Centre area of Boivin Creek Corridor with new picnic tables, benches, lighting and wayfinding signage.

In cooperation with the Fernie Heritage Library and the Fernie Seniors Center, BC Youth Parliament members will be making Boredom Buster Care Packages for seniors in the Fernie community, to help combat the boredom and loneliness.

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.

This project creates 9 new licensed child care spaces in Fernie.

Columbia Valley Community Foundation will hold an event to celebrate its 20 years and to recognize volunteers, grant recipients, and donors.

The City of Castlegar will purchase two adjacent buildings with empty storefronts to facilitate downtown revitalization.

This project delivers interactive workshops for ?aqam youth focused on supporting mental health and quality of life.

The Golden District Rod and Gun Club will create a business plan for a new campground at the Bush Harbour recreation site near Golden.

Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce will hold its second online Business Excellence Awards which is expected to draw around 5,000 participants.

The City of Trail will repair and upgrade Butler Parks baseball diamond lights and safety nets.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of CBDC and is specifically to support the management and delivery of the second Basin Buy Local Festival (Project) to support Basin businesses to increase their social media presence and encourage Basin residents to buy local.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the REVY Bucks campaign to support local businesses.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of CBDC and is specifically to support the Valley Strong Spotlight on Local Campaign and launch a Find your service database to highlight service-based businesses in the Valley.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of CBDC and is specifically to support the Columbia Valley Grown and Made Campaign to promote locally produced and grown edible products in the Columbia Valley.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of CBDC and is specifically to support the Live, Spend, Be Local Campaign to support local businesses and incentivize local spending.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the Shop Local Holiday Kick Off Campaign that will help promote local businesses and the goods and services available in the City of Fernie over the 2021 Holiday season.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the Eat, Shop, Service Local campaign to support local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support the East Shore Buy Local campaign to support local businesses.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the Buy Local Nakusp campaign to support local businesses.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the celebrating local artists this holiday season campaign to support local artists and encourage people to shop locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the 2021 Merchants Night campaign to support local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support the Moonlight Madness campaign to support local businesses.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of CBDC and is specifically to support the Cheer it Forward! campaign to support local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the Epic Day in the South Kootenays campaign to support local tourism businesses and encourage people to spend their recreation dollars locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the #ThinkLocalFirst South Kootenays Campaign to support local businesses and incentivize local spending.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support the Support Local Entertainment campaign to support local businesses.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and is specifically to support the Cheer it Forward! campaign to support local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of Columbia Basin Trust and specifically to support the Buy and Give Local campaign to promote local businesses and the goods and services available in the town of Golden for the 2021 Holiday season.

The Project purpose is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to provide wage funding to hire a post-secondary graduate in the meaningful, career-focused, full time position of Accounting Technician.

This project supports the development of a new trail and expansion of the existing trail network on Mt. Thompson.

Costs associated with hosting the Plays website.

A celebration of Canada Day at the Nakusp Rail Society site July 1, 2022.

Canal Flats will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt with activities and hot dogs for children under 12.

This project will improve two to five hectares of wetland and riparian habitat over multiple areas in the Canoe Valley to increase ecological connectivity and resilience across the landscape.

The project will support project development for the restoration of functional wetland and riparian habitat in the Valemount area.

This project will remove aged playground equipment, add an information kiosk, install pit toilets, and install an outdoor sink with potable water for family use.

This project will provide capital project development support for the Columbia Basin Trust region.

This project will provide capital project development support for the Columbia Basin Trust region.

This project creates eight new licensed child care spaces in Revelstoke.

This project supports caregivers who have been impacted by COVID-19 to strengthen social connections and improve mental health.

The Castlegar Chamber Business Awards will celebrate all of our local businesses and honour specific award winners in Castlegar on October 2nd, 2021

This project supports energy and building improvements to the Castlegar and District Community Services Society’s program and administration building.

Castlegar and District Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years for City of Castlegar, RDCK Area I and RDCK Area J.

The Castlegar Baseball Association will rehabilitate aging batting cages at the Kinnaird Park ball diamonds to increase the safety and functionality of the facility.

This project will support the Castlegar Craft and Farmers Market through capital purchases including tents and tables.

Annual Ladies Golf Night at the Castlegar Golf Course

Platinum Level Sculpture Sponsorship Shared with Columbia Power.

The Trust will contribute to the Castlegar Snowmobile Clubs purchase of a replacement for their aged groomer.

This project will increase access to affordable, quality, local food to Basin residents in the Castlegar area by expanding the existing community garden project with the addition of 28 new raised beds.

This project will deliver invasive species prevention and management by engaging and education citizens to prevent invasive species impacts in the Central Kootenays.

Wage funding will be provided to Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society to hire a post-secondary graduate in the career-focused, full-time position of Senior Field Technician.

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will host the Business Excellence Awards on April 2, 2022.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will upgrade the Charles Bailey Theatre rigging, drapery, and electrical system to modern standards.

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.

This project provides consulting support for the Child Care Capital Grants Energy Improvements stream.

This project provides energy conservation and efficiency improvements to improve the quality of 15 child care spaces at the Children’s Orchard Preschool in Castlegar.

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.

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.

This project supports the first-year pilot of a pre-treated organics diversion program using on-site food waste recyclers.

The Castlegar hospice Society is raising funds for hospice palliative care and support for those experiencing grief and bereavement.

College of the Rockies will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending College of the Rockies in Cranbrook based on financial need.

This project will support upgrades to the solar thermal system at Purcell House student housing complex at the College of the Rockies campus in Cranbrook.

This project will support rehabilitating and developing the surrounding multi-use Community Forest trails on College of the Rockies land and constructing a designated College trailhead with improved signage, a bike wash station and a multi-use up-track with benches.

This project will support restoration of the historic trail between Amiskwi Pass and Howse Pass in the upper Blaeberry Valley.

The purpose of the project is to support the continued development and delivery of environmental education across the Basin that is responsive to school and community needs and incorporates leading education practices.

The project will monitor groundwater in the Columbia Basin and educate the public on the importance of this water resource.

As a celebration of the Columbia Basin Trusts 25th anniversary, video content will be produced to tell stories about the formation of the Trust while paying tribute to the individuals that were its founding architects.

The project will monitor aquatic health and offer environmental education opportunities in the Columbia Lake area.

The project will offer place-based environmental education opportunities to Basin students on the ecology of the Columbia River.

The project supports the collaborative efforts of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Secwepemc Nation, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, 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 will support the development of commemorative structures related to the Columbia River Treaty at key locations along a branded Columbia Basin heritage route.

The Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards
showcase event highlights businesses throughout
the region and takes place November 18.

This project will provide wage funding for Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to hire a post-secondary graduate in the career focused, full time position of Administration and Community Projects Coordinator.

The annual car show is one of the biggest events in Radium and attracts thousands of car enthusiasts

This project supports the Columbia Valley Community Foundation to build organizational capacity.

This project supports Columbia Valley Greenway Trail Alliance to build organizational capacity.

This project supports the Recipient to continue or enhance its food distribution programs and/or services.

The Columbia Valley Youth Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Columbia Valley.

The project will protect water quality through nature based planning.

The Lardeau Valley Historical Society will host a community outdoor celebration of local history on June 26, 2022.

This project will replace an older model fleet vehicle with a new electric vehicle.

This project will increase access to affordable, quality, local food to Basin residents in the Revelstoke area by creating a dual lane commercial kitchen that will provide meals utilizing recovered foods.

This project delivers a series of workshops to support the mental health of older youth and adults in Salmo.

This project support energy and building improvements to the Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society’s program and administration building.

The Community Connections Society of Southeast BC is replacing an older fossil fuel fleet vehicle with an electric vehicle for the purposes of supporting the Recipient’s food recovery and farm kitchen programs in Cranbrook and area.

This project support energy and building improvements to the Community Connections Southeast BC’s program and administration building.

This project will support the creation of an accessible tech-enabled space for residents to have access to technology and receive digital literacy support and training at the Community Outreach and Development building in Revelstoke.

This project provides barrier-free individual and family counselling to people experiencing vulnerabilities and/or distress.

This project will increase access to affordable, quality, local food to Basin residents in Revelstoke by supporting the creation of a community garden which includes 12 raised beds and 24 growing plots next to affordable housing.

A Program Review Consultant will undertake delivery partner research and discussions to assist staff in developing the Trusts approach to renewing the Trusts commitment to CIP/AAP, and any required adjustments to CIP/AAP.

This Project provides technical consulting support to the Community Readiness Program.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support eligible applicants to develop their projects, assist in the application process and provide support and direction for the Community Technology Program (Program).

This project provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples struggling with addictions in Cranbrook and surrounding area with access to individual and group supports, harm reduction education, cultural connections and life skills training.

This project will provide wage funding to Corner Veggies to hire an emerging professional in the career focused position of Regenerative Farmer Development Intern.

The City of Nelson will enhance the usability, aesthetics, and safety of
Cottonwood Falls Park by installing shade structures, seasonal lighting, new
planters, and bike racks and by improving accessibility to the falls.

This project is to conduct research on the framework of counselling services available in the Columbia Basin to assist in the review process for funding requests related to counselling supports.

This project supports Cranbrook Community Theatre Society to build organizational capacity.

Novemebr 27-28, the Cranbrook Farmers Market hosts a 2 day wintermarket that promotes shopping locally for the holiday
season.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to create a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates job experience opportunities for two unemployed or underemployed Basin residents, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This project creates a job experience opportunity for one unemployed or underemployed Basin resident, with the goal of advancing their skills to meet labour market needs.

This Project will develop a new multi-use, connector recreational trail adjacent to Rossland.

This project will install an outhouse, bear proof bins and fencing, conduct wood chipping activities, and host targeted grazing operations at the Kimberley Nordic Centre.

This project will support the acquisition of safety and trail maintenance equipment and a utility trailer.

This project will build a new Nordic ski trail warming cabin, install trail signage and refurbishment and enhancement trails in the Kaslo area.

This project will create a lower section and connector trails to the Hooch Creak Trail System in Salmo adding an easier more accessible multi-use, multi-season elements.

This project will replace of a log bridge with a steel girder bridge at the Golden Nordic Ski Club.

This project will develop a beginner mountain bike trail near Castlegar.

This project will support the completion of the Grandwazoo Loop with the development of 1.5 km segment for mountain biking and hiking.

This project supports the construction of a connector trail between Summit and B52 trails and enhancements on the Premature Trail, Summit Trail and the Take It Easy bridge in Golden.

This project supports the completion of an uptrack that connects to the Contra and Trail Dogs Trails in Fernie.

This project will support the installation of park signage, map and water at the Fernie Railyard Park.

This project will build an uptrack to the trails Contra and Trail Dogs in Fernie.

This project will build a trail loop from Elkford to Lost Lake.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to install infrastructure and rehabilitate trails in the non-motorized trail network in Elkford.

This project will support the purchase and installation of culverts and draining mitigation work at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre.

This project will construct a public wheelchair-accessible outhouse at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre in Golden.

This project will replace a bridge structure at the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site.

This project will support rehabilitating and developing the surrounding multi-use Community Forest trails on College of the Rockies land and constructing a designated College trailhead with improved signage, a bike wash station and a multi-use up-track with benches.

This project supports the development of a new trail and expansion of the existing trail network on Mt. Thompson.

This project supports the completion of bridge deck repairs on Boivin Creek bridge.

This project will create a connector adaptive trail system, upgrade an existing staging area to an alternative racing venue and purchase a snow cat attachment for maintenance purposes.

This project will restore the Athabasca Pass Heritage Trail by clearing the 14 km of existing trail on the west side of Athabasca Pass which connects to Jasper National Park.

This project develops the Sparwood Ridge area by developing a connector trail to the Grunt and the Great Trails.

This project will support upgrades to the existing trails on the Crawford Peninsula and new trail spurs to connect Picnic Bay to Cortiana Face.

This project will complete the accessibility components of the pathway network at Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary.

This project will support developing a trail extension for the CBT’s Munday Grind, completing enhancements, graveling of new staging area at cross country network, addressing erosion in the network, and purchasing maintenance equipment.

This project will support restoration of the historic trail between Amiskwi Pass and Howse Pass in the upper Blaeberry Valley.

This project will construct a 2.4 km trail loop that integrates with dog-friendly trails and rehabilitate damaged culverts on the Biathlon Connector trail in the Black Jack Cross Country Nordic ski area in Rossland.

This project will purchase a grooming snowmobile and compact-roller attachments for Elk Valley’s Nordic ski trails.

This project will refurbish existing trails in the Welsh Creek area near Radium Hot Springs.

This project will repair a section of the rail trail in Nakusp.

This project supports the completion of the Elkford to Lost Lake loop.

This project will rehabilitate the Marysville Falls Walkway with a wheelchair accessible boardwalk and upgraded safety and aesthetic features.

This project will support the construction of a cabin at the Meadow Mountain Recreation Site.

This project will rebuild and repair the Mill Lake Trail damaged by wildfire.

This project will rehabilitate an area at Mt. Abriel and purchase trail equipment.

This project will rehabilitate and repair trails managed by the Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society.

This project supports Phase 1 of the development of a multi-use, non-motorized connector trail between Mt. Abriel and the Village of Nakusp.

This project supports the completion of the brushing and construction of the upper section of the Lyons Bluff Trail in Nelson.

This project will support the design of a section of trail to minimize erosion at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club in partnership with the Salmo Streamkeepers.

This project will support the upgrades to the existing Old Coach Trail in Invermere.

This project will create the Owls Roost Gathering Place to share stories, knowledge and observations of the rich and living ecological and cultural history of the upper Columbia River valley.

This project will replace an at-risk bridge, rehabilitate sections of the Paulson Cross-Country ski trails to mitigate environmental issues and include the acquisition of snowmobile used for ski trail grooming, and brush saws for trail maintenance.

This project supports the Golden Snowmobile Club to repair the Quartz Cabin, ensuring the safety of the users and extending the cabins lifespan by repairing interior and exterior elements, improving insulation values to reduce firewood use in winter, and replacing the aging beacon

This project will support the trail corridor on Ranch Ridge above Rosebery with a new up track and a downhill adaptive trail.

The project will support the acquisition of a tractor and backhoe to help maintain the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club trails, support operational activities of the club and be used in future trail and structure building opportunities.

This project will rehabilitate a historical trail at Riondel and create a new trail access.

This project supports Phase 2 of the development of a new trail corridor and adaptive trail that connects the Rolling Thunder, Spine and Butter trails in Ranch Ridge trail network, above Rosebery.

This project will purchase equipment, support trail rehabilitation and complete a geotechnical plan for a section of the Slocan Valley Rail Trail.

This project will rehabilitate a section of degraded Nordic ski trail system, expand the parking lot to and purchase a Nordic ski trail grooming attachment.

This project supports two connecting trails to complete the trail system in Sparwood.

This project will complete the Sparwood Lunch Loop Trail Network with an additional 900m of trails called Lunch Money (a flow trail) and Smoko (a connector trail to Sloppy Joe).

This project will develop a permanent paved trail in Sparwoods Lions Park that would support a winter skating loop.

This project supports the purchase of a trail counter system that will measure trail usage in Cranbrook.

This project builds an outhouse and kiosk at the Valemount Mountain Bike Park Network, repairs trail infrastructure, and creates the Zen Garden connector trail.

This project will enlarge the parking area and create an adaptive slope at the Valhalla Hills Nordic Ski Club.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support eligible applicants to develop their projects, assist in the application process and provide support and direction for the Community Technology Program (Program).

This project will support the creation of an accessible tech-enabled space for residents to have access to technology and receive digital literacy support and training at the Community Outreach and Development building in Revelstoke.

The project supports Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy to increase publicly accessible, tech-enabled spaces and digital literacy supports for Basin residents.

This project will support upgrades to create a tech-enabled space and provide digital literacy support at the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre.

The Rossland Public Library will support digital literacy training and access to technology with the purchase of computers, kids’ learning kits and tablets and a 3D printer.

This project will support the creation of a tech-enabled space and digital literacy training at the Kaslo Senior Centre.

This project will support the creation of a tech-enabled space and offer digital literacy training at the Rossland Seniors Hall.

This project supports new computer stations, digital literacy training and upgrades to the W.E. Graham Community Services Learning Centre.

This project will support upgrades and technology purchases to create a tech-enabled space at the Creston Youth Centre for presentations and digital literacy training.

This project will support the purchase of technology and provide digital literacy training at the Arts Station in Fernie.

This Project will fund technology upgrades to support organizational sustainability and the delivery of services to Basin communities.

This project supports a tech-enabled space at Golden Years Lodge including a computer and printer for resident and visitor use as well as tech training and coaching.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

College of the Rockies will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending College of the Rockies in Cranbrook based on financial need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Okanagan College will award bursaries to Columbia Basin students attending Okanagan College, Revelstoke Campus based on financial need.

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.

Selkirk College will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending Selkirk College based on financial need.

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.

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.

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.

The purpose is to support decision-making in the Columbia Basin by providing region-specific information and outreach through the State of the Basin.

The purpose of the Project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the Trust and is specifically to support the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) to support decision-making in the Columbia Basin by providing region-specific information, applied research and outreach.

The Kootenay Family Place 50th Anniversary Events include the birthday party with alumni of KFP on January 17th, 2022, a free family skate or swim for families in February and a free event at the Castlegar Theatre for children (a movie or play) in February.

The Kootenay Chamber of Commerce Meetup brings all chamber of commerce E.D.s in the East and West Kootenays together.

The Kaslo Summer Music Series will bring back the joy and enrichment of live music to the West Kootenays with weekly outdoor live musical performances and will be lived streamed on social media. Shows run Saturdays from 4-6pm from June 5th to September 4th in Kaslo.

Wildsights Youth Climate is hosting Imagine Nelson a youth-led online event to discuss climate change. Attendees will gain new perspectives on what a sustainable future could look like in the West Kootenays from experts in forestry, permaculture, politics, law, and other fields. Hosted online November 25th.

The tenth Elephant Mountain Literary Festival will be held online bringing writers, publishers and readers together and highlighting the work of local authors and performers. Taking place July 7 – 11, 2021

The the Kootenay Gallery is happy to once again host Dinner for the Cultured Soul to be held at the 19th Restaurant, Castlegar Golf Course on October 16, 2021.

The Castlegar hospice Society is raising funds for hospice palliative care and support for those experiencing grief and bereavement.

The Castlegar Chamber Business Awards will celebrate all of our local businesses and honour specific award winners in Castlegar on October 2nd, 2021

Blending the Lines is a collective backcountry art event and exhibit that helps strengthen our local community, our local economy, and merges our sports and arts culture. It takes place in Nelson from February 5th to March 7th.

ArtWalk is celebrating 33 years of local/regional artist promotion/community arts engagement with online evnets inclduing two live streamed openings featuring 20 local artists . ArtWalk will wive all fees/commissions for the gallery portion of ArtWalk supporting artists during the pandemic.

The Argenta Fall Faire is one of the most important community events of the year bringing together local artisans, food producers or farmers and community members on September 25th in Argenta.

Volunteers and community members will conduct a much-needed clean-up of four Kootenay Lake foreshore areas taking place over the spring and summer of 2021.

An event to brainstorm and network between Hospital Auxiliary volunteers from the West Kootenay communities takes place June 13, 2022

A dog show in Castlegar will provide entertainment to viewers August 27 – September 1 2022.

Rossland Gold Fever Follies will begin their theatre season June 6, 2022.

Earth Day will be celebrated with residents at Taghum Hall.

The Race to Alaska (R2AK) Documentary Screening will be shown at the Civic Theatre in Nelson and online on April 28 and 29, 2022.

The Castlegar Trade Show takes place April 22-24, 2022 and provides an opportunity to showcase local businesses.

Presentation on the history of the original Quakers and their community hall and press will take place Spring of 2022 to a wide audience.

A celebration of French art takes place in Nelson March 10 – March 28, 2022.

This online conference is for all Kootenay Girls grade 8 to 12 who are curious about education and career paths in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) fields.

Rossland’s Museum will host family Day February 20, 2022 with a variety of fun activities.

The 34th annual ArtWalk will take place in Nelson.

The Island to Island Enterprise Society is hosting a snow sculpting contest for people of all ages On February 13, 2022.

The Spark in the Dark Lantern Festival includes school children making the lanterns and a community parade on the evening of the 31st. The parade will end at Centennial Park with a bonfire and music for people of all ages. Taking place in New Denver on January 31, 2022.

The Trail Curling Club will host the 2022 Men’s and Women’s BC Club Challenge Provincial Curling Championships March 23-27, 2022.

The 2022 Kootenay Lake Summit will bring our community together to inspire, educate, and empower participants with an expert panel of knowledge keepers. Participants can engage directly with the speakers in a webinar which will be recorded and featured on our Podcast Series where individuals and our local communities learn more about Kootenay Lake and take action to protect its important natural features.

KAST is hosting the Kootenay Pitch Competition Finale highlighting entrepreneurs behind the Kootenay Regions top tech and innovation companies that are diversifying our regional economy. The event is live streaming across the Basin November 18th.

The LV Harvest Festival is an annual community event. It brings together members of the community and various local vendors (farmers and artisans) and musicians.

Light Up is a celebration to kick off the holiday season and bring light, joy and a spirit of community to local residents of Kaslo and Area D. Taking place over the month of December it includes the Light Up Parade on December 4th and a Decorating Contest.

Montrose Recreation will host a family oriented, outdoor Treasure Hunt with Covid protocals in place on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

The 4th annual Nelson Mural Festival will create up to 10 additional murals in downtown Nelson and hold online live streamed performances completely free of charge and accessible.

The Touchstones opening event celebrates the transition of the Nelson Sports Museum with the Lacrosse Exhibition opening. This will celebrate Canadas National Game of Lacrosse and spark meaningful conversations about decolonization through the collection as it evolves. The event will follow all COVID guidelines and takes place October 28th at Touchstones in Nelson.

The Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival brings people together in celebration of art, nature, and community taking place in Nelson, February 5th, 2022.

The 2021 Queen City Cruise will have a number of Covid-safe and social distancing events such as the Friday Cruise, and a Saturday poker run or cruise to attract car enthusiasts from across the region talking place September 11, 2021.

The 27th annual Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas is a community event that marks the beginning of the holiday season in Rossland and includes a variety of family friendly activities like the Reindeer Prance , Christmas Tree lighting, costumes, street music and prize draws. Taking place December 4th, 2021 with activities adhering to the provincial health orders.

A series of online and in-person art-making and learning events celebrating the public launch of Rossland Art Centre community programs.

The Rossland Community Farmers Market Society will host three, special farmers markets (Winter, Mid-
Winter and Spring) to support local food production and access and to restart the summer Rossland Farmers Markets.

On September 25, 2021, the Rossland Museum will host an Outdoor Artisan Market that will promote the regions artists and craftspeople.

The 2022 Rossland Winter Carnival is a multi day celebration of winter and community, hosting athletic, musical, and artistic events that attracts hundreds of participants and audiences from across the region. All Covid protocols issued by the PHO will be strictly adhered to. Taking place in Rossland January 27 – 30, 2022.

Shredologys summer and winter events will educate and inspire
local women to participate more and build community by strengthening connections. Workshops take place through the fall and winter 2021/2022.

The Summer in the Skatepark program will have a
year-end windup celebration for all of the children,
youth and parents who took part in the program, with prizes,
and awards given out on August 27th in Castlegar.

The Greater Trail Hospice Society is hosting an education and networking day for hospice volunteers and staff in the West Kootenay area.

The Kimberley Arts Councili will host a virtual Kimberley Kaleidoscope on August 21, 2021 which will include live streamed musical performances at no cost for community members.

JCI Kootenays will host the 2022 National Convention from September 15 to 18, focusing on focusing on hospitality and tourism, education, indigenous culture, and the history of the land.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce presents Griz Days as a multi-day
festival of fun-filled family-friendly events, activities,
fundraising and entertainment from March 4 to 6 2022.

The Fernie GravelGrind Society presents a weekend-long gravel cycling event created by riders, for riders, encouraging those from different backgrounds to take part and celebrate a weekend of bike riding, community and inclusivity from June 24 to 26 2022.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will host the Fernie Business Excellence Awards during Small Business Week in October.

The Fernie Pride Society will host the 5th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival from September 23 to 26, 2021 with a drag storytime, educational sessions, arts presentations, musical performances, festival opening reception, and more.

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is hosting their 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Not Alone Campaign, bringing Foundry to the East Kootenay.

The Creston Ladies Iron Maiden will host a volunteer recognition luncheon on October 12, 2021.

Novemebr 27-28, the Cranbrook Farmers Market hosts a 2 day wintermarket that promotes shopping locally for the holiday
season.

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will host the Business Excellence Awards on April 2, 2022.

In cooperation with the Fernie Heritage Library and the Fernie Seniors Center, BC Youth Parliament members will be making Boredom Buster Care Packages for seniors in the Fernie community, to help combat the boredom and loneliness.

Wildsight Creston Valley Branch will host a hybrid version of the Wild and Scenic film festival to inspire conservation and a love of nature on January 22, 2022.

The Fernie Mountain Film Festival Society will host the 15th annual Mountain Film Festival starting February 25, 2022.

Kimberley’s Dirtbag Festival showcasing local film and photography will occur on May 27, 2022.

The Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo on September 10, 2022.

Wildsight Creston Branch will host the Creston Valley Bird Festival from May 13 to 15, 2022.

The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the Think Local Business and Community Expo series of events
over three days in April, May and June 2022.

The Triangle Women’s Institute will host a pancake supper for the community of Grasmere on March 1, 2022.

The KORE Makers Market event will bring musicians and entertainment to Kimberley’s Platzl.

Wildsight Elk Valley will host a Community Clean up in Jaffray for Earth Day on April 22, 2022.

Sustainable Kimberley will plan and execute a tree planting event in the City of Kimberley.

The Meadowbrook Community Association will host an outdoor environmental education event at McGinty Lake Interpretive Forest on September 19, 2021.

The Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society will host the 4th annual Peak Music Festival from September 10, 11, 2021 to highlight local and regional performers in Rotary Park, Cranbrook.

The Kimberley Platzl Light-Up is an annual community celebration with hot chocolate, cookies and the opportunity for photos with Santa

Fort Steele Heritage Town will host Spooktacular as a fun family event for all ages on October 29, 2021.

The Creston-Kootenay Foundation is hosting a volunteer appreciation event on September 21, 2021.

Cranbrook and District Search and Rescue will host a volunteer appreciation BBQ on August 19, 2021.

The Fernie and District Arts Council will host Wednesday Socials starting August 4 until September 1, 2021, as family friendly events promoting music and art to help connect the community.

Wednesday Socials are a much loved Fernie community event which FDAC are excited to be able to welcome back, providing an opportunity to connect the community through the arts. Every Wednesday, starting August 4th we welcome Fernie, both locals and visitors, for free to be social in Station Square with live music, beverage garden, food trucks and art activities.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is organized by Wildsight Invermere and will be a mix of online and limited in-person attendance on November 20

Invermere and area residents will once again enjoy Snowflake Festival January 21, 2022

February 2022 will be the third year for the Invermere Film Festival. The festival runs over three days at the Columbia Valley Centre.

The Harvest Dinner will be a single night event on September 9th, 2021 which will showcase local produce and ingredients from Golden and surrounding region.

Starting on BC Trails Day, June 5, Columbia Greenways Trail Alliance is holding a month long competition for local trail users.
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the June.