Season 3 episodes will be available starting in the summer Kootenay Mountain Culture Productions, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is excited to announce that it will release the third season of The Headwaters podcast this summer. Initially launched in […]
Deconstruction of white grain elevator to begin
Trust addresses safety risks while salvaging materials to preserve history (Creston) – Columbia Basin Trust has made the difficult decision to deconstruct the white grain elevator in Creston. While the Trust has invested significantly in the restoration of the red […]
Trust Pauses Work on Grain Elevators; Seeks Other Funders
The Trust is pausing work on Creston’s historic red grain elevator following a review of contractor bids that would result in significantly higher costs than originally budgeted. Further work will require additional partners and funding to move to the next phase.
Ready for Restoration
Creston grain elevator moves closer to a rejuvenated future Pass by Creston’s two grain elevators and they’ll look like they have for a long time—historically and visually fascinating but in need of repairs and a good coat of paint. Peek […]
Past Honoured, Conserved for Future
The Slocan Valley Historical Society will be restoring the Merriwake fishing boat thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust grant. There are many approaches used to preserve the region’s history, from installing interpretive signs or offering new museum exhibits, to creating […]
Basin Heritage Gains Ground on Many Fronts
Columbia Basin Trust supports 42 heritage projects with over $2 million Heritage buildings, archives and museum artifacts are part of how communities in the Basin hold onto their histories. To make sure future generations can also benefit from these historical […]