Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
On November 29 and 30, 2017, come to Invermere to join the dialogue that will envision creating a water monitoring framework and a shared, open-source water data hub in the Basin. The event is hosted by Living Lakes Canada, the […]
Over 140 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2017-18 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. “It’s exciting to […]
Thanks to a wage subsidy, an electrical company powers up its staff. When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train a new apprentice. During his quieter season, Lucke has time—but […]
Basin residents have told us that having opportunities to get active and lead more healthy lifestyles is important to them. That’s why we’ve made Recreation and Physical Activity a strategic priority. One of the ways we are addressing this priority […]
The Elk Valley Thrift Shop in Sparwood is a relatively new enterprise run by a successful non-profit organization that distributes $5,000 each month to its community. In just three years, the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society donated more than $220,000 […]
It’s an exciting time for non-profit organizations. The Trust is offering a wide range of workshops and learning opportunities this fall to help non-profits succeed. There are six new workshops in communities around the Basin to help address issues the […]
