Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Solid research and close ties build better foundations for Golden’s children “I still get goosebumps thinking about what we’ve come through,” says Karen Cathcart of her town’s five-year journey to build a 102-space child care centre. “When the going got […]
More park amenities for Castlegar residents Castlegar’s Millennium Park will soon receive a second round of upgrades. The upgrades will include an off-leash dog park; beach volleyball and tennis/pickleball courts; improved access, parking and drop-off areas; a bike skills park; […]
Groups work together to secure Trust funding Two and a half years after the old structure was removed for safety reasons, the children of Salmo will enjoy a new playground slated for Knights of Pythias Park. The playground—and several other […]
Apply now for social, environment and youth grants from the Trust Are you planning a project that will help social well-being, the environment or youth? The Trust may be able to help. Intakes for three granting programs are now open. […]
Popular School Works program now provides wage subsidies for apprenticeships Businesses and organizations around the Basin can once again get support to hire students through Columbia Basin Trust’s School Works program. The program provides a wage subsidy of $8/hour to […]
An initiative to enhance the regional workforce and strengthen the economy in the East and West Kootenay has been launched. The Kootenay Workforce Development (KWD) is a two-year project that builds on the recommendations of the Kootenay Regional Skills Training […]
