Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Recreational trails in the Columbia Basin are cherished by users year-round. To ensure they’re in top shape and an enjoyable experience, groups throughout the region are undertaking projects with support from Columbia Basin Trust. Currently, 23 projects in 18 communities […]
More people in the West Kootenay region, including families, seniors and those living with disabilities will soon have more affordable rental homes to choose from with nearly 70 units, which are under construction or open. “We know that housing is […]
People in need of affordable housing in the Kootenay region will soon be moving into a new 30-unit apartment complex in Sparwood. Located at 431 Pine Ave., Timbers Landing will provide homes for people with low to moderate incomes, with […]
Women and children leaving violence in Valemount and the surrounding region now have safe new homes with the opening of Ada’s Place, a 14-unit women’s housing development. “This project is an incredible investment in Valemount that will provide a range […]
Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia Basin—encompassing 5,429 homes—to create access to high-speed Internet. This new multi-year, $82-million project is being […]
From Métis jewellery to weaved portraits, and tango dance to burlesque, artists and organizations around the Columbia Basin are undertaking exciting projects that add colour, energy and vitality to this region. Now, 110 new arts and culture projects are receiving […]
