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Ten new affordable homes coming to Kaslo
April 29, 2022 • 2 minutes

Ten new affordable homes coming to Kaslo

Construction is underway on 10 new affordable rental homes in Kaslo for families with low and moderate incomes, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities. Located at 334 A Ave., Pennylane Apartments will […]

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Large-scale Projects Support Ecosystem Health
April 25, 2022 • 5 minutes

Large-scale Projects Support Ecosystem Health

Forests, wetlands and riparian areas are among the habitats that will benefit from several projects that are focusing on ensuring healthy, diverse and functioning ecosystems in the Columbia Basin. “The […]

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Energy Retrofits in Community Buildings
April 13, 2022 • 3 minutes

Energy Retrofits in Community Buildings

Fourteen projects target sustainability and energy efficiency with Trust support Community purpose buildings in 12 communities will be more sustainable, safer, and energy-efficient for Basin residents. The energy retrofits and […]

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New Community Liaison Eager to Connect
April 12, 2022 • 2 minutes

New Community Liaison Eager to Connect

Patrick Checknita to support community efforts in the west. As Columbia Basin Trust’s newest Community Liaison, Patrick Checknita will be connecting with communities in the western Columbia Basin to introduce […]

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Communities Target Climate Resilience
March 30, 2022 • 3 minutes

Communities Target Climate Resilience

Eight projects help communities address climate change with support from the Trust. Whether they’re enabling the public to use electric cars or promoting clean energy, eight projects are helping Columbia […]

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Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk
March 23, 2022 • 5 minutes

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk - 12 projects receive funding through provincial partnership.

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Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders
March 18, 2022 • 4 minutes

Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders

Trust-supported projects improving the lives of seniors and elders Seniors and Indigenous elders will have more opportunity to connect with each other, and the buildings they actively use will be […]

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Non-Profit Affordable Housing Operators’ Asset Management Webinar
March 11, 2022 • 1 minute

Non-Profit Affordable Housing Operators’ Asset Management Webinar

Repairs and upgrades often come at unexpected times when funding can be hard to find. This webinar will help with resources to reduce asset management costs and improve planning. During […]

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New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside
March 10, 2022 • 4 minutes

New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside

The Trust supports communities to create 18 low barrier, outdoor recreational projects The outdoors are a great place to be active. Now there will be even more and better ways […]

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More People to Enjoy Healthy, Locally Grown Food
March 3, 2022 • 5 minutes

More People to Enjoy Healthy, Locally Grown Food

19 community-based projects increase Basin residents' access to local food.

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Farewell to Kelvin Saldern
February 10, 2022 • 2 minutes

Farewell to Kelvin Saldern

From seeing heritage buildings in Rossland and Kaslo get a facelift, Ymir sparkle through community engagement and Johnsons Landing strengthen its assets, Kelvin Saldern has witnessed many successful projects blossom […]

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Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies
February 3, 2022 • 4 minutes

Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies

When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s best to be prepared. That’s why Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 13 rural […]

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