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May 19, 2026 • 6 minutes

$2.3 Million Invested to Strengthen Columbia Basin Ecosystems

The Trust has supported 40 large-scale and small-scale projects since launching the Ecosystem Enhancement Program in 2017. Photo courtesy of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

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May 12, 2026 • 2 minutes

Greater Financial Security for Basin Food Banks

The Trust’s $5 million endowment will help provide long-term support for Basin food banks and First Nations and Métis community food programs. Photo courtesy of Cranbrook Foodbank Society.

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April 14, 2026 • 2 minutes

Increased Medical Accommodation for Basin Residents

A partnership between the Trust and the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation will support an expansion of JoeAnna’s House. Basin residents account for more than 40 per cent of JoeAnna’s House annual guests. Photo courtesy of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

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April 7, 2026 • 2 minutes

Nakusp Rental Housing Project Breaks Ground

Representatives from Columbia Basin Trust (Trust), Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS), the Village of Nakusp, Studio 9 Architecture and North Mountain Construction participate in a groundbreaking celebration for a new rental housing project in Nakusp. Left to right: Margaret Driscoll (Operations Manager, ASLCS), Steven Kaup (Architect, Studio 9 Architecture), Brittny Anderson (MLA, Kootenay Central), Kerri Larson (Director, Construction, North Mountain Construction), Tim Payne (Executive Director, ASLCS), Tom Zeleznik (Mayor of Nakusp), Tom Lie (Chair, ASLCS), Johnny Strilaeff (President & CEO, Trust), Karen Hamling (Board Member, Trust), Ulli Mueller (Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Trust), and Gabe Tyler (Managing Director, North Mountain Construction).

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March 24, 2026 • 3 minutes

Helping More Residents Access Fresh, Nutritious Food

New equipment and other upgrades will see more fresh and nutritious food safely preserved, stored and ready for distribution in communities by organizations like Healthy Kimberley. Photo: Nicole Leclair.

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March 17, 2026 • 3 minutes

Communities Strengthen Wildfire Preparedness Efforts

At the Appledale Community Hall, the Appledale Progressive Association and SIFCo are creating a FireSmart demonstration garden to help residents learn how landscaping choices can reduce wildfire risk.

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February 25, 2026 • 3 minutes

Columbia Basin Trust Board Welcomes Four New Members

The Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors. Front row – left to right: Betty Anne Marino Susan Clovechok (Vice-Chair), Ron Oszust, Suzan Hewat, Melanie Jeannotte, Christine Hoechsmann. Back row – left to right: Am Naqvi, Jared Basil, Owen Torgerson (Chair). Katrine Conroy. Missing: Angus Graeme and Karen Hamling.

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February 24, 2026 • 2 minutes

Community Foundations Strengthened for Generations

The Trust is investing in 17 community foundation endowments to support the projects, programs and priorities of local residents, now and into the future.

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February 19, 2026 • 2 minutes

Basin Art Spaces Become More Accessible

Columbia Basin Trust will support the work of Basin arts, culture and heritage organizations to improve accessibility for people of all abilities.

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February 17, 2026 • 3 minutes

Basin Trail Crew Program Builds Skills and Creates Jobs

The Basin Trail Crew Program strengthens the local workforce and supports community groups like the Fernie Trails Alliance that maintain trails and other outdoor recreation assets people enjoy year-round.

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