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Join the Trust for its AGM and Community BBQ
September 7, 2015 • 2 minutes

Join the Trust for its AGM and Community BBQ

Join us today in Nakusp! The BBQ is now being held in the arena curling rink due to weather. Learn more about the activities of Columbia Basin Trust at its […]

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A Destination Pint
September 6, 2015 • 2 minutes

A Destination Pint

For nearly 20 years, Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. has been satiating people with its craft-brewed beers, served throughout British Columbia and into Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Now, having outgrown its […]

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Prescription for Growth
September 6, 2015 • 2 minutes

Prescription for Growth

What started out as pharmacist Michelle Gray’s vision for a health- and lifestyle-focused community pharmacy has quickly grown into an essential service for customers throughout the Kootenays. Andy and Michelle […]

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Room and Board
September 6, 2015 • 3 minutes

Room and Board

Larry and Annette Plett, owners of Drifter’s Restaurant in Meadow Creek. While vacationing in the Kootenays, Annette and Larry Plett saw a little business for sale in Meadow Creek. By […]

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Millennium Park Project Receives Trust Support
September 4, 2015 • 1 minute

Millennium Park Project Receives Trust Support

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; […]

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We Want Your Photos!
September 2, 2015 • 2 minutes

We Want Your Photos!

The Basin is stunning in so many ways—from its scenery, to its communities, to its people. If you have a photo that captures what you love about this region, we’d […]

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Improvements to Salmo Park Under Way
August 25, 2015 • 2 minutes

Improvements to Salmo Park Under Way

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 […]

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Over $2 Million in Grants Available
August 19, 2015 • 2 minutes

Over $2 Million in Grants Available

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 […]

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Apply for a Wage Subsidy: Hire a Student
August 11, 2015 • 2 minutes

Apply for a Wage Subsidy: Hire a Student

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 […]

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Taking Action on a Plan to Boost the Kootenay Economy
August 11, 2015 • 4 minutes

Taking Action on a Plan to Boost the Kootenay Economy

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 […]

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More Supportive Housing Opens in Nelson
August 5, 2015 • 2 minutes

More Supportive Housing Opens in Nelson

An additional 14 people in need now have access to supportive housing at two newly renovated developments in Nelson, owned and operated by the Nelson CARES Society. The developments were […]

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SunMine Commercially Operating
July 28, 2015 • 3 minutes

SunMine Commercially Operating

SunMine means bright future for sunny resort city Kimberley, BC The City of Kimberley is pleased to announce that SunMine is commercially operational. The 1.05 MW (megawatt) solar project is […]

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