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Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan
August 16, 2023 • 2 minutes

Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan

Columbia Basin Trust asks Basin residents to comment on draft Columbia Basin Management Plan Focus Areas Columbia Basin Trust is inviting the public to provide feedback on its draft Plan—located […]

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Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root
July 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root

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 […]

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New affordable homes coming to Castlegar
July 20, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to Castlegar

New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community. Construction is […]

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Affordable, accessible homes coming for Valemount seniors
June 29, 2023 • 2 minutes

Affordable, accessible homes coming for Valemount seniors

Seniors in Valemount will have access to 18 new affordable rental homes in the coming year, all of which will be accessible for people with increased mobility requirements, as the […]

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2023 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients
June 22, 2023 • 5 minutes

2023 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The Muth family and Columbia Basin Trust are pleased to award five students who have faced and overcome adversity with the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship. Olivia Ady from Trail, Reid […]

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Elkford Families Benefit from New Child Care Spaces
June 14, 2023 • 2 minutes

Elkford Families Benefit from New Child Care Spaces

Families in Elkford will be able to pursue opportunities knowing their children are well cared for, now that a new child care centre has opened. The new Elkford Childcare Centre […]

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New Homes for Seniors, Families Now Open in Kaslo
June 8, 2023 • 2 minutes

New Homes for Seniors, Families Now Open in Kaslo

People living with disabilities in Kaslo now have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of Penny Lane Apartments. “As we continue to hear from residents and […]

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Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters
May 18, 2023 • 2 minutes

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters

First three episodes now available online The paranormal, trees, and tall tales of the Basin are just three of the topics tackled in season two of The Headwaters: Stories from […]

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Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action
April 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action

Trust supports 12 projects that increase ability to respond to wildfires From buying portable water tanks and equipment trailers, to providing specialized training and gear to their wildfire-fighting crews, 12 […]

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Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact
April 4, 2023 • 2 minutes

Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact

17 projects help the Basin become more sustainable Communities are reducing operating costs and gaining efficiencies while working toward their climate resiliency goals. Seventeen projects are underway to make Basin […]

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Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia
March 29, 2023 • 3 minutes

Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia

Registration opens April 3 for events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden  Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia […]

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Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire
March 16, 2023 • 5 minutes

Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire

20 projects target wildfire through a Province/Trust partnership Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a wildfire will […]

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