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SUMMARY:Cranbrook: Non-profit Advisors Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trust is hosting a series of free in-person workshops in April 2026 that will help build the knowledge and capacity of non-profits. These workshops are for Basin non-profits and their staff and volunteers. \n\n\n\nLearn more about each workshop and how to register\, below:  \n\n\n\n\n			\n			Grant Writing – Cranbrook \n			\n		\n			\n\nLearn the basics of preparing grant applications or sharpen your skills through a step-by-step approach to the process.  From developing the project idea to completing the details of the budget\, this workshop will provide an outline to use to prepare clear\, concise\, comprehensive\, and competitive grant applications.Lynda Lafluer has had a variety of community-focused roles with her last position as a Community Liaison with Columbia Basin Trust. She has been on both sides of grant applications – the nervous grant writer and the adjudicator. This has given her a unique perspective on successful applications as well as those that were not selected for funding. She likes to share what she has learned in order that more people understand the application process better. \n\n\n\nDate: April 25\, 2026Time: 10:00 am MT- 12:00 pm MTLocation: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook (209 Van Horne Street South Cranbrook\, BC V1C 6R9) Instructor: Linda LafleurRegister here: Cranbrook Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Are You Covered? Risk Management for Non-profits – Cranbrook \n			\n		\n			\n\nRisk management means taking the time to think about what kinds of episodes could happen and taking the steps needed to prevent them from happening or to reduce their impact if they do. This workshop covers a systematic process that organizations can use to identify\, evaluate and control risks. A good risk management strategy can save a lot of grief\, anxiety and problems.Val Mayes is an experienced consultant and instructor with a depth of non-profit experience. She was involved with the Insurance Bureau of Canada in the development of risk management resources for non-profits and has helped dozens of organizations understand the how-and-why of planning for safe and successful programs.  \n\n\n\nDate: April 25\, 2026Time: 10:00 am MT- 12:00 pm MTLocation: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook (209 Van Horne Street South Cranbrook\, BC V1C 6R9) Instructor: Val MayesRegister here:Cranbrook Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Running Effective Meetings – Cranbrook \n			\n		\n			\n\nBoard members typically spend a lot of their limited time in meetings\, so it’s important to make the best use of that time together.This session covers the basics– the role of the chair\, agenda building\, taking minutes\, understanding parliamentary procedure & when to use it\, and dealing with challenging behaviours.Val Mayes has been working in the field of community development for over 40 years. She has a Masters in Adult Education from the University of Alberta and has worked with a wide range of organizations\, teaching sessions on leadership\, risk management\, board development\, working with volunteers\, and other topics relevant to nonprofit and community-based groups. Through her consulting business Building Connections Training and Consulting (established 2001) Val has helped multiple groups with planning\, decision-making and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. \n\n\n\nDate: April 25\, 2026Time: 1:00 pm MT- 3:00 pm MTLocation: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook (209 Van Horne Street South Cranbrook\, BC V1C 6R9) Instructor: Val MayesRegister here: Cranbrook Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Financial Management – Building Budgets & Financial Statements – Cranbrook \n			\n		\n			\n\nThis workshop helps non-profit staff and board members understand their roles in bookkeeping\, financial reporting\, and financial oversight. Participants will learn how to prepare and interpret key financial statements and use them to build realistic and effective operating budgets. We will cover how to create\, manage\, and monitor budgets for overall operations\, projects\, and grant-funded activities. The session emphasizes why well-built budgets are essential for accountability\, decision-making\, and long-term sustainability.Joleen is based in Nakusp\, British Columbia\, and has over 20 years of professional experience providing bookkeeping services to small businesses\, non-profit organizations\, and registered charities. Over the course of her career\, she has developed comprehensive expertise in payroll administration\, financial reporting\, and grant reporting. In addition to Joleen’s professional practice\, she  has held multiple roles within the non-profit sector\, including director\, treasurer\, employee\, and contracted service provider. These experiences have provided her with a thorough understanding of both organizational operations and governance responsibilities. \n\n\n\nDate: April 25\, 2026Time: 1:00 pm MT- 3:00 pm MTLocation: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook (209 Van Horne Street South Cranbrook\, BC V1C 6R9) Instructor: Joleen MinchinRegister here: Cranbrook Workshop NPA Registration
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/cranbrook-non-profit-advisors-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T103000
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SUMMARY:Non-profit Webinar: Effective Communication and Facilitation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Join Michelle Laurie for a 90-minute interactive virtual training session focused on communicating and facilitating for effective meetings. The session will be geared toward novice-intermediate facilitators and meeting hosts.Michelle Laurie brings 25 years of experience supporting corporate\, government\, and community partners in environment\, sustainability\, and organizational development. She specializes in designing and leading collaborative processes that foster strategic thinking\, learning\, and tangible results. She has trained thousands of leaders around the world to improve their facilitation\, engagement and communications skills. Michelle is the founder of Convene Consulting Inc. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Michelle LaurieDate: April 22\, 2026Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am PTZoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FsWgE2hrTmiEoO_jM8wmdA
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/non-profit-webinar-effective-communication-and-facilitation-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T183000
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SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Area A (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Area A: rural Elk Valley\, will take place on April 21\, 2026 a 6:30 p.m. MT. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hosmer Community Hall\, 7431 6th Ave\, Hosmer \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-area-a-redi-grants-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260313T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154719Z
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SUMMARY:Non-profit Webinar: Conflict Management for your Non-Profit
DESCRIPTION:Navigating conflict and hard conversations is at the core of the human experience\, and these are opportunities to learn how to meaningfully engage and transform our relationships with the people\, world and workplace we care about. In this webinar\, equip yourself and your team with the leadership skills to notice tension and address division early\, to de-escalate conflict with clear and compassionate communication\, and to build a workplace culture with belonging and trust. \n\n\n\nNatasha Edmunds is a conflict resolution consultant\, mediator\, facilitator and coach. Natasha helps businesses\, organizations and individuals transform conflict into solutions and shared agreements\, strengthen relationships\, build cohesive teams\, communicate effectively\, and find common ground to overcome polarization. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Natasha EdmundsDate: April 21\, 2026Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am PTZoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DR-dp73aT76eH8jyfhx2SA
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/non-profit-webinar-conflict-management-for-your-non-profit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182523Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Kimberley (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Kimberley will take place on April 20\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. MT.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 100 4th Ave Kimberley \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-kimberley-redi-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T182858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T183037Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Elkford (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Elkford will take place on April 20\, 2026 a 6:00 p.m. MT. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council Chambers in the District Office at 744 Fording Drive \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-columbia-valley-area-f-and-area-g-redi-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154222Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson: Non-profit Advisors Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Trust is hosting a series of free in-person workshops in April 2026 that will help build the knowledge and capacity of non-profits. These workshops are for Basin non-profits and their staff and volunteers. \n\n\n\nLearn more about each workshop and how to register\, below:  \n\n\n\n\n			\n			Grant Writing – Nelson \n			\n		\n			\n\nLearn the basics of preparing grant applications or sharpen your skills through a step-by-step approach to the process.  From developing the project idea to completing the details of the budget\, this workshop will provide an outline to use to prepare clear\, concise\, comprehensive\, and competitive grant applications.Lynda Lafluer has had a variety of community-focused roles with her last position as a Community Liaison with Columbia Basin Trust. She has been on both sides of grant applications – the nervous grant writer and the adjudicator. This has given her a unique perspective on successful applications as well as those that were not selected for funding. She likes to share what she has learned in order that more people understand the application process better. \n\n\n\nDate: April 18\, 2026Time: 10:00 am PT- 12:00 pm PTLocation: Best Western Plus (153 Baker Street\, Nelson BC V1L 4H1) Instructor: Lynda LafleurRegister here: Nelson Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Are You Covered? Risk Management for Non-profits – Nelson \n			\n		\n			\n\nRisk management means taking the time to think about what kinds of episodes could happen and taking the steps needed to prevent them from happening or to reduce their impact if they do. This workshop covers a systematic process that organizations can use to identify\, evaluate and control risks. A good risk management strategy can save a lot of grief\, anxiety and problems.Val Mayes is an experienced consultant and instructor with a depth of non-profit experience. She was involved with the Insurance Bureau of Canada in the development of risk management resources for non-profits and has helped dozens of organizations understand the how-and-why of planning for safe and successful programs.  \n\n\n\nDate: April 18\, 2026Time: 10:00 am PT- 12:00 pm PTLocation: Best Western Plus (153 Baker Street\, Nelson BC V1L 4H1) Instructor: Val MayesRegister here: Nelson Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Running Effective Meetings – Nelson \n			\n		\n			\n\nBoard members typically spend a lot of their limited time in meetings\, so it’s important to make the best use of that time together. This session covers the basics– the role of the chair\, agenda building\, taking minutes\, understanding parliamentary procedure & when to use it\, and dealing with challenging behaviours.Val Mayes has been working in the field of community development for over 40 years. She has a Masters in Adult Education from the University of Alberta and has worked with a wide range of organizations\, teaching sessions on leadership\, risk management\, board development\, working with volunteers\, and other topics relevant to nonprofit and community-based groups. Through her consulting business Building Connections Training and Consulting (established 2001) Val has helped multiple groups with planning\, decision-making and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. \n\n\n\nDate: April 18\, 2026Time: 1:00 pm PT – 3:00 pm PTLocation: Best Western Plus (153 Baker Street\, Nelson BC V1L 4H1) Instructor: Val MayesRegister here: Nelson Workshop NPA Registration \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Financial Management – Building Budgets & Financial Statements – Nelson \n			\n		\n			\n\nThis workshop helps non-profit staff and board members understand their roles in bookkeeping\, financial reporting\, and financial oversight. Participants will learn how to prepare and interpret key financial statements and use them to build realistic and effective operating budgets. We will cover how to create\, manage\, and monitor budgets for overall operations\, projects\, and grant-funded activities. The session emphasizes why well-built budgets are essential for accountability\, decision-making\, and long-term sustainability.Joleen is based in Nakusp\, British Columbia\, and has over 20 years of professional experience providing bookkeeping services to small businesses\, non-profit organizations\, and registered charities. Over the course of her career\, she has developed comprehensive expertise in payroll administration\, financial reporting\, and grant reporting. In addition to Joleen’s professional practice\, she has held multiple roles within the non-profit sector\, including director\, treasurer\, employee\, and contracted service provider. These experiences have provided her with a thorough understanding of both organizational operations and governance responsibilities. \n\n\n\nDate: April 18\, 2026Time: 1:00 pm PT- 3:00 pm PTLocation: Best Western Plus (153 Baker Street\, Nelson) Instructor: Joleen MinchinRegister here: Nelson Workshop NPA Registration
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/nelson-non-profit-advisors-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
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SUMMARY:Expression of Interest Deadline: Energy Retrofit and Recharge
DESCRIPTION:If you are a non-profit housing provider in the Basin\, this program can help fund energy retrofits and solar projects. Delivered in partnership with BC Non-Profit Housing Association and BC Housing\, the Energy Retrofit and Recharge Program supports Basin non-profit housing providers to improve the energy efficiency\, sustainability and climate resilience of affordable rental housing.For more information\, visit Energy Retrofit and Recharge Program – Columbia Basin Trust
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/application-deadline-energy-retrofit-and-recharge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:The Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship was created to honour Neil Muth who valued and supported perseverance and continuous learning. He encouraged his three children to be curious\, to seek their own path\, and to never give up. In his role as President and CEO of Columbia Basin Trust\, he was a friend\, a mentor and a leader\, and he inspired us all to strive for excellence. \n\n\n\nThis scholarship is for people who have triumphed over adversity and wish to pursue post-secondary education. This is an opportunity for someone to demonstrate their individual determination\, future goals and self-motivation. It is evaluated on merit and not on academic achievements. \n\n\n\nThe scholarship is awarded by the Muth family and administered by Columbia Basin Trust. There will be $10\,000 available to support two to four applicants this year. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about this scholarship and how to apply\, visit: Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship – Columbia Basin TrustApplication deadline is April 15\, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. MT.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/scholarship-close-neil-muth-scholarship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182302Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Cranbrook (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Cranbrook will take place on April 15\, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Council Chamber at City Hall\, 40 – 10th Avenue South\, Cranbrook \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-cranbrook-redi-grants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260310T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195535Z
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Enhancement & Restoration Project Idea Workshop: Invermere
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Trust invites proponents to submit eligible restoration and enhancement project ideas of all sizes from across the Columbia Basin. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program\, we’re hosting four in-person workshops to support project ideas at every stage\, from early concepts to more developed proposals: \n\n\n\n\nGet oriented with the Ecosystem Enhancement Program and project idea submission process\n\n\n\nShare and explore restoration and enhancement project ideas\n\n\n\nIdentify potential partners\, tools\, and resources to strengthen projects\n\n\n\nUnderstand next steps toward potential Trust support.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re bringing a project idea or hoping to contribute your expertise\, we welcome your participation.Register below for an ecosystem enhancement and/or restoration project idea\, or if you’re interested in collaborating or contributing to a project:Invermere: April 15\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm MT. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/ecosystem-enhancement-restoration-project-idea-workshop-invermere-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T182135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182136Z
UID:46929-1776189600-1776189600@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Sparwood (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Sparwood will take place on April 14\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. MT. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council Chambers\, 136 Spruce Avenue\, Sparwood \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-sparwood-redi-grants/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260305T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182026Z
UID:47307-1776157200-1776171600@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Enhancement & Restoration Project Idea Workshop: Kimberley
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Trust invites proponents to submit eligible restoration and enhancement project ideas of all sizes from across the Columbia Basin. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program\, we’re hosting four in-person workshops to support project ideas at every stage\, from early concepts to more developed proposals: \n\n\n\n\nGet oriented with the Ecosystem Enhancement Program and project idea submission process\n\n\n\nShare and explore restoration and enhancement project ideas\n\n\n\nIdentify potential partners\, tools\, and resources to strengthen projects\n\n\n\nUnderstand next steps toward potential Trust support.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re bringing a project idea or hoping to contribute your expertise\, we welcome your participation.Register below for an ecosystem enhancement and/or restoration project idea\, or if you’re interested in collaborating or contributing to a project: Kimberley: April 14\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm MT. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/ecosystem-enhancement-restoration-project-idea-workshop-kimberley/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175625Z
UID:46926-1776105000-1776105000@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Area C (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Area C (rural Cranbrook\, Moyie\, Fort Steele\, Bull River\, Wardner) will take place on April 13\, 2026 a 6:30 p.m. MT.  \n\n\n\nLocation: RDEK Board Room\, 19-24 Ave South Cranbrook \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-area-c-redi-grants/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T173831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174024Z
UID:46924-1775757600-1775757600@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Area E (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Area E (rural Kimberley\, Wasa\, Ta Ta Creek\, Skookumchuk) will take place on April 9\, 2026 a 6:00 p.m. MT.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Wasa Community Hall\, 6145 Wasa School Rd\, Wasa \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-area-e-redi-grants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260305T181603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181901Z
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Enhancement & Restoration Project Idea Workshop: Revelstoke
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Trust invites proponents to submit eligible restoration and enhancement project ideas of all sizes from across the Columbia Basin. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program\, we’re hosting four in-person workshops to support project ideas at every stage\, from early concepts to more developed proposals: \n\n\n\n\nGet oriented with the Ecosystem Enhancement Program and project idea submission process\n\n\n\nShare and explore restoration and enhancement project ideas\n\n\n\nIdentify potential partners\, tools\, and resources to strengthen projects\n\n\n\nUnderstand next steps toward potential Trust support.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re bringing a project idea or hoping to contribute your expertise\, we welcome your participation.Register below for an ecosystem enhancement and/or restoration project idea\, or if you’re interested in collaborating or contributing to a project: \n\n\n\nRevelstoke: April 9\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm PT. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/ecosystem-enhancement-restoration-project-idea-workshop-revelstoke/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T173628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173629Z
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SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Fernie (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Fernie will take place on April 8\, 2026 a 6:30 p.m. MT. \n\n\n\nLocation: Fernie Seniors Centre\, 562\, 3rd Ave Fernie  \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-fernie-redi-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260305T181417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181419Z
UID:47303-1775638800-1775653200@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Enhancement & Restoration Project Idea Workshop: Rossland
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Trust invites proponents to submit eligible restoration and enhancement project ideas of all sizes from across the Columbia Basin. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Ecosystem Enhancement Program\, we’re hosting four in-person workshops to support project ideas at every stage\, from early concepts to more developed proposals: \n\n\n\n\nGet oriented with the Ecosystem Enhancement Program and project idea submission process\n\n\n\nShare and explore restoration and enhancement project ideas\n\n\n\nIdentify potential partners\, tools\, and resources to strengthen projects\n\n\n\nUnderstand next steps toward potential Trust support.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re bringing a project idea or hoping to contribute your expertise\, we welcome your participation.Register below for an ecosystem enhancement and/or restoration project idea\, or if you’re interested in collaborating or contributing to a project: \n\n\n\nRossland: April 8\, 2026\, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm PT. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/ecosystem-enhancement-restoration-project-idea-workshop-rossland/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260210T173513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173514Z
UID:46920-1775588400-1775588400@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Resident Input Meeting: RDEK\, Area A (ReDi Grants)
DESCRIPTION:Public Session for Resident Input Meeting in the RDEK\, Area A: South Country will take place on April 7\, 2026 a 7:00 p.m. MT.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Jaffray Community Hall\, 7369 Jaffray Village Loop Rd \n\n\n\nWebsite: ReDi Grants | Engage East Kootenay
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/resident-input-meeting-rdek-area-a-redi-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T235959
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260206T221150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154900Z
UID:46891-1775001600-1775087999@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Sponsored Events April
DESCRIPTION:April 4 – Wynndel Annual Easter Egg Hunt\, RDCK Area A and WynndelThe Wynndel Community Centre\, along with the local Volunteer Fire Department and volunteer teens\, will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\nApril 4 – West Creston Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt\, RDCL Area C and West Creston The West Creston Community Hall Society will host a pancake breakfast followed by an Easter egg hunt for families in West Creston and area on April 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\nApril 4 – Rossland Easter Egg Hunt\, RosslandThe Rossland Museum will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt – a free event with special crafts\, activities\, family-friendly races\, and egg hunts – on April 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\nApril 5 – Salmo Valley Spring Celebration\, Salmo The Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre will host a spring celebration and public easter egg hunt on April 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nApril 5 – Community Easter Egg Hunt\, RDEK Area G and EdgewaterThe Edgewater Legion will host the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 5th\, 2026.April 5 – Easter Egg Hunt\, Valemount The Valemount Lions Club will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lions Hall\, Valemount Museum\, and Valemount Library on April 5\, 2026\, with a hot dog meal afterwards. \n\n\n\nApril 11 – Harmony\, Peace and Unity Festival\, CastlegarThe Global Symphony for a United World will host the 2026 Harmony\, Peace & Unity Festival that will celebrate the Basin’s diverse cultures and creativity with family-friendly activities and performances by the Cottonwood Choir\, the Friends of the Doukhobors Choir\, the Twin Rivers Choir\, Gilles Parenteau\, and Gates. \n\n\n\nApril 16 – Death Cafe\, Silverton The New Denver Hospice Society will host a Death Café on April 14\, 2026. This is a free event\, providing warm food\, conversation and connection around advanced care planning and end-of-life for all members of our community both young and old. \n\n\n\nApril 19 – Flagstone and Community Cleanup\, RDEK Area B Grasmere \n\n\n\nThe Grasmere Community Society is hosting the annual neighbourhood clean-up and BBQ in Grasmere in celebration of Earth Day \n\n\n\nApril 24 – Open Mic\, New Denver The Slocan Lake Arts Council (SLAC) will host an Open Mic event at the Knox Hall in New Denver on April 24\, 2026. These events will provide an opportunity for audience members to perform any kind of art they practice\, while ensuring it is welcoming\, inclusive and non-judgmental.April 24 – 26 – West Kootenay Trade Show 2026\, CastlegarThe Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce will host the West Kootenay Trade Show to showcase local businesses from April 24–26\, 2026. Event Information.  \n\n\n\nApril 25 – 2026 Bear Fair\, CrestonThe Trails for Creston Valley Society will host their second annual Bear Fair on April 25\, 2026 at Centennial Park from 11 am – 3 pm. Bear Fair is a free\, family-friendly event celebrating bear safety and coexistence in the Creston Valley\, including educational booths\, children’s activities\, live demonstrations\, and local food vendors. Event Information.  \n\n\n\nApril 26 – Parson Spring Fling\, Area A ParsonThe Parson Community Hall Society will host a Spring Fling event on April 26\, 2026. The event features a market at the Parson Community Park\, a BBQ\, concession\, games\, a duck race and prizes\, and wraps up with an evening of live music and a family dance. \n\n\n\nApril 30 – Nelson and Area Earth Days\, Nelson The West Kootenay Climate Hub is coordinating Earth Days 2026\, a collection of events held by various community partners to celebrate planet Earth\, around Nelson from March 22 to April 30\, 2026. Event Information.  \n\n\n\nApril 30 – Castlegar Sculpture Walk 2026\, CastlegarSculpturewalk platinum co-sponsorship with Columbia Power. Event Information.  \n\n\n\nApril 30 – Eat\, Watch\, Learn\, Johnsons Landing The Johnsons Landing Community Association will host an event series called Eat Watch Learn\, between October and April\, 2025\, as a means to bring the community together with food\, film and lively discussion during the winter months.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/sponsored-events-april/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T235959
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20260129T215155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T215156Z
UID:46769-1774915200-1775001599@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:Applications Close: Financial Pathway Learning - Basin Business Advisors
DESCRIPTION:Financial Learning Pathway \n\n\n\nLearn to leverage your financial reporting to make better business decisions. \n\n\n\nOne of the best tools business owners can use is their financial reporting! \n\n\n\nDuring this 10 week series of recorded workshops and live\, online working groups\, you will learn how to organize\, understand and analyze your Profit and Loss Statement to make better data-based decisions for your business that will help increase your overall profitability. \n\n\n\nApril 16-June 18\, 2026 (Thursdays) | 9:00-10:30 a.m. (PT) \n\n\n\nLive\, online working groups will be held biweekly on Thursday mornings. Event and Registration Information.
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/applications-close-financial-pathway-learning-basin-business-advisors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20251003T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T160625Z
UID:45489-1759478400-1759510800@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:BC Cattlemen Livestock Management Workshops | Cranbrook & Creston
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow farmers and industry professionals Greg Tegart\, Jim Forbes and Mike Witt to discuss seeding and grazing strategies\, drought adaptability and farm business decisions.  \n\n\n\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Cranbrook \n\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2025 – Creston
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/bc-cattlemen-livestock-management-workshops-cranbrook-creston/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20251003T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T160625Z
UID:45489-1759478400-1759510800@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:BC Cattlemen Livestock Management Workshops | Cranbrook & Creston
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow farmers and industry professionals Greg Tegart\, Jim Forbes and Mike Witt to discuss seeding and grazing strategies\, drought adaptability and farm business decisions.  \n\n\n\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Cranbrook \n\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2025 – Creston
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/bc-cattlemen-livestock-management-workshops-cranbrook-creston/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213358
CREATED:20251003T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T160625Z
UID:45489-1759478400-1759510800@ourtrust.org
SUMMARY:BC Cattlemen Livestock Management Workshops | Cranbrook & Creston
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow farmers and industry professionals Greg Tegart\, Jim Forbes and Mike Witt to discuss seeding and grazing strategies\, drought adaptability and farm business decisions.  \n\n\n\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Cranbrook \n\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2025 – Creston
URL:https://ourtrust.org/event/bc-cattlemen-livestock-management-workshops-cranbrook-creston/
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