Have your say and you could win $1,000 to donate
Attend an upcoming community session and let the Trust know they can support your community.
Columbia Basin Trust is asking Basin residents where it should focus its efforts to best support residents and communities in the Columbia Basin, now and into the future.
People who live in and around Kimberley, Cranbrook and Fernie are invited to join the conversation at one of two community workshops. All ages are welcome, and participants have a chance to win $1,000 to donate to a local non-profit.
Kimberley: Wednesday, January 14, Centennial Hall
4 to 5:30 p.m.: drop in any time
5:30 to 8 p.m.: dinner and facilitated conversation
Cranbrook: Tuesday, January 20, Railway Museum
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: drop in any time
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: light lunch and facilitated conversation
4 to 5:30 p.m.: drop in any time
5:30 to 8 p.m.: dinner and facilitated conversation
Fernie: Wednesday, January 21, Seniors Centre
4 to 5:30 p.m.: drop in any time
5:30 to 8 p.m.: dinner and facilitated conversation
“Since mid-September, the Trust has visited 16 Basin communities, gathering feedback about what’s important to residents,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and CEO. “Economic development and diversification, agriculture and food security, ecosystem restoration and conservation, and affordable housing—these are just some of the themes that have been highlighted, and we look forward to continuing our engagement process to understand what’s important to communities.”
Residents can also give input in other ways. They can catch Trust staff at booths set up in public spaces, or send comments by mail. They can host their own conversations with friends or family, or ask the Trust to meet with a local group or organization. Email ourtrustourfuture@ourtrust.org to obtain a do-it-yourself workbook or set up a meeting.
They are also encouraged to share thoughts and ideas online.
