Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin are taking action to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient, more resilient to climate change and lower in greenhouse gas emissions, with support from Columbia Basin Trust. “Non-profit organizations are essential […]
Families in Invermere and around the Columbia Valley will soon benefit from more affordable, high-quality child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school. The new Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility will include 24 spaces […]
Affordable rental housing around the Basin will soon benefit from upgrades that enhance livability and emergency preparedness. Partnering with non-profit housing societies and other organizations, Columbia Basin Trust is investing nearly $3.3 million to make multi-unit rental homes more welcoming, […]
People in Fruitvale will have access to 31 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of Blizzard Mountain Place. The development at 96 Deadmarsh Ave. features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to meet the diverse needs […]
It could entail producing a graphic novel, citing Shakespeare or demonstrating circus skills—there are myriad ways to get people in the Columbia Basin engaged in arts and culture. To this end, 123 arts and culture projects are receiving more than […]
The 30 Under 30 campaign, presented in partnership by JCI Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust), honoured 30 young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin for their outstanding contributions to their communities. “Age doesn’t determine someone’s ability […]
