Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Women and children leaving violence will soon have a safe place to recover and rebuild their lives as construction begins on a new women’s housing project in Valemount. “The start of this project is great news for the Valemount community.” said […]
Over 110 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2021-22 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. “Despite the challenges of […]
Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November.
The Trust is pausing work on Creston’s historic red grain elevator following a review of contractor bids that would result in significantly higher costs than originally budgeted. Further work will require additional partners and funding to move to the next phase.
Creston’s Fields Forward Society celebrated the opening of the Kootenay Farms Regional Food Hub and Innovation Centre on October 15.
Selkirk College students in Castlegar and Nelson will have more access to student housing as provincial funding for 148 beds in two new buildings has been approved. These new buildings will provide more on-campus housing options, while helping to reduce rental-market pressure in both communities.
