Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Public-input meetings start Wednesday, May 14 Many local sport and recreation groups have common issues: from training coaches and referees, to attracting and retaining volunteers. To help these groups share solutions and resources, the Kaslo Sufferfest Society has spearheaded a […]
Helping the environment through the Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program Thirty-seven projects will receive a combined total of $610,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program. These projects will help educate the public about the environment, or maintain or enhance the […]
Five-year plan shaped by input from Basin residents The Trust’s new Environment Strategic Plan is now completed and will guide the Trust’s water and environment initiatives from 2014 to 2019. It sets goals in five areas: water, ecosystems, climate change, […]
32 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants Program Thirty-two projects that support social well-being have been approved to receive nearly $1 million in funding from Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants Program. “Our selection committee approved a diverse range […]
Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available Feb. 21 If you own a small business in the Basin, you can get financial help to hire a student over the summer by applying for a wage subsidy from Columbia Basin […]
The Kootenay Climbing Association is pleased to announce that Columbia Basin Trust has approved $20,000 for a new climbing gym at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus through their Community Development Program. “This grant pushes us through the crux of our […]
