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Deconstruction of white grain elevator to begin
June 17, 2024 • 4 minutes

Deconstruction of white grain elevator to begin

Trust addresses safety risks while salvaging materials to preserve history (Creston) – Columbia Basin Trust has made the difficult decision to deconstruct the white grain elevator in Creston. While the […]

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Fibre-optic transport enables high-speed internet from Trail to Nelson
June 13, 2024 • 3 minutes

Fibre-optic transport enables high-speed internet from Trail to Nelson

A newly completed fibre-optic network between Trail and Nelson via Salmo will help increase capacity for the development of connectivity networks within the region. The project is being led by […]

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Youth come first at Foundry
June 12, 2024 • 3 minutes

Youth come first at Foundry

Foundry East Kootenay recently opened its doors becoming the latest in a string of Foundry Centres across the province. The Foundry is a network of integrated health and social service centres for young people between the ages of 12 and 24.

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Upgrades to Edwards Lake Campground benefits community
June 5, 2024 • 3 minutes

Upgrades to Edwards Lake Campground benefits community

Major upgrades to the Edwards Lake Campground will make the pristine area even more welcoming for Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it community members and visitors for years to come.

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Scholarship Helps Students Pursue Their Goals
June 4, 2024 • 3 minutes

Scholarship Helps Students Pursue Their Goals

Three students who have faced and overcome adversity are getting support to help ensure their futures are bright. The students are each receiving a Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship, awarded by […]

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New affordable homes open for families, individuals in Fernie
May 31, 2024 • 3 minutes

New affordable homes open for families, individuals in Fernie

Families and individuals now have access to 49 new affordable rental homes in Fernie with the opening of North End Court. Located at 302 13th St., North End Court is […]

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Park promotes fun in Fauquier
May 29, 2024 • 2 minutes

Park promotes fun in Fauquier

The new playground in Fauquier features something for all ages, including new park equipment and walking trails. Adjacent to the community hall and outdoor pavilion, the park is poised to enhance the quality of life for locals, as well as assist in sustaining a strong community.

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A beekeeper sweetens her skills
May 22, 2024 • 4 minutes

A beekeeper sweetens her skills

Business advisory services educate entrepreneurs, including this apiarist who keeps about 400 colonies of bees which produce award-winning honey in the Creston area.

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Cleanline Automotive expands capacity and operations
May 15, 2024 • 5 minutes

Cleanline Automotive expands capacity and operations

Invermere auto repair company levels up with support from the Basin RevUp program.

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Doubling down on wetland restoration in yaqan nuɁkiy
May 8, 2024 • 3 minutes

Doubling down on wetland restoration in yaqan nuɁkiy

The community of yaqan nuɁkiy near Creston is currently restoring wetlands. Wetlands are an integral part of a healthy ecosystem.

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Affordable homes are now more energy efficient
May 2, 2024 • 4 minutes

Affordable homes are now more energy efficient

Columbia Basin Trust supports energy retrofits in 23 buildings in 11 communities (Columbia Basin) – Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia […]

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Stepping up fight against invasive mussels
April 30, 2024 • 3 minutes

Stepping up fight against invasive mussels

Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation join forces with the Province, BC Hydro, Fortis BC and conservation organizations to increase efforts to protect local waterways and keep invasive mussels […]

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