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April 9, 2026 • 1 minute

Adapting, investing and acting for a more resilient Basin

Learn more about how the Trust is working with Basin residents to create a more climate conscious region.

Basin Stories

April 9, 2026 • 1 minute

Working Together for a Resilient Basin

Communities are taking practical steps to adapt to climate change across the Basin.

Basin Stories

April 9, 2026 • 4 minutes

A Small, Rural Community Protects Its Assets

Across the Basin, community halls and their parks are often the heart of smaller and rural communities. In Wasa, the Lions Club and Wasa Recreation Society are ensuring their shared facilities remain available for the people who use them each day for recreation, social gatherings and celebrations.

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April 7, 2026 • 2 minutes

Nakusp Rental Housing Project Breaks Ground

Representatives from Columbia Basin Trust (Trust), Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS), the Village of Nakusp, Studio 9 Architecture and North Mountain Construction participate in a groundbreaking celebration for a new rental housing project in Nakusp. Left to right: Margaret Driscoll (Operations Manager, ASLCS), Steven Kaup (Architect, Studio 9 Architecture), Brittny Anderson (MLA, Kootenay Central), Kerri Larson (Director, Construction, North Mountain Construction), Tim Payne (Executive Director, ASLCS), Tom Zeleznik (Mayor of Nakusp), Tom Lie (Chair, ASLCS), Johnny Strilaeff (President & CEO, Trust), Karen Hamling (Board Member, Trust), Ulli Mueller (Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Trust), and Gabe Tyler (Managing Director, North Mountain Construction).

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March 24, 2026 • 3 minutes

Helping More Residents Access Fresh, Nutritious Food

New equipment and other upgrades will see more fresh and nutritious food safely preserved, stored and ready for distribution in communities by organizations like Healthy Kimberley. Photo: Nicole Leclair.

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March 17, 2026 • 3 minutes

Communities Strengthen Wildfire Preparedness Efforts

At the Appledale Community Hall, the Appledale Progressive Association and SIFCo are creating a FireSmart demonstration garden to help residents learn how landscaping choices can reduce wildfire risk.

Basin Stories

March 5, 2026 • 4 minutes

Keeping the Network Safe, Supporting the Community

To safeguard connectivity in the Basin the Trust is working with rural-based Internet Service Providers like Wink Wireless in the Columbia Valley to support their wildfire resilience when it comes to infrastructure and services.

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February 25, 2026 • 3 minutes

Columbia Basin Trust Board Welcomes Four New Members

The Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors. Front row – left to right: Betty Anne Marino Susan Clovechok (Vice-Chair), Ron Oszust, Suzan Hewat, Melanie Jeannotte, Christine Hoechsmann. Back row – left to right: Am Naqvi, Jared Basil, Owen Torgerson (Chair). Katrine Conroy. Missing: Angus Graeme and Karen Hamling.

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February 24, 2026 • 2 minutes

Community Foundations Strengthened for Generations

The Trust is investing in 17 community foundation endowments to support the projects, programs and priorities of local residents, now and into the future.

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February 19, 2026 • 2 minutes

Basin Art Spaces Become More Accessible

Columbia Basin Trust will support the work of Basin arts, culture and heritage organizations to improve accessibility for people of all abilities.

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February 17, 2026 • 3 minutes

Basin Trail Crew Program Builds Skills and Creates Jobs

The Basin Trail Crew Program strengthens the local workforce and supports community groups like the Fernie Trails Alliance that maintain trails and other outdoor recreation assets people enjoy year-round.

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