News & Stories - Page 22 - Columbia Basin Trust

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January 4, 2023 • 3 minutes

A Sparkling New Career for a Young Creative

Kat Cadegan Jewellery is going through a growth spurt.

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December 20, 2022 • 4 minutes

Nature Richly on Display on Salmo Community Building

A playful mural highlights the surrounding environment.

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December 20, 2022 • 2 minutes

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ’it Improves its Wildfire-fighting Capabilities

To mitigate the wildfire risk situation, in spring 2022 Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ’it hired Wildfire Response Coordinator Brett Uphill. The latest step has been to purchase the gear and equipment the firefighters require, from jackets and helmets to a portable wildfire tank and hoses.

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December 15, 2022 • 3 minutes

Small Communities Take Big Steps to Fight Wildfires

Fifteen wildfire projects undertaken with Trust support Fifteen small communities and First Nations in the Columbia Basin are upping their abilities to prevent and fight wildfires. These projects are being […]

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December 8, 2022 • 4 minutes

Non-profits Modernize Their Technology

91 organizations get support from Trust The list of non-profit organizations across the Columbia Basin that will soon be benefiting from new technology is long. Ninety-one groups are purchasing equipment […]

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December 6, 2022 • 3 minutes

Outdoor Activities Get Even More Attractive

With Trust support, 16 projects work to boost outdoor recreation opportunities Being active in the great outdoors is one of the pleasures of living in the Columbia Basin. Now, 16 […]

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December 6, 2022 • 1 minute

Season’s Greetings

On behalf of the Board and staff at Columbia Basin Trust, I wish you the best for a wonderful holiday season, and a happy, healthy 2023!

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November 30, 2022 • 3 minutes

Communities Prepare for Emergencies

Whether residents need shelter from intense heat, or emergency personnel need to communicate during disasters, communities must prepare to cope with extreme events like wildfires and floods. Ten projects are […]

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November 22, 2022 • 5 minutes

Golden’s Whitetooth Brewery Crafts Bright Future

Whitetooth Brewing Company doesn’t just have smooth beer — they’re looking ahead at smooth growth and a 25% increase in production versus last year, thanks to the RevUp program.

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November 18, 2022 • 1 minute

2022 #basinlife Calendar

The Trust’s 2022 #basinlife Calendar showcases the beauty and wonder of the Columbia Basin through photos taken by people from around the region. The photos only express a fraction of the […]

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November 4, 2022 • 3 minutes

Work Starting on New Student Housing at Selkirk College

Nearly 150 Selkirk College students at the Castlegar and Nelson Silver King campuses can look forward to new on-campus housing with construction underway on the new student housing buildings. “Today […]

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