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New Community Kitchen Cooks up Innovative Programs
May 30, 2023 • 4 minutes

New Community Kitchen Cooks up Innovative Programs

With Trust support, Nelson Community Food Centre has increased their capacity to provide access to healthy food in a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for people facing adversity.

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Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters
May 18, 2023 • 2 minutes

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters

First three episodes now available online The paranormal, trees, and tall tales of the Basin are just three of the topics tackled in season two of The Headwaters: Stories from […]

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Thank You for Sharing Your Perspectives with Us
May 10, 2023 • 1 minute

Thank You for Sharing Your Perspectives with Us

Over the past six weeks, the Trust hosted open houses and guided conversations around the Basin, plus hosted several online meetings. We want to say thank you to all of you who participated.

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Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action
April 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action

Trust supports 12 projects that increase ability to respond to wildfires From buying portable water tanks and equipment trailers, to providing specialized training and gear to their wildfire-fighting crews, 12 […]

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Trades Students Gain Modern Advantage
April 12, 2023 • 3 minutes

Trades Students Gain Modern Advantage

Columbia Basin Trust is supporting Selkirk College and College of the Rockies to undertake projects that enhance student experience.

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Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact
April 4, 2023 • 2 minutes

Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact

17 projects help the Basin become more sustainable Communities are reducing operating costs and gaining efficiencies while working toward their climate resiliency goals. Seventeen projects are underway to make Basin […]

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Expert Team Leaps into Action to Protect Endangered Leopard Frogs
March 29, 2023 • 6 minutes

Expert Team Leaps into Action to Protect Endangered Leopard Frogs

The Ktunaxa Nation Council partnered with the Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society and Yaqan Nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) to successfully manage the bullfrog population through a three-year project.

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Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia
March 29, 2023 • 3 minutes

Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia

Registration opens April 3 for events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden  Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia […]

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Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire
March 16, 2023 • 5 minutes

Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire

20 projects target wildfire through a Province/Trust partnership Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a wildfire will […]

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Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact
March 14, 2023 • 6 minutes

Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact

Ten environmental projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust Groups around the Columbia Basin are undertaking major projects to enhance biodiversity and ecosystems in the region with support from Columbia […]

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A Food Bank Grows Wisely
March 3, 2023 • 3 minutes

A Food Bank Grows Wisely

Columbia Valley Food Bank staff turned to the Trust's Non-profit Advisors Program for support in strategic planning and goal-setting.

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Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors
March 3, 2023 • 3 minutes

Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors

Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.

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