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Invasive Mussels Successfully Held at Bay
August 31, 2022 • 5 minutes

Invasive Mussels Successfully Held at Bay

Support for the Invasive Mussel Defence Program keeps BC waters healthy.

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A Bustling Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers Market
August 25, 2022 • 2 minutes

A Bustling Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers Market

This community hub is getting some bountiful upgrades Baynes Lake is a rural community on the shores of Lake Koocanusa.

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History and Hiking Combine 
August 18, 2022 • 3 minutes

History and Hiking Combine 

A rejuvenated trail in Riondel links to the community’s past.

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All Hands on Deck When it Comes to Preventing Wildfire
August 9, 2022 • 3 minutes

All Hands on Deck When it Comes to Preventing Wildfire

Invermere dedicates resources to safeguard the community.

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Indigenous Youth Go The Distance to Take Charge of Their Futures
August 3, 2022 • 3 minutes

Indigenous Youth Go The Distance to Take Charge of Their Futures

An ʔaq̓am workshop tackles serious topics—and fun.

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High-Speed Backbone Expanded in the South Country
August 2, 2022 • 4 minutes

High-Speed Backbone Expanded in the South Country

Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 60 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its broadband network in the South Country, between Jaffray and Roosville.

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Affordable Homes Built for Resort, Hospitality Workers in Revelstoke
July 28, 2022 • 2 minutes

Affordable Homes Built for Resort, Hospitality Workers in Revelstoke

People working in Revelstoke will soon have access to 24 new affordable rental homes.

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Canada and BC Create 30 New Affordable Rental Homes in Sparwood
July 27, 2022 • 2 minutes

Canada and BC Create 30 New Affordable Rental Homes in Sparwood

 “Over the years, the Elk Valley Family Society has provided a number of housing options in Sparwood and Fernie, and we congratulate it for adding 30 more units that will make a difference in the lives of local residents," said Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust.

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Student Intern Position Opens Pottery Studio Doors
July 27, 2022 • 4 minutes

Student Intern Position Opens Pottery Studio Doors

The Trust supports full-time position for student in expanding Fernie Arts business.

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Committed to Serving Children and Families
July 26, 2022 • 3 minutes

Committed to Serving Children and Families

ʔakisq̓nuk-based child care provides quality service by supporting its educators with Trust training wages and wage subsidies.

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The Studio/Stage Door Finds Versatility in its Renovations 
July 19, 2022 • 3 minutes

The Studio/Stage Door Finds Versatility in its Renovations 

Trust support helps open new streams of revenue for Cranbrook Community Theatre.

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Construction Starts on 75 New Long-Term Care Beds in Nelson
July 15, 2022 • 3 minutes

Construction Starts on 75 New Long-Term Care Beds in Nelson

People in Nelson and surrounding areas will soon have access to high-quality long-term care in their community with the construction of 75 new publicly funded long-term care beds at 902 […]

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