News & Stories - Page 28 - Columbia Basin Trust

June 21, 2022 • 5 minutes

First Nations Bring Solar Energy To Affordable Housing

Three projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust and the New Relationship Trust Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable […]

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June 16, 2022 • 4 minutes

Saving a Tree and Helping the Species That Rely on It

The Nature of Conservancy of Canada restores whitebark pine.

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June 6, 2022 • 3 minutes

Taking Aim at Wildfire

As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places […]

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June 3, 2022 • 2 minutes

Farewell to Lynda Lafleur

Over the past 15 years, Lynda Lafleur has been on the road, A LOT. As the Trust’s Community Liaison serving the northern Basin—now heading into retirement—her commitment to meeting people […]

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June 2, 2022 • 2 minutes

New Community Liaison in Northern Basin

Angie Elsmore keen to support efforts in smaller, rural communities Angie Elsmore is Columbia Basin Trust’s newest Community Liaison. With experience in education, project development and organizational operations, Elsmore is […]

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June 1, 2022 • 3 minutes

Taghum Hall Revitalization Project Unveiled

The Taghum Hall Outdoor Revitalization Project transformed the area into beautifully landscaped grounds, exemplifying the Taghum Hall motto: “Building community, one event at a time.”

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May 31, 2022 • 4 minutes

Child Care Improvements Across The Basin

Child care providers across the Basin are getting a boost from Columbia Basin Trust to increase access to child care and make improvements to their facilities by expanding the number […]

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May 26, 2022 • 2 minutes

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch a New Podcast Called ‘The Headwaters’

First three episodes now available online. The Headwaters: Stories from the Source is a new podcast that showcases the creativity, spectacular places, and innovative thinking in the Columbia Basin. Brought […]

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May 25, 2022 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes open in Invermere

Thirty new affordable rental homes are available for families, seniors, and women and children leaving violence in Invermere. “We wish the new residents a sense of comfort and safety in […]

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May 25, 2022 • 3 minutes

Protecting History

Constructed in 2019 with Columbia Basin Trust support, the Heritage Rail Car Building—more commonly known as the train shed—covers three tracks and nine of the museum’s 19 historic train cars.

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May 12, 2022 • 3 minutes

Festival Season Came Back

Groove to live music…marvel at wall-sized art…go on a guided wetland wander…or laugh as your kids jump in a bouncy castle, their faces painted like butterflies. All of these are once again becoming possible, thanks to the return of festivals.

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