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Energy Retrofits in Community Buildings
April 13, 2022 • 3 minutes

Energy Retrofits in Community Buildings

Fourteen projects target sustainability and energy efficiency with Trust support Community purpose buildings in 12 communities will be more sustainable, safer, and energy-efficient for Basin residents. The energy retrofits and […]

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New Community Liaison Eager to Connect
April 12, 2022 • 2 minutes

New Community Liaison Eager to Connect

Patrick Checknita to support community efforts in the west. As Columbia Basin Trust’s newest Community Liaison, Patrick Checknita will be connecting with communities in the western Columbia Basin to introduce […]

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Basin Stories
New Community Liaison Supports Community Efforts
April 12, 2022 • 3 minutes

New Community Liaison Supports Community Efforts

In his new role with Columbia Basin Trust as Community Liaison, Patrick Checknita is looking forward to getting out into communities and conversing with Basin residents in person.

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Fire Transforms Slopes—in a Good Way
April 12, 2022 • 3 minutes

Fire Transforms Slopes—in a Good Way

Prescribed burns renew Slocan Valley landscapes.

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Restoring a Legendary Passenger Ship
April 6, 2022 • 4 minutes

Restoring a Legendary Passenger Ship

The Village of Kaslo’s historic (water)mark.

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Communities Target Climate Resilience
March 30, 2022 • 3 minutes

Communities Target Climate Resilience

Eight projects help communities address climate change with support from the Trust. Whether they’re enabling the public to use electric cars or promoting clean energy, eight projects are helping Columbia […]

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Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk
March 23, 2022 • 5 minutes

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk - 12 projects receive funding through provincial partnership.

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Public Displays of Affection
March 22, 2022 • 3 minutes

Public Displays of Affection

Public Art is a visual love letter to the Village of Salmo.

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Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders
March 18, 2022 • 4 minutes

Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders

Trust-supported projects improving the lives of seniors and elders Seniors and Indigenous elders will have more opportunity to connect with each other, and the buildings they actively use will be […]

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Non-Profit Affordable Housing Operators’ Asset Management Webinar
March 11, 2022 • 1 minute

Non-Profit Affordable Housing Operators’ Asset Management Webinar

Repairs and upgrades often come at unexpected times when funding can be hard to find. This webinar will help with resources to reduce asset management costs and improve planning. During […]

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Wasa Rink Secured for the Future
March 10, 2022 • 3 minutes

Wasa Rink Secured for the Future

Wasa community members pitch in to improve their outdoor rink.

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New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside
March 10, 2022 • 4 minutes

New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside

The Trust supports communities to create 18 low barrier, outdoor recreational projects The outdoors are a great place to be active. Now there will be even more and better ways […]

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Kathleen Hart

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