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Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies
February 3, 2022 • 4 minutes

Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies

When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s best to be prepared. That’s why Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 13 rural […]

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Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats
February 2, 2022 • 2 minutes

Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats

Tilley Memorial Park and Columbia Lake will soon become more accessible to beachgoers in Canal Flats! Thanks to a large grant from the Trust and other funders. Phase II of […]

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Local, by name and experience
February 1, 2022 • 4 minutes

Local, by name and experience

Local food store in Fernie connects shoppers to farmers.

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New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors
January 27, 2022 • 3 minutes

New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors

Columbia Basin Trust supports trail improvements in 18 Basin communities People looking for ways to enjoy the Columbia Basin’s great outdoors will soon have even better options thanks to upcoming […]

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Securing Local Food—and the Non-profit That Promotes It
January 25, 2022 • 3 minutes

Securing Local Food—and the Non-profit That Promotes It

The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative gets support to continue to help get their community growing.

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Arts And Culture Grants Now Available
January 20, 2022 • 2 minutes

Arts And Culture Grants Now Available

CKCA and the Trust announce 2022-23 programs Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts and culture organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which […]

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Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces
December 16, 2021 • 4 minutes

Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces

Nine enhancement and improvement projects around the Basin Year-round, people in the Columbia Basin get together outside to enjoy themselves and connect with each other. Eight communities are now undertaking […]

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Survey: What did you think of Our Trust magazine?
December 15, 2021 • 1 minute

Survey: What did you think of Our Trust magazine?

Our Trust magazine celebrates the projects we were proud to be a part of in 2021, through stories of remarkable people and places in the Columbia Basin. The magazine was […]

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❄ Season’s Greetings from the Trust ❄
December 7, 2021 • 2 minutes

❄ Season’s Greetings from the Trust ❄

Hello | Kiʔsuʔk Kyukyit | Weyt-k | Way̓ | Tawnshi, On behalf of the Board and staff at Columbia Basin Trust, I want to wish you and yours happiness and […]

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Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member
November 30, 2021 • 2 minutes

Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member

Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome Betty Anne Marino to its Board of Directors. Marino, a nominee of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, joins the Board effective January 1, 2022 and will succeed Murray McConnachie whose term comes to an end on December 31, 2021.

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Funding Secured to Expand Broadband Network
November 26, 2021 • 3 minutes

Funding Secured to Expand Broadband Network

The Trust collaborates with several partners on fibre optic projects worth $7.6M. Funding of $7.6 million has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s regional fibre optic network between Fruitvale […]

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Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus
November 9, 2021 • 2 minutes

Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus

Increased access to quality licensed child care on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus in Nelson will assist families in accomplishing a proper balance that helps build stronger communities. Opened to families in September, the new Silver King Childcare Centre provides 24 new spaces for both Selkirk College students and the general community.

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