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The Trust Releases New Strategic Plan
November 4, 2020 • 2 minutes

The Trust Releases New Strategic Plan

Based on input from people and communities in the region, Columbia Basin Trust has finalized a strategic plan that will guide its activities over the next two years.

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216 New Child Care Spaces Support Basin Families
September 18, 2020 • 2 minutes

216 New Child Care Spaces Support Basin Families

Basin families will soon have access to more quality, licensed child care spaces as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s continued partnerships with regional child care providers and the Province. “Families […]

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Basin Households Benefit from Improved Internet Services
September 18, 2020 • 2 minutes

Basin Households Benefit from Improved Internet Services

2,534 households in the Basin have improved internet services thanks to upgrade projects this spring Over 2,500 households in several small and rural Basin communities now have enhanced internet services […]

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A Creston Farm Supports the Food Supply
September 16, 2020 • 4 minutes

A Creston Farm Supports the Food Supply

With demand on the rise, local growers turn to Trust programs.

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New affordable homes coming to Fernie
September 14, 2020 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to Fernie

Construction is starting on 49 new affordable rental homes for families and seniors in Fernie through a partnership between the Province, the Columbia Basin Trust and the Fernie Family Housing […]

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CKCA Funding Announced for 2020–2021 Projects
September 11, 2020 • 2 minutes

CKCA Funding Announced for 2020–2021 Projects

Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2020-21 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.

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Trust Releases 2019/20 Annual Report
September 10, 2020 • 3 minutes

Trust Releases 2019/20 Annual Report

Columbia Basin Trust provided $97.3 million for programs, initiatives and capital investments to positively impact the communities and people of the Basin, as released in its 2019/20 Annual Service Plan […]

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COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Connectivity
September 9, 2020 • 1 minute

COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Connectivity

The Basin’s regional districts, via the Regional Broadband Committee, have a user-friendly online platform to gather data on local internet performance.

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New affordable rental housing for Valemount
September 8, 2020 • 1 minute

New affordable rental housing for Valemount

Construction is underway on 13 new affordable rental homes for seniors and families in Valemount through a partnership between the Province, the Columbia Basin Trust, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation […]

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The Ultimate List of Basin Authors
September 2, 2020 • 13 minutes

The Ultimate List of Basin Authors

Thanks to your suggestions, we have a compiled a list of your favourite Basin Authors.

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Cabin Preserves Pioneer Life
August 26, 2020 • 4 minutes

Cabin Preserves Pioneer Life

Meadow Creek Museum invites visitors to explore a pre-dam home.

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The Trust Invites Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan
August 19, 2020 • 2 minutes

The Trust Invites Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan

Since June 2020, Columbia Basin Trust has been engaging with a variety of stakeholders in the Basin to develop a short-term strategic plan to guide its activities over the next […]

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Kathleen Hart

Communications Coordinator
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khart@ourtrust.org
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