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More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way
November 19, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way

Warfield’s community playground will see enhanced accessibility with new play equipment and other features with Trust support.

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Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
November 12, 2025 • 3 minutes

Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

Non-profit organizations, like the Yahk Kingsgate Community Recreation Society, and communities will see improvements to buildings and property and the introduction of electric vehicles and charging stations to enhance energy savings, reduce emissions and increase climate resilience.

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Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving
November 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving

The Field Recreation Advisory Association is at the centre of community life in Field, from coordinating events to running the local gym, the all-volunteer group makes sure there are opportunities for social connection, activity and engagement for everyone.

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Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility opens for Invermere parents
October 28, 2025 • 3 minutes

Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility opens for Invermere parents

The Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility will provide much needed new spaces and opportunities for children while supporting families and benefitting the Columbia Valley.

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Enhancing Livability and Emergency Readiness in Affordable Housing
October 27, 2025 • 4 minutes

Enhancing Livability and Emergency Readiness in Affordable Housing

Affordable multi-unit rental homes like Catalpa Apartments in Creston will see upgrades to improve comfort, safety and accessibility.

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More Than 30 New Homes Open in Fruitvale
October 24, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Than 30 New Homes Open in Fruitvale

New affordable rental housing has opened in Fruitvale at Blizzard Mountain Place.

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Creating a Backcountry Legacy
October 8, 2025 • 4 minutes

Creating a Backcountry Legacy

Every spring Recreation Sites and Trails BC crews like Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain District South crew, head out to keep the Basin backcountry accessible and safe all while gaining and growing skill sets and work experience.

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Another Great Year of Basin Arts and Culture
October 7, 2025 • 4 minutes

Another Great Year of Basin Arts and Culture

New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s installation, The Art of Keeping Safe, is one of 123 arts and culture projects supported by Columbia Basin Trust in 2025-2026.

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30 Young Leaders Recognized Across the Basin
October 6, 2025 • 2 minutes

30 Young Leaders Recognized Across the Basin

Recipients of the 30 Under 30 campaign, presented by Columbia Basin Trust and JCI Kootenay, celebrated their achievements at a special event in Kimberley on September 27, 2025.

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Affordable, Accessible Homes Open for Seniors in Valemount
September 12, 2025 • 2 minutes

Affordable, Accessible Homes Open for Seniors in Valemount

New housing will provide 18 affordable and accessible homes for seniors in Valemount.

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New Health Campus Opens in Nelson  
September 4, 2025 • 2 minutes

New Health Campus Opens in Nelson  

Columbia Basin Trust is proud to be a partner in bringing the new Nelson Community Health Campus to life, helping residents gain improved access to care close to home while […]

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Broadband for All
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

Broadband for All

Whether from a chairlift on RED Mountain Resort, the banks of the Elk River or a home office in the Blaeberry, high-speed internet is now part of daily life in the Basin. Reliable connectivity powers how people work, learn and connect—but it wasn’t always this way.

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