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An Interactive Trail for All
July 29, 2020 • 2 minutes

An Interactive Trail for All

Thirty-five kilometers west of Creston, towards the Kootenay pass, you will find the beginning of the 1.7 km Ka Papa Cedars Trail.

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Reducing barriers for Special Olympics athletes
July 21, 2020 • 5 minutes

Reducing barriers for Special Olympics athletes

Donning his favourite blue ‘Summer Games’ bowling shirt, Robert Tarko smiles when asked whether he’s competitive.

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Partnership restores computers, connects residents
July 14, 2020 • 3 minutes

Partnership restores computers, connects residents

A Cranbrook resident with a chronic illness that has him housebound is exploring the world from the comfort of his home, via a newly refurbished computer from the Cranbrook Computer Donation Project.

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The Trust Continues To Adapt To Serve The Region
June 29, 2020 • 2 minutes

The Trust Continues To Adapt To Serve The Region

Columbia Basin Trust is developing a short-term plan to help guide its activities over the next 18 to 24 months. In recognition of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

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Connecting LGBTQ2+ community in Elk Valley
June 26, 2020 • 3 minutes

Connecting LGBTQ2+ community in Elk Valley

Andrea Brennan is honoured to offer a blessing to kicking off the Elk Valley Pride Festival in Fernie with a welcome that encourages recognition, acceptance, and inclusivity.

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Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre
June 24, 2020 • 3 minutes

Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre

In the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, kids toss basketballs. Some shimmy hula hoops around their waists.

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2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients
June 17, 2020 • 6 minutes

2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The Muth family and Columbia Basin Trust are pleased to award four Basin students with the 2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship. Jay Maloney from Rossland, Joli Mwinyi from Crawford Bay, […]

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Ready for Restoration
June 11, 2020 • 3 minutes

Ready for Restoration

Creston grain elevator moves closer to a rejuvenated future.

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Ready for Restoration
June 11, 2020 • 3 minutes

Ready for Restoration

Creston grain elevator moves closer to a rejuvenated future Pass by Creston’s two grain elevators and they’ll look like they have for a long time—historically and visually fascinating but in […]

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Support for Businesses to Re-Open, Modify Operations
June 4, 2020 • 3 minutes

Support for Businesses to Re-Open, Modify Operations

Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times. In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including […]

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Adapting Community Tree Management to Climate Change
June 4, 2020 • 1 minute

Adapting Community Tree Management to Climate Change

A new guidebook for local governments, First Nation communities and regional districts in the Basin has been developed to provide community leaders with best practices and guidance to help urban […]

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Trust Partners with Nature Conservancy to Help Protect Habitat in East Kootenay
June 4, 2020 • 2 minutes

Trust Partners with Nature Conservancy to Help Protect Habitat in East Kootenay

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Kootenay River Ranch Conservation Area in the East Kootenay just got bigger. The addition of 260 hectares (637 acres) will enhance conservation efforts in […]

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