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A Trail for Everyone
May 10, 2019 • 4 minutes

A Trail for Everyone

The first four kilometres of the trail are “inclusive,” meaning they’re carefully designed—wide, gravelled, with minimum grades—so that all people can access the backcountry, irrespective of ability.

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New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs
April 30, 2019 • 2 minutes

New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs

Remote recreation sites and trails will see significant improvements thanks to a new $1.5-million partnership between the Trust and Recreation Sites and Trails BC that will employ youth crews over […]

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Transboundary Conference Scholarships Available
April 30, 2019 • 2 minutes

Transboundary Conference Scholarships Available

The Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future is offering a limited number of scholarships of up to $400 CAD to registered post-secondary students and non-profit professionals who plan to attend or have already registered for the conference.

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Keeping Wild Things Wild
April 29, 2019 • 4 minutes

Keeping Wild Things Wild

Wildlife like cougars and bears are impressive, and usually spend their time doing their own things and going their own ways.

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More Affordable Housing Options Coming Soon
April 25, 2019 • 4 minutes

More Affordable Housing Options Coming Soon

Columbia Basin Trust is providing nearly $1.5 million to help build 118 new affordable housing units in in Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson, Trail and Valemount.

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Beyond Great Beer
April 12, 2019 • 3 minutes

Beyond Great Beer

This weekend, the Trail Beer Refinery will throw a birthday party.

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Closer to Home
April 9, 2019 • 1 minute

Closer to Home

Matt says hiring an apprentice has multiple benefits for his business. Freightliner of Cranbrook is a full-service parts, sales and service dealership for commercial trucks. Service Manager Matt Johnson recently […]

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A Safe Space
April 5, 2019 • 2 minutes

A Safe Space

“You don’t need an appointment. Just drop in for a coffee or tea and a chat,” says Linley McLean, Executive Director of the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

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Feeding Families, Reducing Food Waste
April 4, 2019 • 5 minutes

Feeding Families, Reducing Food Waste

More people in the Columbia Basin will have better access to nutritious food and healthy meals as ten food recovery projects move forward to reduce food waste and help families meet their basic needs. These projects are receiving over $440,000 from Columbia Basin Trust.

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Community Buildings Get Energized
March 28, 2019 • 2 minutes

Community Buildings Get Energized

Renewable energy upgrades in 16 community buildings will generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs. These projects are being realized with over $650,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust’s Energy Sustainability Grants.

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Hope Takes Flight
March 28, 2019 • 3 minutes

Hope Takes Flight

In her 70s, Margaret discovered she had breast cancer and a large mass in her pelvis.

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Improving Internet Access for Basin Residents
March 27, 2019 • 3 minutes

Improving Internet Access for Basin Residents

Improved high-speed internet is on the way for 26 communities in the Basin, bringing people opportunities to learn, connect and better expand their businesses. The Province announced today $4.8 million […]

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