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Two New Funding Opportunities for Social Projects
December 11, 2018 • 1 minute

Two New Funding Opportunities for Social Projects

The Trust released two Expressions of Interest (EOI) today seeking community projects to address social isolation and increase food recovery. There is $300,000 available for each EOI. Successful proponents will […]

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Reptiles, Grizzlies and More to Benefit from $1 Million
December 10, 2018 • 4 minutes

Reptiles, Grizzlies and More to Benefit from $1 Million

There are many ways to support a healthy and diverse environment, from restoring habitat to educating schoolchildren about ecosystems. Columbia Basin organizations will be taking on 29 projects like these with support from over $1 million in Environment Grants from Columbia Basin Trust.

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Get Your 2019 Desktop Calendar
November 30, 2018 • 1 minute

Get Your 2019 Desktop Calendar

The Trust’s 2019 desktop calendar showcases the beauty and wonder of the Columbia Basin through photos taken by residents from around the Basin. If you live in the Columbia Basin […]

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Paying it Forward
November 27, 2018 • 2 minutes

Paying it Forward

The thrift store of the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary is a popular spot.

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Better Equipped for Connecting to the World
November 26, 2018 • 4 minutes

Better Equipped for Connecting to the World

It’s a milestone being felt around the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions: after more than three years of hard work, residents in over 12,000 rural households, in more than 62 communities in the region, will have access to new or improved high-speed Internet.

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Bringing the Latest Technology to Communities
November 19, 2018 • 2 minutes

Bringing the Latest Technology to Communities

Much of life today revolves around technology. More and more people are seeing new opportunities in the areas of video and music production, creating digital art and animation or recording their own podcasts. Yet not everyone has access to the technology required to participate or thrive in this digital world. Soon, more Columbia Basin residents will be able to access digital equipment and software, with support from Columbia Basin Trust’s new Community Technology Program.

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Nocturnal Art and Wonder
November 15, 2018 • 2 minutes

Nocturnal Art and Wonder

“There are so many amazing artists in Revelstoke and we have such great community spirit here; we decided we could do something that the whole community could be a part of that shines a light on our arts scene.”

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Enhancing Recreational Opportunities on Basin Trails
November 5, 2018 • 2 minutes

Enhancing Recreational Opportunities on Basin Trails

Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas. To improve these paths and support healthy outdoor lifestyles, Columbia Basin Trust is launching its new three-year, $1.5-million Trail Enhancement Grants.

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People, Land and Paddles
October 30, 2018 • 2 minutes

People, Land and Paddles

The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons.

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New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings
October 22, 2018 • 2 minutes

New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings

From town halls to seniors’ centres, community purpose buildings are well-used gathering places that can use a lot of electricity and be costly to operate. The new Energy Sustainability Grant […]

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Kootenay Knitting
October 19, 2018 • 1 minute

Kootenay Knitting

Olympic-sized dreams can be realized in the Columbia Basin with a bit of help.

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Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium
October 11, 2018 • 2 minutes

Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium

A year ago this weekend, Colonel Chris Hadfield took a small trip compared to his many voyages to space—but a big trip in the eyes of Columbia Basin residents.

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