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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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From Farm to Table
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

From Farm to Table

Launched by the Trust to strengthen local food systems, FABx has grown into a collaborative hub for building industry connections, sharing knowledge, and inspiring food-focused businesses.

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Revelstoke’s Child Care Journey: A Model of Vision and Collaboration
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Revelstoke’s Child Care Journey: A Model of Vision and Collaboration

Since opening in 1995, Stepping Stones has grown into a lasting legacy of child care innovation, collaboration, and community support in Revelstoke.

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From Pit Stop to Destination
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

From Pit Stop to Destination

Golden’s future shifted in 1999, when a bold local partnership turned a fading resource town into a year-round destination.

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Dream Big, Decide Local
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Dream Big, Decide Local

More than funding, ReDi Grants empower communities to turn local dreams into reality through leadership, collaboration, and shared vision.

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The Last Piece: Conserving the East Shore of Columbia Lake
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

The Last Piece: Conserving the East Shore of Columbia Lake

Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.

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From Sprinklers to Stewardship
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

From Sprinklers to Stewardship

With support from Columbia Basin Trust, a range of water conservation initiatives now save millions of litres of treated water each year. Advanced monitoring technology helps detect leaks before they become costly repairs. Plus, the District of Elkford’s efforts to adopt new bylaws promote more sustainable development.

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