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Global Reach, Local Talent
September 19, 2017 • 2 minutes

Global Reach, Local Talent

In India, a man trains to be yoga teacher. Two dozen women gather to get “back to nature” at a tipi village in Oregon. A healing centre in Peru teaches guests about plant medicine. What do these have in common? Technology developed in Nelson, BC.

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History Revitalized
September 19, 2017 • 2 minutes

History Revitalized

When silver was discovered in the West Kootenay in 1891, thousands of fortune-seekers swarmed to the area. The community of Kaslo formed and bloomed, and was incorporated in 1893. Five years later, it erected an impressive city hall.

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Growing Our Wetlands and Grasslands
September 19, 2017 • 3 minutes

Growing Our Wetlands and Grasslands

Our region is known for the grandeur of its mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Yet wetlands and grasslands are also vital to its ecology.

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A Catalyst for Economic Growth
September 19, 2017 • 4 minutes

A Catalyst for Economic Growth

Brian Fry was a Rossland tech entrepreneur who was looking to bring his latest tech-based enterprise to life.

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Connecting Kootenay Lake
September 19, 2017 • 3 minutes

Connecting Kootenay Lake

The lakes and rivers of the Columbia Basin have connected the people of our region for centuries.

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Trust Strengthens Child Care in the Basin
September 18, 2017 • 2 minutes

Trust Strengthens Child Care in the Basin

$3.6 million for new three-year program to maintain, create new spaces (Columbia Basin) – Columbia Basin Trust is launching a new $3.6-million program to help maintain and create new child […]

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Slocan Steps Forward for Seniors
September 18, 2017 • 3 minutes

Slocan Steps Forward for Seniors

Through sunshine and drizzle, 91-year-old Lydia Kania was quick with the smiles as she hiked the Slocan Valley Rail Trail.

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Supporting Basin Communities to Strengthen Social Well-Being
September 14, 2017 • 1 minute

Supporting Basin Communities to Strengthen Social Well-Being

The Trust’s social grants have made an impact to our well-being in the Basin. The infographic highlights some of the meaningful work that has been accomplished. Our latest social grant […]

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Planting the Seeds of Success
September 11, 2017 • 4 minutes

Planting the Seeds of Success

With a little nurturing, agriculture in the Basin is steadily growing By mid-June, vibrant green Simpson and Red Sails lettuce are ready to pick at Cranbrook’s 3 Crows Farm, with […]

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Putting a Priority on Happiness
September 10, 2017 • 1 minute

Putting a Priority on Happiness

Seniors in the Basin want to live in comfortable surroundings with the level of services they need.

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2017 Snapshots
September 10, 2017 • 3 minutes

2017 Snapshots

Looking back on 2017.

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Workshops to Address Common Non-profit Needs
September 6, 2017 • 3 minutes

Workshops to Address Common Non-profit Needs

Columbia Basin Trust offers workshops this fall through its Non-profit Advisors program Does your non-profit find it challenging to recruit and retain board members? Is it testing the waters of […]

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