News & Stories - Page 62 - Columbia Basin Trust

November 24, 2017 • 2 minutes

Strengthening Community Efforts to Reduce Poverty

Columbia Basin Trust envisions a region where all Basin residents thrive – having their basic needs met, experiencing a sense of belonging and getting support when they need it. We’ve […]

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November 10, 2017 • 2 minutes

Conference to Address Water Resources – Register NOW for Water Data Hub

On November 29 and 30, 2017, come to Invermere to join the dialogue that will envision creating a water monitoring framework and a shared, open-source water data hub in the […]

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November 10, 2017 • 2 minutes

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Announces 2017-2018 Funded Projects

Over 140 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2017-18 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]

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November 9, 2017 • 2 minutes

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Thanks to a wage subsidy, an electrical company powers up its staff. When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train […]

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November 1, 2017 • 1 minute

SURVEY: Tell us about your experience coaching or working with coaches!

Basin residents have told us that having opportunities to get active and lead more healthy lifestyles is important to them. That’s why we’ve made Recreation and Physical Activity a strategic […]

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October 31, 2017 • 1 minute

Columbia Basin Symposium 2017

On October 13-15, 2017 we hosted the Columbia Basin Symposium in Kimberley BC. Every 3-4 years we bring together Basin residents to connect and share ideas on common challenges and […]

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October 30, 2017 • 2 minutes

Elk Valley Thrift Shop is on the Move

The Elk Valley Thrift Shop in Sparwood is a relatively new enterprise run by a successful non-profit organization that distributes $5,000 each month to its community. In just three years, […]

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October 25, 2017 • 1 minute

Busy Time for Non-Profits to Build and Grow

It’s an exciting time for non-profit organizations. The Trust is offering a wide range of workshops and learning opportunities this fall to help non-profits succeed. There are six new workshops […]

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October 6, 2017 • 2 minutes

Experience the Columbia Basin Symposium Live Online

Attend the Columbia Basin Trust event from anywhere in the Basin No matter where you are in the Basin, you can take part in the Columbia Basin Symposium, SHIFT! Thriving […]

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October 4, 2017 • 1 minute

New Child Care Capital Grants Now Open

$1 million available in first intake of three-year program The first intake of Columbia Basin Trust’s new Child Care Capital Grants is now open. The capital grants will support improvements […]

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September 21, 2017 • 1 minute

Slocan Ready to Build New Housing Project

It’s a big project for a small non-profit society to take on: a $1.9-million affordable housing project for seniors. The Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society is up to the task, […]

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