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Underwater Invaders
September 17, 2015 • 6 minutes

Underwater Invaders

“Zebra” and “quagga” may sound perfectly paired to star in a kids book, but their presence in the Basin is anything but playful.

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Raising a Child Care Centre
September 17, 2015 • 5 minutes

Raising a Child Care Centre

For over a decade, the people of Golden had known there were gaps in the local child care offering.

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Broadening Access to Broadband
September 17, 2015 • 4 minutes

Broadening Access to Broadband

Imagine: no Netflix, no online banking, no Netflix, no Skyping or FaceTiming out-of-town family.

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Forging a Profit
September 17, 2015 • 3 minutes

Forging a Profit

Like many of the communities sprinkled along Kootenay roads, Crawford Bay has been a magnet for creative, free-spirited people who have turned their passions into successful businesses.

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New Executive Director Brings Passion for Sport to Society
September 9, 2015 • 2 minutes

New Executive Director Brings Passion for Sport to Society

Fernie’s David Ellis to help enhance sport and physical activity in the Basin The PacificSport Columbia Basin Society is pleased to announce David Ellis from Fernie will be its inaugural […]

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Raising a Child Care Centre
September 7, 2015 • 5 minutes

Raising a Child Care Centre

Solid research and close ties build better foundations for Golden’s children “I still get goosebumps thinking about what we’ve come through,” says Karen Cathcart of her town’s five-year journey to […]

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Join the Trust for its AGM and Community BBQ
September 7, 2015 • 2 minutes

Join the Trust for its AGM and Community BBQ

Join us today in Nakusp! The BBQ is now being held in the arena curling rink due to weather. Learn more about the activities of Columbia Basin Trust at its […]

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A Destination Pint
September 6, 2015 • 2 minutes

A Destination Pint

For nearly 20 years, Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. has been satiating people with its craft-brewed beers, served throughout British Columbia and into Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Now, having outgrown its […]

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Prescription for Growth
September 6, 2015 • 2 minutes

Prescription for Growth

What started out as pharmacist Michelle Gray’s vision for a health- and lifestyle-focused community pharmacy has quickly grown into an essential service for customers throughout the Kootenays. Andy and Michelle […]

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Room and Board
September 6, 2015 • 3 minutes

Room and Board

Larry and Annette Plett, owners of Drifter’s Restaurant in Meadow Creek. While vacationing in the Kootenays, Annette and Larry Plett saw a little business for sale in Meadow Creek. By […]

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Millennium Park Project Receives Trust Support
September 4, 2015 • 1 minute

Millennium Park Project Receives Trust Support

More park amenities for Castlegar residents Castlegar’s Millennium Park will soon receive a second round of upgrades. The upgrades will include an off-leash dog park; beach volleyball and tennis/pickleball courts; […]

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We Want Your Photos!
September 2, 2015 • 2 minutes

We Want Your Photos!

The Basin is stunning in so many ways—from its scenery, to its communities, to its people. If you have a photo that captures what you love about this region, we’d […]

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