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Keeping Wild Things Wild
April 29, 2019 • 4 minutes

Keeping Wild Things Wild

Wildlife like cougars and bears are impressive, and usually spend their time doing their own things and going their own ways. But add an unexpected human, or possible temptations like […]

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A Trail for Everyone
May 10, 2019 • 4 minutes

A Trail for Everyone

The first four kilometres of the trail are “inclusive,” meaning they’re carefully designed—wide, gravelled, with minimum grades—so that all people can access the backcountry, irrespective of ability.

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Brewing up Business and Local Jobs
May 16, 2019 • 4 minutes

Brewing up Business and Local Jobs

On the main strip in downtown Kaslo, near the pharmacy and a short stretch from the historic S.S. Moyie sternwheeler and beach, a chicken holding a cleaver hangs from a […]

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Emergency Preparedness in Nelson
June 11, 2019 • 4 minutes

Emergency Preparedness in Nelson

“Emergency planning for communities is sometimes like having a difficult conversation in a family; everyone knows you need to have it, but it can be hard to tackle. We are […]

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Good Food for All
July 12, 2019 • 6 minutes

Good Food for All

A thriving community where people come together around good food for all.

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Handmade Success
July 18, 2019 • 3 minutes

Handmade Success

What started six years ago as a basement hobby for Ryan and his wife Jill has grown to a 1,400-square-foot workshop on Ymir Road just outside of Nelson.

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Life on the Range
August 7, 2019 • 3 minutes

Life on the Range

“The health of the land is so critical to our lives here.” Karen Barraclough owns the B-E Ranch in Skookumchuk. She and her husband Doug took over management of the […]

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Finding Community and Confidence
August 16, 2019 • 4 minutes

Finding Community and Confidence

Youth from around the Basin may have a lot in common, from favourite video games, to shared hobbies, to wanting to see the same changes in their communities. They’ve also […]

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Over 80 Years Strong
August 28, 2019 • 2 minutes

Over 80 Years Strong

From electricity to education, a group’s efforts help Grasmere flourish “We are independent and resourceful. We are advocates for our community,” says Judy-Lou McDonald, President of the Triangle Women’s Institute […]

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Road Map for the Future
September 18, 2019 • 2 minutes

Road Map for the Future

The Radium Library tackles big ideas. The Radium Library is growing by leaps and bounds. Not only did it increase its space by 80 per cent when it moved into […]

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A Fun Ride for All Abilities
September 20, 2019 • 5 minutes

A Fun Ride for All Abilities

Adaptive trails in Nakusp and Fernie spread the joy of outdoor physical activity.

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Kimberley Embraces Technology
September 20, 2019 • 3 minutes

Kimberley Embraces Technology

Down on the carpet—parts, tools and blueprints laid out—the children carefully assemble the pieces. They’re at the Kimberley Public Library but their activity isn’t book-related. Rather, they’re building do-it-yourself computers. […]

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
250.304.6047
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