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Community Buildings Get Energized
March 28, 2019 • 2 minutes

Community Buildings Get Energized

Renewable energy upgrades in 16 community buildings will generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs. These projects are being realized with over $650,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust’s Energy Sustainability Grants.

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New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs
April 30, 2019 • 2 minutes

New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs

Remote recreation sites and trails will see significant improvements thanks to a new $1.5-million partnership between the Trust and Recreation Sites and Trails BC that will employ youth crews over […]

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Training for Tourism Jobs to Meet Local Demand
May 15, 2019 • 2 minutes

Training for Tourism Jobs to Meet Local Demand

From skiing and snowmobiling to mountain biking and hiking, Revelstoke is attractive to visitors for many reasons and tourism is important to the community’s economic health. To support this industry […]

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Public Art Brings New Opportunities for Basin Communities
July 3, 2019 • 3 minutes

Public Art Brings New Opportunities for Basin Communities

Five new public art projects will feature the work of Basin artists. Basin communities will soon feature new murals and sculptures by local artists as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s […]

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Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food
June 26, 2019 • 3 minutes

Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food

Through it’s support of the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, Columbia Basin Trust is increasing residents’ access to locally grown food at farmers’ markets across the Basin. Photo credit: […]

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Past Honoured, Conserved for Future
July 17, 2019 • 4 minutes

Past Honoured, Conserved for Future

The Slocan Valley Historical Society will be restoring the Merriwake fishing boat thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust grant. There are many approaches used to preserve the region’s history, from […]

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Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin
July 24, 2019 • 3 minutes

Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin

The rich history, arts and culture of the Columbia River in Canada and the United States will be on display at the Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future […]

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Helping Basin Communities Prepare for Interface Wildfire
August 8, 2019 • 3 minutes

Helping Basin Communities Prepare for Interface Wildfire

2017 and 2018 saw extreme wildfire activity with a record number of fires across BC and in the Basin. Through its Community Wildfire Education Grants the Trust is supporting the […]

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Ride, Hike, Run – Enhancing Basin Trails
August 29, 2019 • 5 minutes

Ride, Hike, Run – Enhancing Basin Trails

Walk, bike, hike, run or however you enjoy the front or backcountry, trails are critical for recreation. Around the Basin, 25 projects will be adding to or improving the region’s […]

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Trust Hosting AGM & BBQ In Creston
September 10, 2019 • 2 minutes

Trust Hosting AGM & BBQ In Creston

Mark your calendars! Columbia Basin Trust is hosting its annual general meeting and community barbecue in Creston on September 20. “Each year the Trust hosts its AGM and BBQ in […]

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Local Climate Info Now Online
September 11, 2019 • 3 minutes

Local Climate Info Now Online

There’s a new online source for people seeking easy-to-understand information on climate change specific to communities throughout the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions. The Columbia Basin Climate Source website—basinclimatesource.ca— was […]

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70 Active Programs Supporting Basin Residents
October 2, 2019 • 4 minutes

70 Active Programs Supporting Basin Residents

Columbia Basin Trust is now providing over 70 programs and initiatives to Basin communities thanks to a strong year for its investments. “The performance of our hydropower facilities once again […]

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Hart, Kathleen

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khart@ourtrust.org
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