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Valued Buildings Upgraded
December 4, 2015 • 3 minutes

Valued Buildings Upgraded

Two buildings that serve important community needs have been upgraded with Trust support: one in the East Kootenay and one in the West. Centre 64, Kimberley In Kimberley, residents and […]

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Our Trust Is Here!
November 10, 2015 • 1 minute

Our Trust Is Here!

Each year, the Trust mails out a reader-friendly annual report to Basin residents. This year we are delighted to share our new report format and name: Our Trust. The magazine-style […]

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The Jewel of Rossland, Restored
November 4, 2015 • 1 minute

The Jewel of Rossland, Restored

Built in the late 1800s, Rossland Miners Union Hall functions as the city’s arts centre and community hall–but, as one of the province’s oldest miners union halls, the space needs […]

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You’re Invited to Our Open House
October 12, 2015 • 1 minute

You’re Invited to Our Open House

The Trust has renewed its strategic priorities based on the input received through the Our Trust, Our Future engagement process. Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for open […]

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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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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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Climate Change Initiative Coming in the New Year
June 3, 2016 • 1 minute

Climate Change Initiative Coming in the New Year

Our climate is changing. Temperatures and precipitation in the Basin are becoming more extreme and increasing the risk of flooding, drought and wildfire. Basin communities have told us that one […]

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Broadening Access to Broadband
November 26, 2015 • 5 minutes

Broadening Access to Broadband

Eleven thousand rural households in the Columbia Basin Boundary region are getting high-speed Internet access. Imagine: no online banking, no Netflix, no Skyping or FaceTiming with out-of-town family. In some […]

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A Helicopter for Every Need
September 1, 2013 • 1 minute

A Helicopter for Every Need

From forestry to tourism, industries of all types rely on the services of Yellowhead Helicopters. Based in Valemount, the family-owned business has been operating since 1975 and, as required, updates […]

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Expansion on the Horizon
September 1, 2013 • 1 minute

Expansion on the Horizon

Taghum Stop is a gas bar, convenience store and liquor agency that serves the people who live near and travel the highway west of Nelson. In operation since the mid-1950s, […]

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100 Years and Beyond
September 1, 2013 • 1 minute

100 Years and Beyond

In 1913, Monrad Wigen started a small box factory near Creston, in Wynndel. One hundred years later, Wigen’s descendants are still operating Wynndel Box & Lumber, making it the oldest […]

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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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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
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