Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus

Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus

Increased access to quality licensed child care on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus in Nelson will assist families in accomplishing a proper balance that helps build stronger communities. Opened to families in September, the new Silver King Childcare Centre provides 24 new spaces for both Selkirk College students and the general community.

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Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member

Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member

Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome Betty Anne Marino to its Board of Directors. Marino, a nominee of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, joins the Board effective January 1, 2022 and will succeed Murray McConnachie whose term comes to an end on December 31, 2021.

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Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces

Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces

Nine enhancement and improvement projects around the Basin Year-round, people in the Columbia Basin get together outside to enjoy themselves and connect with each other. Eight communities are now undertaking […]

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Arts And Culture Grants Now Available

Arts And Culture Grants Now Available

CKCA and the Trust announce 2022-23 programs Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts and culture organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which […]

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New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors

New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors

Columbia Basin Trust supports trail improvements in 18 Basin communities People looking for ways to enjoy the Columbia Basin’s great outdoors will soon have even better options thanks to upcoming […]

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Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats

Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats

Tilley Memorial Park and Columbia Lake will soon become more accessible to beachgoers in Canal Flats! Thanks to a large grant from the Trust and other funders. Phase II of […]

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Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies

Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies

When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s best to be prepared. That’s why Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 13 rural […]

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Farewell to Kelvin Saldern

Farewell to Kelvin Saldern

From seeing heritage buildings in Rossland and Kaslo get a facelift, Ymir sparkle through community engagement and Johnsons Landing strengthen its assets, Kelvin Saldern has witnessed many successful projects blossom […]

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More People to Enjoy Healthy, Locally Grown Food

More People to Enjoy Healthy, Locally Grown Food

19 community-based projects increase Basin residents' access to local food.

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New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside

New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside

The Trust supports communities to create 18 low barrier, outdoor recreational projects The outdoors are a great place to be active. Now there will be even more and better ways […]

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Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders

Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders

Trust-supported projects improving the lives of seniors and elders Seniors and Indigenous elders will have more opportunity to connect with each other, and the buildings they actively use will be […]

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Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk

Boosting Employment While Reducing Wildfire Risk - 12 projects receive funding through provincial partnership.

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