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Kaslo Housing Project Receives Federal Boost
January 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

Kaslo Housing Project Receives Federal Boost

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston, Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO of Columbia Basin Trust, Suzan Hewat, Mayor of […]

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<strong>A Focus On Trails Means Enjoyment And Employment</strong>
January 12, 2023 • 3 minutes

<strong>A Focus On Trails Means Enjoyment And Employment</strong>

Some trails will be longer, get upgraded surfaces, or have new bridges or benches. In 17 communities, 26 projects are improving trails, supported by Columbia Basin Trust. In addition,16 organizations […]

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Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region
January 16, 2023 • 3 minutes

Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region

Trust starting community engagement in April; residents asked to imagine their future (Columbia Basin) – Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is inviting you to have your say about the future […]

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Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit
January 30, 2023 • 2 minutes

Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit

Columbia Basin Trust hosts youth summit in Kimberley May 12-14 Expressing opinions, developing ideas and planning to take action in their communities: these are some of the ways that youth […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Child Care Facility in Kimberley
February 2, 2023 • 2 minutes

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Child Care Facility in Kimberley

Officials from the Ministry of Education and Child Care, School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain, SD6), Columbia Basin Trust and partners broke ground on a new $8.8 million childcare facility […]

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Groups Focus on Sustainable Operations
February 23, 2023 • 3 minutes

Groups Focus on Sustainable Operations

Non-profits and First Nations upgrade vehicles and buildings with Trust support To reduce their impacts on the climate and remain sustainable into the future, non-profit organizations and First Nations across […]

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Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact
March 14, 2023 • 6 minutes

Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact

Ten environmental projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust Groups around the Columbia Basin are undertaking major projects to enhance biodiversity and ecosystems in the region with support from Columbia […]

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Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire
March 16, 2023 • 5 minutes

Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire

20 projects target wildfire through a Province/Trust partnership Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a wildfire will […]

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Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia
March 29, 2023 • 3 minutes

Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia

Registration opens April 3 for events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden  Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia […]

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Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact
April 4, 2023 • 2 minutes

Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact

17 projects help the Basin become more sustainable Communities are reducing operating costs and gaining efficiencies while working toward their climate resiliency goals. Seventeen projects are underway to make Basin […]

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Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action
April 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Wildfire Risk Prompts Community Action

Trust supports 12 projects that increase ability to respond to wildfires From buying portable water tanks and equipment trailers, to providing specialized training and gear to their wildfire-fighting crews, 12 […]

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Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters
May 18, 2023 • 2 minutes

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Columbia Basin Trust Launch Season 2 of The Headwaters

First three episodes now available online The paranormal, trees, and tall tales of the Basin are just three of the topics tackled in season two of The Headwaters: Stories from […]

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Hart, Kathleen

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