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New Homes for Seniors, Families Now Open in Kaslo
June 8, 2023 • 2 minutes

New Homes for Seniors, Families Now Open in Kaslo

People living with disabilities in Kaslo now have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of Penny Lane Apartments. “As we continue to hear from residents and […]

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Elkford Families Benefit from New Child Care Spaces
June 14, 2023 • 2 minutes

Elkford Families Benefit from New Child Care Spaces

Families in Elkford will be able to pursue opportunities knowing their children are well cared for, now that a new child care centre has opened. The new Elkford Childcare Centre […]

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2023 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients
June 22, 2023 • 5 minutes

2023 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The Muth family and Columbia Basin Trust are pleased to award five students who have faced and overcome adversity with the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship. Olivia Ady from Trail, Reid […]

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Affordable, accessible homes coming for Valemount seniors
June 29, 2023 • 2 minutes

Affordable, accessible homes coming for Valemount seniors

Seniors in Valemount will have access to 18 new affordable rental homes in the coming year, all of which will be accessible for people with increased mobility requirements, as the […]

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New affordable homes coming to Castlegar
July 20, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to Castlegar

New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community. Construction is […]

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Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root
July 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root

From Métis jewellery to weaved portraits, and tango dance to burlesque, artists and organizations around the Columbia Basin are undertaking exciting projects that add colour, energy and vitality to this […]

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Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan
August 16, 2023 • 2 minutes

Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan

Columbia Basin Trust asks Basin residents to comment on draft Columbia Basin Management Plan Focus Areas Columbia Basin Trust is inviting the public to provide feedback on its draft Plan—located […]

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Even more of the Basin to access high-speed Internet
September 7, 2023 • 2 minutes

Even more of the Basin to access high-speed Internet

Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia Basin—encompassing 5,429 homes—to create access […]

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New homes, child care spaces open for women and children in Valemount
October 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

New homes, child care spaces open for women and children in Valemount

Women and children leaving violence in Valemount and the surrounding region now have safe new homes with the opening of Ada’s Place, a 14-unit women’s housing development. “This project is […]

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New affordable homes coming to West Kootenays
November 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to West Kootenays

More people in the West Kootenay region, including families, seniors and those living with disabilities will soon have more affordable rental homes to choose from with nearly 70 units, which […]

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Enhanced trails coming soon
November 23, 2023 • 4 minutes

Enhanced trails coming soon

Recreational trails in the Columbia Basin are cherished by users year-round. To ensure they’re in top shape and an enjoyable experience, groups throughout the region are undertaking projects with support […]

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Child care centres boost quality and safety
December 14, 2023 • 3 minutes

Child care centres boost quality and safety

105 facilities get support from Columbia Basin Trust Children and families around the Columbia Basin benefit from a range of childcare opportunities. Now, 133 projects are helping to make many […]

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
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khart@ourtrust.org
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