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Thank You for Sharing Your Perspectives with Us
May 10, 2023 • 1 minute

Thank You for Sharing Your Perspectives with Us

Over the past six weeks, the Trust hosted open houses and guided conversations around the Basin, plus hosted several online meetings. We want to say thank you to all of you who participated.

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New Community Kitchen Cooks up Innovative Programs
May 30, 2023 • 4 minutes

New Community Kitchen Cooks up Innovative Programs

With Trust support, Nelson Community Food Centre has increased their capacity to provide access to healthy food in a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for people facing adversity.

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Arts, Culture and History Thrive in Kaslo 
July 5, 2023 • 3 minutes

Arts, Culture and History Thrive in Kaslo 

Over recent years, the iconic Langham Cultural Centre has completed a long list of renovations with Trust support, making it one of "BC's 100 Best Buildings".

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A recipe for long-term success
July 14, 2023 • 3 minutes

A recipe for long-term success

Theo Walta bought the Invermere Bakery in 2021 with financing from the Trust, an essential ingredient to support the succession and sustainability of a long-standing Invermere business.

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Blewett farm grows food access
July 21, 2023 • 4 minutes

Blewett farm grows food access

Faced with the challenge of retaining staff for seasonal work, Bent Plow Farm was in search of a solution. The Trust subsidized their intern Sarah's salary and now she has a permanent role as Lead Farm Hand.

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Lengthening the Grind
September 8, 2023 • 1 minute

Lengthening the Grind

A project in Valemount broadens opportunities within the trail system while enhancing and protecting the opportunities that already exist.

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Families in Elkford rejoice
September 8, 2023 • 1 minute

Families in Elkford rejoice

Child care options in Elkford expand with 30 new full-time licensed child care spaces.

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Improving wintering grounds for elk
September 8, 2023 • 1 minute

Improving wintering grounds for elk

Five-year project in the upper Kicking Horse Canyon is enhancing 112 hectares so Rocky Mountain elk can better use this land in the winter.

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Strengthening its LINKS
September 8, 2023 • 1 minute

Strengthening its LINKS

Over 340 non-profits supported through Trust advisory program between 2015 and 2023.

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A hall becomes more welcoming for seniors
September 8, 2023 • 1 minute

A hall becomes more welcoming for seniors

The Wynndel Community Centre is undergoing enhancements to make it sustainable, safer, more accessible and more energy-efficient.

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Growing as leaders—while having a great time
August 10, 2023 • 3 minutes

Growing as leaders—while having a great time

Youth Leadership Summit participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.

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A vibrant park, an active wonderland
August 23, 2023 • 2 minutes

A vibrant park, an active wonderland

A major expansion at the Golden freeride park is transforming the park block into a space that is open, accessible and used by a full spectrum of people.

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
250.304.6047
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