Category: Basin Stories - Page 27 - Columbia Basin Trust

November 15, 2018 • 2 minutes

Nocturnal Art and Wonder

“There are so many amazing artists in Revelstoke and we have such great community spirit here; we decided we could do something that the whole community could be a part of that shines a light on our arts scene.”

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October 30, 2018 • 2 minutes

People, Land and Paddles

The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons.

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October 19, 2018 • 1 minute

Kootenay Knitting

Olympic-sized dreams can be realized in the Columbia Basin with a bit of help.

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October 11, 2018 • 2 minutes

Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium

A year ago this weekend, Colonel Chris Hadfield took a small trip compared to his many voyages to space—but a big trip in the eyes of Columbia Basin residents.

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October 2, 2018 • 1 minute

Engaging Our Youth

Youth are a vital force in the Columbia Basin and the Trust’s Basin Youth Network is tapping into that energy.

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September 19, 2018 • 6 minutes

Giving Business a Boost

Purchasing a business, expanding one or implementing other major changes often requires financial support. Like other traditional lenders, the Trust welcomes smart investment opportunities.

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September 19, 2018 • 4 minutes

Safeguarding Against Wildfire

The threat of wildfires is real and present in the Basin, and the City of Fernie is very aware of its vulnerability—the entire community was destroyed by wildfire on August 1, 1908.

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September 18, 2018 • 4 minutes

Seniors Beat the Heat Affordably

Erickson Golden Manor is more than simply an apartment building in Creston for low-income seniors.

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September 18, 2018 • 3 minutes

Stimulating Business Success

Cronometer is a nutrition and fitness app that Aaron Davidson created in 2005 to keep track of his own habits.

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September 18, 2018 • 2 minutes

Helping Residents Become Employed

“I’m happily employed,” says Winlaw resident and logging truck driver Alfred Moore. This is something he couldn’t say often back when he was working in the construction industry.

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