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Making Space for Arts and Culture
September 17, 2018 • 3 minutes

Making Space for Arts and Culture

From a colourful splash of paint, to the strum of a guitar, to the projection of an actor’s voice, arts and culture are essential elements in keeping Basin communities vibrant and exciting.

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Meeting Child Care Needs
September 17, 2018 • 4 minutes

Meeting Child Care Needs

Corner Stones Child Care Centre in Revelstoke is a busy hub for child care and child health activities. 

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Strengthening its Foundation
September 17, 2018 • 3 minutes

Strengthening its Foundation

The hand-drawn poster is colourful. In large letters it reads: Thank you to the Elk Valley Thrift Shop!

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The Three E’s of Going Solar
September 17, 2018 • 4 minutes

The Three E’s of Going Solar

“We have all this wonderful sun in the Kootenays. Why not make use of it?” So says Lynda McNutt, resident of the small community of Edgewood and President of the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department Society.

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2018 Snapshots
September 17, 2018 • 6 minutes

2018 Snapshots

Looking back on 2018.

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Taking Advice to Heart
August 3, 2018 • 4 minutes

Taking Advice to Heart

Non-profit groups are the backbone of Columbia Basin communities. In 2015, Columbia Basin Trust launched its new Non-profit Advisors Program, offering information and expertise in board governance, strategic planning, human resources and financial, legal and administrative management.

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New Community Hub Breaks Ground
July 27, 2018 • 2 minutes

New Community Hub Breaks Ground

Members of the Tobacco Plains Indian Band will soon have a safe and welcoming space where they can access services and come together.

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Environmental Education Programs Resume In Creston
July 27, 2018 • 2 minutes

Environmental Education Programs Resume In Creston

Environmental education and awareness programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area are going to continue under new management.

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Affordable Housing for Shuswap Community
July 27, 2018 • 2 minutes

Affordable Housing for Shuswap Community

For the first time in 30 years, new housing is coming to the Shuswap community.

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Connecting Golden to the International Stage
May 29, 2018 • 2 minutes

Connecting Golden to the International Stage

When the Town of Golden welcomed the Freeride World Tour in February 2018, a powerful broadband network became critical. FlexiNET Broadband, a local Internet service provider, worked with Columbia Basin Trust to make it happen.

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Mentors Inspire Youth
March 27, 2018 • 4 minutes

Mentors Inspire Youth

The Trust has partnered with JA British Columbia (JABC) to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in local youth and inspire community mentors through Be Entrepreneurial.

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Ɂakisq’nuk to Build New Rec Centre
February 9, 2018 • 2 minutes

Ɂakisq’nuk to Build New Rec Centre

Members of Ɂakisq’nuk First Nation in Windermere are making a community dream for a recreation centre come to life, and Columbia Basin Trust is providing $500,000 to support their efforts.

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