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More Than Books
September 4, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Than Books

With evolving community needs, libraries like Creston Valley’s are transforming—and with support from the Kootenay Library Federation and Columbia Basin Trust.

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Brilliant Dam: Powering Progress for 80 Years
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Brilliant Dam: Powering Progress for 80 Years

How a WWII-Era Dam became a clean energy engine for the Columbia Basin On the banks of the Kootenay River near Castlegar towers a piece of wartime infrastructure stillhumming with life.

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The Last Piece: Conserving the East Shore of Columbia Lake
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

The Last Piece: Conserving the East Shore of Columbia Lake

Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.

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Dream Big, Decide Local
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Dream Big, Decide Local

More than funding, ReDi Grants empower communities to turn local dreams into reality through leadership, collaboration, and shared vision.

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From Pit Stop to Destination
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

From Pit Stop to Destination

Golden’s future shifted in 1999, when a bold local partnership turned a fading resource town into a year-round destination.

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Revelstoke’s Child Care Journey: A Model of Vision and Collaboration
September 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Revelstoke’s Child Care Journey: A Model of Vision and Collaboration

Since opening in 1995, Stepping Stones has grown into a lasting legacy of child care innovation, collaboration, and community support in Revelstoke.

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Before It Was Mainstream
September 4, 2025 • 6 minutes

Before It Was Mainstream

Prompted by residents’ early concerns, local communities began leading the way on climate and water action—supported by region-specific knowledge and tools that continue to shape the Basin’s future.

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Creating a Backcountry Legacy
October 8, 2025 • 4 minutes

Creating a Backcountry Legacy

Every spring Recreation Sites and Trails BC crews like Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain District South crew, head out to keep the Basin backcountry accessible and safe all while gaining and growing skill sets and work experience.

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Broadband for All
September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

Broadband for All

Bringing high-speed internet to one of Canada’s most rugged regions Whether from a chairlift on RED Mountain Resort, the banks of the Elk River or a home office in the […]

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Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving
November 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving

The Field Recreation Advisory Association is at the centre of community life in Field, from coordinating events to running the local gym, the all-volunteer group makes sure there are opportunities for social connection, activity and engagement for everyone.

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Helping Hands and Caring Hearts
November 27, 2025 • 6 minutes

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

Volunteers are at the heart of the Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services Society.

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Supporting Community Food Programs
December 2, 2025 • 4 minutes

Supporting Community Food Programs

To support the essential work of food banks and food programs in the Basin this December, the Trust is donating $5000 to each of 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Metis associations.

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
250.304.6047
Castlegar