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When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins
December 8, 2025 • 3 minutes

When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins

Youth in the Basin make a difference in the lives of their communities each day through their volunteer efforts including as part of Basin Youth Network.

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A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin
December 8, 2025 • 2 minutes

A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin

Giving back is important to people in the Basin with almost two-thirds of residents 15 years and older volunteering in their communities.

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Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
January 6, 2026 • 4 minutes

Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

With close to 500 members, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is a busy and growing recreation non-profit. To help set tracks for their future, the Club enlisted the support of the Trust's Non-profit Advisors Program to develop a new strategic plan.

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Keeping the Network Safe, Supporting the Community
March 5, 2026 • 4 minutes

Keeping the Network Safe, Supporting the Community

To safeguard connectivity in the Basin the Trust is working with rural-based Internet Service Providers like Wink Wireless in the Columbia Valley to support their wildfire resilience when it comes to infrastructure and services.

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A Small, Rural Community Protects Its Assets
April 9, 2026 • 4 minutes

A Small, Rural Community Protects Its Assets

Across the Basin, community halls and their parks are often the heart of smaller and rural communities. In Wasa, the Lions Club and Wasa Recreation Society are ensuring their shared facilities remain available for the people who use them each day for recreation, social gatherings and celebrations.

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Working Together for a Resilient Basin
April 9, 2026 • 1 minute

Working Together for a Resilient Basin

Communities are taking practical steps to adapt to climate change across the Basin.

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Good Food for All Ages
May 6, 2026 • 4 minutes

Good Food for All Ages

More people will be able to access locally grown, nutritious food at their local farmers market this season thanks to the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

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From Drop Off to Pick Up
May 8, 2026 • 4 minutes

From Drop Off to Pick Up

With support from the Trust's Early Childhood Educator Wage Subsidy Program, New Denver's Goat Mountain Kids Centre is helping the local community scale the heights, helping children grow and learn and keeping childcare accessible for families.

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A Taste of Metis Culture
June 9, 2026 • 3 minutes

A Taste of Metis Culture

The Bison Burgers & More trailer will celebrate Metis heritage through food, art and culture this summer as it visits community events and gatherings.

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
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