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Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit
January 30, 2023 • 2 minutes

Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit

Columbia Basin Trust hosts youth summit in Kimberley May 12-14 Expressing opinions, developing ideas and planning to take action in their communities: these are some of the ways that youth […]

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Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region
January 16, 2023 • 3 minutes

Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region

Trust starting community engagement in April; residents asked to imagine their future (Columbia Basin) – Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is inviting you to have your say about the future […]

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A Focus On Trails Means Enjoyment And Employment
January 12, 2023 • 3 minutes

A Focus On Trails Means Enjoyment And Employment

Some trails will be longer, get upgraded surfaces, or have new bridges or benches. In 17 communities, 26 projects are improving trails, supported by Columbia Basin Trust. In addition,16 organizations […]

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Kaslo Housing Project Receives Federal Boost
January 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

Kaslo Housing Project Receives Federal Boost

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston, Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO of Columbia Basin Trust, Suzan Hewat, Mayor of […]

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Small Communities Take Big Steps to Fight Wildfires
December 15, 2022 • 3 minutes

Small Communities Take Big Steps to Fight Wildfires

Fifteen wildfire projects undertaken with Trust support Fifteen small communities and First Nations in the Columbia Basin are upping their abilities to prevent and fight wildfires. These projects are being […]

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Non-profits Modernize Their Technology
December 8, 2022 • 4 minutes

Non-profits Modernize Their Technology

91 organizations get support from Trust The list of non-profit organizations across the Columbia Basin that will soon be benefiting from new technology is long. Ninety-one groups are purchasing equipment […]

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Outdoor Activities Get Even More Attractive
December 6, 2022 • 3 minutes

Outdoor Activities Get Even More Attractive

With Trust support, 16 projects work to boost outdoor recreation opportunities Being active in the great outdoors is one of the pleasures of living in the Columbia Basin. Now, 16 […]

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Season’s Greetings
December 6, 2022 • 1 minute

Season’s Greetings

On behalf of the Board and staff at Columbia Basin Trust, I wish you the best for a wonderful holiday season, and a happy, healthy 2023!

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Communities Prepare for Emergencies
November 30, 2022 • 3 minutes

Communities Prepare for Emergencies

Whether residents need shelter from intense heat, or emergency personnel need to communicate during disasters, communities must prepare to cope with extreme events like wildfires and floods. Ten projects are […]

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2022 #basinlife Calendar
November 18, 2022 • 1 minute

2022 #basinlife Calendar

The Trust’s 2022 #basinlife Calendar showcases the beauty and wonder of the Columbia Basin through photos taken by people from around the region. The photos only express a fraction of the […]

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Work Starting on New Student Housing at Selkirk College
November 4, 2022 • 3 minutes

Work Starting on New Student Housing at Selkirk College

Nearly 150 Selkirk College students at the Castlegar and Nelson Silver King campuses can look forward to new on-campus housing with construction underway on the new student housing buildings. “Today […]

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New Batch of Arts and Culture Projects to Fascinate and Inspire
October 19, 2022 • 3 minutes

New Batch of Arts and Culture Projects to Fascinate and Inspire

It’s what enlivens building exteriors, theatre stages and living room walls. It’s what we read, listen to and ponder. Arts and culture adds vibrancy to people’s lives, entire communities and […]

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