Public Art Brings New Opportunities for Basin Communities

Public Art Brings New Opportunities for Basin Communities

Five new public art projects will feature the work of Basin artists. Basin communities will soon feature new murals and sculptures by local artists as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s […]

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Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food

Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food

Through it’s support of the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, Columbia Basin Trust is increasing residents’ access to locally grown food at farmers’ markets across the Basin. Photo credit: […]

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2019 Neil Muth Scholarship Recipients Announced

2019 Neil Muth Scholarship Recipients Announced

The 2019 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recipients are from left to right: Makayli Wilkinson,  Tara Woods and Elizabeth Sutton. Three students from around the Basin will receive a Neil Muth […]

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Our Annual Photo Contest is Back!

Our Annual Photo Contest is Back!

We want to see photos of your life in the Basin – whether that means your experience at a community event, a local historical site or the beautiful scenery that […]

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More Affordable Housing Options for First Nations

More Affordable Housing Options for First Nations

First Nations in the Columbia Basin have developed new and improved affordable housing options in their communities with $2.9 million in support from Columbia Basin Trust to develop 43 new affordable housing units and undertake energy retrofits and repairs on 88 existing units.

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It’s Official!

It’s Official!

Last week, Minister Katrine Conroy viewed new owner signage at the Waneta Expansion Generating Station. The deal to purchase Fortis Inc.’s original 51% interest in the project closed on April […]

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Training for Tourism Jobs to Meet Local Demand

Training for Tourism Jobs to Meet Local Demand

From skiing and snowmobiling to mountain biking and hiking, Revelstoke is attractive to visitors for many reasons and tourism is important to the community’s economic health. To support this industry […]

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New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs

New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs

Remote recreation sites and trails will see significant improvements thanks to a new $1.5-million partnership between the Trust and Recreation Sites and Trails BC that will employ youth crews over […]

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Transboundary Conference Scholarships Available

Transboundary Conference Scholarships Available

The Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future is offering a limited number of scholarships of up to $400 CAD to registered post-secondary students and non-profit professionals who plan to attend or have already registered for the conference.

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More Affordable Housing Options Coming Soon

More Affordable Housing Options Coming Soon

Columbia Basin Trust is providing nearly $1.5 million to help build 118 new affordable housing units in in Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson, Trail and Valemount.

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Closer to Home

Closer to Home

Matt says hiring an apprentice has multiple benefits for his business. Freightliner of Cranbrook is a full-service parts, sales and service dealership for commercial trucks. Service Manager Matt Johnson recently […]

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Feeding Families, Reducing Food Waste

Feeding Families, Reducing Food Waste

More people in the Columbia Basin will have better access to nutritious food and healthy meals as ten food recovery projects move forward to reduce food waste and help families meet their basic needs. These projects are receiving over $440,000 from Columbia Basin Trust.

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