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Trust Pauses Work on Grain Elevators; Seeks Other Funders
October 21, 2021 • 2 minutes

Trust Pauses Work on Grain Elevators; Seeks Other Funders

The Trust is pausing work on Creston’s historic red grain elevator following a review of contractor bids that would result in significantly higher costs than originally budgeted. Further work will require additional partners and funding to move to the next phase.

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Trust Enhances Workplace Safety by Requiring Proof of Vaccination
October 21, 2021 • 2 minutes

Trust Enhances Workplace Safety by Requiring Proof of Vaccination

Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November.

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Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Announces 2021–2022 Funded Projects
October 26, 2021 • 2 minutes

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Announces 2021–2022 Funded Projects

Over 110 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2021-22 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), […]

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New homes for women, child care spaces under construction in Valemount
October 28, 2021 • 2 minutes

New homes for women, child care spaces under construction in Valemount

Women and children leaving violence will soon have a safe place to recover and rebuild their lives as construction begins on a new women’s housing project in Valemount. “The start of […]

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Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus
November 9, 2021 • 2 minutes

Selkirk College Opens Childcare Centre on Silver King Campus

Increased access to quality licensed child care on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus in Nelson will assist families in accomplishing a proper balance that helps build stronger communities. Opened to families in September, the new Silver King Childcare Centre provides 24 new spaces for both Selkirk College students and the general community.

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Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member
November 30, 2021 • 2 minutes

Columbia Basin Trust Welcomes New Board Member

Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome Betty Anne Marino to its Board of Directors. Marino, a nominee of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, joins the Board effective January 1, 2022 and will succeed Murray McConnachie whose term comes to an end on December 31, 2021.

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Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces
December 16, 2021 • 4 minutes

Upgrades To More Outdoor Community Spaces

Nine enhancement and improvement projects around the Basin Year-round, people in the Columbia Basin get together outside to enjoy themselves and connect with each other. Eight communities are now undertaking […]

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Arts And Culture Grants Now Available
January 20, 2022 • 2 minutes

Arts And Culture Grants Now Available

CKCA and the Trust announce 2022-23 programs Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts and culture organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which […]

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New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors
January 27, 2022 • 3 minutes

New and improved ways to enjoy the outdoors

Columbia Basin Trust supports trail improvements in 18 Basin communities People looking for ways to enjoy the Columbia Basin’s great outdoors will soon have even better options thanks to upcoming […]

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Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats
February 2, 2022 • 2 minutes

Shore to Shore Pathway Connects Canal Flats

Tilley Memorial Park and Columbia Lake will soon become more accessible to beachgoers in Canal Flats! Thanks to a large grant from the Trust and other funders. Phase II of […]

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Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies
February 3, 2022 • 4 minutes

Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies

When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s best to be prepared. That’s why Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 13 rural […]

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Farewell to Kelvin Saldern
February 10, 2022 • 2 minutes

Farewell to Kelvin Saldern

From seeing heritage buildings in Rossland and Kaslo get a facelift, Ymir sparkle through community engagement and Johnsons Landing strengthen its assets, Kelvin Saldern has witnessed many successful projects blossom […]

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