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New affordable homes open for families, individuals in Fernie
May 31, 2024 • 3 minutes

New affordable homes open for families, individuals in Fernie

Families and individuals now have access to 49 new affordable rental homes in Fernie with the opening of North End Court. Located at 302 13th St., North End Court is […]

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Affordable homes are now more energy efficient
May 2, 2024 • 4 minutes

Affordable homes are now more energy efficient

Columbia Basin Trust supports energy retrofits in 23 buildings in 11 communities (Columbia Basin) – Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia […]

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Stepping up fight against invasive mussels
April 30, 2024 • 3 minutes

Stepping up fight against invasive mussels

Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation join forces with the Province, BC Hydro, Fortis BC and conservation organizations to increase efforts to protect local waterways and keep invasive mussels […]

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Affordable, accessible homes coming for seniors in Elkford
April 30, 2024 • 2 minutes

Affordable, accessible homes coming for seniors in Elkford

Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new development. The four-storey building at 214 Alpine […]

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New Member Joins Columbia Basin Trust Board
April 25, 2024 • 2 minutes

New Member Joins Columbia Basin Trust Board

The Trust welcomes representative from Kaslo Suzan Hewat is joining the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps ensure that the organization […]

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Communities focus on wildfire resiliency and readiness
March 13, 2024 • 3 minutes

Communities focus on wildfire resiliency and readiness

Columbia Basin Trust supports 43 projects to create plans, buy equipment and provide training Wildfires can sweep in at any moment. To make sure that they’re prepared, small, rural communities […]

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Enhancements focus on ecosystem health
February 28, 2024 • 4 minutes

Enhancements focus on ecosystem health

Four new in-depth projects receive support from Columbia Basin Trust Making changes to ecosystems in the Columbia Basin takes time, which is why four organizations are undertaking long-term projects to […]

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New Members Join Columbia Basin Trust Board
February 26, 2024 • 3 minutes

New Members Join Columbia Basin Trust Board

The Trust welcomes representatives from Nelson, Nakusp and Cranbrook Three new members are joining the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps […]

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The Trust focuses on a healthy, resilient future
February 21, 2024 • 4 minutes

The Trust focuses on a healthy, resilient future

Columbia Basin Trust releases new plan; celebrates results of residents’ efforts in last strategic plan In its aim to support people and communities in the Columbia Basin, Columbia Basin Trust […]

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Non-profits get climate-smart
February 13, 2024 • 3 minutes

Non-profits get climate-smart

29 projects receive support from Columbia Basin Trust Twenty-nine non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin are undertaking projects to reduce their energy use, create fewer greenhouse gases and adapt to […]

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Farms get support to face climate change
February 8, 2024 • 4 minutes

Farms get support to face climate change

Columbia Basin Trust helps 26 farms reduce their impacts and improve their outlook The Columbia Basin benefits from the wide range of food that is grown right in the region. […]

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Firesmart activities come to more Basin communities 
January 25, 2024 • 4 minutes

Firesmart activities come to more Basin communities 

A Province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects From educating residents on how to lower the risk of wildfire, to reducing the amount of vegetation that could […]

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