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Apply now for Arts and Culture grants
January 18, 2024 • 2 minutes

Apply now for Arts and Culture grants

People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The […]

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Improvements coming to essential emergency facilities
January 18, 2024 • 4 minutes

Improvements coming to essential emergency facilities

Basin communities implement 13 projects with support from Columbia Basin Trust People in the Columbia Basin rely on their communities for many reasons, includingbeing able to turn to them for […]

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Child care centres boost quality and safety
December 14, 2023 • 3 minutes

Child care centres boost quality and safety

105 facilities get support from Columbia Basin Trust Children and families around the Columbia Basin benefit from a range of childcare opportunities. Now, 133 projects are helping to make many […]

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Enhanced trails coming soon
November 23, 2023 • 4 minutes

Enhanced trails coming soon

Recreational trails in the Columbia Basin are cherished by users year-round. To ensure they’re in top shape and an enjoyable experience, groups throughout the region are undertaking projects with support […]

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New affordable homes coming to West Kootenays
November 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to West Kootenays

More people in the West Kootenay region, including families, seniors and those living with disabilities will soon have more affordable rental homes to choose from with nearly 70 units, which […]

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New affordable homes opening for families, seniors in Sparwood 
October 30, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes opening for families, seniors in Sparwood 

People in need of affordable housing in the Kootenay region will soon be moving into a new 30-unit apartment complex in Sparwood.  Located at 431 Pine Ave., Timbers Landing will […]

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New homes, child care spaces open for women and children in Valemount
October 10, 2023 • 2 minutes

New homes, child care spaces open for women and children in Valemount

Women and children leaving violence in Valemount and the surrounding region now have safe new homes with the opening of Ada’s Place, a 14-unit women’s housing development. “This project is […]

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Even more of the Basin to access high-speed Internet
September 7, 2023 • 3 minutes

Even more of the Basin to access high-speed Internet

Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia Basin—encompassing 5,429 homes—to create access […]

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Trust Releases 2022/23 Annual Report
September 1, 2023 • 3 minutes

Trust Releases 2022/23 Annual Report

With solid performance of its investments, Columbia Basin Trust was able to deliver $82.2 million in direct benefits to the Basin. Results are now available in its 2022/23 Annual Service […]

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Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan
August 16, 2023 • 2 minutes

Provide feedback on the Trust’s draft Plan

Columbia Basin Trust asks Basin residents to comment on draft Columbia Basin Management Plan Focus Areas Columbia Basin Trust is inviting the public to provide feedback on its draft Plan—located […]

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Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root
July 27, 2023 • 3 minutes

Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root

From Métis jewellery to weaved portraits, and tango dance to burlesque, artists and organizations around the Columbia Basin are undertaking exciting projects that add colour, energy and vitality to this […]

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New affordable homes coming to Castlegar
July 20, 2023 • 2 minutes

New affordable homes coming to Castlegar

New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community. Construction is […]

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