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B.C. Land Matching Program Supports New Farmers in Columbia Basin
September 20, 2018 • 4 minutes

B.C. Land Matching Program Supports New Farmers in Columbia Basin

The Trust is part of new provincial program to create opportunities for young and emerging farmers in the Basin New and young farmers in the Columbia Basin are receiving support […]

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New Program Helps Kids and Youth Be Active
September 28, 2018 • 2 minutes

New Program Helps Kids and Youth Be Active

Columbia Basin Trust launches $3-million Basin PLAYS initiative Healthy lifestyles for children and youth lead to healthy lifestyles for life. To help make this happen, Columbia Basin Trust is launching […]

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Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Projects Announced
October 1, 2018 • 2 minutes

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Projects Announced

Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $751,000 in funding support for the 2018-19 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), […]

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Engaging Our Youth
October 2, 2018 • 1 minute

Engaging Our Youth

Youth are a vital force in the Columbia Basin and the Trust’s Basin Youth Network is tapping into that energy.

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Youth to Benefit From Continued Support
October 2, 2018 • 3 minutes

Youth to Benefit From Continued Support

Support for youth around the Columbia Basin will continue as Columbia Basin Trust renews the Basin Youth Network for three years with a budget of nearly $5 million.

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Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium
October 11, 2018 • 2 minutes

Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium

A year ago this weekend, Colonel Chris Hadfield took a small trip compared to his many voyages to space—but a big trip in the eyes of Columbia Basin residents. That’s […]

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Kootenay Knitting
October 19, 2018 • 1 minute

Kootenay Knitting

Olympic-sized dreams can be realized in the Columbia Basin with a bit of help.

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New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings
October 22, 2018 • 2 minutes

New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings

From town halls to seniors’ centres, community purpose buildings are well-used gathering places that can use a lot of electricity and be costly to operate. The new Energy Sustainability Grant […]

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People, Land and Paddles
October 30, 2018 • 2 minutes

People, Land and Paddles

The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons. In August 2018, 16 youth launched on an 11-day journey down the river to understand […]

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Enhancing Recreational Opportunities on Basin Trails
November 5, 2018 • 2 minutes

Enhancing Recreational Opportunities on Basin Trails

Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas. To improve these paths and support healthy outdoor lifestyles, Columbia Basin Trust is launching its new three-year, $1.5-million Trail Enhancement Grants.

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Nocturnal Art and Wonder
November 15, 2018 • 2 minutes

Nocturnal Art and Wonder

“There are so many amazing artists in Revelstoke and we have such great community spirit here; we decided we could do something that the whole community could be a part […]

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Bringing the Latest Technology to Communities
November 19, 2018 • 2 minutes

Bringing the Latest Technology to Communities

Much of life today revolves around technology. More and more people are seeing new opportunities in the areas of video and music production, creating digital art and animation or recording their own podcasts. Yet not everyone has access to the technology required to participate or thrive in this digital world. Soon, more Columbia Basin residents will be able to access digital equipment and software, with support from Columbia Basin Trust’s new Community Technology Program.

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Hart, Kathleen

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