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Raw Success
May 7, 2020 • 3 minutes

Raw Success

A passion for pet health and happiness inspires a booming raw pet food business.

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A Nelson Business Overcomes Growing Pains
May 13, 2020 • 3 minutes

A Nelson Business Overcomes Growing Pains

Some of North Mountain Construction’s work is highly visible in Nelson, including the new Kootenay Co-op building and the Savoy Hotel.

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New Research Available: Columbia Basin Glaciers
June 3, 2020 • 2 minutes

New Research Available: Columbia Basin Glaciers

After a five-year study, the Canadian Columbia Basin Glacier and Snow Research Network is releasing the ’Glaciers in the Canadian Columbia Basin’ Technical Report. Read the Summary or Technical Report.

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Trust Partners with Nature Conservancy to Help Protect Habitat in East Kootenay
June 4, 2020 • 2 minutes

Trust Partners with Nature Conservancy to Help Protect Habitat in East Kootenay

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Kootenay River Ranch Conservation Area in the East Kootenay just got bigger. The addition of 260 hectares (637 acres) will enhance conservation efforts in […]

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Adapting Community Tree Management to Climate Change
June 4, 2020 • 1 minute

Adapting Community Tree Management to Climate Change

A new guidebook for local governments, First Nation communities and regional districts in the Basin has been developed to provide community leaders with best practices and guidance to help urban […]

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Support for Businesses to Re-Open, Modify Operations
June 4, 2020 • 3 minutes

Support for Businesses to Re-Open, Modify Operations

Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times. In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including […]

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Ready for Restoration
June 11, 2020 • 3 minutes

Ready for Restoration

Creston grain elevator moves closer to a rejuvenated future Pass by Creston’s two grain elevators and they’ll look like they have for a long time—historically and visually fascinating but in […]

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Ready for Restoration
June 11, 2020 • 3 minutes

Ready for Restoration

Creston grain elevator moves closer to a rejuvenated future.

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2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients
June 17, 2020 • 6 minutes

2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The Muth family and Columbia Basin Trust are pleased to award four Basin students with the 2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship. Jay Maloney from Rossland, Joli Mwinyi from Crawford Bay, […]

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Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre
June 24, 2020 • 3 minutes

Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre

In the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, kids toss basketballs. Some shimmy hula hoops around their waists.

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Connecting LGBTQ2+ community in Elk Valley
June 26, 2020 • 3 minutes

Connecting LGBTQ2+ community in Elk Valley

Andrea Brennan is honoured to offer a blessing to kicking off the Elk Valley Pride Festival in Fernie with a welcome that encourages recognition, acceptance, and inclusivity.

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The Trust Continues To Adapt To Serve The Region
June 29, 2020 • 2 minutes

The Trust Continues To Adapt To Serve The Region

Columbia Basin Trust is developing a short-term plan to help guide its activities over the next 18 to 24 months. In recognition of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

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