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Partnership restores computers, connects residents
July 14, 2020 • 3 minutes

Partnership restores computers, connects residents

A Cranbrook resident with a chronic illness that has him housebound is exploring the world from the comfort of his home, via a newly refurbished computer from the Cranbrook Computer Donation Project.

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Reducing barriers for Special Olympics athletes
July 21, 2020 • 5 minutes

Reducing barriers for Special Olympics athletes

Donning his favourite blue ‘Summer Games’ bowling shirt, Robert Tarko smiles when asked whether he’s competitive.

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An Interactive Trail for All
July 29, 2020 • 2 minutes

An Interactive Trail for All

Thirty-five kilometers west of Creston, towards the Kootenay pass, you will find the beginning of the 1.7 km Ka Papa Cedars Trail.

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Cattle Put to Work to Suppress Fires
August 4, 2020 • 4 minutes

Cattle Put to Work to Suppress Fires

Targeted grazing using new technology aims to keep the people of Cranbrook safe.

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Learning to Climb in More Ways Than One
August 12, 2020 • 5 minutes

Learning to Climb in More Ways Than One

The Nakusp climbing wall, located in the local high school, will open to the public once the pandemic allows.

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The Trust Invites Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan
August 19, 2020 • 2 minutes

The Trust Invites Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan

Since June 2020, Columbia Basin Trust has been engaging with a variety of stakeholders in the Basin to develop a short-term strategic plan to guide its activities over the next […]

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Cabin Preserves Pioneer Life
August 26, 2020 • 4 minutes

Cabin Preserves Pioneer Life

Meadow Creek Museum invites visitors to explore a pre-dam home.

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The Ultimate List of Basin Authors
September 2, 2020 • 13 minutes

The Ultimate List of Basin Authors

Thanks to your suggestions, we have a compiled a list of your favourite Basin Authors.

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New affordable rental housing for Valemount
September 8, 2020 • 1 minute

New affordable rental housing for Valemount

Construction is underway on 13 new affordable rental homes for seniors and families in Valemount through a partnership between the Province, the Columbia Basin Trust, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation […]

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COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Connectivity
September 9, 2020 • 1 minute

COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Connectivity

The Basin’s regional districts, via the Regional Broadband Committee, have a user-friendly online platform to gather data on local internet performance.

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Trust Releases 2019/20 Annual Report
September 10, 2020 • 3 minutes

Trust Releases 2019/20 Annual Report

Columbia Basin Trust provided $97.3 million for programs, initiatives and capital investments to positively impact the communities and people of the Basin, as released in its 2019/20 Annual Service Plan […]

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CKCA Funding Announced for 2020–2021 Projects
September 11, 2020 • 2 minutes

CKCA Funding Announced for 2020–2021 Projects

Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2020-21 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.

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Hart, Kathleen

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