Remarkable stories of people and places in the Columbia Basin.
$22 million in programs and services delivered to the Basin over 2014/15 As it approaches its 20th anniversary, Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce 2014/15 was another year of […]
Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC partner on conservation program Several West Kootenay communities will soon be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to $168,000 support from Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC. […]
SunMine means bright future for sunny resort city Kimberley, BC The City of Kimberley is pleased to announce that SunMine is commercially operational. The 1.05 MW (megawatt) solar project is […]
An additional 14 people in need now have access to supportive housing at two newly renovated developments in Nelson, owned and operated by the Nelson CARES Society. The developments were […]
Popular School Works program now provides wage subsidies for apprenticeships Businesses and organizations around the Basin can once again get support to hire students through Columbia Basin Trust’s School Works […]
An initiative to enhance the regional workforce and strengthen the economy in the East and West Kootenay has been launched. The Kootenay Workforce Development (KWD) is a two-year project that […]
Apply now for social, environment and youth grants from the Trust Are you planning a project that will help social well-being, the environment or youth? The Trust may be able […]
Groups work together to secure Trust funding Two and a half years after the old structure was removed for safety reasons, the children of Salmo will enjoy a new playground […]
The Basin is stunning in so many ways—from its scenery, to its communities, to its people. If you have a photo that captures what you love about this region, we’d […]
More park amenities for Castlegar residents Castlegar’s Millennium Park will soon receive a second round of upgrades. The upgrades will include an off-leash dog park; beach volleyball and tennis/pickleball courts; […]
Larry and Annette Plett, owners of Drifter’s Restaurant in Meadow Creek. While vacationing in the Kootenays, Annette and Larry Plett saw a little business for sale in Meadow Creek. By […]
What started out as pharmacist Michelle Gray’s vision for a health- and lifestyle-focused community pharmacy has quickly grown into an essential service for customers throughout the Kootenays. Andy and Michelle […]
