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Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit
January 30, 2023 • 2 minutes

Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit

Columbia Basin Trust hosts youth summit in Kimberley May 12-14 Expressing opinions, developing ideas and planning to take action in their communities: these are some of the ways that youth […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Child Care Facility in Kimberley
February 2, 2023 • 2 minutes

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Child Care Facility in Kimberley

Officials from the Ministry of Education and Child Care, School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain, SD6), Columbia Basin Trust and partners broke ground on a new $8.8 million childcare facility […]

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Kimberley Commercial Kitchen Builds Community
February 8, 2023 • 3 minutes

Kimberley Commercial Kitchen Builds Community

Since opening its doors in 2018, Healthy Kimberley’s Food Recovery Depot has recovered over 315,000 pounds of food, 85% of which has been used to create over 25,000 frozen meals distributed to Kimberley residents in need.

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Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region
February 14, 2023 • 3 minutes

Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region

Trust starting community engagement in April; residents asked to imagine their future Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is inviting you to have your say about the future of the region. You […]

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Groups Focus on Sustainable Operations
February 23, 2023 • 3 minutes

Groups Focus on Sustainable Operations

Non-profits and First Nations upgrade vehicles and buildings with Trust support To reduce their impacts on the climate and remain sustainable into the future, non-profit organizations and First Nations across […]

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Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors
March 3, 2023 • 3 minutes

Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors

Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.

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A Food Bank Grows Wisely
March 3, 2023 • 3 minutes

A Food Bank Grows Wisely

Columbia Valley Food Bank staff turned to the Trust's Non-profit Advisors Program for support in strategic planning and goal-setting.

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Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact
March 14, 2023 • 6 minutes

Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact

Ten environmental projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust Groups around the Columbia Basin are undertaking major projects to enhance biodiversity and ecosystems in the region with support from Columbia […]

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Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire
March 16, 2023 • 5 minutes

Planning Ahead to Prevent Wildfire

20 projects target wildfire through a Province/Trust partnership Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a wildfire will […]

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Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia
March 29, 2023 • 3 minutes

Rick Mercer Headlines Trust Symposia

Registration opens April 3 for events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden  Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia […]

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Expert Team Leaps into Action to Protect Endangered Leopard Frogs
March 29, 2023 • 6 minutes

Expert Team Leaps into Action to Protect Endangered Leopard Frogs

The Ktunaxa Nation Council partnered with the Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society and Yaqan Nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) to successfully manage the bullfrog population through a three-year project.

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Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact
April 4, 2023 • 2 minutes

Communities Take Steps to Reduce Climate Impact

17 projects help the Basin become more sustainable Communities are reducing operating costs and gaining efficiencies while working toward their climate resiliency goals. Seventeen projects are underway to make Basin […]

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