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More Than 30 New Homes Open in Fruitvale
October 24, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Than 30 New Homes Open in Fruitvale

People in Fruitvale will have access to 31 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of Blizzard Mountain Place. The development at 96 Deadmarsh Ave. features a mix of one-, […]

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Enhancing Livability and Emergency Readiness in Affordable Housing
October 27, 2025 • 4 minutes

Enhancing Livability and Emergency Readiness in Affordable Housing

Affordable rental housing around the Basin will soon benefit from upgrades that enhance livability and emergency preparedness. Partnering with non-profit housing societies and other organizations, Columbia Basin Trust is investing […]

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Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility opens for Invermere parents
October 28, 2025 • 3 minutes

Rocky Mountain Childcare Facility opens for Invermere parents

Families in Invermere and around the Columbia Valley will soon benefit from more affordable, high-quality child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school. […]

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Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving
November 4, 2025 • 4 minutes

Community Spirit Keeps Field Thriving

The Field Recreation Advisory Association is at the centre of community life in Field, from coordinating events to running the local gym, the all-volunteer group makes sure there are opportunities for social connection, activity and engagement for everyone.

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Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
November 12, 2025 • 3 minutes

Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

Communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin are taking action to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient, more resilient to climate change and lower in greenhouse gas emissions, […]

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More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way
November 19, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way

Children thrive when they have places to play, explore and connect. Five communities are enhancing accessibility in their recreational spaces to ensure more children, and their families, can take part […]

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Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment
November 25, 2025 • 3 minutes

Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment

Food banks across the region are upgrading their facilities and equipment to create safer, more efficient spaces for volunteers and clients. With support from Columbia Basin Trust, these improvements will […]

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Basin Stories
Helping Hands and Caring Hearts
November 27, 2025 • 6 minutes

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

Volunteers are at the heart of the Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services Society.

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Basin Stories
Supporting Community Food Programs
December 2, 2025 • 4 minutes

Supporting Community Food Programs

To support the essential work of food banks and food programs in the Basin this December, the Trust is donating $5000 to each of 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Metis associations.

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When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins
December 8, 2025 • 3 minutes

When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins

Youth in the Basin make a difference in the lives of their communities each day through their volunteer efforts including as part of Basin Youth Network.

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A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin
December 8, 2025 • 2 minutes

A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin

Giving back is important to people in the Basin with almost two-thirds of residents 15 years and older volunteering in their communities.

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New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River
December 11, 2025 • 3 minutes

New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River

Columbia Basin Trust is supporting the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to purchase 3823 Goat Canyon Road in Electoral Area B, a 4.4-acre property that will become a future […]

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Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
250.304.6047
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