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July 7, 2026 • 3 minutes

Festival Grants Support Vibrant Basin Communities

Communities across the Columbia Basin will come together this festival season as 20 music, art and cultural festivals receive support through Basin Festivals Grants, a program funded by Columbia Basin […]

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June 22, 2026 • 4 minutes

2026 Neil Muth Recipients Announced

Three Basin residents who have demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity are being recognized with this year’s Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship, supporting their pursuit of post-secondary education and career […]

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June 10, 2026 • 2 minutes

Columbia Basin Trust Opens New Office in Nakusp

Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Nakusp. The building replaces the Trust’s previous leased space and provides a modern, sustainable […]

Basin Stories

June 9, 2026 • 3 minutes

A Taste of Metis Culture

The Bison Burgers & More trailer will celebrate Metis heritage through food, art and culture this summer as it visits community events and gatherings.

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May 21, 2026 • 2 minutes

Safer, Stronger Homes and Community Spaces

Affordable rental housing, community halls and child care facilities across the Columbia Basin are receiving upgrades to help ensure they remain safe, functional and sustainable for years to come. This […]

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May 19, 2026 • 6 minutes

$2.3 Million Invested to Strengthen Columbia Basin Ecosystems

Six ecosystem enhancement projects—four large-scale, multi-year initiatives and two smaller-scale efforts—are moving forward across the Columbia Basin with $2.3 million in support from Columbia Basin Trust. The projects focus on […]

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May 12, 2026 • 2 minutes

Greater Financial Security for Basin Food Banks

A new, long-term source of funding will be available to Columbia Basin food banks, as well as First Nations and Métis societies in the Basin that provide food to those […]

Basin Stories

May 8, 2026 • 4 minutes

From Drop Off to Pick Up

With support from the Trust's Early Childhood Educator Wage Subsidy Program, New Denver's Goat Mountain Kids Centre is helping the local community scale the heights, helping children grow and learn and keeping childcare accessible for families.

Basin Stories

May 6, 2026 • 4 minutes

Good Food for All Ages

More people will be able to access locally grown, nutritious food at their local farmers market this season thanks to the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

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April 14, 2026 • 3 minutes

Increased Medical Accommodation for Basin Residents

Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General Hospital, often for extended periods of time. To help reduce […]

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