News & Stories - Page 4 - Columbia Basin Trust

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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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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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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October 24, 2025 • 3 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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October 8, 2025 • 4 minutes

Creating a Backcountry Legacy

Every spring Recreation Sites and Trails BC crews like Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain District South crew, head out to keep the Basin backcountry accessible and safe all while gaining and growing skill sets and work experience.

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October 7, 2025 • 4 minutes

Another Great Year of Basin Arts and Culture

It could entail producing a graphic novel, citing Shakespeare or demonstrating circus skills—there are myriad ways to get people in the Columbia Basin engaged in arts and culture. To this […]

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October 6, 2025 • 2 minutes

30 Young Leaders Recognized Across the Basin

The 30 Under 30 campaign, presented in partnership by JCI Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust), honoured 30 young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin for their […]

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September 12, 2025 • 2 minutes

Affordable, Accessible Homes Open for Seniors in Valemount

Seniors, including those with mobility challenges, are moving into 18 affordable, accessible homes close to services and amenities in Valemount, helping them stay connected to the community they know and […]

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September 4, 2025 • 2 minutes

New Health Campus Opens in Nelson

Columbia Basin Trust is proud to be a partner in bringing the new Nelson Community Health Campus to life, helping residents gain improved access to care close to home while […]

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September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

Broadband for All

Whether from a chairlift on RED Mountain Resort, the banks of the Elk River or a home office in the Blaeberry, high-speed internet is now part of daily life in the Basin. Reliable connectivity powers how people work, learn and connect—but it wasn’t always this way.

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September 4, 2025 • 3 minutes

From Farm to Table

Launched by the Trust to strengthen local food systems, FABx has grown into a collaborative hub for building industry connections, sharing knowledge, and inspiring food-focused businesses.

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