CACCI – Expert climate science advice
The purpose of this project is to provide expert climate science support for the Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) and participating communities.
Learn MoreBusiness for the Arts – artsVest Program
The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council received funds to coordinate the delivery of the Business for the Arts - artsVest Program throughout the Columbia Basin region. Business for the Arts is a national program which receives funding through Canadian Heritage...
Learn MoreBullying Prevention Program
The Canadian Red Cross Society will run an innovative bullying prevention program in all 16 schools of School District 8 in which six teams of high school students will be trained to deliver bullying prevention worships to their younger peers...
Learn MoreBuilding Food Skill Capacity for Those in Need
The North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society will work to support people currently experiencing food insecurity in the Kaslo area to improve basic food and nutrition skills.
Learn MoreBranding the Arrow Corridor – A Collaborative Approach
The Nakusp and District Chamber of Commerce received funds to support the Branding the Arrow Corridor project. The project will implement a regional branding strategy along the Arrow Lakes corridor Kaslo and Slocan Valley.
Learn MoreBoard Governance – Building Capacity
The Valemount Learning Society received funds to support the delivery of a workshop on board governance to members of the non-profit sector in Valemount.
Learn MoreBlake Nicol
Blake Nicol is the 2013/14 Youth Community Service Award recipient for L.V. Rogers Secondary School.
Learn MoreBlack Jack Ski Trail Improvements
The Black Jack Ski Club was recently selected by Cross Country Canada to host the NorAm and Olympic & World Junior/U23 Championship Trials in December 2013. The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Society received funding to support significant improvements...
Learn MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters West Kootenay Expansion
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook will pilot the expansion of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program based in Cranbrook to serve the Nelson and Castlegar areas.
Learn MoreBeyond Recycling 2014/2015
This project creates and delivers environmental educational programs for students throughout the Basin. The lessons focus on increasing student awareness and empowerment around waste management topics.
Learn MoreBC Amateur Golf Championship
The Columbia Valley Golf Association is hosting a six day amateur golf competition which will be played at both The Springs at Radium and Copper Point (Windermere) golf courses on July 7-12 2013. The competition will see 156 amateur golfers...
Learn MoreBaynes Lake Community Hall Upgrades
The Baynes Lake Community Society received funds to upgrade the Baynes Lake Community Hall and specifically to renovate the well pump house restore the attic purchase and install new kitchen amenities and conduct electrical upgrades. In addition bat houses will...
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