Taghum Hall Renovation
The Taghum Community Society received funding to complete renovations to the Taghum Hall. The renovations will meet public safety standards increase energy efficiency and provide access to the hall.
Learn MoreSwift Creek Kiosk and Signs
This project will seek to increase protection for salmon spawning habitat within the Swift Creek Watershed through the installation of educational signage informing visitors of the fish habitat values for spawning salmon in Swift Creek.
Learn MoreSWAMP Phase 3
This project will enhance knowledge about wetlands in the Slocan Valley. Local residents will assist in the identification of wetlands for restoration by developing an inventory of desirable characteristics for candidates sites. Use of citizen scientists in this phase of...
Learn MoreSustainable Solutions
The Visions Unlimited Network Inc. will be hosting a Bio Char workshop at the Johnsons Landing Retreat on June 25-26 2015. This event is an opportunity for participants to learn how to increase the productivity of soil.
Learn MoreSummit Lake Western Toad Project
This project will conduct research in partnership with the local forest licensee on western toads in the Summit Lake area relating to mitigation of highway mortality risks and to educate the public about this provincially blue listed species.
Learn MoreSummer Youth Program
The Capital Theatre in Nelson received funds to host the Summer Youth Education and Mentoring Program for youth aged 12-18 which will educate and mentor youth in theatre related arts while supporting team building and leadership.
Learn MoreSummer Works Program 2015
The Summer Works Program delivered in partnership with the College of the Rockies provides a wage subsidy to Basin small businesses to provide full-time summer employment for high school and post secondary students for the summer of 2015.
Learn MoreSummer Sounds
The Cranbrook and District Arts Council will be hosting the Summer Sounds performance in Rotary Park in Cranbrook every Saturday from June 28 until October 4 2014. This event is a celebration of live music and is hosted in conjunction...
Learn MoreSummer Junior Golf Program
The Fauquier and Nakusp golf courses will host junior golf training sessions in July and August 2014. This will encourage youth to learn the game of golf and participate in an outdoor activity.
Learn MoreSummer Camp 2 Weeks at Camp Tweedsmuir
The Camp Tweedsmuir Scouts Camps are gearing up to support 20 underprivileged youth to be able to attend camp and have lots of summer fun. The camps will take place from July 20 - 25 and July 27 - August...
Learn MoreStudent Wage Subsidy Program
The Student Wage Subsidy Program consists of the School Works and the Summer Works programs delivered in partnership with the College of the Rockies. These programs create employment for students by providing Basin enterprises a wage subsidy to hire high...
Learn MoreStrengthening our Elders and Sharing Teachings
Strengthening our Elders and Sharing Teachings will support the gathering of up to 15 West Kootenay Aboriginal Elders for four days of cultural sharing and learning as well as facilitating a yearlong plan to share the Elders' teachings and ceremonies...
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