The Lower Kootenay Band Powwow Committee will be hosting the Yaqan Nukiy Powwow at the Lower Kootenay Band Gymnasium Complex in Creston on May 17-18 2014. This event is the 24th annual Yaqan Nukiy Powwow showcasing cultural values and traditions...
Learn MoreThe Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society will be hosting the Yahk Summerfest and Yahk Winterfest celebrations. These events will take place on August 9 2014 and January 31 2015 at the Yahk Community Hall. These events are annual community celebrations showcasing...
Learn MoreThis project will implement grassland ecosystem restoration treatments on public conservation properties in the Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor near Kimberley.
Learn MoreThe Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society received funding to implement Phase 2 of the Work West Kootenay Initiative.
Learn MoreThe Winter Outdoor Youth Leadership project will develop and implement an eight day Winter Outdoor Leadership Program (over spring break 2015) for youth ages 14-18 from the Columbia Basin Region.
Learn MoreThe District of Elkford will be hosting the Winter in the Wild 2015 community celebration at various locations through Elkford on February 13/14 2015. This event is a winter themed community celebration which fosters community pride awareness and connectivity.
Learn MoreThe Windermere Community Association received funding to complete improvements to the Windermere Community Hall.
Learn MoreThe Fairmont & District Lions Club received funding to complete the necessary planning to identify the best use of the land plot donated to the Club (intended for community use) by the local Wilder family.
Learn MoreThis Project will construct an 8' high perimeter fence to physically separate local domestic sheep which threaten the health of the wild Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and work with the rancher to develop a mutually acceptable farm management plan. The...
Learn MoreThis project will support a youth led film festival for secondary students in the East Kootenays.
Learn MoreThis project will provide a variety of environmental education information about wetland ecology and management techniques for visitors of all ages to the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Interpretation Center.
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