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New Supports for Climate Resilience in Basin

Posted: 
Sep 16, 2021

Local communities around the Columbia Basin care deeply about the environment and the impacts of climate change. To support Basin communities in preparing for, responding to and adapting to challenges associated with our changing environment, the Trust has created a new Climate Resilience Program for collaborative projects in the region. 

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climate change, Fernie BC, community, Columbia Basin Trust

Over 2,400 Project Received Trust Support in 2020/21

Posted: 
Sep 11, 2021

As people and communities in the Columbia Basin faced challenges over the last year, Columbia Basin Trust was humbled by the resiliency, strength, and the continued innovation and hard work by so many across this region, as evidenced in the release of the Trust’s annual report.

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Columbia Basin Trust, community, Fernie BC

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, August 7, 2021 to Sunday, August 8, 2021

Welcome to the 13th Annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour! This self-directed tour is free of charge, creating a unique opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open, shop for original art or fine craft, and experience special events planned only for this weekend. This year's tour has fascinating heritage sites and skilled local artists, including returning favourites and exciting new locations.

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Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Basin Culture Tour, Local Art

2,400 New Affordable Rental Homes on The Way in B.C.

Posted: 
Jun 07, 2021

More than 2,400 new affordable rental homes are coming for people with moderate and low incomes in 39 communities throughout the province.

The Columbia Basin Trust is providing $2.5 Million towards 114 New Affordable Housing Units in Aq’am, Fruitvale, Kaslo, New Denver, Sparwood and Valemount.

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Fernie BC, community, family, housing, Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust Partners with First Nations in the Basin to Create Local Housing Solutions

Posted: 
May 27, 2021

First Nations in the Columbia Basin are moving ahead with building and improving housing stock—adding additional affordable housing options and professional development opportunities—while being supported by unique and innovative partnerships.

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Columbia Basin Trust, ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, community, Kenpesq’t, Yaqan NuɁkiy

The Fernie Trails Alliance is Hiring

Posted: 
May 05, 2021

Thanks to a fantastic grant opportunity from the Columbia Basin Trust, the Fernie Trails Alliance is able to hire for five, temporary summer positions, to work on our 2021 Trail Maintenance Program.

ABOUT: The trail network in Fernie, BC is one of the biggest assets in our community. The FTA is looking to hire a motivated Trail Crew Supervisor, along with four Crew members, to work on the 2021 Trail Maintenance Program.

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Fernie Trails Alliance, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin Trust, community, trails, hiking, Mountain Biking

Enhancing Outdoor Community Spaces

Posted: 
Apr 07, 2021

As days grow warmer, people in the Columbia Basin are looking forward to enjoying outdoor spaces—those in nature, and those in our communities. Looking ahead to times when restrictions ease, many communities are wondering how they can make the gathering places within their limits more welcoming and useable, or how they can add new ones altogether.

To realize their ideas, some communities have turned to Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Outdoor Revitalization Grants. Currently, this program is providing over $1.3 million to help 10 communities undertake such projects.

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CBT, Columbia Basin Trust, Fernie BC, community, Outdoors

Facebook Live Chat with Angie Abdou

Event Date(s): 
Friday, April 2, 2021
Time: 
12pm

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#BuyBasin Festival Showcases Local Products and Services

Posted: 
Mar 30, 2021

The Columbia Basin Trust is partnering with Festival Seekers to host the #BuyBasin Festival on Facebook starting today, featuring over 100 businesses across the Columbia Basin and showcasing e a diverse range of products and services available locally.

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Strengthening Access to Local Food

Posted: 
Mar 25, 2021

New community-led projects in the Columbia Basin will support access to affordable, quality, local food for residents, with an emphasis on assisting those in need. Community kitchens, lawns-to-food initiatives and seed-saving libraries are just a few of the projects included in Columbia Basin Trust’s Local Food Access and Recovery Grants.

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health, wellness, community, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin Trust