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Support for Businesses to Re-open, Modify Operations

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Jun 07, 2020

Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times. In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including the re-opening of many businesses—Columbia Basin Trust is expanding the ways it can help people and businesses move forward.

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Columbia Basin Trust, community, Business, COVID-19

Two New Programs Support Basin Food Producers

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Apr 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of a reliable food supply and has increased the demand for locally grown products. To help Columbia Basin food producers meet this call, Columbia Basin Trust is introducing two new programs: one that provides loans for operational and equipment needs and one that provides wage subsidies to hire workers.

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Columbia Basin Trust, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, COVID, community

Stronger Together

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Apr 30, 2020

Fernie and other Columbia Basin communities are vibrant, welcoming places thanks to the people who live here, the opportunities they provide and the resources they offer that support well-being. As all communities respond and work together to meet the new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Basin Trust is here to help.

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community, COVID, Columbia Basin Trust, Fernie BC

CBT Announces $11.7 Million in New Funding Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

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Apr 02, 2020

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Columbia Basin Trust, COVID-19, Community Support

Columbia Basin Trust Community Engagement

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Mar 24, 2020

In response to COVID-19, Columbia Basin Trust is postponing the public engagement process to renew its strategic plan, including community meetings scheduled this spring and the two regional Symposia this fall.

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Business Skills for Basin Students

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Mar 05, 2020

Students in the Columbia Basin can learn about financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship through JA British Columbia (JABC). Columbia Basin Trust is providing JABC with $460,500 over three years to provide support to students throughout the region.

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Columbia Basin Trust, Kids, children, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin

Columbia Basin Culture Tour – 2020 Call for Entry

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Feb 27, 2020

Call for entry: registration is now open for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT), a celebration of culture taking place August 8 & 9, 2020.

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Shape the Future of How We Live, Work and Play in the Columbia Basin

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Feb 26, 2020

For 25 years, Columbia Basin Trust has been supporting your ideas and efforts. Now the Trust is inviting you to celebrate all that the people and communities of the Columbia Basin have accomplished together over the last quarter century, and to share your aspirations for the future.

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Sparwood, Jaffray, Elk Valley, Elkford, Fernie BC, community, Columbia Basin Trust

Projects Aim for Meaningful Environmental Impacts

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Feb 06, 2020

Twenty-nine projects throughout the Columbia Basin will help address the health of local species and spaces, from swallows and salmon to wetlands and forests through research, restoration and education. The projects are being supported with nearly $820,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Environment Grants.

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community, Elk Valley, Columbia Basin Trust

CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Application Deadline Nears

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Jan 13, 2020

There are less than two weeks left for interested non-profit organizations to apply for the 2021/2022 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs.

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