At about 4 p.m. August 23, a wildfire broke out in the ?aqam community within proximity of the community housing corridor, resulting in the evacuation…
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Trust funds energy retrofits in community buildings
Fourteen projects target sustainability and energy efficiency with Trust support Community-purpose buildings in 12 communities will be more sustainable, safer, and energy-efficient for Basin residents….
28 community buildings get energy wise
Columbia Basin Trust supports 28 projects with over $800,000 Twenty-eight buildings in 19 communities are undertaking projects to generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability,…
Trust helps improve flood resiliency in Basin
Columbia Basin Trust brings partners together to secure a $2-million LiDAR-mapping project Several Columbia Basin communities will soon have newly acquired, state-of-the-art data that will…
More affordable housing options for First Nations
Columbia Basin Trust provides $2.9M to build 43 new units, improve 88 existing ones First Nations in the Columbia Basin have developed new and improved…
New centre will bring ʔaq̓am community together
Columbia Basin Trust supports a new Health and Wellness Centre From a new gymnasium to a new gas station, several recent developments are positively impacting…
ʔaq̓am celebrates gymnasium grand opening
ʔaq̓am community gathered Friday, April 6 to celebrate the grand opening of the beautiful new ʔaq̓amnik School gymnasium. The 12,000 sq-ft. Dan Joe Memorial Gymnasium…
100 new childcare spaces being funded
Columbia Basin Trust provides over $1M for 41 projects Children and families in the Columbia Basin will soon benefit from 100 new licensed childcare spaces…
14 Kootenay Game Changers honoured
“Honouring those who move our community forward.” That is a quick definition of the Kootenay Game Changer Awards. A joint endeavour of regional media, including…
Announcing the 2017 Kootenay Game Changer nominees
Dedicated community members from throughout the region to be acknowledged at Awards Gala on October 27 Kootenay Game Changer nominations have been closed and nominated…