Annual revenues totalled $71.9 million in 2018/19 Columbia Basin Trust is now providing over 70 programs and initiatives to Basin communities thanks to a strong…
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Online portal to test Internet connectivity performance
Residents in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions are being urged to try out a new online testing portal which is designed to measure Internet connection speeds….
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…
We’re in a climate emergency, let’s act like it
By Wayne Stetski, M.P. (Kootenay – Columbia) One of the issues I hear about most frequently from constituents is the urgent need to address climate…
Summer season kick-off for Cranbrook Farmer’s Market
The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market will host its first 2019 summer market this Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to check out the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market…
Regional tourism projects get funding boost
Destination BC is providing $4 million this year to support 57 tourism projects across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay and one in…
Internet boost coming for South Country
Improved high-speed Internet is on the way for 26 communities in the Kootenays, bringing people opportunities to learn, connect and better expand their businesses. Columbia…
$6 million announced for Windermere Water Project
Canal Flats, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Creston and Golden also in on funding announcement The Government of Canada, along with the Government of British Columbia and…
BC Rural Dividend grant for Trails Society
As part of its rural development mandate, the Government of British Columbia is providing over $103,000 for cultural, social and infrastructure projects in the Kootenays,…
Lodgepole fire closes FSR
The Lodgepole wildfire is located approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Fernie. This fire is currently not threatening any structures or communities, however, it will be…