Columbia Basin Trust supports 43 projects to create plans, buy equipment and provide training Wildfires can sweep in at any moment. To make sure that…
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Training hubs to provide support for local fire crews
The B.C. government announced recently it is establishing new regional training hubs that will support local fire crews with enhanced firefighting skills, along with reduced…
More of the Basin to access high-speed internet
Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia…
RDEK funded for flood-risk prioritization work
Twenty-four flood-mitigation, risk and hazard assessment projects have been funded by the B.C. government, including one in the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), as…
BC DAS expanding to Kootenays
More tree-fruit growers and their orchards will benefit from time-sensitive advice about pest management as B.C.-adapted software becomes available in the Kootenays, which will help…
Kootenays charging ahead in support of electric vehicle travel
The Kootenays are quickly becoming one of the most connected rural regions in Canada for electric vehicle (EV) travel. With leadership from the Regional District…
Small flock tests positive for H5N1 in RDCK
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small poultry flock in the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has tested positive for…
Basin communities target climate resilience
Eight projects help communities address climate change with support from the Trust Whether they’re enabling the public to use electric cars or promoting clean energy,…
Funding secured to expand broadband network
Columbia Basin Trust collaborates with several partners on fibre optic projects worth $7.6M Funding of $7.6 million has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s…
More incredible local fare coming to the basin
Columbia Basin Trust-supported Kootenay Farms Food Hub will enable producers to create new foods and drinks Farmers around the Columbia Basin already produce delicious, healthy…