Still time to contribute to the conversation though an online feedback form Over 100 people attended four open houses in November to offer feedback to…
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Feedback sought on Koocanusa recreation use
Four open houses to be held in November to communicate with public on sustainable and responsible recreation in Koocanusa area The public will have a…
Large investment remains for Internet, Band points out
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band says an announcement last March touting improved Internet access coming to the South Country area is falling short – in…
B.C. partners with local bands to improve housing
Shuswap Indian Band, Tobacco Plains Indian Band and ʔaq̓am Community are working with BC Housing on a new project to improve the quality of on-reserve…
Band council refutes statement in FozzyFest story
Letter to the Editor The Chief and Council of the Tobacco Plains Indian Band would like to refute a statement made by a citizen of…
Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving
The Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving! Over the past year, generous individuals, businesses, and organizations have helped the Fernie Community Fund grow from…
Trust delivers wildfire mitigation grants
Twenty communities focus on mitigating wildfire with over $800,000 from Columbia Basin Trust Wildfire can rapidly destroy homes, communities and lives. To brace against this…
Koocanusa west evacuation order downgraded to alert
Koocanusa east evacuation alert also lifted As the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to make progress on the Linklater fire, the Regional District of East…
Band breaks ground on new community hub
Trust provides $500,000 to new community building. Members of Tobacco Plains Indian Band (?akinkum+asnuq+?it) will soon have a safe and welcoming space where they can…
Koocanusa strategy to address recreation issues
A new strategy aims to tackle the long-standing impacts of tourism and recreation on Crown land in the Lake Koocanusa area. The actions outlined in…