Trust supports 12 projects that increase ability to respond to wildfires From buying portable water tanks and equipment trailers, to providing specialized training and gear…
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Creating destinations to be desired
People in the Columbia Basin now have even better reasons to get active outdoors and lead healthier lifestyles, and although we’re heading into fall, it’s…
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….
Better high-speed Internet for over 12,000 households
It’s a milestone being felt around the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions: after more than three years of hard work, residents in over 12,000 rural…
Fernie hosting AKBLG Convention April 18-20
The City of Fernie is excited to be hosting the 2018 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) Convention and AGM April 18 to 20….
Increased investment for resort municipalities
The province is investing $10.5 million for tourism infrastructure projects and programs in 14 resort communities, announced Lisa Beare, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture…
Local governments meet feds on future of CRT
Local government representatives Mayor Deb Kozak and Mayor Karen Hamling met with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, federal officials and…
Jumbo’s Valemount sibling takes step forward
The Valemount Glacier Destination Resort – a potential year-round skiing and alpine resort worth $175 million – has taken another step forward with the B.C….
Trust boosting local project funding 15%
Community projects will be getting access to more funds this spring through Columbia Basin Trust’s popular Community Initiatives and Affected Areas programs. The Trust Jan….
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a breakdown as to what occurred during the March 6 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board meeting. Volunteers of the Year…