From Sandlot to Standout: McInnis Park Reimagined
Beaver Valley baseball teams rejoice with the completion of McInnis Park upgrades.
Beaver Valley baseball teams rejoice with the completion of McInnis Park upgrades.
Revelstoke Child Care Society offers programs designed for infants and toddlers, all the way to school-aged kids and beyond.
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy supports the life-long literacy needs of Basin residents of all ages including special programming during Family Literacy Week.
Part of the Trust’s Basin Youth Network, Revelstoke’s Stoke Youth Network is helping local youth find their voices, make connections and providing the space to collaborate on priorities for their community.
Cassandra Qiu was awarded a 2023 Youth Community Service Award from Columbia Basin Trust for her outstanding volunteerism.
School District 8’s Youth Pow Wow brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and community members to celebrate Indigenous culture through dance, music, regalia and educational teachings.
Foundry East Kootenay recently opened its doors becoming the latest in a string of Foundry Centres across the province. The Foundry is a network of integrated health and social service centres for young people between the ages of 12 and 24.
This non-profit received support from the Trust and other community partners to purchase a commercial building that will benefit the public on a long-term basis.
Youth Leadership Summit participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.
Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.
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Sara Sansom, founder and director at Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently bolstered her business knowledge by taking part in the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors program.
Revelstoke Child Care Society offers programs designed for infants and toddlers, all the way to school-aged kids and beyond.
The Golden Seniors Community Centre’s future is bright thanks in part to recent lighting upgrades to the facility.
Communities near Moyie and Columbia Lake are taking action to reduce wildfire risk and preserve ecosystems in new ways.
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation has built four duplexes that offer members the opportunity to return to their community, reconnect with family and embrace their land.
Dedicated to serving the needs of their community, this spring the Sparwood Food Bank needed to find a new location fast. With support from the Trust, the food bank has found a permanent home to call their own.
Beaver Valley baseball teams rejoice with the completion of McInnis Park upgrades.
Twelve species of bats call the Basin home, such as the Yuma myotis and endangered little brown myotis, and fulfill important functions in ecosystems like wetlands and forests, including consuming a significant number of insects.
The Fauquier Community Club has taken action to upgrade its well-used community hall, ensuring it’s prepared for future emergencies while reducing its environmental footprint and operational costs.