Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre
In the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, kids toss basketballs. Some shimmy hula hoops around their waists. It’s the place to go to play ultimate frisbee, or for seniors to take fitness classes. There are…
Interest: Sports and Recreation
Community Dream Comes True
The new $4-million Columbia Lake Recreation Centre is the largest project the community of Ɂakisq’nuk has ever undertaken. “This project was an absolute priority for this community,” says Heather Rennebohm, Economic Development Officer. The 22,400-square-foot complex…
Playing in the Basin
Kids are getting active and getting support to lead healthy lifestyles through the Trust’s Basin PLAYS (Physical Literacy and Youth Sport) initiative. Here are some of the activities: YMIR TAKES IT OUTSIDE In Ymir, the community…
Creating Destinations to be Desired
People in the Basin now have even more reasons to get active outdoors and lead healthier lifestyles, and although we’re heading into fall, it’s still a great time to enjoy some upgraded trails and recreation sites….
A Fun Ride for All Abilities
Adaptive trails in Nakusp and Fernie spread the joy of outdoor physical activity.
A Trail for Everyone
The first four kilometres of the trail are “inclusive,” meaning they’re carefully designed—wide, gravelled, with minimum grades—so that all people can access the backcountry, irrespective of ability.
Community Connections on Ice
“We were small. We had a dozen kids from families that made up our fewer than 50 members. We were what you would call a mom and pop club.” Darren Tamelin was part of one of…
Just for Locals
There’s a special new spot in the Slocan Valley. Backcountry huts are typically hot spots for tourists seeking authentic adventures, so for locals, it can be a challenge booking time even in a hut nearby. Rossland…
New Community Hub Breaks Ground
Members of the Tobacco Plains Indian Band will soon have a safe and welcoming space where they can access services and come together. Yesterday was an important day as the community and supporters gathered to break…
Ɂakisq’nuk to Build New Rec Centre
Members of Ɂakisq’nuk First Nation in Windermere are making a community dream for a recreation centre come to life, and Columbia Basin Trust is providing $500,000 to support their efforts. “This project is an absolute priority…
