Tending campsites and trails while strengthening their futures
Over five years, the program has created 66 jobs in the Basin, covering four recreation districts, and overseeing 557 recreation sites and hundreds of kilometers of trail.
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Valemount’s new bus keeps the community rolling
The Valemount Community Bus Society recently invested in a new passenger bus that is now on the move, connecting seniors, youth, and children to the places and outings they love.
Salmo Ski Hill: a beacon of affordable winter fun
Recent energy retrofit upgrades at the Salmo Ski Hill lodge and patrol building, breathe new life into original structures from the 1960s and enhance energy efficiency to cut operational costs.
Elk Valley Hospice leads with heart
Serving five communities in the East Kootenay region, the Elk Valley Hospice is run by a volunteer board of directors. They hired a new Coordinator in March 2023 and with the help of the Trust’s Non-Profit Advisors program, they developed a new Strategic Plan and clarified the non-profit’s vision and direction.
Terra Firma Farms keeps growing
Terra Firma Farms in #RevelstokeBC hired seasonal staff with support from our Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program, which provides support to primary food producers in the Basin to help increase residents’ access to locally grown, healthy food.
