The Trust has partnered with JA British Columbia (JABC) to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in local youth and inspire community mentors through Be Entrepreneurial. The program is facilitated by local business people who bring their expertise into the classroom at the invitation of a host teacher.
By mid-June, vibrant green Simpson and Red Sails lettuce are ready to pick at Cranbrook’s 3 Crows Farm, with Salanova and Romaine coming along soon. These are some of the Columbia Basin-grown greens, grains, meats and…
When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train a new apprentice. During his quieter season, Lucke has time—but not the income to pay the new employee’s wages.
Our region is known for the grandeur of its mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Yet wetlands and grasslands are also vital to its ecology. The goal is not only to restore the landscapes, but to ensure…
Seniors in the Basin want to live in comfortable surroundings with the level of services they need. For many, this means securing a place in a seniors housing community with affordable independent and assisted-living options. One…
Residents of Meadowbrook near Kimberley banded together to protect the area surrounding Cherry Creek Falls.
As a business student at College of the Rockies, Brandon Ouillette knows how important it is to gain an education in business outside the classroom. Ouillette has been working at Players Bench in Cranbrook for five…
It’s easy to fall in love with the Columbia Basin. You may have lived here all your life. You may have left for a while and been drawn back. You may have arrived as a tourist…
Concrete and gravel are literally the raw materials upon which a modern town or city is built. From the foundation of your home to the layers of roadbed neatly graded below freshly paved asphalt city streets,…
“When you talk to old-timers, they’ll tell you how the snowbanks used to be higher and winters colder. It’s true—they were. I don’t think a lot of people truly understand the magnitude of the changes we…
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Since opening in 1995, Stepping Stones has grown into a lasting legacy of child care innovation, collaboration, and community support in Revelstoke.
Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.
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.
Across the Basin, community halls and their parks are often the heart of smaller and rural communities. In Wasa, the Lions Club and Wasa Recreation Society are ensuring their shared facilities remain available for the people who use them each day for recreation, social gatherings and celebrations.
With close to 500 members, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is a busy and growing recreation non-profit. To help set tracks for their future, the Club enlisted the support of the Trust’s Non-profit Advisors Program to develop a new strategic plan.
Prompted by residents’ early concerns, local communities began leading the way on climate and water action—supported by region-specific knowledge and tools that continue to shape the Basin’s future.
The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is more than a museum—it’s a living hub where history, art, and community converge.
How a WWII-Era Dam became a clean energy engine for the Columbia Basin On the banks of the Kootenay River near Castlegar towers a piece of wartime infrastructure stillhumming with life.
Key City Theatre in Cranbrook and the Bailey Theatre in Trail help keep the the Basin arts and culture scene thriving for audiences and artists.
