The Bucks claim their stompin’ grounds
The Cranbrook Bucks bring the joy of hockey back to Cranbrook after the departure of the Kootenay Ice in 2019.
Region: Southeast Region
Ready to yodel for a long time to come
The world’s largest free-standing cuckoo clock is getting a facelift. The Kimberley landmark, originally installed in 1972, has been in need of an upgrade for years. With recent support from the Trust, Happy Hans will be bringing smiles to the Platzl for years to come.
Growing small-town pride, one community at a time
Fernie Pride has brought together ten pride groups from across the Basin every month to foster collaboration, build capacity and ensure organizational sustainability.
Reviving the Columbia: Indigenous efforts to restore salmon
Since 1939, salmon have been blocked from returning to the Canadian portion of the upper Columbia River due to the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Despite this, Indigenous Nations have remained committed to the goal of salmon reintroduction.
Youth come first at Foundry
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.
Upgrades to Edwards Lake Campground benefits community
Major upgrades to the Edwards Lake Campground will make the pristine area even more welcoming for Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it community members and visitors for years to come.
A beekeeper sweetens her skills
Business advisory services educate entrepreneurs, including this apiarist who keeps about 400 colonies of bees which produce award-winning honey in the Creston area.
Doubling down on wetland restoration in yaqan nuɁkiy
The community of yaqan nuɁkiy near Creston is currently restoring wetlands. Wetlands are an integral part of a healthy ecosystem.
Curtailing food waste while taking a bite out of climate change
Many organizations have implemented projects to reduce food waste and divert it from the landfill, check out some of these stories.
Beef business booms in Jaffray
Jaffray’s Bolen Livestock brings local food to the South Country and with support from the Trust’s Food Producer Wage Subsidy, the family business is growing in new directions.
