Raw Success
A passion for pet health and happiness inspires a booming raw pet food business
Region: Southeast Region
Biology Intern Set on Career Course
Jeremy Benson spent most of his summer on the Koocanusa Reservoir, but he wasn’t camping or pursuing other recreational activities popular in the area. The Junior Biologist collected important water quality and biological samples that will…
Career for Kootenay Carpenter Apprentice
After completing a business degree and working in sales for a decade, Michael Greenfield was more than ready for a change. The mountains were calling, and answering that call led him to a new lifestyle and…
Growing Affordable Housing
Twelve new affordable housing units for families are ready to open their doors in Kimberley.
Investing in Basin Businesses
Giving local businesses a boost to meet demand Starting, purchasing or growing a business often requires financial support. Like other traditional lenders, the Trust welcomes smart investment opportunities—like these two examples. AN ESSENTIAL PLACE FOR PETS…
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…
Fun and Games – with a Purpose
Developing leadership skills in youth It’s hard to keep all the balls in the air—literally. Picture a room of youth tossing juggling balls to each other, calling each other’s names, seeing how many balls they can…
Art Energizes Public Spaces
Communities celebrate their people and places It engages minds and offers broad learning experiences. It adds vibrancy to communities, attracts visitors and benefits local economies. It helps provide a living to those engaged in creative careers….
To Preserve and Enjoy
Partnerships allow purchase of key lands The Basin features innumerable natural and recreational opportunities in many environments: forests, beaches, mountains and wetlands. To protect areas like these while meeting local priorities, the Trust helps communities and…
Reviving Wetlands and a Traditional Hunting Ground
Culture, history and ecology take the forefront in yaqan nukiy project A new project is helping the yaqan nukiy—also known as the Lower Kootenay Band—restore traditional hunting grounds near the mouth of Goat River. This area…
