A place to lay their heads
Knowing that comfortable, affordable and safe space is available opens up the Basin as an option when people are considering their futures.
Region: Southwest Region
A chocolate sensation gets a business boost
Beth Campbell approached the Trust’s Basin Business Advisor’s, which offers free, one-to-one, confidential business counselling–to take her business to the next level.
Building resilience in ecosystems
A range of actions address wildfire risk and improve fish habitat in the Slocan Valley.
Strengthening its LINKS
Over 340 non-profits supported through Trust advisory program between 2015 and 2023.
Blewett farm grows food access
Faced with the challenge of retaining staff for seasonal work, Bent Plow Farm was in search of a solution. The Trust subsidized their intern Sarah’s salary and now she has a permanent role as Lead Farm Hand.
Arts, Culture and History Thrive in Kaslo
Over recent years, the iconic Langham Cultural Centre has completed a long list of renovations with Trust support, making it one of “BC’s 100 Best Buildings”.
New Community Kitchen Cooks up Innovative Programs
With Trust support, Nelson Community Food Centre has increased their capacity to provide access to healthy food in a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for people facing adversity.
Trades Students Gain Modern Advantage
Columbia Basin Trust is supporting Selkirk College and College of the Rockies to undertake projects that enhance student experience.
Expert Team Leaps into Action to Protect Endangered Leopard Frogs
The Ktunaxa Nation Council partnered with the Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society and Yaqan Nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) to successfully manage the bullfrog population through a three-year project.
Insulation Business Finds Solutions Through RevUp Program
Over the course of eight months in 2020, President Jesse Ewing and Vice-President Greg Kreutz participated in Basin RevUp, Columbia Basin Trust’s advanced business accelerator program that supports high-achieving companies poised for rapid growth.
