Growing Support
A farming family in Rossland scales up to feed as many as possible “Farming is at the heart of us,” says Miche Warwick. “Being involved in community food security is some of the most rewarding work…
Region: Southwest Region
COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Connectivity
The Basin’s regional districts, via the Regional Broadband Committee, have a user-friendly online platform to gather data on local internet performance. Are you curious about the internet speeds in your area? Take this two-minute speed test…
The Ultimate List of Basin Authors
Thanks to your suggestions, we have a compiled a list of your favourite Basin Authors.
Cabin Preserves Pioneer Life
Meadow Creek Museum invites visitors to explore a pre-dam home. To travel back in time to pioneer life in the Basin, soon all it will take is a step into the restored Billy Clark cabin in Meadow…
Reducing barriers for Special Olympics athletes
Donning his favourite blue ‘Summer Games’ bowling shirt, Robert Tarko smiles when asked whether he’s competitive. The Special Olympics British Columbia athlete has participated in every summer sport imaginable, plus curling, and is currently competing in…
Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre
In the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, kids toss basketballs. Some shimmy hula hoops around their waists. It’s the place to go to play ultimate frisbee, or for seniors to take fitness classes. There are…
A Nelson Business Overcomes Growing Pains
Some of North Mountain Construction’s work is highly visible in Nelson, including the new Kootenay Co-op building and the Savoy Hotel. Other work isn’t so visible, including a huge mountaintop mansion. From luxury custom homes to…
A Co-op Student Fills a Perfect Niche
The City of Nelson hires a Co-op student to tackle projects.
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…
