Kaslo youth take on wildfire resilience
The Village of Kaslo’s FireSmart committee decided to focused on engaging youth in the community in 2023 by hiring Youth FireSmart Coordinator, Kenya Blouin.
Stories
The business of mountain biking
After participating in the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors program, Audrey Duval focused on hiring people to help with administrative tasks so she could get back to what she loves most: coaching.
Convenient clean up in Lakeview Meadows
Homeowners in the new Lakeview Meadows community in Windermere decided on a mutual goal to improve their resilience to potentially disastrous wildfires.
A career boost for local childcare staff
Accessible support like the Trust’s Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program ensures a bright future for both ECEs and the young children growing up in Basin communities.
A place to call home
This non-profit received support from the Trust and other community partners to purchase a commercial building that will benefit the public on a long-term basis.
Earth Temple Gardens nourishes Basin residents
The Trust’s Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program has supported Silver in employing six employees from May through October for the past three years.
Glass art heats up on social
Katherine Russell, glass artist, shifts her focus to improve her online presence and reach more people following one-on-one coaching from the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors Program.
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.
Building to address a pressing need
Three communities add new affordable rental housing.
A focus on well-kept, energy-efficient homes
First Nations in the Basin upgrade and add affordable rental housing
