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…

Feeding Families While Reducing Waste

Creston Valley food recovery projects bring fruit products and skills to people in the Basin When July rolls around, cherries dot the Creston Valley landscape. Now, even more people in the Basin can look forward to…

A Bubbly Future

A Castlegar business gains momentum Leeza Zurwick of Castlegar hardly has time these days to be amazed at the rapid growth of her home-based water kefir business—she’s too busy filling orders. “Water kefir is like pop—it’s…

Training Tomorrow’s Tradespeople

Education and experience are key to creating the workforce Basin businesses need “I’m absolutely loving being a carpenter,” says Angela Maio, who attended the 24-week carpentry foundation program at the Silver King (Nelson) campus of Selkirk…

Creating Destinations to be Desired

People in the Basin now have even more reasons to get active outdoors and lead healthier lifestyles, and although we’re heading into fall, it’s still a great time to enjoy some upgraded trails and recreation sites….

Kimberley Embraces Technology

Down on the carpet—parts, tools and blueprints laid out—the children carefully assemble the pieces. They’re at the Kimberley Public Library but their activity isn’t book-related. Rather, they’re building do-it-yourself computers. The workshop was held in partnership…

Road Map for the Future

The Radium Library tackles big ideas. The Radium Library is growing by leaps and bounds. Not only did it increase its space by 80 per cent when it moved into the new Radium Hot Springs Centre…

Over 80 Years Strong

From electricity to education, a group’s efforts help Grasmere flourish “We are independent and resourceful. We are advocates for our community,” says Judy-Lou McDonald, President of the Triangle Women’s Institute in Grasmere. “We have had amazing…

Finding Community and Confidence

Youth from around the Basin may have a lot in common, from favourite video games, to shared hobbies, to wanting to see the same changes in their communities. They’ve also told the Trust they’d like to…

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