The Spirit of Giving
Food Banks Embody the Spirit of Giving—All Year Round
Stories
Paying it Forward
The thrift store of the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary is a popular spot. With folks waiting in line for the shop to open each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday to search out what new gems have made…
Nocturnal Art and Wonder
“There are so many amazing artists in Revelstoke and we have such great community spirit here; we decided we could do something that the whole community could be a part of that shines a light on…
People, Land and Paddles
The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons. In August 2018, 16 youth launched on an 11-day journey down the river to understand this waterway and its values. Through…
Kootenay Knitting
Olympic-sized dreams can be realized in the Columbia Basin with a bit of help.
Seeing Opportunities: Flashback to Symposium
A year ago this weekend, Colonel Chris Hadfield took a small trip compared to his many voyages to space—but a big trip in the eyes of Columbia Basin residents. That’s because the Canadian astronaut travelled to…
Engaging Our Youth
Youth are a vital force in the Columbia Basin and the Trust’s Basin Youth Network is tapping into that energy.
Giving Business a Boost
Purchasing a business, expanding one or implementing other major changes often requires financial support. Like other traditional lenders, the Trust welcomes smart investment opportunities. Here are three of the Basin businesses it has invested in. Out…
Safeguarding Against Wildfire
The threat of wildfires is real and present in the Basin, and the City of Fernie is very aware of its vulnerability—the entire community was destroyed by wildfire on August 1, 1908. Ted Ruiter, Fernie’s Director…
Seniors Beat the Heat Affordably
Erickson Golden Manor is more than simply an apartment building in Creston for low-income seniors. It’s a home, where residents frequently visit each others’ rooms or gather in the social room to play cards or work…
