Where Community Begins
Creating lasting changes for locals and communities with housing needs and development
Stories
Helping Young Voices to be Heard
Shaping and supporting the next generation of youth in the Basin.
Kaslo’s Outdoor Revival
Kaslo’s public spaces, from their sidewalks and trails to their parks and waterfront, energize community life for residents and attract visitors from near and far.
A River Transformed, A Region United
30 years ago the Columbia Basin Trust Act was signed into law.
Birch & Lace: Building a Purpose-Driven Business in Revelstoke
Sara Sansom, founder and director at Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently bolstered her business knowledge by taking part in the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors program.
Protecting Land and People: Wildfire Mitigation and Ecological Restoration in Moyie and Columbia Lake
Communities near Moyie and Columbia Lake are taking action to reduce wildfire risk and preserve ecosystems in new ways.
From Sandlot to Standout: McInnis Park Reimagined
Beaver Valley baseball teams rejoice with the completion of McInnis Park upgrades.
Pickleball popularity grows in Fruitvale
More people are picking up pickleball as their sport of choice. With support from the Trust and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Beaver Valley residents have more courts to play on.
Families thrive in ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation and beyond
Free activities including outdoor adventures like fishing days and day hikes are connecting families while building community and relationships of support thanks to the ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation’s Little Badgers Early Learning Centre.
Kaslo Thrift Store — Give a little, help a lot
The Kaslo Thrift store runs on community spirit, giving back to residents and local efforts year-round. Now with the addition of a solar array, insulation, new roof and other improvements to their critical storage outbuilding, volunteers can work comfortably while reducing operational costs.
