Tag: Columbia Basin Trust

$5.8 million in energy upgrades for affordable housing in the Kootenays

Columbia Basin Trust Kate Brown - July 24, 2025

Affordable rental housing across the Kootenays will benefit from over $5.8 million in clean energy upgrades thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust.

CBT funds accessible play spaces

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack - April 28, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

Castlegar’s affordable housing development officially complete

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff - April 24, 2025

Castlegar’s new affordable housing development, Eagle Estates, is officially move-in ready, offering 13 new affordable rental units for families,...

Columbia Basin Trust gives nearly $390,000 for trail enhancement

Columbia Basin Trust My Kootenay Now Staff - March 19, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving out $389,400 to 19 trail enhancement projects across the region, opening up...

CBT gives over $1.5 million to improve seniors’ housing

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack - March 7, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is providing over $1.5 million to improve 33 seniors' rental housing buildings across the...

CBT funds climate readiness upgrades

Columbia Basin Trust My Kootenay Now Staff - January 27, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is providing over $820,000 to 21 projects aimed at bolstering energy efficiency and climate...

Columbia Basin Trust is seeking members for new task forces

Columbia Basin Trust My Kootenay Now Staff - January 26, 2025

Columbia Basin Trust continues to value the voices of Columbia Basin residents in shaping its work. To further this...

Boosting wildfire readiness in our rural communities

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - January 16, 2025

With wildfire seasons becoming increasingly intense, communities in the Columbia Basin are stepping up their preparedness by investing in...

Columbia Basin Trust provides almost $112,000 to childcare projects

Community R McCormack - December 17, 2024

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has provided almost $112,000 to support childcare projects across the region. The Trust says grants...

Basin food banks delivering to growing needs

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - December 8, 2024

“We won’t let anybody go hungry.” This commitment from Anne Miskulin, Coordinator of the Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community...

CBT funds new solar panels at nine affordable housing buildings

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - December 4, 2024

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has provided grants to cover the costs of installing solar panels at nine affordable...

Columbia Basin Trust delivers over $80 million in 2023/24, predicts future challenges

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - September 11, 2024

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has delivered $80.8 million in benefits to communities over the 2023/24 fiscal year, but...

Edgewood makes good things happen

Community Submitted Article - July 23, 2024

Friendly faces, farmland and forest. These are three aspects that define the village of Edgewood. Let’s also add the fact...

Fibre optic network from Trail to Nelson successfully installed

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - June 13, 2024

High-speed internet and cellular services are now available in rural communities located between Nelson and Trail (via Salmo) with...

Rossland Yards project receives 2024 CAMA Award

Uncategorized My Kootenay Now Staff - June 5, 2024

The City of Rossland has won the Collaboration with External Organizations Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators...

CBT funds energy efficiency upgrades for affordable rentals

News R McCormack - May 3, 2024

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has given out over $2.8 million to fund energy efficiency upgrades on affordable rental...

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