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Columbia Basin Trust offers youth hands-on entrepreneurial experience

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The Columbia Basin Trust and JA British Columbia are offering local youth opportunities to take part in after-school programming that provides hands-on business-development experience.

Former Columbia Basin Trust chair charged with sexual assault

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The BC Prosecution Service confirmed Valemount mayor Owen Torgerson was charged this month relating to an alleged offence occurring on April 2 of this year.

Columbia Basin energy symposium coming to Castlegar

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Residents from across the Columbia Basin will gather in Castlegar next spring to discuss the region’s energy future.

Home energy efficiency workshops coming to Kootenays

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Homeowners will have access to practical information and hands-on learning opportunities this fall through free home energy efficiency workshops being offered in 25 communities throughout the region.

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue shows off new wildland trucks

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During the ceremony, the Trail truck was called into action.

Columbia Basin Trust to open new Nakusp office

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The Columbia Basin Trust will officially open a new office in Nakusp next month, replacing a smaller leased space it said it had outgrown.

Columbia Basin Trust chair resigns following arrest

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Valemount mayor Owen Torgerson confirmed his arrest in an email to Vista Radio. However, no charges have been laid.

Katrine Conroy named to Columbia Basin Trust board

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A Valemount man has been elected chair of the Columbia Basin Trust, while four new directors have been appointed, including a former MLA and cabinet minister.

Columbia Basin Trust leaving broadband business

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The Trust has announced it's transferring ownership and operations of its broadband network assets to CityWest, a telecommunications company owned by the City of Prince Rupert.

Columbia Basin Trust provides funding to prepare for wildfires

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Nearly $1.4 million will be provided for 32 projects that will help communities prevent and respond to wildfires.

Columbia Basin Trust supports community food programs

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The Trust will support the essential work of these organizations and others by donating to 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Metis associations to help with ongoing food access and food programs.

Warfield playground to be made more accessible

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The Village of Warfield will receive over $35,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust to make the playground behind the community hall more accessible.

Kootenay groups get $1.5M for energy upgrades

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Several West Kootenay organizations have secured funding to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient and resilient through the Columbia Basin Trust.

Columbia Basin Trust funds upgrades to boost livability and emergency readiness in affordable housing

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Affordable housing complexes across the Columbia Basin are set to receive upgrades aimed at improving comfort, accessibility and emergency preparedness, through nearly $3.3 million in new funding from Columbia Basin Trust.

Young leaders recognized across Columbia Basin

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Thirty young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities through the 30 Under 30 campaign.

Columbia Basin Trust to bring power operations in-house

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The Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation will be moving to in-house management of the Arrow Lakes, Brilliant Expansion, and Waneta Expansion facilities as of March 2027.
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