Tag: Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin energy symposium coming to Castlegar

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now - September 16, 2026

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

Columbia Basin Trust Submitted Article - August 7, 2026

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

Fire My Kootenay Now - July 3, 2026

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

Columbia Basin Trust to open new Nakusp office

Columbia Basin Trust Storrm Lennie - May 30, 2026

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

Columbia Basin Trust My Kootenay Now - April 28, 2026

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

Community Submitted Article - February 26, 2026

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

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now - February 7, 2026

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

Wildfires Submitted Article - January 20, 2026

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

Community Submitted Article - December 6, 2025

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

Community My Kootenay Now - November 21, 2025

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

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now - November 13, 2025

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

Housing My Kootenay Now - October 28, 2025

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

Community My Kootenay Now - October 12, 2025

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

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now - October 8, 2025

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.