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Trust support reduces wait lists, adds five new markets, feeds 225 more families

The Columbia Basin Trust and the Regional District of East Kootenay recently announced the approval of programs for the community initiatives and affected area

College of the Rockies students throughout the region will benefit from improved access to training

$5-million financing from BDC to go into enhancing guest experiences at the year-round B.C. resort.

Seven credit unions from the Boundary, Kootenay, and Columbia Valley have collaborated in their efforts to provide financial relief for Grand Forks.

In order for a project to be eligible for a New Horizons grant, it must be led or inspired by seniors.

The Community Cash Awards, which aimed to develop healthy and diverse communities, offered local community groups an opportunity to apply for funding.

Rauni Naud combines a single-minded focus, continuing education and passion for her community to achieve financial success and a balanced life.

The Government of British Columbia is working with the Columbia Basin Trust to build 167 new homes for people in the region struggling to find housing.

BDO now maintains a full-time accounting office in Kimberley

Christina Lake Fire and Rescue does good work all year. Join their charity golf tournament for some good work of your own.

Columbia Basin Trust commits $750,000 to help communities increase public art

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Initiative contributes annually to aid in creating jobs for secondary and post-secondary students.

A Radium Hot Springs entrepreneur, Patrick Tolchard, has been recognized by BC Business magazine as one of the province’s Top 30 Under 30 business people.

It’s not too late to organize this year’s golf tournament, but you better get on it!

The Junior Dragon Den Provincial Championships will be held on May 5th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

The Community Cash Award is aimed to develop healthy and diverse communities.

The rural dividend encourages economic diversification, innovation, sustainability and collaboration, and recognizes the diverse needs of individual communities

The Kootenay, Columbia Valley and Boundary Regions of British Columbia Credit Unions have released an update on the next steps in their amalgamation process

College of the Rockies received more than $310,000 from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training to go toward replacing aging trades equipment.

The four projects demonstrated the ability to succeed in diverse fields including environmental engineering, biotechnology, and agriculture.

Columbia Basin Trust supporting 12 climate action initiatives.

Twenty communities focus on mitigating wildfire with over $800,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust provides $295,000 toward facilities and programming

Alissa Bryden takes the stress out of virtual accounting via her business in Rossland, B.C.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $3 million for 53 new recreation infrastructure projects

Junior Dragons Den is a Community Futures led business competition open to students from Grade 7 to University in four different regions of British Columbia.

The Columbia Basin Trust is helping 12 facilities renovate, relocate or upgrade with nearly $830,000 in support through its new Arts and Culture Venue Grants.

12 projects receive $830,000 from Trust’s new venue grants program

Columbia Basin Trust program creates and retains jobs in the Basin

The Government of British Columbia is providing over $103,000 for cultural, social and infrastructure projects in the Kootenay region.

All donations to the Cranbrook & District Community Foundation’s endowment funds work in perpetuity to support the community forever.

CEO of Teck, Don Lindsay, believes the company is well positioned to benefit from continued strength in commodity prices.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $500,000 to help realize a community dream

Columbia Basin Trust approves $870,000 in Environment Grants

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $1M for 41 projects.

The youth soccer organization is currently gathering funds and support to build a $1.7 million indoor soccer/sports facility in Cranbrook.

BDO Canada helps clear the confusion of income sprinkling for business owners.

EKC encourages the community to keep the needs of the Cranbrook Food Bank top of mind throughout the year.

Modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den,” students in Grades 7 to University will pitch their business idea to a panel of local judges.

BC Assessment's Kootenay Columbia region covers the southeast portion of the province from Fernie to Grand Forks and from Revelstoke to Cranbrook.

Overall, the Kootenay Columbia region's total assessments increased from $38.6 billion in 2017 to $40.87 billion this year.

The #BCTECH Summit is the place for connecting industry, government and research under one roof to do business.

Columbia Basin Trust announces its most recent Social Grants recipients

The Province and the trust will each provide $14 million over the next three years with a target to create 225 affordable rental housing units.

Gambling revenue at the two provincially licensed casinos in the Kootenays generated a combined revenue of over $20 million in 2015/2016.

Columbia Basin Trust announces new five-year, $10-million program.

Columbia Basin Trust is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage with $11.6 million over three years.

$1 million for non-profit organizations to upgrade critical office technology

The B.C. government is distributing $10.1 million in new grants to help rural communities stabilize their economies and create long-term local employment.