The federal and provincial governments, together with First Nations leadership, announced over $1 billion in funding today for Indigenous-led conservation […]
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Trust Supports Non-profits
If you work or volunteer with one of the Basin’s many non-profit organizations the Trust has programs happening now that can help your organization.
Fire Hall Replacement Project Input Needed
The City of Fernie thanks everyone who came out to the open house Thursday night to learn about the Fire […]
Wildsight welcomes $300 million for conservation
Today, Premier David Eby unveiled a new $300 million for Conservation Financing Mechanism that will help progress British Columbia’s mandate […]
TC Energy Pipeline is in Service
TC Energy is excited to announce that their Foothills Zone 8 West Path Delivery 2023 Project is now in service. […]
RDEK To Stay the Course with STR Regulations
The Regional District East Kootenays application intake for Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits is open and is not currently affected […]
Elk Valley deadliest spot for grizzlies in North America
A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […]
Short-term Rentals crackdown
This week the British Columbia Government and the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) have implemented measures for a Short-term Rentals crackdown.
National Waste Reduction Week
This week is National Waste Reduction Week. There are 7 themes throughout the week: Circular Economy Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste […]
2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners.
Columbia Basin Water Data sheds light on Climate Impacts
Considered one of North America’s most important water towers, the Columbia Basin supplies fresh water to millions of people downstream […]
George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted
George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted and there is still time to get your nominations submitted.







