The Columbia Basin Trust renews Basin Youth Network for three years with $5 million

There is no legal requirement for logging practices on private land to be sustainable over time. This allows landowners to remove most or all of the forest cover in a short time period despite major impacts on wildlife, water and communities

To help make this happen, Columbia Basin Trust is launching a new $3-million, multi-year Basin Physical Literacy and Youth Sport (PLAYS) initiative

This year’s winter festival, from March 1-3, will celebrate our casual, rugged style in the same legendary party fashion.

Would you like to be introduced to a whole new way of experiencing skiing or snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort?

Caroline Villeneuve of the H2O School on Lake Koocanusa, and Ryder and Dagen Duczek of Cranbrook, advanced to the finals and took second place

The Columbia Basin Trust seeking motivated companies for customized support and mentorship program

Using Crowsnest Coffee’s signature Bushtown Blend, the coffee beans are added directly to the mash, along with a decadent amount of chocolate, Black Prinz and Roasted Malts

Over 160 nominations were made and now 94 unique nominees are being contacted to complete their award application.

A campfire ban in the Southwestern Fire Centre will be rescinded effective Friday, Sept. 14, at 1PM.

“It’s important that Fernie continues to find the fine line of managing our growth, without losing our small-town charm. Growing a community isn’t about big flashy initiatives; it’s about doing many small things well.”

The Columbia Trust delivered $57 million in benefits through 65 programs and initiatives last year