With wildfire seasons becoming increasingly intense, communities in the Columbia Basin are stepping up their preparedness by investing in essential equipment, training and strategic planning….
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Training hubs to provide support for local fire crews
The B.C. government announced recently it is establishing new regional training hubs that will support local fire crews with enhanced firefighting skills, along with reduced…
RDEK celebrates E-mobility successes
Kootenay residents are buying EVs at the same pace as the Lower Mainland The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is celebrating significant progress in…
Kootenays charging ahead in support of electric vehicle travel
The Kootenays are quickly becoming one of the most connected rural regions in Canada for electric vehicle (EV) travel. With leadership from the Regional District…
Columbia Basin Trust welcomes new board member
Betty Anne Marino joins the Trust’s Board of Directors. Betty Anne Marino joins the Trust’s Board of Directors Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome…
Local communities get emergency preparedness support
Three local governments have been approved to receive a share of $4.2 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding. The funding is part of the nearly…
Trust provides over $1.9 million for community projects
Outdoor public spaces like parks, downtown cores and waterfronts will become even more welcoming as 12 communities receive over $1.9 million to create, restore or…
Online portal to test Internet connectivity performance
Residents in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions are being urged to try out a new online testing portal which is designed to measure Internet connection speeds….
CFB takes leadership role after Grand Forks Flood
Special Feature When the Kettle River spilled its banks on May 10/11 (2018) it plunged a great many Grand Forks and area residents into an…
Fernie hosting AKBLG Convention April 18-20
The City of Fernie is excited to be hosting the 2018 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) Convention and AGM April 18 to 20….