Submitted by Kootenay Conservation Program Kootenay Conservation Program is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Conservation Leadership Awards which recognize one person from…
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Communities take proactive measures to minimize risk of wildfires Wildfire. While it plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, it can pose a threat to communities….
Food security grants for two local organizations
More than $4 million is supporting 65 organizations in British Columbia, including two locally, to strengthen food security infrastructure that helps redistribute food to people…
Wildlife overpass will enhance safety for drivers and bighorns
A new wildlife overpass south of Radium Hot Springs is set to significantly decrease vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep enhancing safety along Highway 93/95 for…
Firesmart activities come to more basin communities
A province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects From educating residents on how to lower the risk of wildfire, to reducing the…
CVCF delivers $145k to five service organizations
The Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is pleased to announce $145,000 in funding to support five local projects through the Government of Canada’s Community Services…
Wildlife overpass coming to protect Radium bighorn herd
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) this morning announced a new wildlife overpass will be constructed south of Radium Hot Springs. The aim…
Lake Ambassadors gets funding to conduct mussel study
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) has announced that $12,200 has been awarded to two deserving community organizations in the Columbia Valley and Christina Lake….
New conservancy to protect inland temperate rainforest
Known for its rich wildlife habitat and old-growth forests, the Incomappleux Valley is a biologically unique place in B.C. that will now be preserved by…
Shuswap Band election on Oct. 31
Shuswap Band residents have plenty of choices for chief and council in the upcoming election. The Shuswap Band called an election Sept. 28, in accordance…