Tool Helps Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Fields Forward Society and its supporting partners are launching a climate change decision management tool for farmers in the Creston Valley that will complement a new weather stations network and Decision Aid System technology funded by the Province of B.C. It will give farmers and local governments in the Creston Valley a critical tool in adapting to the changes in climate the region is already undergoing.
Bringing Solar Energy to Affordable Homes
Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable rental housing by adding solar panels. This improves energy efficiency while creating sustainable, comfortable and affordable housing for members. The projects are receiving support from Columbia Basin Trust and the New Relationship Trust.
Students Receive Welcomed Support
After showing perseverance and triumphing over adversity, three students in the Columbia Basin are obtaining financial support to advance their educational aspirations. Adam Doskoch from Trail, Roah Levy from Nelson and Michelle Moses from Robson will each receive $3,300 from the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship to support their studies.
From Volunteer to Vet Tech
Most people wouldn’t find inspiration hosing down barn walls, but Cali Emel did. When she was 16, she brought a resumé to Tanglefoot Veterinary Services in her hometown of Cranbrook. Her goal was to discover a career path that would align with her passion for animals. Tanglefoot Veterinary Services took her on as a volunteer, and it quickly became obvious that the job was well suited for her.
Taking the Road of Her Role Models
Erica Sylte-Hambler was hired to work at Creston’s Legend Logos, with a wage subsidy from the Trust. Legend Logos is a Yaqan NuɁkiy Heritage Centre, gift shop and community museum for the Yaqan NuɁkiy Peoples. With experience like this under her belt, in 2020 Erica enrolled in the College of the Rockies’ Aboriginal Education Support Worker diploma program.
Saving Whitebark Pine Trees
Imagine that chocolate was an essential food. Now imagine that chocolate was getting scarce. That’s what it’s like for grizzly bears when it comes to the seeds of whitebark pine trees. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is working to remedy this, with support from the Trust. One project is helping to restore whitebark pine in the Darkwoods Conservation Area.
Events & Deadlines
July 20
HR Webinar Series: What’s in a Policy & Procedures Manual
July 21
Financial Statements Webinar Series: Using your Financial Statements to Manage your Business
July 22
Columbia Basin Trust Board Meeting – Golden
July 27
HR Webinar Series: How to Manage & Lead for Success
July 28
Financial Statements Webinar Series: The Six Ratios that can tell you Everything
July 29
August 5 & 6
August 6 & 7
Opportunities
July 20
In The News
First Nations Bring Solar Energy to Affordable Housing in Kootenays
Tell Them Something Unique In A Unique Way: The Headwaters Podcast Tells Surprising Kootenay Stories
From an idea to reality: Building a community gazebo at Creston’s TAPS
New Rossland City Hall and Affordable Workforce Housing Building will be named ‘Rossland Yards’
The Columbia Basin in bright, bold colour: Fernie artist paints the region
Taghum Hall Revitalization Project Unveiled
Columbia Basin Trust provides funding for child care improvements across the Basin
Kootenay Arts E-Bulletin 