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- Monday, November 16, 2009
CBT Provides $138,000 For Conservation of Slocan Island
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and The Nature Trust of British Columbia (TNTBC) announced the ... more - Monday, November 09, 2009
Columbia Basin Water Smart Initiative Kicks Off
(Columbia Basin) Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is inviting municipalities, Regional Districts and ... more - Friday, October 30, 2009
CBT Helps Kimberley Get Shovels In The Ground For New Conference Centre
(Columbia Basin)- Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to provide $300,000 to the more
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"The Basin is the spirit of its people. No matter how and when they found this incredible region, they all seem to bring a similar spirit of self-reliance and determination, an appreciation of their natural surroundings and a willingness to try anything new."
Lynda Lafleur, Community Liaison Northwest Basin
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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The After: The improved downtown now features underground power lines giving open views of the skyline; architectural stone work and landscaping; decorative street lights that can display flower baskets and flags; wider pedestrian walkways with some of the parking moved to the rear of storefronts; removal of the old asphalt and the repairs to the sub strata of the street and a storm sewer.
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Revitalizing A Village - Valemount Completes Major Works on its Downtown
Friday, November 13, 2009
For the Village of Valemount it has been a busy and dusty summer that has resulted in a transformation of the downtown core and improved tourism opportunities.
“The Village had this project planned for a very long time, with the objective of creating the right conditions to attract new business and residents; to strengthen our downtown core and our marketing image,” said Silvio Gislimberti, Economic Development Officer Village of Valemount.
A $1.151-million task, the Village’s revitalization project encompassed major road work, electrical work, water works, pedestrian traffic redirection and beautification along its main street, Fifth Avenue, between Cedar and ... more
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