Even those of us in rural and remote areas can get connected. There are two opportunities coming up that readers might be interested in.
Community Capacity Building in Small Rural Alberta Communities
Wednesday, September 17, 8:30-12:30
Where: Community Futures office, Peace River
9816-98 Avenue (780-624-1161)
The workshop is presented by the Rural Team Alberta (RTAB), which is a a network of federal, provincial and non-government agencies. The team meets throughout the year to share information and ideas on rural opportunities and issues.
The morning looks like this:
- After registration and introductions, there are presentations by the mayors of three small communities (Village of Edgerton, Town of Swan Hills, and Town of Foremost).
- After a coffee break, there is a session called "The importance and advantages of Community Capacity Building" by Sharon Matthias and Kirby Wright.
- Following that, there is a facilitated, multiple-site discussion on best practices for delivering services and enhancing community capacity in small communities across Alberta.
Using Rural Connections to Support Alberta's Rural Development Strategy
This all-day virtual conference is on October 31, again at the Community Futures office. It looks like there will be sessions of interest to many of us living in the north, whether we're in an area underserved by broadband or not. Check out the program and see if there's anything of interest.
You'll need to register at the Communities Without Boundaries website.
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