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November 12, 2010
Rural Communities Supported by Alberta Government
The Rural Community Adaptation Grant program of the Government of Alberta is in its final year of implementation. Throughout the life of this program, approximately $2.3 million in funding has been provided. This money has gone to projects that focus on innovation, economic expansion...
November 12, 2010
Government of Canada Kickstarts Business Success
The Government of Canada has created a program to assist Canadian businesses. This program will test their innovative products and services within the government before taking them to the marketplace. The $40 million program encourages federal departments to test products and services in four areas:...
November 4, 2010
Robert Woodrow Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
Robert Woodrow, treasurer of the ARDN Board of Directors, has been recognized for his contributions to mathematics in Canada and to his overall involvement at the University of Calgary. The Graham Wright Award for Distinguished...
October 19, 2010
Lakeland College Launches a Renewable Energy Video Contest
More than $4,000 is available for students involved in a renewable energy video contest. Beginning Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus is giving youth ages 14 and up an opportunity to tell the world what renewable energy means for their future. The...
October 1, 2010
ARDN Provides Volunteer and Work Experience to U of A Students
The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) is participating with the University of Alberta (U of A) to give students an opportunity to volunteer and gain real life work experience. The Community Service-Learning (CSL) program through the U of A gives students...
September 28, 2010
Rhodiola Commercialization Team Receives National Award
Remember back in July, when the Rhodiola Commercialization Team (RCT), including ARDN Research Director Paul Watson, was awarded the 2010 Premier’s Award of Excellence(PAE)? Since the team earned a Gold level PAE their project was forwarded onto the National Quality Institute. The RCT has recently...
September 17, 2010
University of Calgary Conducts Research for Safe Communities
The University of Calgary (U of C) takes the lead on a project to evaluate the effectiveness of using GPS technology to monitor offenders in the community. The research project, a collaboration between the U of C and the Government of Alberta, will...
September 9, 2010
Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications
The Growing Forward Leadership Development program is now in full swing. This program will facilitate success in the agricultural industry by improving the leadership skills and capacity of Alberta’s citizens and communities. Anyone involved in agriculture can apply for the funding this program provides....
August 30, 2010
New Director of Engagement Creates Connections for Rural Alberta
Rural Albertans and others involved in rural development will have a new person to turn to for information and assistance in connecting with potential post-secondary partners. Judy Ferguson joined the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) as its first Director of Community and Member Engagement on...
August 26, 2010
Rural Residents Encouraged to do Survey on Education and Training Needs
A needs assessment that will identify and address education and training needs across rural Alberta begins this week. The Battle River Training Foundation (BRTF) and the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) are collaborating on the project, which includes the distribution of a survey. ...
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