Leadership Update
April 14, 2025
News Release
April 14, 2025
News Release
After many years with the Rural Development Network, our CEO, Lisa Bélanger, has announced that she will be moving on from her role. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly grateful for everything Lisa has poured into RDN over the years. Her leadership, passion, and deep care for rural communities have left a lasting mark on all of us.
Lisa has helped shape RDN into the strong, values-driven organization it is today. Thanks to her vision and the amazing team she’s helped build, we’re in a great position to keep moving forward and growing.
We’re now beginning the search for RDN’s next CEO. If you—or someone you know—would be a great fit, you can find the full job posting here: https://ruraldevelopment.ca/get-involved/careers
July 29, 2025
News Release
TO ALL OF OUR RDN FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES: Following an extensive search process, the Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Melissa Fougere as RDN’s Chief Executive Officer as of July 28th, 2025. Melissa brings over 17 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including senior roles with the Canadian Red Cross, where she led initiatives in […]
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Housing, News Release
For Immediate Release- Feb 19, 2025 ALBERTA — On behalf of the Rural Development Network (RDN), the Sustainable Housing Initiative (SHI) has partnered with Big Lakes County to collaboratively explore locally-informed solutions that will enable diverse housing development in their community. SHI is working to support diverse, sustainable, and equitable housing development in northern Alberta […]
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Housing, News Release
For Immediate Release- Feb 11,2025 ALBERTA — On behalf of the Rural Development Network (RDN), the Sustainable Housing Initiative (SHI) has partnered with Lac Cardinal Country to collaboratively explore locally-informed solutions that will enable diverse housing development in their community. SHI is working to support diverse, sustainable, and equitable housing development in northern Alberta communities […]
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