Getting started is always the hardest part - so we’ve made it easier with resources to kick-start projects in your community. Search our resource database below to find handbooks, research, and step-by-step guides that will help you achieve your goals. If you’re looking for more support, reach out to us! Our team is happy to help, and work with you to implement projects.
June 18, 2024
Housing
Diversifying Housing in Rural Communities is meant to assist rural areas both in Alberta and across Canada in examining their local housing landscape and then using that information to update local policies, bylaws and processes, so that diverse housing development…
April 1, 2024
First Nations Data
The purpose of this storytelling tool is to help us take steps to improve the quality of life, housing, and basic needs within our community. Click the buttons below to download/view the resources.
April 1, 2024
Housing
Click the buttons below to download/view the following resources in PDF format.
February 1, 2024
Community Development
The Shelter Pulse Policy Database represents a collaborative effort by the Rural Development Network team, Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Association, Taproot Strategies, and rural shelter partners throughout Canada. It offers a comprehensive collection of policies in a searchable format. This…
February 1, 2024
Housing
A resource for affordable housing providers and tenants seeking to foster greater social inclusion in their community. Click the button to view the resource as a PDF file.
November 11, 2023
Community Development
Supporting Remote Work-Integrated Learning PlacementsAs remote and blended work becomes the norm, building strong virtual relationships is key, especially when supporting students new to the workplace. Rural Roots offers practical tips and tools to help you adapt, including a job…
January 1, 2023
Homelessness
This resource is a centralized hub that brings together Alberta’s rural housing and service needs data across multiple years, offering communities clear, accessible evidence to understand local challenges and plan services. It includes provincial reports, community‑level findings, and visual infographics…
November 1, 2022
Housing
The purpose of the Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Affordable Housing is to be a resource for individuals and groups who want to develop, build, and operate affordable rental housing. The 2nd Edition of the Guide was developed with support from…
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