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February 11, 2026

The Rural Development Network (RDN) is pleased to host a full-day virtual conference in celebration of National Housing Day 2026. This national event will highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of housing in Canada. The conference will...

February 9, 2026

✔ Canadian housing context ✔ Designed for rural, remote, and under-resourced communities ✔ Practical, applied, and capacity-focused Across Canada, communities are being asked to respond to the affordable housing crisis with urgency, often without the internal capacity, sequencing knowledge, or practical tools...

February 4, 2026

Rural communities across Alberta play a vital role in newcomer attraction and retention, yet often face limited access to training, resources, and capacity-building opportunities. Challenges such as housing, availability, workforce readiness, and community integration can make long-term newcomer retention difficult. ...

November 3, 2025

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov 4, 2025 Edmonton, Alberta – November 4, 2025 – The federal government has allocated funding that will allow the Rural Development Network (RDN) to distribute approximately $4.8 million over the next two years to...

November 3, 2025

The Rural Development Network, in partnership with the Regional Advisory Board (RAB), is inviting organizations in rural and remote and Indigenous communities in Alberta to apply for funding for projects starting in April 2026. Project activities must take place outside...

August 12, 2025

Canada – August 2025 RDN is set to launch its Provincial Housing & Service Needs Estimation this October, a critical initiative aimed at better understanding housing insecurity across the province. From October 1 to 31, 2025, 21 organizations and municipalities...

July 29, 2025

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...

July 14, 2025

In rural communities, every dollar counts, and every hour matters. Our Shared Services model offers flexible, reliable support across multiple areas, so you can focus on serving your community, not managing administrative overload.   Clear, up-to-date policies help protect your...

June 11, 2025

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May 21, 2025