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June 24, 2026

The following Recommendations Reports were made in collaboration with each partner community in the Enabling Housing Choice North Project. Drawing on extensive community engagement conducted with each community, each report is designed to offer various solutions and opportunities to enable...

May 21, 2026

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Alberta – May 21, 2026 Following the 2018, 2020, and 2023 provincial estimations conducted by communities across Alberta, RDN again partnered with communities across the province in 2025 to capture a comprehensive picture of rural,...

May 7, 2026

This project was made possible through a meaningful partnership with SevGen Consulting, who led the research and writing that shaped the guide into what it is today. Their expertise, insights, and dedication were instrumental throughout the process. This project was...

April 14, 2026

In November, we invited partners, funders, and collaborators to share their experiences working with the Rural Development Network. Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2025 Partnership & Collaboration Survey. Your reflections on what’s working, what needs attention,...

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...

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.   From community gatherings, to AGMs, to...