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January 20, 2025

For Immediate Release- January 20, 2025 ENABLING HOUSING CHOICE NORTH PROJECT IN FAIRVIEW ALBERTA — On behalf of the Rural Development Network (RDN), the Sustainable Housing Initiative (SHI) has partnered with the Town of Fairview to collaboratively explore locally-informed solutions...

December 12, 2024

How We Can Help Rural communities are not exempt from the housing shortages in Canada. Affordable housing development is a priority for municipalities to foster growth and retain the workforce. Beyond tax incentives, municipal governments can encourage housing development by...

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

The FarmEd Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help schools and communities bring agricultural education into the classroom. Whether you're a teacher, principal, parent, student, or industry stakeholder, this toolkit offers step-by-step guidance, insights from experienced educators, and curated resources to...

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

October 24, 2024

Welcoming newcomers to a rural community is not only important to fill critical skill gaps in the workplace, but to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. The Rural Immigration initiative at RDN is a response to the emerging...

October 10, 2024

What is Enabling Housing Choice North?  The initial EHC project sought to understand the local housing landscape in rural communities across Alberta. It examined rural housing barriers, challenges and opportunities, then developed solutions with the community to address them. The...