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RADF Big Sky Summit

Last year the Rural Alberta Development Fund launched its inaugural Big Sky Summit, bringing together community leaders, change agents and innovative thinkers highlighting how Big Sky ideas have changed the face of rural Alberta communities. This year, they’re doing it all over again! On March 28th, 2012, they will host their second Big Sky Summit at the Shaw Conference Centre, in Edmonton.

Live Right Now Contest

Because the health of Canadians is directly linked to the time we spend outside and connected to nature, three organizations have come together to offer the winning community a reward that will last for generations. The Canadian Wildlife Federation has teamed up with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds and Parks Canada to award the leading Live Right Now community with a natural playground. Valued at more than $100,000, the custom designed and community built natural playground will reflect the natural heritage of the nearest national park and Parks Canada will help the winning community experience the national park nearest to them. This free natural playground will be designed with the winning community to meet their needs. Hewn from the trees, earth, and bedrock found across Canada, the natural playground will be a refuge for Canadian wildlife and a haven for children and neighbours to gather and play.

Cities of Migrations Newsletter

Check out this FANTASTIC newsletter from the Cities of Migration. Great tips and resources as well as stories from communities who have develop successful strategies around the topics of diversity and inclusion.

Growing Rural Tourim Conference

The Growing Rural Tourism Conference is an initiative of the Camrose Regional Exhibition, Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development and Travel Alberta. The 12th annual conference will be hosted by the Camrose Regional Exhibition on April 2-4, 2012.

Family Day on the Treadmill

In 1989 there was significant debate in Alberta’s legislature over the bill to create Family Day. Many believed it was important, at least symbolically, to recognize the need for families to spend more time together. Since then, the challenges facing families nationally and here in Alberta have intensified. A look at leisure time, work hours, vacation and holidays, child care, and sense of belonging to communities paints a picture of families at risk of too much stress.

Walk This Way - Aboriginal Adaptation Kits

Based on evaluation findings from the Walk This Way needs assessment and Walk This Way pilot test conducted by PARC, the Walk This Way resource (including the Leaders Guide, Users Guide and Calendar) has been adapted for an aboriginal population.

2012 Scotts Miracle-Gro Grassroots Grants

To help foster the development of gardens and green spaces in Canada as part ofGRO1000, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is awarding Grassroots Grants to local communities. GRO1000 Grassroots Grants, in the amount of up to $1,500, consist of monetary and in-kind support from The Company.

Canadians’ Arts, Culture and Heritage Activities in 2010

This report summarizes data on participation in arts, culture and heritage activities during the 12 months prior to the survey, including information about the frequency of participation. Where comparable data is available, trends in participation between 1992 and 2010 are also highlighted. The data is drawn from Statistics Canada’s General Social Surveys of 1992, 1998, 2005 and 2010, in-depth telephone surveys of Canadians 15 years of age or older.

Active Living Tips from ALCOA

The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) strives to promote a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being. It is estimated that 60% of older Canadians are “inactive.” These inactive older adults are unable to realize the health benefits of active living. The ALCOA Research Update takes cutting edge and practical research results in the field of physical activity and older adults and presents them in plain language for health practitioners, leaders and older adults.

ARDN’s Rural Gems

ARDN is working to enhance the quality of life in rural Alberta through partnership with all of you, and we know there are so many ways that rural already rocks! Across the province there are amazing businesses, restaurants, programs, activities, communities, people, histories, landmarks, and more and we want YOU to share them. Email us the information about your "rural gem" and we will put it on our website and share it via the newsletter.

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