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Global Perspectives on Programmatic Solutions to Bridging the Digital Divide
This past September, Director Lars Hallstrom and
research assistant Madison Pearson attended the
Different By Design Conference in Nelson, BC. There
they presented their most recent findings from their rural
broadband project. Their presentation is available below.
*note, a preview is not available, press the download
button for the presentation.
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Rural Workers have a tougher go after workplace injuries
In a recent study completed by Professor Doug Gross with the UAlberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, he and his co-authors found that "there are issues faced by rural workers that aren't faced by urban workers, and
they
are
at risk of not recovering as quickly" as stated in
the
November issue of
folio
. The full study was
published
in
the International Journal of Occupational
Medicine &
Environmental Health. For the full article:
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Education and Training Opportunities
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Sustainability 101: Governance for Sustainability
December 6, 2017. Camrose, AB
January 10, 2018. Athabasca County, AB
Examine the key challenges of decision-making, engagement, policy-making, and planning for sustainability faced by rural governments, and
governance, in the 21st century.
Part of the Sustainability 101: Certificate in Rural
Sustainability series of one-day, open enrollment short
courses.
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Grant Writing Workshop
November 29th 2017
For small organizations and communities, grant writing can present a real challenge in terms of time, completion, budgeting, and submission. Join Dr. Lars Hallstrom, the recipient of over 80 research, knowledge mobilization,
infrastructure and collaborative grants, for this popular
six-hour activity-based workshop.
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Certificate in Advanced Municipal Leadership
February 2018. Camrose, AB
In response to the recent municipal election and the proclamation of changes to the Municipal Governance Act, U of A - Augustana Campus in Camrose has
expanded its professional development offerings to
strengthen leadership in local government.
Developed and delivered by Doug Griffiths, former
Minister of Municipal Affairs and best-selling author of 13
Ways to Kill Your Community, the Advanced Municipal
Leadership program has been created exclusively for
mayors, reeves, councilors and municipal staff, to assist
with changes relevant to rural communities.
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Rural Innovation Forums
Rural Innovation Forums are carefully curated for local governments, industry leaders, economic developers, and technology innovators to: create important relationships
across sectors; learn about innovative solutions that are
economically and environmentally sustainable; and
identify value-added projects, partnerships and
opportunities in the host region.
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The ACSRC is Hiring!
Join our team as the Executive Assistant. This is a part-time temporary position offering a comprehensive
benefits
package.The anticipated start date is in early
December
2017. Please apply online through the
UAlberta Careers
site.
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Books and Other Resources
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Different by Design Conference Presentations
Presentations from the Different by Design Conference held in Nelson, BC are now available online.
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Rural Routes: Broadband Internet in Rural Canada
Access to broadband internet in rural Canada is spotty at best. However, much depends on it. From emergency communications, to economic development projects, to social cohesion, internet in rural areas can open up a myriad of opportunities. In this episode, we explore everything from the history of broadband in rural Canada,
to current situation, to community-based efforts to
provide
broadband access.
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Scaling Up 2017: Making the global bioeconomy mainstream
November 27-29, 2017
Scaling Up 2017 will focus on the opportunity for Canada to be at the innovative leading edge of the low carbon, bio-based economy.
Held in Ottawa, Ont.
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For upcoming events, conferences and workshops visit the events calendar on the ACSRC website. This calendar holds events offered by the ACSRC and other organizations with a common goal of sustainable rural communities.
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Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities
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