The ACSRC at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with the RMA, is conducting an academic research study that explores recent trends in volunteerism in rural Alberta and their impacts on rural municipalities.
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TOMORROW at NOON! Join @acsrc Director Clark Banack for a Webinar to learn more about our final report on Co-ops and Rural Economic Development! Register here: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…. Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Alberta Community & Co-operative Association

Join @acsrc Director Clark Banack for a Webinar on May 9 to learn more about our final report on Co-ops and Rural Economic Development! Register here: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist… UAlberta Augustana University of Alberta UAlberta Faculty of ALES

Our Final Report on Co-ops and Rural Economic Development is Out! Read more here: ualberta.ca/alberta-centre… Co-operatives First Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation UAlberta Augustana

Want to learn more about the project our students worked on with the City of Camrose? They'll be presenting on their work at Thursday's Augustana Showcase!

Learn about the Showcase: ualberta.ca/events/augusta…

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#HousingMatters “Rather than expecting a contractor to come in and build the homes, or a developer, and then sell them, local people can pull the capital together and hire local people to do the work as well,” Dan Ohler Co-operatives First

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'Our projects address issues rural communities face, like economic development, social service delivery, environmental sustainability and enhancing inclusion in rural spaces.'

🔗 Learn about political scientist and director of the ACSRC, Clark Banack: bit.ly/3PnVavR

'Rural people are rural by choice…they see something that fulfills them.' Tony Pipa #RuralSummit2024
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Kyle was in Innisfail this week to talk about DIY Rural Development: Co-op Solutions for Small Towns. This great event, organized by the Town of Innisfail's Community Economic Development team, focused on community-based co-operatives providing local investment opportunities.

From the Provost’s Desk: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Parkins as dean of Augustana Faculty and executive officer of Augustana Campus, effective July 1, 2024.
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#ICYMI Our next Co-op Conversation takes place on March 3. It will feature Dr. Dionne Pohler and her talk, 'Understanding Rural-Urban Polarization in Canada'. Register to this free online talk here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF… Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Edwards School USask

If you work in economic development, this session is for you! Join Kyle on February 28th for this 3-hour, EDAC-accredited workshop about how co-ops can fit into your ec dev strategy.

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Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on March 3, which will feature Dr. Dionne Pohler and her talk, 'Understanding Rural-Urban Polarization in Canada'. Register to this free online talk here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF… Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Edwards School USask

When people are starting co-ops, they need experts who know the co-op model. That's why we've created our newest course for lawyers, introducing them to the foundations of co-op law.

Check out this free, online, self-paced course: bit.ly/4960HiN

On Feb. 15, join us as UAlberta Alumni John Pattison-Williams, ’06 BSc, ’09 MSc, explores the economic benefits of wetlands for both the livestock and crop sector in the prairies.
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Thinking of going to university? Well, forget what university SHOULD be — think about what it COULD be.

Join us in the City of Camrose on February 10 to see the Augustana Advantage and how it’s different here!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/3RYqeES

Men’s Sheds improve the mental health of rural men, report finds thegatewayonline.ca/2024/01/mens-s… via @The Gateway

Thanks to generous support from PrairiesCanEN, Co-operatives First will be able to support groups across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta to create much-needed childcare spaces in their communities.

Read more about this exciting contribution! bit.ly/47DXHso

At the end of 2023 we hit an incredible milestone: we incorporated our 100th co-operative! Congratulations to all the amazing new businesses who've included us in their start-up journey. We can't wait for the next 100!

Forget big cities like Toronto. Small-town startups are the answer to Canada's entrepreneurial growth thestar.com/business/forge… via @torontostar