We are pleased to announce two new venues: CAMROSE and LAC LA BICHE. Please note the EDMONTON, OLDS, HANNA and CALGARY sites are now fully booked. The BARRHEAD site is no longer available.

Click here for registration details. (Please use the comment feature below to let us know if you encounter any problems!)

Please join us from 8:30 till 3:30 at one of our 20 video-conference locations across Alberta for a day-long  program of discussions about the issues facing rural Albertans and projects underway to address them. Speakers will address Education, Health Care, Rural Economic Activity, and Rural Quality of Life

This is not a conference about technology but the speakers will explain how they are using broadband internet and the Alberta SuperNet to tackle everyday issues. The closing session will explore the challenges and opportunities of developing First/Last Mile Connectivity.

Take a look at the current list of  venues  and then follow our registration instructions. And if you like, go to your local venue and use our comment feature to introduce yourself to others in your area.

Click here to see what a videoconference looks like.

Using Rural Connections to support Alberta’s Rural Development Strategy.

Please note we will be adding new information continually as it becomes available!

The purpose of this event, to be held at 20 venues across Alberta is to foster local coalitions of community champions and technology providers to realize the potential of rural broadband as a tool for community development.

Please click on the attachment below to download a poster you can use to advertize this event.

 Click here for the Draft Program

There we be no single central location for this event. Instead, we have arranged venues throughout Alberta where you can participate in this videoconference. This tentative list will be updated and specific site details added by early September.

Click here for Event Venues

To register for the event

You can regsiter by becoming a member of our website or you can contact your local event coordinator. (If there is one, their contact details will be on the venues page).

If you are not registered (logged on) to the website, please use the Register menu item in the right side menu (this is only visible if you are not logged on). You will receive an email with instructions on how to log on as a member of the site and asking you to reply with details of your preferred venue and (optional) demographic information.

If you are already registered on the website please email us with your registration request or any changes.

Local hosts

We need local hosts in each area. The attached document describes to the roles we would like someone in your area to play.