THE RURBAN FRINGE

A Funders Forum Offers Best Bang for Buck

I feel a lot like Hank Snow these days as I’ve been on the go and have just returned from presenting at a regional funders forum in west-central Alberta. 
With government budgets shrinking and corporate dollars affected by the economic recession, this funders forum was an opportunity for local agencies and organizations to get valuable information on how money for [...]

Exploring Rural Development: A Tale of Two Communities, Part I

Third in The ‘Fringe’s limited online series of rural/rurban development is Peter MacGibbon, Project Director at 3ci – Carleton Centre for Community Innovation.  I had the great pleasure of meeting Peter last spring while attending a national conference … and am delighted he was able to find the time to share some of his insights here.  Below is [...]

Youth Ticketed for Good Behaviour

In a unique partnership, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), the Yorkton Alliance of Asset Champions, and the RCMP are launching a Positive Ticketing program to build positive relationships with youth in Yorkton and area.
The program’s main goals are to engage youth, increase positive interaction with law enforcement and develop future community leaders. 
Local enforcement will give out tickets [...]

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