THE RURBAN FRINGE

Let VW Take You on a Sunday Drive … in my Backyard

Well … not really in my backyard, but just down the highway from me in rugged, beautiful Drumheller Valley.  Recently, Volkswagen Canada was around to shoot two new commercials for their ‘Sunday Drive’ campaign. 

I love the results … especially as I recognize, visit, and drive by many of the sites myself.  There’s always more to rural than [...]

Cool Little Towns Collaborate for Success

Just down the road from me is a collection of ‘cool little towns’ … a regional tourism and marketing initiative spearheaded by colleagues who live and work in the area. 
Designed to promote the unique attractions, businesses and activities for the communities of Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview, High River and Nanton, Alberta, Cool Little Towns is just that [...]

Exploring Rural Development: Rural Brain Drain

As an online colleague of mine, I’m pleased to present Joanne Steele, the fifth contributor to The ‘Fringe’s limited online series exploring rural/rurban development.  Not only does Joanne have loads of experience under her belt, she is generous with her time and knowledge and shares this online, as well as in numerous other venues.  Her strong travel and tourism background [...]

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