THE RURBAN FRINGE

The Decline of Rural Volunteerism

Did you know …

rural residents are more likely to have a strong sense of belonging to their local community;
rural residents are more likely to attend public meetings; and
rural residents are more likely to do volunteer work?

It’s true.*  
It’s also been documented that rural volunteerism helps nurture community sustainability.
Yet there are signs that volunteering rates may be [...]

Community Schools Get Celebrity Backing

In the US, a Senate bill calling for $1 billion to expand the number of full-service community schools is gaining momentum.
A twist on the traditional school model, community schools often provide additional services to students and their families such as primary, dental, or mental health care, career counselling, or nutrition education.
The bill proposes to set up a [...]

Rural Connectivity: Gap Analysis Project & A Rural Success Story

Information has long been promoted as the backbone of development. 
And although internet/broadband/telecommunications access in rural and rurban areas has steadily increased within the past several years, various groups continue to identify the lack of internet access in rural areas as a problem for economic growth and continued prosperity of many communities. 
To determine how widespread this issue is within Alberta, for instance, a [...]

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