THE RURBAN FRINGE

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 [...]

Youth Take Charge Program Accepting Applications for Funding

The newly created Youth Take Charge program aims to increase youth attachment to Canada by encouraging engagement in the fields of history and heritage, civic and youth service, arts and culture and economic activities.
The program will provide grants and contributions to eligible organizations in support of projects involving youth aged 7 – 30.  
The first deadline for applications is June [...]

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 [...]

An Upside to Rural Brain Drain?

“The rural brain drain is the collective expression of thousands of individuals pursuing their best economic-development strategy,” writes freelance columnist Curtis Seltzer on LandThink.com. 
“When the reasons that brought people to the countryside no longer exist, it will make economic sense for people to leave and force these communities to find a new – and, [...]

Forum For Young Canadians An Opportunity for Youth

The Forum for Young Canadians is a unique opportunity for a young person from your community to learn first-hand how decisions are made nationally in Canada so that they can return home eager to engage in the decision making process in their community.
Four sessions of the program are offered each year.  The 2010 scheduled dates [...]

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