Be Inspired
Alberta is filled with big ideas and people with the passion to turn them into reality. The Rural Alberta Development Fund is proud to support Albertan ingenuity by strategically providing seed money and watching the vision of Alberta's change agents come to life. We've got stories, pictures and, most importantly, people whose experiences are worth sharing.
Read the stories, find your inspiration and realize how big our sky could be. Look around to see what your neighbouring communities have done, with help from the Rural Alberta Development Fund, and imagine what another $100 million could do for our province.
STARS Academy
STARS needed to offer more support for the rural population to attend the educational portion of their model, the STARS Critical Care & Transport Medicine Academy.
Best Practices in Rural Alberta Project: Nexen Chair in Aboriginal Leadership
First Nations communities are invigorating the youth with pride for their heritage and inspiring a new generation of leaders.
PEER Connections
In Camrose, homelessness was growing in a quiet way. Learn how Big Sky thinking turned an unassuming Café into a comprehensive support system for Camrose’s at-risk teens.
The Mobile Trades Foundation
Sinking graduation rates plagued the schools of the Northern Lights School District. Learn how their inspired new curriculum is creating sparks.
Centre for Research and Innovation
Alberta’s Peace Country wasn’t capitalizing on their potential for innovation. Learn how some dedicated residents created a program that’s ignited their spirit.
Warner Hockey School
Residents of Warner were watching their school and town fade away. Learn how their Big Sky thinking created a program that’s revitalized their community.