Welcome to the Conference site for Creating Rural Connections 2010 hosted by the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN).

The conference is from May 11-13, 2010 at the University of Lethbridge. It will feature a combination of keynote and concurrent presentations as well as interactive discussion groups, poster sessions and networking opportunities.

Keynote speakers include Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness; Roger Gibbins, president and CEO of Canada West Foundation; Doug Griffiths, MLA Battle River-Wainwright; Donna Finley, principal of Framework Partners Inc. and Ed Martsolf from Arkansas who will speak on The Morrilton Miracle. Concurrent sessions will focus on natural resource management/sustainability and leadership/community capacity.

The Network is comprised of all 21 publicly-funded publicly-governed post-secondary institutions in Alberta.

Everything that you need to know about the conference you can find right here, if you need more information please call Joy @ 877-987-1006 ext 221 or info@ardn.ca.

Early Bird registration is $125.00 until April 15, 2010!

After April 15th, $150.00
One Day registration is $100.00