Rural Connect

09/05/2026

This Labour Day, we’re celebrating the people behind the connections. 🤝

The crews in the field. The businesses serving their communities. The farmers working the land. The families and neighbours who make rural Alberta home.

Reliable connectivity helps keep it all moving, and we’re proud to play a part.

Happy Labour Day from CONNECT!

09/04/2026

Why are younger families choosing rural communities?

Many families are seeking space, affordability, and strong community connections. Access to modern infrastructure helps make rural living an increasingly attractive option.

09/02/2026

Ready to Connect for internet service?

Getting started is easier than you think.

Our online marketplace lets you check your address, explore available services, compare Retail Service Providers, and choose the internet plan that works best for you—all in just a few minutes.

No guesswork. No phone calls. Just your options, all in one place.

👉 Visit our marketplace today and see what's available at your address.

https://zurl.co/HTXw3

09/01/2026

Come by and say hi!!

Hey Delburne! Come by and grab some burgers!

Come join us for a Village BBQ and a chance to connect with your neighbor’s, local representatives, and the teams helping keep our community connected.

📅 Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
📍 Delburne Community Hall
🕐 5:30 PM

With recent and ongoing changes to the network and retail internet providers in the community, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about your internet service options, and get answers directly from participating Retail Service Providers (RSPs).
Representatives from CONNECT and participating RSPs will be there to chat with residents and help answer your questions.
We’ll also have members of the RCMP, Red Deer County Fire, and Red Deer County Patrol, and MP Burton Bailey joining us!
Come for the questions, stay for the burgers. 🍔

Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

Reliable infrastructure. Local choice.

CONNECT builds and maintains the fibre internet network, while independent Retail Service Providers deliver your internet service. That means you can compare plans, pricing, and support—all in one place.

With providers like Edgar HighSpeed, Peak Networks, and VitalNet, finding the right fit has never been easier.

👉 Visit our marketplace to compare providers and see what's available at your address.

https://zurl.co/uVsjK

08/28/2026

Distance has always been a part of rural life. Internet access shouldn't be.

Reliable connectivity can help close the distance between rural Albertans and the people, services, opportunities, and communities they rely on every day.

Don’t let distance stand between you and better connectivity. Check your address to see what services are available in your community.

https://zurl.co/Uz9Sm

08/28/2026

If you haven't sorted out what's next, you're not alone, and you're not out of options.

We're actively getting rural households across Red Deer County switched and connected right now.

https://rc.edgarhighspeed.com/switch.aspx

08/27/2026

How does connectivity support healthcare?

Access to healthcare is about more than physical infrastructure. Digital tools, virtual appointments, and connected health services help bridge distances and improve access to care, particularly in rural and remote communities.

08/26/2026

What opportunities are created in rural Alberta when remote work arrangements are utilized?

Remote and hybrid work models are creating new possibilities for where people choose to live. For many communities, this represents an opportunity to attract residents while maintaining a rural way of life.

Reliable internet helps make that flexibility possible. CONNECT is helping rural Alberta stay connected, so where you work doesn’t have to determine where you call home.

See if CONNECT is available in your community: https://zurl.co/KyjdB

08/25/2026

What is an open-access network?

Open-access networks are designed to encourage choice and competition. By supporting multiple service providers, communities can benefit from greater flexibility and consumer options.

CONNECT builds and maintains the network, while independent service providers deliver internet services over it. That means you can choose the provider and plan that works best for you.

Ready to see what’s available at your address?

https://zurl.co/ghcpi