RISE Is a great example of community development and efforts to build a resilient, trusted and accessible network of learning opportunity for rural Alberta. Bow Valley College would be pleased to continue utilizing the RISE Network to support and align with needs of rural learners, increase access to post-secondary opportunities and strengthen cross-generational learning through technology
The Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services Commission began using the RISE video conferencing system..in October of 2014. Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services is a class III water treatment plant with over 300km of regional potable water pipeline. The HKRWSC supplies clean, safe drinking water to various areas in Starland County, Stettler County, Special Areas, and the M.D. of Acadia Valley No.34...This Commission is comprised of a board of eight elected officials from the various municipalities and counties connected to the potable water distribution system. This commission is a non-profit organization controlled by the board, who meet once per month to discuss and manage the affairs of the Henry Kroeger Regional Water System for all members of the public receiving this water.
The amount of time our elected officials give to the public is vast and demanding. In remote areas driving times can, in some cases, be longer than meeting times. One board member...now connects to our meeting by using the video conferencing equipment from the Hanna Library...saving them a 288 km drive equalling 3 hours of drive time.