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New First Mile video documenting K'atl'odeeche First Nation's Fiber Optic Construction project (2011)

Katlodeeche First Nation Fiber Optic Construction 2011 In 2011, Katlodeeche First Nation completed the construction of its local broadband fiber optic network. This short four minute video documents the project. ...

First Mile Connectivity Consortium and First Nations community networks featured in the Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/northwestel-rivals-pitch-telecom-projects-at-crtc-hearings/article12693108/

NorthwesTel rivals pitch telecom projects at CRTC hearings Adequate return on investment, favourable regulations key to attracting investment, panel told

Free Webinar on rural broadband in Canada
When: Thursday, March 21, 2013 (please RSVP by March 19)
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CST)
For more information or to register contact Rural Development Institute at: [email protected] / 204-571-8550

Four webinar presenters will share their experience and their role in tackling some of the challenges on rural broadband in Canada.

More information: rural-research-network.blogspot.ca/2013/03/webinars-from-rural-divide-to-rural.html

Canadian Rural Research Network / Réseau canadien de recherche rurale Rural research, Recherche rurale, Canada