Chester Ronning Centre

We were grateful to partner with The Fellowship of the Camrose Public Library to present Hands Off Our Books, a sold-out event highlighting the important role public libraries play in our communities and the challenges they face in light of Bill 28.

A special thank you to Kerri Danner and Alyssa Martin for sharing their insights during the panel discussion.

Check out the write up in the Camrose Booster this week on Page 24!

June 16, 2026 Camrose Booster Camrose, Alberta newspaper

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at MainStreet 1908 for our next Philosopher Café!
Roger Epp will join David Goa for a discussion titled, Scenes from a Divided Countryside: Rural Alberta and the UCP.

Philosopher Café Series | Scenes from a Divided Countryside: Rural Alberta and the UCP Join David Goa and Roger Epp for our final Philosopher Caf& #233; before we break for the summer. For a long time, "rural...

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/augustana/chester-ronning-centre/handsoffourbooks.html

The Fellowship of the Camrose Public Library and the Chester Ronning Centre are hosting a screening of The Librarians, and a panel discussion about the challenges facing public libraries. Don’t miss out on their great event! June 3 2026.

Join the The Fellowship of the Camrose Public Libraryand the Chester Ronning Centre for an evening of film and conversation focused on the challenges facing public libraries and how we can support them in Alberta.

The event will feature a screening of The Librarians, and a panel discussion with Kerri Danner and Alyssa Martin, moderated by Joseph Wiebe. Together, we will explore the evolving role of public libraries in our communities, the pressures they are currently facing, and the potential impacts of proposed Bill 28. The discussion will also consider practical ways individuals and communities can help protect and strengthen these essential public spaces.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/augustana/chester-ronning-centre/handsoffourbooks.html

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Shad (Shadrach Kabango) for a wide-ranging and deeply meaningful conversation on hip-hop, faith, and the art of meaning-making.

In the afternoon, he presented on the history of hip-hop to a group of 500 local students. That evening, we welcomed a sold-out crowd for an engaging and thoughtful dialogue that carried the conversation even deeper.

We recorded the evening talk and it will be available to revisit soon!

We are currently looking for local farmers to take part in a research study called ‘Farmer Relationships to Land in Central Alberta.’ This study explores the perspectives, experiences and practices of farmers in relation to the land where they live and work. The overall purpose of the project is to gain a better understanding of how religious and nonreligious settlers in rural communities relate to the land around them.

Participation involves one interview session in English with a member of the research team for approximately 60 minutes. Interviews may take place in person or over Zoom. Compensation
will be offered.

To participate you must:
-Be an agricultural producer (big or small) in Beaver County or Camrose County
-Be at least 18 years old

If you are interested in taking part or have any questions, please contact Lauren Strumos at [email protected]

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