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Country Rhoads

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One short email a week for your corner of rural Alberta. Built for small-town restaurants, offices, trades and acreage owners.

Local bids & tenders

Construction, trades, equipment and services jobs posted by towns, counties, schools and the province.

Road work & detours

Closures and construction on the roads you drive this week.

Local events

Markets, fundraisers, rodeos, community nights and more.

Pick your edition

Small editions around the Calgary, Southern, Central and Edmonton areas. A new one launches each Friday, starting with Country Rhoads: Foothills on November 13, 2026 (no launches Dec 25 or Jan 1). Dates may shift if a week is paused.

Calgary area

Country Rhoads: FoothillsLaunching Fri Nov 13, 2026
Country Rhoads: Cochrane & Bragg CreekComing soon: Nov 27, 2026
Country Rhoads: Airdrie & North Rocky ViewComing soon: Dec 4, 2026
Country Rhoads: Chestermere, Strathmore & WheatlandComing soon: Dec 11, 2026
Country Rhoads: Olds, Didsbury & CarstairsComing soon: Dec 18, 2026

Southern Alberta

Country Rhoads: Willow Creek & VulcanComing soon: Nov 20, 2026
Country Rhoads: Pincher Creek & Crowsnest PassComing soon: Jan 8, 2027
Country Rhoads: Lethbridge CountyComing soon: Jan 15, 2027
Country Rhoads: Cardston, Magrath & RaymondComing soon: Jan 22, 2027
Country Rhoads: Taber & VauxhallOptional: Mar 26 to Apr 16, 2027, if there is demand

Central Alberta

Country Rhoads: Red Deer CountyComing soon: Jan 29, 2027
Country Rhoads: Sundre & ClearwaterComing soon: Feb 5, 2027
Country Rhoads: Sylvan Lake & Lacombe CountyComing soon: Feb 12, 2027
Country Rhoads: Ponoka & RimbeyComing soon: Feb 19, 2027
Country Rhoads: KneehillOptional: Mar 26 to Apr 16, 2027, if there is demand

Edmonton area

Country Rhoads: Leduc CountyComing soon: Feb 26, 2027
Country Rhoads: Parkland CountyComing soon: Mar 5, 2027
Country Rhoads: Strathcona CountyComing soon: Mar 12, 2027
Country Rhoads: Sturgeon CountyComing soon: Mar 19, 2027
Country Rhoads: Fort Saskatchewan & LamontOptional: Mar 26 to Apr 16, 2027, if there is demand

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