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Rural-first living.

Life in rural Alberta communities is distinct. We have our own way of doing things — with a unique culture and values that just make sense to rural folks.


It means watching the sun rise as you check and feed cows.

It means gatherings at the community hall.

It means raising your kids with a love for the land.

It means fresh-cut wildflowers in a mason jar.

It means lending a helping hand to your neighbour.

It means saddling up for a Sunday ride.

It means moonlit field meals during harvest.


We all have our own reasons why we choose to make our home here. Whatever it looks like, share what rural-first living means to you! 


Photo submitted by Christine Killeen in our 2020 Rural Roots photo contest.

Enter and vote for 

your favourite photos!

Rural-first living.

It means watching the sun rise as you check and feed cows. It means gatherings at the community hall. It means raising your kids with a love for the land. It means fresh-cut wildflowers in a mason jar. It means lending a helping hand to your neighbour. It means saddling up for a Sunday ride. It means moonlit field meals during harvest.


Choosing rural-first is a way of life — share what it means to you! 


Photo above submitted by Christine Killeen in our 2020 Rural Roots photo contest.

Enter and vote for 
your favourite photos!

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The contest is now closed. Congratulations to our top 20 finalists!

How it works

✻ Upload your own unique snapshot of rural Alberta life on your farm or in your community and tell us what rural-first living means to you.

✻ Share your entry on social media to collect votes.*
✻ Share your
"Refer-A-Friend" link to collect ten extra votes each time someone new enters the contest through your link.

✻ Enter and vote between July 5, 2022 and September 6, 2022 (one entry allowed per person). 
✻ The top 20 highest voted photos will be presented to a panel of judges for a
blind vote.

✻ First, second, and third place prize winners will be selected and announced live on Vision's Facebook page.

✻ The two individuals with the highest voted photos will each receive a Community Engagement Award recognizing their efforts in gaining their community's support.

✻ Whether or not you're a finalist or a winner, your entry could be featured in Vision’s special limited edition 2023 wall calendar! (Quick tip to be considered: submit a high resolution landscape orientation photo with a meaningful story). 


*Important note for desktop users: When you share your entry to Facebook your image may not show up in your post preview — but don’t worry! Go ahead and post to Facebook and you’ll see your photo in the published post.

First prize:

$1000

Visa gift card

Second prize:

$300

Visa gift card

Third prize:

$150

Visa gift card

Community 
Engagement Award:

$250 

Donation to local community organization of the winner's choice

Community 
Engagement Award:

$250 

Donation to local community organization of the winner's choice

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