CREDA File

Welcome to the CREDA File, a monthly column on economic development issues and activities in Cumberland County from the files of the Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association - published monthly in the Citizen newspaper.

August 2008

 

The organizing committee for youth retention and recruitment initiatives in Cumberland County is inviting youth from all over the county to attend a Student/Youth Appreciation Night on Friday, August 15th at Robb’s Centennial Park on LaPlanche Street in Amherst.

Geared towards youths 15 to 25 years old, the night of fun and entertainment will include a free barbecue from 6 to 8 p.m. and a performance by local band “Grindstone” from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be prizes and literature on the opportunities and resources that are available for the youth of Cumberland County.

Several municipal councillors will be on hand to show their support for our youth and to demonstrate that there are people working to provide them with opportunities and a bright future right here at home. Recently hired Youth Retention and Attraction Coordinator Amanda McInnis is looking forward to meeting as many youth as possible, as well as to promote her position in the community and to help generate information for a youth oriented data base that is being developed specifically for young people in Cumberland County as well as for recent graduates who have moved away.

The appreciation night offers an excellent opportunity for youth to network and communicate with one another as well as with local municipal leaders in a relaxed and casual environment. For more information contact Amanda McInnis, Cumberland Youth Retention and Attraction Coordinator at CREDA at 667-3638.

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate will host a 2008 Nova Scotia Parks are for People event on Saturday, August 9th.

Join a Fundy Geological Museum interpreter for a walking tour of Spicer’s Cove. Walk through a coal age fossil forest, see volcanic flows, igneous dykes, raised beaches, sea stacks, seals and sea ducks. Participants will depart the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro at 9:45 a.m. or they can meet the group at the Red Rocks entrance to the Park at 10:30 a.m. for the approximately 30 minute drive to Spicer’s Cove. Participants must provide their own transportation.

Wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Carol or Patricia at 1-866-856-DINO.

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is community managed and operated by CREDA and a volunteer management board.

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638. CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000.