“Your kind words and ongoing support of our Youth Robotics Program and Annual Competitions is one of the best forms of Support we could ever hope for !!
We of course all get to see this happen in person – yet with your articles you create a story and description as though all of your readers were right here with us …”
— Gary Walsh. Director of Acadia Robotics, by email
Annapolis Valley computer scientist Mike Caplan says there’s a problem he wants to solve, but it needs human input: how to engage more youth to pursue studies and careers in the digital technology industry.
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Zoe, from Moncton, catches a fish in the trap with her bare hands. (Heather Desveaux) A fishing weir in the Minas Basin is reeling in visitors, scientists, studies, jobs and nearly $1 million in local economic spinoffs this year.
And the debut of a scientific youth-mentoring program last week helps the muddy basin floor further evolve into a natural office and classroom for all.
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[Contributed photo] There are generations of 4-H participants, both past and present, who know the feeling
of accomplishment that comes from trying something new, the confidence it builds and
the positive influence it becomes. “4-H is building responsible, caring, contributing leaders in Nova Scotia communities who are affecting change."
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When responding to a house fire in the Annapolis Valley, volunteer emergency teams from the Red Cross mobilize to the scene with essential items like food, water,
blankets, hygiene kits and trauma teddy bears for children. “The teddies are a great way to provide comfort for them. The fire department is there to respond
to the event. We’re there to respond to the people."
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[Contributed photo] A group of aviation enthusiasts around the province are helping the region’s youngest aviator from Waterville to mend his broken wings and fly again, after his airplane got badly damaged in a windstorm last October. “We’re super keen to support him. I think what he’s doing is just
extraordinary for a young person."
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Multi-media Information Manager, Office Administrator located in West Hants. Former Contributing Writer for the Valley Harvester and Communications Assistant for the federal and provincial governments.
