CREDA Report
July 25, 2007
Whether you are just beginning, redirecting, or continuing your job search the place to start is the Career Resource Centre in Amherst.
Located in the Cumberland Economic Resource Centre at 35 Church Street, the CRC offers a client-based environment that provides job seekers with the information and technology they need to move into the future. Trained staff is available to assist clients with resume writing, interview techniques, career directions, networking, employability skills, job searches, cover letters, industry sector and armed forces information, older worker barriers, and more.
Services include computers with internet access and software for employment and career research, resumes, and cover letters. In addition, the CRC offers an Employment Opportunities Board that is updated daily, faxing and photocopying of resumes, local and provincial newspapers, Career Counselling and Mentoring Services, periodic workshops, and Portfolio Development Courses. Resources available include books, magazines, pamphlets, as well as information on educational programs, labour markets and business.
The Career Resource Centre is an initiative funded by Service Canada and sponsored by CREDA.
July 18, 2007
CREDA and the Joggins Fossil Institute have re-opened the original Joggins Fossil Centre for the 2007 tourism season. The centre, which was formerly operated by Don Reid of Joggins, includes a small fossil display and a temporary satellite office of the Joggins Fossil Institute. A gift shop offers a small number of items for sale.
Weekend tours of the Joggins Fossil Cliffs are available on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment. To book a tour, please contact the Joggins Fossil Centre at (902) 251-2727. The Centre is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The re-opening of the original Joggins Fossil Centre ensures that visitors to the Fossil Cliffs will have the information they require while construction continues on a new interpretive and research centre to showcase what is considered the world’s richest and most significant Coal Age fossil site. Construction of the 13,000 square foot fossil centre is anticipated to be completed by early fall 2007.
July 11, 2007
Join the Fundy Geological Museum this Friday, July 13 at 2 p.m. for a Dinosaur Site Interpretive Walk at Wasson Bluff Special Place near Parrsboro. A museum interpreter will lead participants on a walk through Nova Scotia’s Jurassic past. Discover evidence of some of Canada’s oldest dinosaur fossils, rifting continents, lava flows, river channels, sand dunes and animal footprints from the dawn of the dinosaur.
On Saturday, July 14 the FGM will host another of it’s popular Red Rocks to McGahey Brook Interpretive Walks at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate. Meet at the Red Rocks entry area at 10 a.m. for an educational walk across the Cobequid-Chebucto Fault Zone. The folds and faults along the shore between Red Rocks and McGahey Brook are mute evidence of the birth of the super-continent, Pangea
Both Parks are for People events are moderate 3 to 6 hour hikes suitable for all ages. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. For more information contact the museum at 1-866-856-DINO.
Parks are for People is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, including CREDA.
July 4 , 2007
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate is hosting a pair of Parks are for People 2007 events this week. Join the Fundy Geological Museum on Friday, July 6 at 9 a.m. for an interpretive walk at Spicer’s Cove. Participants can walk through a coal age forest where they will see evidence of volcanic flows, as well as spectacular faults, igneous dykes, raised beaches, sea stacks, and sea ducks. This is a moderate 3 to 6 hour hike is suitable for all ages. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. For more information contact the museum at 1-866-856-DINO.
If bugs are your thing you won’t want to miss the Bug Walk at the Three Sisters on Sunday, July 8 at 11:00 am. Jeff Ogden, field entomologist with Nova Scotia Natural Resources will lead a pleasant, moderate walk with stunning views of the “Three Sisters” rock formations. Bring insect repellant, a jar for curious specimens, a drink and snack. Binoculars may be useful as this area offers good birding opportunities. For more information contact the park at (902) 392-2085.
Both walks are Parks are for People 2007 events. Parks are for People is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, including CREDA.
If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638.CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000. |