Annapolis/Digby Events

Whether or not you are excited about the Olympic Games, the event says this about humanity: The potential for greatness lives in each of us, and sometimes such greatness simply means celebrating the success of others. Not surprisingly, the Olympic spirit appears to have drifted eastward: This week in Annapolis Digby, there is a flurry of news relating to the outdoors, recreational activity, and good sportsmanship.

AND THE WINNER IS…
Our province is clearly making a mark on the IT world stage. This year’s I-3 Competition winner, Tether, has been awarded a $100,000 prize package by Innovacorp. This little company has already attracted worldwide media attention, including coverage in The New York Times, for its simple, inexpensive way for laptop users to connect to the web. Here in Zone 3, Clare Machine Works was declared the regional winner for its innovative mobile approach to refurbishing oil and gas drilling components.

ATTENTION WOODLOT OWNERS
Co-sponsored by ADEDA, the 8th Annual Woodlot Owners Conference takes place on March 6. This year’s topics include how to purchase land and developing your property for blueberry growing. Space is limited so we encourage you to register early … hey, you could win a GPS unit!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BAY OF FUNDY
Parks Canada is commissioning a study to identify ‘Preliminary Representative Marine Areas for the Fundy Marine Region.’ This is an important step toward officially establishing the Bay of Fundy as a marine park, which will ultimately increase tourism to our region. Fundy is also making a splash at the Vancouver Olympics!

INTERESTED IN HEALTH & WELLNESS?
The Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic is now organizing its 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair to take place in April. Vendors will include practitioners, businesses and organizations who are interested in promoting health-related services and products. This can be in the form of holistic treatment, natural products, physical activity programs — all things that enhance overall health!

Free fishing (AND SNOWSHOEING!) offers family fun
Another great outdoor activity is winter fishing, and this weekend you can take part license-free! Beginners and seasoned anglers alike can fish for rainbow trout, white and yellow perch, and chain pickerel in a number of local lakes and rivers. Fishing promotes family togetherness ? and provides a great meal, especially after you’ve all worked up an appetite … have fun and stay safe! By the way, in celebration of Take the Roof Off Winter, snowshoes are available on loan … just contact your local recreation department for details and availability!

What better way to spend a Friday night than taking part in a torchlight walk and community bonfire? Celebrate Bridgtown Winterfest, with tons of fun provided by the Club 400 WinterACTIVE Team! And if you’re in the mood for another kind of fun this week, check out a live presentation by marketing guru Terry O’Reilly, host of the popular CBC Radio show Age of Persuasion.