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Nominate ’25 14 Wing sports awards recipients by May 9
Nominate a team, athlete, coach, official or volunteer for sports, sportsmanship, leadership and improvement success in the 2025 14 Wing Greenwood sports awards program. Recognition will be give for achievements between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The deadline for nominations is 4 pm., May 9. The sports awards will be presented at noon,… Read more
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Tracking down tires builds museum, Michelin connection
The wheels were turning – in more ways than just a recent Michelin presentation of tires to fit a restoration Greenwood Military Aviation Museum aircraft. While museum volunteer Doug Butt and his buddy, Johnny MacDougall, were out on one of their shared car club’s jaunts; Butt ran an idea past MacDougall: did he think he… Read more
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Best home for bats – away from humans
With warmer weather comes the return of several animals from hibernation, including bats. In Nova Scotia, three bat species – the Little Brown Myotis, the Northern Myotis and the Tri-Coloured Bat – are listed as endangered on the National Species at Risk registry: it is illegal to harm, harass or kill these bats. While they… Read more
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Recreation programs Spring into fun for all
New programs for Easter, spring and even the summer ahead are making their way onto the PSP Greenwood Community Recreation calendar. Fun, fitness and special event programs are all on offer. For more information, visit https://cfmws.ca/greenwood Chair yoga – Discover gentle movement, relaxation and improved flexibility with chair yoga. Perfect for all levels/ ages/ accessibilities!… Read more
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Honest look at art through animals’, masks’ perspectives
A Valley-based arts couple, James Lightle and Jaime Lee Lightle, have a hand in two new exhibits opening April 5 at ARTSPLACE, a public art gallery in Annapolis Royal. “Honest Animals” is a lively collection of illustrated animal caricatures by the Lightles. Showcasing over 50 works from their book, “Honest Animals Talk: A Cheeky Commentary… Read more
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‘Do great things’
March 7, in support of International Women’s Day, 14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Women’s Advisory Organization, with local community partners, gathered to host a women-led celebration at the Annapolis Mess. Accenting the achievements and accomplishments of women, the event featured women-centric kiosks and display tables, which included information on firefighting, health clinic resources, health and fitness,… Read more
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Turning action on gender equity into reality
14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Women’s Advisory Organization hosted a day of activities March 7, starting with a flag-raising event at 26 Canadian Forces Health Services and then a morning showcase of women-focused services, supports and businesses; and guest presentations at the Annapolis Mess. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and Lieutenant-Colonel Shawn McGeown, the 14… Read more
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Kingston/ Greenwood hall of fame looking to capture community sports heritage
Name one, and you may soon be rattling off a list of people, teams and athletic achievements from the Kingston and Greenwood area over the last 100-plus years. The new Kingston Greenwood Sports Hall of Fame is getting set to capture that sports history, accepting nominations now for its inaugural induction event in October. “We… Read more
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Museum’s Flight Ed Program attendance soars above 10,000
What started as a grocery store conversation about flight and Grade 6 school curriculum back in 2002, between a retired 14 Wing Greenwood navigator and a middle school teacher, has now blossomed into something way beyond their imagination. The results of Lloyd Graham and Connie Weinberg’s early collaboration lives on in the 23-year-old Greenwood Military… Read more
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Quick QR link to a great workout
Row upon row of equipment set out in 14 Wing Greenwood’s Fitness and Sports Centre ensures a great work-out – if you know how to use it all. Personnel Support Program staff at the F&S Centre have recently launched a “how-to” set of videos, easily accessible from QR codes on an initial 20 selectorized pieces… Read more
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