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Child and Youth Safety Update
Dear Scouters, Parents and Friends, As I wrote to advise you earlier this week, the CBC’s Fifth Estate followed up its December 8th profile with another hour-long segment on Scouts Canada and a number of specific instances of abuse that occurred in past decades. It ran Friday night and those of you who watched will agree that it was quite challenging. While I knew my interview would be difficult, I welcomed the opportunity to express personally our sincere apologies to any Scouts who have been harmed in the past, to emphasize our determination to confront these issues head on and to explain the steps that we have already taken … Read entire article »
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Child and Youth Safety
Scouts, Scouters, parents and friends, It’s been a few weeks since my last message to you on our enhanced Child and Youth Safety initiatives, and I wanted to give you an update on our progress to date. As you may know, on December 9, 2011, I spoke with the CBC’s Fifth Estateand announced … Read more »
Scout’s Honour
1st Riverlake Scouters, As you know, CBC the fifth estate did a program last night called “Scout’s Honour”. The program focused on some horrible examples of past child abuse in Scouting, both in Boy Scouts of America and Scouts Canada. If a parent approach you about the CBC program or has … Read more »
1st Riverlake Beaver Scout Registration Night
Registration for Beaver Scouts will be Monday, September 12 from 6:30-8:00 PM at St. John’s United Church in Fall River. The Registration fee is $150.00. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. … Read more »
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Beavers - Firefighters Museum
1st Riverlake Beavers enjoy their trip to the Firefighters Museum and Interpretive Centre in Fall River. … Read more »
Scout's Honour
1st Riverlake Scouters, As you know, CBC the fifth estate did a program last night called "Scout's Honour". The program focused on some horrible examples of past child abuse in Scouting, both in Boy Scouts of America and Scouts Canada. If … Read more »
Scout Trees 2011
What: Scouting has an annual tradition of planting trees to do a little bit for the environment. This year is no exception. Our Group will take part in this event as we do every year. This … Read more »
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Child and Youth Safety
Scouts, Scouters, parents and friends, It’s been a few weeks since my last message to you on our enhanced Child and Youth Safety initiatives, and I wanted to give you an update on our progress to date. As … Read entire article »
Important Message regarding Child and Youth Protection
Dear Parents, Scouters, Partners and Supporters: For 104 years, Scouts Canada has been committed to the healthy development of young people in every community across our country. Children and youth in Scouts gain invaluable experiences and skills … Read entire article »
Welcome to 1st Riverlake Cub Pack
Welcome to another exciting year of Cubs with 1st Riverlake Cub Pack. For those of you who are returning, welcome back. For those who are joining us for the first time, we are very happy to have … Read entire article »
1st Riverlake Beaver Scout Registration Night
Registration for Beaver Scouts will be Monday, September 12 from 6:30-8:00 PM at St. John’s United Church in Fall River. The Registration fee is $150.00. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. … Read entire article »
Colony A Beaver International Night
Colony A has received some postcards from Lysander Beavers of Holy Trinity Scout Group – Yeovil, England. So we in turn have been checking out the world map to see where we live and compare … Read entire article »
Beavers – Year-end Camp
Saturday, 11 June 2:00 PM Beavers, Beaver Leaders and parents meet at the Lone Cloud dock for departure on the Clipper at 2:00 PM. (for those of you who have not been here before, it is the … Read entire article »
Beaver Reminders
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend (albeit wet and cool!). Just a reminder there is no beaver meeting Monday night (May 23rd). We will have our closing party on May 30th at the Sackville Superbowl … Read entire article »
Beaver Reminders and Year End Camp
Just a few reminders and notices to bring to your attention. Beavereen is this Sunday. Registration starts at 12:30. Activities will begin at 1 pm. Located at Miller Park Mainland (HQ @ Pumphouse). On Perrin Drive past … Read entire article »
Kub Kar Races
We had a an exciting night of racing with our friends from 2nd Wellington. We hope everyone enjoyed this first joint rally. Congratulations to the race-winning Cubs, who all happened to be from 1st Riverlake: 1st Place … Read entire article »
Scout Trees 2011
What: Scouting has an annual tradition of planting trees to do a little bit for the environment. This year is no exception. Our Group will take part in this event as we do … Read entire article »
Beavereen 2011
Hi there, we will be participating in Beavereen again this year (see details below). This is an event for beavers all over the Halifax Area where we circulate to different activity stations with our colony. Could … Read entire article »
Beavers Monday Night
Just a reminder that we’ll be meeting at MacDonald Sports Park (off Cobequid Road in Waverley) for Monday’s meeting. Click on the link for a map to the park. If the gates are open, drive right … Read entire article »