At the annual Scouts Canada awards ceremony Nov. 1, two members of the New Brunswick Council received awards for meritorious conduct, and should be publicly recognized for their actions.

I attended the annual Sussex Remembrance Day parade and cenotaph ceremony as part of the Scouts Canada contingent, and once again was proud to be part of such a large group of youth and adults, who year after year take part in this celebration of reme...

The Scouts Canada mission statement says, "to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national...

Like all youth organizations, Scouts Canada is constantly coming up with new and fresh ideas, trying to keep their youth programs meaningful in modern times.

In the fall of 1932, the first Scouts Canada Apple Day was held in Saint John.

A good volunteer is always seeking ways to improve themselves through courses, lectures or practice. Scouts Canada has a laid out training program for their adult volunteers and it consists of the three methods I mentioned.

There have been hundreds of adult volunteers who have spent time working with the Sussex area Scouts Canada groups over the years. Many are Sussex business owners and operators, and have provided not only time, but financial resources as well.

Every youth organization promises to teach their participants some valuable skills. It could be how to shoot three-point baskets, stick handle around pylons or make a great tackle. While these are all admirable skills, they are hardly what are called ...

Many of our scouting groups are getting ready for the new 2008-09 year. There will be a booth at the upcoming Sussex registration fair, where youth can be registered and parents receive information. All local groups will have their own registration ni...

A very important part of the Scout's Promise is "to help other people at all times, " and in the past few months, that has been very prevalent in New Brunswick.