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Posted on Aug 13, 2012
We are now accepting applications for the Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ – 2012 Walkability Award!
Three successful applicants will receive Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ Walkability Award and will be recognized with a plaque, photograph and media release
Nominations
• Nominate any community, school, workplace or public institution
• Nominations can be submitted by individuals who are not associated with the nominated project
• Nominations will be reviewed and assessed by committee
Deadline for Application is 4:00pm, December 31, 2012
To learn about Walkable Communities and the 2012 Walkability Award please visit the following link in the Community Change section of our website. The nomination form can also be found here.
https://walkaboutns.ca/walkabout-info/walkabout-programs/community/walkability-award/
Please email [email protected] with questions.
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Posted on Jul 25, 2012
August 19th at Burncoathead Park in Noel, NS. The site of the highest recorded tides in the world. Come explore the ocean floor and participate in the 5k Tidal Run or with Heart&Stroke Walkabout ™ in the Family Tidal Walk or Run.
www.weliveit.ca
Registration opens at 8:00 am on August 19th.
5k Tidal Run race starts at 9:00 am
Heart&Stroke Walkabout ™ Family Walk or Run starts at 9:30 am.
To pre-register before August 19th please contact the Department of Recreation and Culture or connect with us on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/recreation.weliveit
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Posted on Jun 25, 2012
REMINDER : Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is offering Walkable Communities Grants to help organizations or groups take steps to increase walking participation. Deadline for submissions is Monday July 9th 2012.
Application
Walkable Communities Grant 2012 – Application
Categories of Grants
Infrastructure: improved accessibility or physical improvements to existing walking infrastructure to encourage Nova Scotians to walk more (e.g. signage, aesthetic features, safety, cost, scheduling)
Marketing: innovative marketing and encouragement programs (new media, community based social marketing, incentive programs etc.) that link with Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ and encourage Nova Scotians to walk more.
Advocacy: communication or other activities addressing a local issue (e.g. lack of crosswalks) or project that would promote walkability (e.g. Engaging with decision makers to advance policy change or changes in infrastructure, to create long-term change for better walkability)
Eligible Groups
Groups eligible to apply for this funding include organizations, groups of individuals or communities. Those who have previously received a Walkability Grant may reapply.
Level of Support
Grants of $500 to $2,000 will be awarded to 3-12 groups this year. A total of $6000 will be distributed. Funds will be distributed by Fall 2012 and completed spending is required by Aug 31 2013. A final report will be required at that time.Successful applicants will receive a package of Walkabout promotional items to enhance your project.
Criteria
The grant proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria. Priority will be give to proposals that:
Are action and results oriented, with an achievable work plan.
Clearly and effectively link with action or strategic direction of Heart & Stroke Walkabout™(* See attached fact sheet or visit www.heartandstroke.ns.ca)
Communicate a clear purpose and activities that are reasonable and can be evaluated for their effectiveness
Build public support and involvement
Engage local or regional leaders and decision makers (e.g. informing municipal counselor of your plans)
Build on existing community support or physical activity strategies (e.g. Municipal Physical Activity Leadership strategies; school or municipal active transportation plans)
Useful Resources:
Infrastructure and Advocacy: https://walkaboutns.ca/walkabout-info/resources/creating-walkable-communities/
Marketing: Heart&Stroke Walkabout has transit ads, posters, signage templates, radio ads, wholesale rates on pedometers, tracking tools, The Walkabout logo is available for appropriate use.
Inquiries should be communicated to
Elaine Shelton, Director of Health Promotion, Policy and Research: 423-7682 X3311 or [email protected]
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Posted on Jun 06, 2012
Walkabout is Turning 5 and you have until Friday, June 8 to get your word in!
• Have you participated in Walkabout?
• Are you/ or have you been part of a walking group connect with Heart&Stroke Walkabout™?
• Have you used our website, https://walkaboutns.ca?
• Are you using Walkabout resources to track your steps or plan your walking routes?
If you have participated in any of these activities, please consider participating in our online survey!
***As a token of our appreciation, all online survey participants will be entered in a draw for a Walkabout prize package! ***
To access the online survey, please copy and paste the following link into the address box of your browser.
http://questionpro.com/t/ACNvYZNd16
Deadline – Friday, June 8 2012.
Questions? contact:
Katherine Connell
(902) 423 7530 ext. 3304
[email protected]
Your Feedback is greatly valued!
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Posted on May 22, 2012
Have you participated in Walkabout?
Are you/ or have you been part of a walking group connect with Heart&Stroke Walkabout™?
Have you used our website, www.walkaboutns.ca?
Are you using Walkabout resources to track your steps or plan your walking routes?
If you have participated in any of these activities, please consider participating in one of our telephone focus groups or online survey.
****As a token of our appreciation, all focus group participants will receive a Walkabout prize package with giftcard****
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Posted on May 17, 2012
Congratulations Walkabout members!!
You walked, you ran,
You biked & swam,
And now we’ve reached the 1.5 Billion mark as of May 17, 2012!
Yes that’s a Billion and a half!
Considering that you could reach the moon and back in a billion steps, we’ve done pretty well for ourselves!!!
But this is no time to sit back and relax Nova Scotia! Those sneakers have many years left, in them.
Let’s buckle up, and get ready for the next challenge!
Our next Milestone – 2 Billion Steps!!!
Walking takes you places.. Where will you go today?
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Posted on May 17, 2012
REMINDER : Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is offering Walkable Communities Grants to help organizations or groups take steps to increase walking participation. Deadline for submissions is Monday July 9th 2012.
Application
Walkable Communities Grant 2012 – Application
Categories of Grants
Infrastructure: improved accessibility or physical improvements to existing walking infrastructure to encourage Nova Scotians to walk more (e.g. signage, aesthetic features, safety, cost, scheduling)
Marketing: innovative marketing and encouragement programs (new media, community based social marketing, incentive programs etc.) that link with Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ and encourage Nova Scotians to walk more.
Advocacy: communication or other activities addressing a local issue (e.g. lack of crosswalks) or project that would promote walkability (e.g. Engaging with decision makers to advance policy change or changes in infrastructure, to create long-term change for better walkability)
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Posted on May 15, 2012
HIKE NS AGM & HIKES
Annual General Meeting: June 2 Antigonish Co.
Hike Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 2 at St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre, near Antigonish (2752 Ohio East Road, St. Joseph’s, Antigonish Co., see directions at http://sjlcc.ca/). A light lunch will be provided starting at 12 pm with the AGM from 1 to 3 pm.
Please RSVP to [email protected].
During the AGM, Hike NS will be happy to recognize Peter Jackson with an award for outstanding leadership in the development of hiking trails in Antigonish County. There will also be presentations on hiking in Antigonish County and on the Keppoch Mountain project.
Hikes: June 1 & 2
Associated with the AGM are two guided hikes offered on Friday, June 1 at Beaver Mountain Provincial Park at 6 pm (directions here) and on June 2 at Keppoch Mountain at 10 am (Exit 30 off Highway 104, James River).
Hike Nova Scotia
[email protected]
www.hikenovascotia.ca
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Posted on May 07, 2012
Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ announces launch of new site in time for Follow Your Farmer Contest.
For immediate release May 7, 2012
HALIFAX, NS- Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ announced the launch of their new website www.walkaboutns.ca Monday with the start of their Follow Your Farmer Contest.
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