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Dryden Fall Fest Gets Green Light From Health Unit

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The first ever Dryden Fall Fest is just one weekend away and volunteers are working hard assure the community Dryden’s first Fall Fest will be safe to attend.

Organizer, Laina Smith was a guest on the CKDR morning show today and she says they’ve been working closely with the Northwestern Health Unit on health and safety guidelines.

“Some of our safety precautions that we are taking are that volunteers and vendors will be trained on public health protocols and wearing masks. Sanitizing stations will be throughout every event, every event is one way traffic, there will be occupancy control in place. Vendors and trunks for all events will be provided a vest practices COVID work sheet to ensure everyone knows how to keep the fun but also keep the distance and sanitization protocols.”

Some events, including the Treats and Trees Walk on the first day of events Saturday October 17, will also have timed entry to ensure there’s physical distancing between groups.

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Smith warns that one of their most anticipated events, the Laura Howe Haunt will be scary.

“This is not a kid friendly event, we are suggesting n age limit of 13 or above. It’s a timed walk through the marsh that starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.”

Smith suggests to come right away or early to secure your spot in the event Saturday October 24.

Another event that’s highly anticipated on Halloween night is Trunk or Treat.

Smith explains how the event on October 31 will work.

 

“This is going to be a secured event, only one hundred people in at a time. It’s going to be a lot of fun and great for younger crowds because it starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m.”

Smith adds there’s only a few spots left for trunks and to sign up you can email laurahowehaunt@gmail.com.

The Fall Fest has a passionate group of volunteers, Smith stresses, that can’t wait for the community to enjoy all their hard work.

“We are working diligently and are having communication with all our volunteers to make sure they understand all our protocols. I want to just assure the public that our team is working really hard to prepare and safely welcome everyone to Dryden’s first Fall Fest.”

The first event is Harvest Hay Day which takes place on Saturday October 17, full of vendors, contests and treats.

To read more about Dryden Fall Fest health and safety precautions in light of COVID-19, click here.

To hear the full interview with Laina Smith click the audio below:

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Confederation College Offers Risk-Free Learning

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It’s similar to try it before you buy it.

Confederation College has decided to offer a formal commitment for its first year, first semester students this fall.

The college is enabling full-time incoming students to experience a Confederation education risk-free until October 7th.

“We stand proudly behind the quality of education for which we are known, regardless of delivery method,” said Kathleen Lynch, President. “This commitment underlines this fact and assures students that they can expect a positive learning experience this fall. These unprecedented times call for an unprecedented approach. Students can take a full four weeks to immerse themselves in their studies before deciding if they’ve made the right choice, turning their dreams into a reality by enrolling in one of our many programs.”

If students decide the current learning environment isn’t for them at this time, they can withdraw as late as October 7, 2020, without academic penalty and receive a full tuition refund, including their tuition fees and deposit. This Commitment is being made for the fall 2020 semester only.

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Confederation College Alters Programming

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Low enrollment and COVID-19 have caused Confederation College to alter some of its programming.

Vice President Academic Neil Cooke explains they’ve spoken to students in the impacted programs and for the most part they have been understanding.

“So we are getting some disappointment back from the students, but they are understanding the situation we are in right now,” Cooke said.

“It is disappointing for us as well; however, with their academic success in mind, the decision was necessary to ensure our students continue to receive the exceptional quality of education for which we are known,” Cooke explained.

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician and the Embedded Systems program will be put off until January 2021.

Digital Media Production and Tourism, Travel and Eco-Adventure are being suspended for this September’s intake.

In the case of the media and tourism related programs, Cooke said both of those programs will be reviewed this fall to see if they will be viable for a future school year.