Water cost break for non-profits being explored
FALL RIVER: Steve Streatch said he is looking into getting local non-profit community halls along the Fall River water project route a break on what they will have to pay.
“During first reading for the...
Streatch reports progress on dock project
FALL RIVER: HRM Parks and Recreation have met with the local councillor to continue discussions on the proposed dock project to be constructed behind the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre.
Steve Streatch said Margaret Soley...
Water project on hold
FALL RIVER: The Fall River water project is on hold.
Councillor Steve Streatch is pointing to a tight deadline from the federal government—they have a March 2018 date—to have the project completed by and “substantially...
Motorcyclist dead after Waverley crash
WAVERLEY: A 42-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a collision between the motorcycle he was driving and a pickup truck shortly before 10 a.m.
The man, from Hammonds Plains, died when his motorcycle collided with a...
Assaults, vehicle thefts reported to police
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A pair of vehicle thefts, several alleged assaults, and a break-and-enter have kept police busy in the Windsor Junction/Lakeview/Lower Sackville area during the past few days.
According to the Crimemapping website—a tool used...
From the Firehouse: March calls
BEAVER BANK: The month of March saw firefighters in Waverley, Fall River, Grand Lake, Beaver Bank, and Wellington responded to 60 calls for service.
Station 41 (Waverley) had 15 calls, led by five motor vehicle...
Premier McNeil stops by Waverley for lunch with Horne, supporters
WAVERLEY: On Day six of the provincial election campaign, Premier Stephen McNeil paid a visit to Waverley to have lunch with Liberal incumbent and candidate Bill Horne, campaign team members, and those at the...
Signs knocked down to be repaired
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The local councillor assures residents he has made staff aware of the damage done to community signs in the communities of Windsor Junction and Fall River during the winter snow clearing season.
Steve...
Dedicated volunteers in area recognized
WAVERLEY: Twenty-three volunteers from groups, clubs, and non-profit organizations in Waverley, Fall River, and Beaver Bank were recognized for their volunteer efforts in their community.
On top of the awards handed out at the April...
Youth starts petition for crosswalk
FLETCHERS LAKE: A Fall River youth is getting praise form the local councillor for his initiative in collecting signatures on a petition about installing a much sought after crosswalk.
Jack Lerner has collected close to...