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Fall River man opens Pillar To Post franchise

FALL RIVER: Scott Robertson knew he wanted to own his own business after leaving the military. That’s where Pillar To Post Home Inspectors came in. Robertson is a franchisee of the company, founded in 1994,...

Exceeding expectations: Olivia Chute powerful on the water

FALL RIVER: Olivia Chute would water ski on Third Lake behind her family’s Fall River home year-round if she could. Chute, 12, started competed provincially in water skiing three years ago. In those three years,...
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Wendy’s Neverland closing up

WAVERLEY: After 10 years in business, Wendy’s Neverland Preschool in Waverley is closing its doors, with its owner citing the difficulty new regulations and terms that the Department of Education have introduced. Wendy James said...

Having fun at Roots and Boots Forest School

WINDSOR JUNCTION: On March Break, most kids were taking a break from learning and spending it locally with their families or going on a trip down south. For those taking part in the Roots for...
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Fall River girl inspiring others to overcome hurdles

FALL RIVER: Emma Archibald looks at her disability differently than most would. Archibald, of Fall River, was born missing part of her hands and part of her feet as a result of Amniotic band syndrome...

MRD sponsors crosswalk flags

FALL RIVER: Karen Davison with MRD Driving poses with Norm Collins from the Crosswalk Safety Society after installing crosswalk flags across Fall River Road at the intersection with Richardson Drive. The flags help with visibility...
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Road construction in Fall River

FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will take place  from Tuesday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 21 on Highway 2 (Fall River) from Fall River Road...

Fighting to get back on the pitch

Lockview rugby player Marley Raycroft paid surprise visit by Rugby Canada players FALL RIVER: Marley Raycroft eats, breathes, and lives rugby, so it’s no wonder that the sport she has a passion for...
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HRM, LWFRA meet to discuss grants program

WINDSOR JUNCTION: A meeting between HRM finance and the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) has answered some—but not all—of their concerning questions surrounding their grants program. The meeting, held in mid-January, had board members from the...

Recognizing retiring volunteer firefighter

FALL RIVER: A retirement celebration was recently held for Station 45 volunteer firefighter Norm Lavoie at the department in Fall River. Lavoie was retiring after 33 years as a volunteer firefighter. He...
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