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Treat-ing it forward

FALL RIVER: Six Lockview High students got into the Halloween spirit early last month as they tried to make it scarier for those less privileged. Waverley sisters Keely and Bailey Lenihan; Savanna and Lucy Christmas;...

Rash of thefts in Fletchers Lake

FLETCHERS LAKE: A rash of thefts in the Fletchers Lake and Fall River area are being investigated by RCMP. Halifax District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said that since Oct. 1, there have been 19...

“Exciting moment” as water project gets started

FALL RIVER: “It’s an exciting moment.” That’s how all three local government representatives—HRM Councillor Steve Streatch; MP Darrell Samson; and MLA Bill Horne—describe seeing the much talked about water project in Fall River finally underway...

Being part of Canadian history

BURNSIDE: A simple conversation between friends has led to the Canada Gate finding a way to get to Europe—at no cost. VSI Worldwide owner Hillary Chouinard was attending a concert with friend Corrine MacLellan, who...

Bidding adieu to Lockview High

FALL RIVER: When Lockview High in Fall River opened 18 years ago, Karen O’Reilly was among the first staff members through the doors—even before it officially opened. Now as O’Reilly said goodbye as the friendly...

Awaiting life-changing operation

FALL RIVER: With two days before she left for Edmonton and eventual life-changing surgery, Diann Robertson-Pick was a mixed-bag of emotions. Robertson-Pick was heading to Western Canada where she will shortly have Islet cell transplant...

Deagle-Gammon finalist for RBC Canadian women award

FALL RIVER: The executive director at Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) has been named a finalist for the 2017 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards in the Social Change category. The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards...

Homeowner helps police quickly nab theft suspect

BEAVER BANK: RCMP are crediting the quick action of a Beaver Bank resident for the arrest of a thief in the community. In a release, Halifax District RCMP say the resident, and quick response from...

Educating through entrepreneurship

WAVERLEY: Three young girls are getting a savoury taste of what owning and operating their own business is like. Sophie Wells of Waverley; Lauren Fulton of Waverley; and Taylor Montgomery of Windsor Junction, all students...

Selling jam for Dakota

WELLINGTON: The generosity of local businesses is helping a Wellington woman in her fundraising efforts for her service dog. Anna-Marie Carr is making homemade jams and placing them on the counter inside the Wellington Bakery...
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