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VIDEO: Beaver Bank fireworks spectacular

BEAVER BANK: They might have been delayed a week, but the Canada Day fireworks were still spectacular, held on July 8. Here is video taken by Raymond Grove, who was kind enough to let us...

Feds help Carpentry College obtain more scaffolding equipment for training

MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Under overcast skies, Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson provided some sunshine to the Millwright Carpentry College in Middle Sackville on May 22. Samson, the Liberal representative for the riding in Ottawa, announced $207, 625...

Health & wellness expo a success

FALL RIVER: The health and wellness expo held Feb. 12 at the LWF Hall in Fall River raised $660 for the hall, which is owned and for the community. Presenting the money to Barry Dalrymple...
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Two bus recruitment sessions being held locally

LOWER SACKVILLE: Two information sessions for bus operator recruitment by Halifax Transit will be held in the Lakes region. The two sessions are set for Sept. 12  at the Fairbanks Centre, 54 Locks Road in...

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...

District 14 votes for change, elects Blackburn

BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn has passed the job interview to be the councillor for District 14. Now it’s time for her to get to work. The former CBC web reporter and radio host narrowly defeated...

Kids enjoy getting wet at waterski competition

FALL RIVER: Youth from the Fall River and area community donned their wet suits and were ready to get wet during a recreation tournament on Lake Fletcher in Fall River on Aug. 26. The competitors...

Creating new life for the Earth

WAVERLEY: Shelby Baxter wanted to do something different for Earth Day in 2018—and so she did her homework and did just that. Baxter, a third year Pathfinder with the 1st Canal Pathfinders, organized a tree...

Getting in the Christmas spirit through art

WAVERLEY: Leona MacDougall of Waverley was trying to get the community in the Christmas spirit as she held a Holiday Art and Bake Sale at her Rolling Hills Drive home on Nov. 25. The artisan...

Going racing for JDRF

Beaver Bank girl and her friend organizing April 10 Racing for Research BEAVER BANK: Two young girls are hoping the popularity of go-carting at Kartbahn will help them raise a lot of...
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