Barrett Lumber welcomes community to its 100th anniversary celebration
By Lisa Blackburn, Special to The Laker News BEAVER BANK: One of Beaver Bank’s oldest businesses was celebrated last week as Barrett Lumber opened its doors to the community to…
In community: Making joy while making soup
By Rev. Michael Tutton There are few things more uplifting than the sounds and aromas that float through the air as a happy group of cooks create a meal. I…
Cheema athletes bring home 50 medals from Atlantic championships/national qualifying
Story written by Jennifer Learmonth, special to The Laker News WAVERLEY: Cheema Aquatic Club athletes delivered an impressive performance on the water this weekend, bringing home 16 gold, 17 silver…
In community: A school, a camp and the journey of missionary listening
By Rev. Michael Tutton One basic tradition of the Christian church is that its members are called to “Go … and make disciples.” Hence the word “missionary” has entered the…
In Community: Creating hope at Scout Cabin No. 8
The following is the In Community column written by Rev. Michael Tutton, who is a former national journalist who is now an Anglican priest in the Parish of Fall River…
My interview with Pat Healey, Super Community Reporter
By Sam Lirette Learning Centre student at G.P. Vanier FALL RIVER: Last week I met Pat Healey for an interview. I wanted to interview a reporter because I want to…
PHOTOS: Christmas on the Canal brings spirit of the season to Fall River
FALL RIVER: Despite the cold weather, hundreds came out for Christmas on the Canal in Fall River on Dec. 1, celebrating the kick off of the holiday season. The Lions…
Volleyball bronze for Lockview High
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High junior varsity girls volleyball team captured the provincial bronze medal on Nov. 30. It was a great way to end the season for the girls…
Police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles in HRM, including Beaver Bank, Sackville
BEAVER BANK: This past week, 13 reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported in Cole Harbour, Lucasville, Upper Sackville, and Beaver Bank. Now that we’re in the holiday season,…
Sovereign medal for volunteers recipient
WAVERLEY: The Sovereign medal for volunteers on behalf of the Government of Canada was presented to Waverley resident Anthony McNeil by MP Darrell Samson on Nov. 20. Anthony was nominated…