NSFM collaborates on enhanced Emergency Alert system
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has expressed its our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the recent flooding, its president said in a release. Carolyn…
Reckless driving leads to impaired driving charge for Hubley woman
LANTZ: A Hubley woman’s alleged reckless driving caught the eye of an alert East Hants RCMP officer last week. East Hants RCMP Community Policing Officer Const. Preston Burns said an…
N.S. announces Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2024 flash flood damage
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance for uninsurable losses related to flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley and surrounding areas last week.“This has been another devastating…
Windsor Junction’s Christensen dominates en route to Legends feature win at IWK 250 weekend
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY: Ayden Christensen put a stranglehold on the competition Friday night in the Cross Road Cycle Maritime League of Legends tour feature to kick off IWK 250 Super…
Man facing mischief charges for Lantz incidents
LANTZ: A 24-year-old Lantz man has been charged with mischief, East Hants RCMP say. Const. Andrew Ouellette said the man has been charged with several counts of causing damage to…
Enfield man stopped for speeding, charged with impaired driving
LANTZ: A 22-year-old Enfield man’s day went from bad to worse after he was stopped for speeding on Hwy 2 in Lantz on July 12. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston…
Water quality advisories lifted at several beaches; including Springfield Beach, Shubie Park Beach
HALIFAX/SACKVILLE; The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at several beaches. The advisory were in place at Lake Echo Beach in…
Risk management practices need improvement: HRM AG says
HALIFAX: The risk management practices for the Halifax Regional Municipality have not been prioritized and need significant improvement, Auditor General, Andrew Atherton said. Atherton issued a report on his recommendations…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Amazing pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie
WAVERLEY: It was a medal-worthy atmosphere at Cheema Aquatic Club on Wednesday afternoon. The club was holding a pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie who will compete with Katie Vincent…
Helping kittens find their forever home on National Adoption Week a fun part of the job for Kirkpatrick
NOTE: Since our story just posted, we have been told that a family friend of The Laker News has adopted Loui. Congrats! So Meisha is the lone one that now…