Popular weekly fundraiser returns to the Elmsdale Legion
ELMSDALE: Jig the Joker is back at the Elmsdale Legion. The fundraiser started up again on Aug. 27 at the Legion. This time around the volunteers at the Legion have…
Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook candidates forum: Call for questions
WINDSOR JUNCTION/PRESTON/CHEZZETCOOK: The Laker News is teaming with the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) once again to bring you a Candidates Forum–this time for the upcoming federal election.…
East Hants Blue Mastodons earn U10 provincial softball silver
LANTZ: The East Hants U-10 Blue Mastodons brought home a silver medal from the championship final of the Under-10 provincial softball championship. The Blue team–and East Hants Black Mastodons–were among…
Sackville-Bedford Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers in local area
SACKVILLE/WAVERLEY: Are you looking to give back to your community with your spare time? The Sackville-Bedford Meals on Wheels could use your time. The organization, which also serves those in…
PHOTOS: Crowds turn out for Car Show at Station House
WELLINGTON: Even Mother Nature wanted to see the cool cars on display at the Wellington/Fletchers Lake Station House. While the weather forecast had been calling for some showers on Aug.…
Sea Dogs acquire Beaver Bank’s Foston from Mooseheads
BEAVER BANK: The Saint John Sea Dogs must like hockey players from Beaver Bank. In a trade with the Halifax Mooseheads on Aug. 27, the Sea Dogs sent an eighth…
Woman charged in death of Sipekne’katik man
MILLBROOK: A 37-year-old woman who had been reported missing was arrested in Quebec on Aug. 26 in relation to the murder of a 42-year-old Sipekne’katik man in Millbrook. In a…
Jays, Rangers hosting provincial baseball championships
HANTS NORTH/GRAND LAKE/WINDSOR JUNCTION/WAVERLEY: There will be plenty of provincial baseball championships taking place this weekend, Aug. 27-29, in the area. In Hants North at Findley Park, the host Jays…
PHOTOS: Waverley Heritage Museum hosts annual Annie’s Tea
WAVERLEY: On Aug. 22, many residents of the Waverley and surrounding community took advantage of the beautiful sunny weather to visit the Waverley Heritage Museum for it’s big annual event…
Pet of the Week – Aug. 27, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Aug. 27, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw. The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…