International award for Quest Kitchens
ELMSDALE: Quest Kitchens has won an international award. In a Facebook post, the Elmsdale business announced they were the recipients of the recognition during the fifth annual Construction & Engineering…
New kitchen facilities opens at Wellington/Fletchers Lake hall
WELLINGTON: With restrictions easing related to COVID19 for food establishment facilities and non-profit community halls, like the one at Station 42 in Wellington, the new operator of the kitchen facility…
Province ensures equal pay for all public sector LPNs
EAST HANTS: Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same…
Province assisting with funding of new Ronald McDonald house
HALIFAX: Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for children being treated at the IWK Health Centre and their families, would be able to serve even more families in…
RCMP issue warning about solicitation requesting payment via cryptocurrency
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a number of phone and computer scams requesting payment with cryptocurrency or gift-cards being reported throughout the province. Various types…
Uniacke House Trail rejuvenated thanks to fire department
Submitted by the Uniacke and District Fire Department MOUNT UNIACKE: As many community members may be aware, after many years of daily use, the Uniacke House Trail that exits near…
NSE receives reports of blue-green algae in Tucker Lake
BEAVER BANK: Nova Scotia Environment, in a post on their Facebook page, said they have received reports of a blue-green algae bloom on Tucker Lake in Beaver Bank. “Our staff…
Province announces approval of pesticide spraying
HALIFAX: The Environment Department has issued three new approvals for pesticide spraying covering 1,498 hectares. The approvals are all for forestry companies, for aerial spraying. The approvals are available at…
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton
How to socialize Fido during a Pandemic ELMSDALE: During this time of global uncertainty, there are parts of our lives that have been put to the back burner. If you…
Choppy waters don’t deter BrigaSwim participants
DOLLAR LAKE: The water may have been a bit rough and choppy off Dollar Lake Provincial Park, but that didn’t stop a Milford woman from conquering it–all for a good…