Francis makes good first impression with Sea Dogs
BATHURST, N.B.: One Beaver Bank hockey player left a good first impression with his new Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team. Ryan Francis, traded in January from Cape Breton to…
East Hants RCMP investigating use of counterfeit $100 bill in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP are investigating after a counterfeit $100 bill was presented on March 7 at a Mount Uniacke gas station. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment of East…
Lady Dragons keep winning on the court
FALL RIVER: The Lancaster sisters were on a mission on Tuesday night March 9. Grace and Ellie each notched 17 points apiece leading their Lockview High Lady Dragons to a…
Details on summer programming at WJCC being finalized
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) volunteer board is finalizing the details for summer 2021. They said they will not be offering full summer registration this summer. There…
OP-ED: N.S. moving in right direction regarding Active Transportation
Submitted by Bicycle N.S. After a year of unprecedented growth in cycling in Nova Scotia, albeit during an unprecedented year of change, Bicycle Nova Scotia (BNS) is pleased to see…
Fall River-area scouts enjoy winter fun in Chaswood
The following has been submitted by the 1st Riverlake Scouts CHASWOOD: The 1st Riverlake Scouts were back outside for another adventure recently at the Chaswood Educational Woodlot. They packed in…
COLUMN: When the going gets tough, the tough explore their options
This column is submitted by Fall River Law: For a lot of us, when we are faced with conflict our response of to run and bury our heads in the…
From the Firehouse – February 2021 calls
Brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of February throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is provided by participating…
Speech from the throne focuses on environment, economy, equity
Release from the province: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The provincial government delivered its speech from the throne on March 9, unveiling a bold agenda focused on improving the lives of Nova…
Elmsdale Guardian among locations to offer AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian and Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Sackville are among the 25 locations that will offer the AstraZeneca Vaccine beginning March 20. In a release, the province…