From the Firehouse – Jan. 2021
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of January for fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. The basic call info is…
Spectators at sports, events among eased restrictions announced; to begin Feb. 8
HALIFAX: Spectators at some sports and events and larger gatherings allowed were among the public health restrictions announced as being eased. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical…
Retired volunteer firefighters honoured with new license plate
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province introduced new recognition for retired volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members on Feb. 4. A special licence plate will be available to retired volunteer…
Lantz native promoted in ranking with Canadian Navy
MAIN PHOTO: Pictured right to left are: CPO1 Doutre, RAdm Earl, Mr. Troy Crosby, and CWO (Retired) Bizier. (DND Photo) OTTAWA: A former Lantz resident, who now calls Ottawa home,…
Dr. Strang hints at loosening restrictions around fans at sporting events
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical officer of health hinted that restrictions around fans at hockey games, and other sporting events, may be loosened as early as next week. At…
RCMP investigating theft of ATV from Wellington
WELLINGTON: Halifax District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATV from Wellington. On the afternoon of January 31, the ATV ran out of gas on a trail near Sandy…
Pet(s) of the Week – Feb. 5, 2021
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for Feb. 5, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
No “fowling” around in the Kennetcook area
UPPER KENNETCOOK: RCMP officers attended a fowl call on Hwy 236 in Upper Kennetcook on Jan. 26. I guess these birds never heard the joke why did the chickens cross…
SRA pleased with protection of Sackville River – Lewis Lake Wilderness Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Rivers Association (SRA) is overjoyed at the announcement by the Nova Scotia government that Sackville River Wilderness Area will soon receive a protected area designation. “This…
Police nab 37 impaired drivers in Beaver Bank, Fall River in 2020
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Thirty-seven drivers were picked up for impaired driving in a pair of local communities during 2020. According to N.S. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau, the drivers were…