Fire School seeking federal funding for facility expansion
WAVERLEY: The N.S. Fire School is looking at expanding it’s training ground, and are counting on the three levels of government for their support in doing so. Recently, MLA Bill…
Thieves break into home while homeowners present
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Suspects are being sought after a brazen break-and-enter into a Windsor Junction home while the homeowners were home, although they were unaware the home had been broken into.…
Police investigating theft of Pontoon Boat in Wellington
WELLINGTON: RCMP are investigating after a pontoon boat was stolen between July 19020 from a private dock on Grand Lake in Wellington. In a release, Halifax District RCMP Cpl. Lisa…
Dan Black Belt recipients
FALL RIVER: Austin Theriault and Nadine Allen received their 1st Dan Black Belt certificates July 19 at Fall River Taekwon-Do. (Submitted photos)
Copley eager to let residents know the 411 on him
BEAVER BANK: Kevin Copley’s surge to being the Conservative candidate for the upcoming federal election in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook is not exactly what the Beaver Bank father of three had planned. Copley…
New free digital newsletter coming from The Laker
FALL RIVER: Want to find out more about what’s going on in your community? The Laker’s digital newsletters will be generated from new content on our websites and will be…
Community thanked for help in bringing Sandals the dog home
FALL RIVER: The look of relief on Ross and Teresa Smith’s face says all that needs to be said about the return of their beloved 10-month-old pet dog Sandals. The…
Fire crews assist in Oakfield Park water rescue
OAKFIELD: Fire crews responded Tuesday night July 16 to a report of a person in the water on Grand Lake, near Oakfield Park. Along with firefighters from Station 43 (Grand…
Couple question if Dairy Queen right fit for community
FALL RIVER: A Fall River couple is disappointed to hear that another fast food outlet will be calling the community home. Dairy Queen is set to begin construction at the…