Hopeful of fruitful change to education
FALL RIVER: Pam Doyle has a lot on her plate right now—but she’s anything but complaining.
On top of being the registrar and Guidance Counsellor at Lockview High School, Doyle also sits on the Council...
RCMP charge 930 drivers in May
FALL RIVER: During the month of May, Halifax District RCMP and Southeast Traffic Services issued 930 summary offence tickets to motorists:
- Speeding – 367 drivers received tickets for driving over the speed limit.
- Cell...
Keloose 2019: Kids parade winner to set off fireworks
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Do
you have a creative and artistic side and have a child that will be
participating in this year’s Keloose Kids Parade on Aug. 18? Well, this
may be the perfect time...
Wendy’s Neverland closing up
WAVERLEY: After 10 years in business, Wendy’s Neverland Preschool in Waverley is closing its doors, with its owner citing the difficulty new regulations and terms that the Department of Education have introduced.
Wendy James said...
Group opposed to Fall River quarry stepping back in fight
MILLER LAKE WEST: The group opposed to Scotian Materials' construction of a quarry in Miller Lake West have lost their most recent appeal, and with that they have announced they are stepping back in...
Blackburn vying for District 14 seat
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn is hoping her “fresh perspective” will win over residents in District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville, Lucasville, and Beaver Bank.
Blackburn, who has taken a leave of absence from her current employment, has...
“Cancer is such a horrible thing.”
BEAVER BANK: Becca Schofield may have passed away earlier this year due to cancer, however the well-known girl still provides inspiration for a unique project being done by a young Lower Sackville woman, who...
RCMP charge 53 for impaired driving in August
HRM: In the month of August, Halifax District RCMP charged 53 drivers with impaired related offences.
Of the 53 drivers, 28 were charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle by alcohol; two were charged...
Blizzard warning for Fall River
Construction of Dairy Queen set for August; to open March 1, 2020
FALL RIVER: The rumours are true. Dairy Queen is coming to Fall River.
Peggy Rust confirmed to The Laker on May 27...
UPDATED: Missing man found
LOWER SACKVILLE: The missing 28-year-old man who was reported missing today from Lower Sackville, has been located.
The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and shares and retweets on social media.
LOWER SACKVILLE:...