McNaughton announces PC Party nomination intentions
FALL RIVER: A soon-to-be retired RCMP officer who calls Fall River home with his family is already eyeing a new career path.
Dan McNaughton told The Laker on Jan. 10 that his intentions, upon retirement...
Johns seeking re-election in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The incumbent councillor for Middle/Upper Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank officially threw his name into the ring on Sept. 6.
Brad Johns announced on his facebook page that he would be indeed be seeking re-election for...
Local Taekwondo athletes medal at Pan Am championships
WELLINGTON: Inner Strength Taekwondo athletes brought home three gold and a silver medal from the Pan Am Taekwondo Championship, held last month.
With their medals are Katie Cox (silver) with Master...
New proposal coming for Ingram Drive
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A revised application for a proposed development on Ingram Drive in Windsor Junction is being worked on.
Councillor Steve Streatch said he was contacted by the proponents and their consultants a few weeks...
Laker writer helps fifth graders learn about journalism
NOTE: The following was written by a Waverley Memorial School student on Reporter Pat Healey’s visit and teaching them about journalism.
By: Isaac Williams
WAVERLEY: On Friday, June 14, the children in Mrs.Trider’s class...
“Irresponsible” to cut Beaver Bank transit route: Blackburn
BEAVER BANK: The possibility that transit in Beaver Bank will be ending at Kinsac Road, while the ridership is increasing from that area doesn’t seem right to Councillor Lisa Blackburn.
In a Jan. 17 interview,...
Water project study to be unveiled Feb. 13
FALL RIVER: The Fall River community will get it’s first look and chance to ask questions of the Fall River water project later this month.
Councillor Steve Streatch said a public meeting of Feb. 13...
Road construction in Fall River
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will take place from Tuesday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 21 on Highway 2 (Fall River) from Fall River Road...
Christmas bazaar held by St. Rose of Lima CWL
FALL RIVER: Anna Coleman is captured making some pine cone art at the St. Rose of Lima Christmas bazaar, held Nov. 23 at the Waverley legion in Waverley.
Veronica Brown was...
Road work next week between Danny Drive-Windgate Drive.
BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will continue next week on Beaver Bank Road between Danny and Windgate drives.
Crews will be on site beginning Tuesday and...