Shaving for a cause
FALL RIVER: Archer Michaud has always had a heart of gold, so when his Beaver Scout troop was assigned to do a project, he knew exactly what his would be.
Michaud, a Grade 2 student...
Fighting to get back on the pitch
Lockview rugby player Marley Raycroft paid surprise visit by Rugby Canada players
FALL RIVER: Marley
Raycroft eats, breathes, and lives rugby, so it’s no wonder that the
sport she has a passion for...
Fergusson, ‘Canes grab ACAA title
(Nicole Fergusson kicks the ball up the field during game action with the Holland College Hurricanes. (Submitted photo).)
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI: The Holland College Hurricanes women’s soccer team have captured the Atlantic Collegiate AThletic Association (ACAA)...
Wellington Connector construction on schedule; Fall 2021 target for opening
WELLINGTON: Construction of the Wellington/Aerotech Connector is on schedule, says a Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal spokeswoman.
Marla MacInnis was responding to an Oct. 11 inquiry from The Laker
to TIR about the status of the...
Raising money for Bueller: Youngsters feed beachgoers appetites; raising money to save Texas dog
OAKFIELD:
On one of the last days of summer, five Halifax-area youngsters took
advantage of the hot summer sun to help raise money to bring a
four-legged furry friend destined to be euthanized in...
Dragons football finds permanent home
FALL RIVER: The Fall River Dragons football association are now the official owners of the Seniors Friendly Centre on Fall River Road.
That authorization came about with a unanimous vote in agreement with a motion...
Legion recognizes members at awards night
By Kim Stoodley, Special to The Laker
WAVERLEY: On Friday evening, July 28, the Waverley Legion on Rocky Lake Drive held its service membership awards night. Close to 60 people attended the evening’s festivities.
The event...
Bridge re-opening creates big excitement
FALL RIVER: It seemed fitting that the first vehicles to cross the Fall River Road Bridge when it reopened Aug. 24 were two motorcycles.
Fitting because so many were unable to take their regular route...
Paving to begin on Lockview, Fall River Road Oct. 26
FALL RIVER: Crews from Dexter Construction will begin paving work on two of the communities main roadways today, Oct. 26.
In a release sent late on Oct. 25, Halifax Water advised motorists that work will...
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...