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Area rate report due back soon: Streatch

WINDSOR JUNCTION: An HRM staff report on area rates that community groups across the municipality utilize, including the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA), is expected back before regional council in the not-too-distant future. The area rate...

Arts & Craft sale raises $1,100 for Lions Xmas Express

WAVERLEY: The N.S. Arts & Crafts sale held last month at the Waverley Legion raised $1,100 for the Lions Christmas Express food drive through a raffle of a basket of goodies. Presenting the cheque are...

Inner Strength athletes garner six Canada Open medals

WELLINGTON: The luggage for the athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo came home a bit heavier on its return. The athletes from the Wellington-based dojang collected four gold medals; a silver; and a bronze during competition...
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CANNABIS: Overview of local rules as it comes to fruition

BEAVER BANK: As the federal legalization of cannabis looms closer, provinces across the country have been working to ensure proper rules are in place to protect citizens. Nova Scotia has passed its recreational cannabis legislation,...

VIDEO: Lockview High hosts Haunted High, annual Prom fundraiser

FALL RIVER: Lockview High School once again held their yearly Prom Committee fundraiser, Haunted High, on Oct. 30 at the school in Fall River. There was a great turnout from the school community and...

Holiday Gift Exchange a fun time at WMES

WAVERLEY: Students at Waverley Memorial School had the opportunity to pick out the perfect gift for their family members on Dec. 13. Teacher Dana Johnson is the brains behind the yearly event, which first started...

Waverley youth sell cupcakes for CIBC Run for the Cure on Oct. 6

WAVERLEY: Five Waverley youth showed their empathetic and caring side on Oct. 5. The five—Connor Gillespie; Eden Hann; Max Hann; Lizzy and Maddy Giffin—all live in the Waverley area and all attend Waverley Memorial School....
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Camp Courage fundraising car wash set for May 11

FALL RIVER: Just in time for the sunny summer that lays ahead, it’s time to get your vehicle all cleaned up to hit the road. Why not start by having firefighters from Station 45...

Blackburn encouraged HRM taking “deeper dive” on stadium

BEAVER BANK: Councillor Lisa Blackburn is looking forward to HRM taking a “deeper dive” into a CFL team and stadium coming to HRM, and all that it would involve. Sitting inside Good Day Cafe in...

Age-friendly community grants program launched

WAVERLEY: The call for applications for the Age-Friendly Community Grants program was officially opened on July 11 to much fanfare at the Waverley Legion. Before a crowd of about 25 people—including past recipients and MLA...
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