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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 Fall River Plaza, with an...

Halifax Fire recognizes local volunteer firefighters

GRAND LAKE: Seventeen volunteer firefighters from stations in Division 4 were recognized during the Division 4 volunteer firefighters awards banquet and dance, held at the Grand Lake-Oakfield Community Centre on Nov. 19. The volunteer firefighters...
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Years of work become reality

FALL RIVER: Parent volunteers like Dale Fisher can now take a breath after a busy few years of dedication to see a dream of a second new playground at Ash Lee Jefferson School become...

Samson says budget has “a lot of good stuff”

OTTAWA, ONT.: Darrell Samson doesn’t see the recently released federal Budget on March 19 as an “election year” budget, but rather one that continues to help Canadians. The Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Liberal MP said there are even...

RCMP investigating theft of welder

LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is investigating a Break, and Enter and Theft that occurred at a residence in the 0-100 block of Stokil Dr. in Lower Sackville. Sometime between 10 p.m. January 27 and...

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...
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Kool-Aid for Kayaks

Liam Phillips was quenching the thirst of those driving along Windsor Junction Road Aug. 1 by selling Kool-Aid. Reporter Pat Healey confirms it hit the spot as he delivered The Laker to distribution spots....
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Decision at last: community groups getting HRM money

FLETCHERS LAKE: A pair of community projects selected to receive money from the leftover Fall River/Fletchers Lake sidewalk fund have finally received approval from HRM regional council. A multi-sports field being built by the Fall...

Hannigan wins classical JUNO Award

WAVERLEY: A Waverley musician has earned a second straight Juno award for her classical music. Barb Hannigan was announced as the recipient of the 2019 Juno for Classicsal Alkbum of the Year: vocal or choral...

BBCLC hosts fundraiser

The Beaver Bank Children’s Learning Centre held a yard sale and BBQ fundraiser under nice sunny skies on May 12 at their location on Kinsac Road. Pictured behind one of the tables selling items are...
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