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That’s a lot of food!

WAVERLEY: With one theme day left as of Nov. 26 , students at Waverley Memorial School had collected almost 10 big boxes worth of food for the Lions Christmas Express food...

WFG supports Dragons football new field

FALL RIVER: A ball hockey tournament organized by Stephan MacLellan and sponsored by World Financial Group (WFG), his employer, raised $1,900 towards the new field for Dragons Football on High Road in Fall River. WFG...
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Hartlen’s closure a “devastating loss”

BEAVER BANK: A staple in North Upper Beaver Bank will close for the final time on July 11, leaving a huge void for residents who live in the community, with the local MLA calling...

Councillor Streatch helping Waverley Legion with heating

WAVERLEY: The Waverley Legion is grateful for the support of the local councillor. Ken Mallet, president of the Legion, said the support from Steve Streatch towards the cost of installation of three heating pumps, which...

Local Lions honoured for years of “We Serve”

FALL RIVER: Three members of the Fall River and Area Lions Club were recognized for their 100 years of service to their community. At the club’s monthly supper meeting on Feb. 22 at the LWF...

Murray thankful for Haiti support

FALL RIVER: Anne Murray has a lot of people to thank for allowing her to share her skills with those in Haiti. Murray’s third trip wrapped up recently, so she wanted to give them an...

Healthcare concerns voiced at rally

DARTMOUTH: Larry Farrell’s wife has been a nurse for 40 years taking care of people. Now when she needs to be taken care of most, the care she gave is not available for her. Farrell...

Speaking up about PTSD

FALL RIVER: It took Phonse Jessome getting a formal diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2007 for him to take it seriously. “I was told I could never work as a reporter again,”...

Warning issued for Powder Mill Lake

WAVERELY: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) is warning residents and tourists alike to not swim, drink water, or eat fish that are caught in Powder Mill Lake in Waverley. The reason behind the warning is because...

UPDATE: Missing teen found safe: RCMP

 UPDATE:December 29, 2016, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia … Fourteen-year-old Jayden Doucette, who was reported missing earlier today, has been located and is safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and...
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