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Kids enjoy getting wet at waterski competition

FALL RIVER: Youth from the Fall River and area community donned their wet suits and were ready to get wet during a recreation tournament on Lake Fletcher in Fall River on Aug. 26. The competitors...

Pan Am championships coming to Lake Banook

LAKE BANOOK: Canoe Kayak Canada and the Atlantic Division CanoeKayak Canada announced that Lake Banook will host the 2018 Pan American Canoe Sprint Championships in September. “CKC is delighted to be hosting the 2018 Pan...
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Criteria still not met for Majestic Avenue crosswalk

BEAVER BANK: As much as the councillor for Beaver Bank would like for a crosswalk to be installed near Majestic Avenue, data from HRM Traffic continues to show it does not meet the criteria...
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Vegetorium Easter Egg Hunt moves location

FALL RIVER: A unique Easter Egg Hunt returns this March—but at a new location. The annual Vegetorium Country Farm Market Easter Egg Hunt is set for Easter Weekend, March 31, at the trails behind the...

Ringing in 2017 with a plunge

FALL RIVER: There were many brave souls--local and some from outside the Fall River area--that took the traditional New Year's Day plunge into Kinsac Lake in Fall River. Reporter Pat Healey captured all the fun...

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...

“Overwhelming” turnout for Lions Xmas Express food packing night

WINDSOR JUNCTION: When the call goes out for volunteers at Christmas time, the community of Fall River and area knows how to step up. That was evident as you walked inside the Windsor Junction Community...

A great night with lots of laughs

Photos from the Funny Fundraiser in support of LWF Baseball and Tri-County Rangers, held at the Waverley Legion. Photos by Pat Healey - The Laker.  

Keloose 2019: Kids parade winner to set off fireworks

WINDSOR JUNCTION: Do you have a creative and artistic side and have a child that will be participating in this year’s Keloose Kids Parade on Aug. 18? Well, this may be the perfect time...
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Love for aviation leads two youth to Air Cadets

FALL RIVER: A passion for aviation has led two Fall River youth to join the Dartmouth Kiwanis Air Cadets—and they think more of their peers should join. Alexander Lies and Andrew MacKay, both in their...
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