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Thieves break into home while homeowners present

WINDSOR JUNCTION: Suspects are being sought after a brazen break-and-enter into a Windsor Junction home while the homeowners were home, although they were unaware the home had been broken into. The incident...

Police investigating theft of Pontoon Boat in Wellington

WELLINGTON: RCMP are investigating after a pontoon boat was stolen between July 19020 from a private dock on Grand Lake in Wellington. In a release, Halifax District RCMP Cpl. Lisa Croteau said that the boat...

New free digital newsletter coming from The Laker

FALL RIVER: Want to find out more about what’s going on in your community? The Laker’s digital newsletters will be generated from new content on our websites and will be sent out to subscribers. Get ...

Community thanked for help in bringing Sandals the dog home

FALL RIVER: The look of relief on Ross and Teresa Smith’s face says all that needs to be said about the return of their beloved 10-month-old pet dog Sandals. The beagle escaped from her harness...

Fire crews assist in Oakfield Park water rescue

OAKFIELD: Fire crews responded Tuesday night July 16 to a report of a person in the water on Grand Lake, near Oakfield Park. Along with firefighters from Station 43 (Grand Lake) and Rescue Boat...
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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...

Theft from vehicles heat up in Fall River

FALL RIVER: With the summer weather here, that also leads to an itch for thieves and those in the Fletchers Lake; Lantz, HRM; and Fall River felt their wrath in the past week. According to...

Browne’s dedication earns Navy coach of the year accolades

Reprinted with permission of Trident Military Newspaper HALIFAX: Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2) (Retired) Bradley Browne has been honoured with the title of Royal Canadian Navy national “Coach of the Year” for 2018. His passion...

RCMP, SPCA say hot vehicles no place for four legged friends

DARTMOUTH: As the hot summer sun shows its warmth more and more each day, it’s important to take action to avoid unknowingly causing your fur baby or young child hardship by leaving them in...

Keloose 2019 under new leadership

WINDSOR JUNCTION: The 2019 version of Keloose will see a new person leading the way in its organization. With Nick Yeomans and a few of the past regulars who had been behind the ...
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