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Rash of thefts in Fletchers Lake

FLETCHERS LAKE: A rash of thefts in the Fletchers Lake and Fall River area are being investigated by RCMP. Halifax District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said that since Oct. 1, there have been 19...
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HRCE issues letter about impact of Hurricane Dorian on schools

FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) issued a letter to parents regarding Hurricane Dorian, with the mention that the storm could impact school opening on Monday if there are power outages...
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Expect delays on your travels in Fall River

FALL RIVER: Motorists can expect delays today on Fall River Road and Hwy 2 in Fall River as road construction will occur. In a release, HRM says the road work will take place on Fall...

Thefts, assaults keep police busy

FALL RIVER: Several varieties of crime over the past week have kept police officers in Fall River, Beaver Bank, and Musquodoboit Valley busy. That’s according to the Crimemapping website tool from Halifax District RCMP-Halifax Regional...

Parent thinks more at play than just a bus stop cancellation

FLETCHERS LAKE: A parent of a student at Holland Road School has had their afternoon bus stop cancelled, meaning their child will have to walk home. Amanda Castle says when she spoke with STOCK Bus...

Resident pushing for roundabout improvements

WAVERLEY: A resident would like to see improvements made to the Fall River Roundabout that would allow equal traffic flow from the Waverley side as it does from Fall River and Highway 102. Kevin Hayes...

“It looked like I was walking in a Costco there was so much food.”

Lockview Grade 9 students projects cover vast array of subjects from keeping our water safe to helping homeless FALL RIVER: Making a difference in the community has left students in Jennifer Montgomery’s Grade 9...

My interview with Pat Healey, Super Community Reporter

By Sam Lirette Learning Centre student at G.P. Vanier FALL RIVER: Last week I met Pat Healey for an interview. I wanted to interview a reporter because I want to be a reporter. I shared my...

RCMP seeking assistance in Waverley oil tank thefts

WAVERLEY: The theft of 13 oil tanks over a span of a month-plus from businesses in the Waverley are has police seeking the public's assistance in solving the thefts. Between October 9 and November 25,...

Residents anger at water project unfair, says Streatch

FALL RIVER: Steve Streatch feels residents’ online comments — most of which are negative — directed at the water project are “unfair” to all those involved. The councillor was speaking to The Laker about residents...
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