Clarity sought on Grove Park lands
BEAVER BANK: HRM is being asked for some clarity regarding the Grove Park lands in Beaver Bank.
At regional council on July 17, Councillor Lisa Blackburn brought forward a motion asking for information from staff...
GP Vanier students provide federal budget feedback
FALL RIVER: Four junior high schools and one high school in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, including Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River, were among the 31 Nova Scotia schools to participate in the 2019 Student...
BBK students learn to curl
BEAVER BANK: Students at Beaver Bank-Kinsac Elementary School learned to curl with Rocks and Rings at the school on Feb. 11.
Staff said the students had so much fun learning a new sport.
(Submitted photos)
Fresh look at Beacon House
LOWER SACKVILLE: Patrons to the retail store at Beacon House in Lower Sackville may notice new changes when they walk through the door.
That’s because in August, volunteers with the not-for-profit organization closed the store...
Man robs Lower Sackville gas station
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP are searching for a man who entered a gas station on Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville on Oct. 31 and demanded cash.
Cpl. Dal Hutchinson, with Halifax District RCMP, said police received...
#NewspapersMatter contest winner unveiled
FALL RIVER: The Laker, in conjunction with other Advocate Media-owned community newspapers and those across Canada, held a contest during National Newspaper Week in October.
The winner of the $200 Gift Certificate from Withrow’s in...
100 years young: large crowd celebrates Isabel Wyatt
FALL RIVER: It was easy to see the impact that Isabel Wyatt had on people from the turnout at her 100th birthday celebration at the LWF Hall in Fall River on Sept. 16.
The response...
Raising money for Thomas’ adaptive bike
FALL RIVER: A used book sale, complete with some entertaining music, was held to help a Fall River youngster and his family raise the money they need for an adaptive bike for him.
The family...
Blackburn ready for budget debate
Budget discussions set to begin
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn know what she’s looking for in the HRM budget as she enters her first budget discussions.
The Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank councillor said she is hopeful there will...