BBKCC announces Chase the Ace changes
BEAVER BANK: There’s some new twists as Chase the Ace at the Beaver Bank-Kinsac Community Centre (BBKCC) hits the fall season. Recently, the BBKCC announced that tickets for Chase the…
Streatch, Blackburn echo concerns of CFL stadium on HRM taxpayers
BEAVER BANK: Two local councillors have no will to see a CFL stadium built in Shannon Park if it means HRM writing a cheque and taxpayers being what they see…
Police snag four impaired drivers in five hour span
HAMMONDS PLAINS: During an almost five hour stretch between Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, Halifax District RCMP nabbed four impaired drivers as a result of concerned callers who called 911…
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats towards the…
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept.…
RCMP Stetsons and Spurs looking for youth in area
BEAVER BANK: Are you a youth from Lower Sackville, Fall River, Tantallon, Bedford or the surrounding area? Interested in learning about policing while making a difference in your community? If…
Recognizing retiring volunteer firefighter
FALL RIVER: A retirement celebration was recently held for Station 45 volunteer firefighter Norm Lavoie at the department in Fall River. Lavoie was retiring after 33 years as a volunteer…
Fall River woman wins $100k TAG draw
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman says she will keep playing Salsa Bingo and TAG even after having her numbers ring up as winners in the Aug. 29 TAG draw.…
RCMP looking for tips on Sackville break-and-enters
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to solve two break and enters at businesses in Lower Sackville on the evening of September 14. At approximately 9…
Cheema’s continued success relived with Hall of Fame inductions
WAVERLEY: Hurricane Dorian wasn’t about to dampen the party and fun for those attending Cheema’s 509th anniversary celebrations during the Sept. 6-8 weekend. While the originally scheduled events of Sept.…