Police, firefighters team up to rescue dog
SOUTH MAITLAND: A family pet was rescued after wandering off in the South Maitland area on July 27. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said RCMP received…
Province announces historic investment in cellular infrastructure enhancing safety, connectivity
GREENFIELD: Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Great Descenders learn the ropes preparing for Drop Zone Halifax
HALIFAX/FLETCHERS LAKE/EAST HANTS: It was training night July 28 for team Great Descenders as they gear up to take part in Drop Zone Halifax in support of Easter Seals Nova…
East Hants man charged following major insurance fraud investigation
TENNECAPE: A 36-year-old man from this Hants North area community has been charged following an investigation by Nova Scotia RCMP’S Commercial Crime Section. Police said the investigation was looking into…
Public works monitoring cracking on Hyde’s Bridge pavement
LANTZ: The condition of Hyde’s Bridge is being monitored closely, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Works said. The comments come after The Laker News asked about concerns voiced…
Enfield man faces charges of impaired driving while operating vessel
GRAND LAKE: A 39-year-old Enfield man has been charged with allegedly impaired driving while operating a vessel on Grand Lake. The man is one of many who either were arrested;…
Aviation Museum planning sixth annual Wings & Wheels event
ENFIELD/GOFFS: Make plans to come on out to the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum near the Halifax Stanfield Airport (HSIA) next weekend. The Museum, located near Scotia Speedworld, is holding its…
Murray Siding man nabbed for allegedly driving impaired
NORTH NOEL ROAD: A 51-year-old Murray Siding man is facing charges of alleged impaired driving following a report from a resident in North Noel Road. Police spokesman Const. Preston Burns,…
From the Cruiser – July 26, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 175 calls for service. The following are a couple of the highlighted calls as…
Elmsdale, Lantz to receive almost $18 million in wastewater upgrades
ELMSDALE/LANTZ: With new wastewater upgrades, the province is ensuring the fast growing communities of Elmsdale and Lantz will have the infrastructure needed for them to both thrive and grow, the…