From the Cruiser – Aug. 1, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is just a couple of the highlighted calls…
Sanford wins Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in almost 30 years
NORTH NOEL ROAD: It might not have been the gold medal he wanted, but Wyatt’s Sanford performance and capturing Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in 28 years was golden to…
Sanford punches way to guaranteed medal at Paris 2024 Olympics
NORTH NOEL ROAD: The Kennetcook Kid will fight for a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Exactly what colour he will be bringing home is yet to be determined. With…
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: SPCA to benefit from SummerClash250 weekend at Speedworld
BURNSIDE: The doggies and kitties and other animals at the N.S. SPCA in Burnside are going to get some extra help next weekend. The help will come from fans and…
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;…