Council rejects motion to dispose of a portion of Belnan open space
ELMSDALE: A motion that would have seen part of an open space parcel of land in Belnan disposed of has been rejected by councillors with the Municipality of East Hants.
At its Feb. 28 regular...
Sharp skater: Young Lantz boy keeping East Hants skates in shape
LANTZ: A budding entrepreneur is making sure the skates of East Hants residents are staying sharp this winter.
Nine-year-old Dawson Burns is a student by day at Maple Ridge Elementary School in Lantz.
But at night,...
PC leader would consider equipping police with body cameras
ENFIELD: If he were to become Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston said he would take careful consideration as to implementing body cameras across the province’s police force.
During an interview with The Laker News...
From the Firehouse – August calls
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LANTZ: Here is a look at the fire calls for the month of August for volunteer departments in East Hants and Stewiacke.
Below are the calls as provided by Nine Mile River...
PHOTOS: HERH, Georges P. Vanier Jr. High recognize Orange Shirt Day
FALL RIVER/MILFORD: Local schools, like those across N.S., recognized and honoured Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 29.
At Georges P. Vanier Junior, in Fall River students and staff wore orange shirts,...
Theft of truck, firearm under investigation
WALTON: Police are investigating after a report of a theft of a truck and firearm June 13 at a property along Highway 215 in Walton.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said at...
Mac Noble recognized by MEH for fire service volunteerism
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants is recognizing a long-standing fire service volunteer.
The municipality recognized Mac Noble at its regular meeting of council on Nov. 23 at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale.
Noble,...
Ella Scothorn’s NAIG 2023 medal design becomes reality
MILLBROOK FIRST NATION: A medal designed by a Hardwood Lands girl will be handed out to more than 3,500 athletes at this summer’s North American Indigenous Games, being hosted in Kjiputuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, and...
East Hants residents given reassurances over local COVID19 cases
ENFIELD: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province is reassuring the East Hants community that while they’re aware of the COVID19 cases in the community, if everyone does their part to ensure...
Neighbours, Indian Brook RCMP credited for limiting fire spread
INDIAN BROOK: Bystanders and members of the Indian Brook RCMP detachment are being credited by fire officials for their quick actions during an apartment fire in the community on March 13.
Indian Brook Fire Deputy...