New MRA trail named Whalen Way in honour of long-time volunteers
MILFORD: Two long-time volunteers with the Milford Recreation Association were bestowed a special honour during Celebration Day on Sept. 23.
When people think of Milford Rec Hall, the names of Wayne and Jessie Whalen isn’t...
Teams hit, run hard during Braeden Bannister Memorial tournament
LANTZ: The sounds of fun and excitement echoed from Peter Smith Memorial ballfield in Lantz all weekend long.
It was from the teams competing on both fields at the ballfield, run by volunteers with Lantz...
Wanted Barton man charged by police for ramming officers cruiser
SOUTH RAWDON: A 28-year-old Barton man has been charged for ramming a East Hants RCMP police cruiser during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle on Cross 3 Rd in South Rawdon on Sept. 11.
Cpl....
Storm forces cancellation of most Gold Rush Days events
WAVERLEY: Organizers with Waverley Gold Rush Days have made the tough call to cancel the festival, scheduled for this weekend.
The forthcoming Hurricane Lee/tropical storm and its predicted rainfall and winds are the reason that...
Halifax man charged in Elmsdale break-and-enter spree
ELMSDALE: A 33-year-old Halifax has been charged with a slew of offences after a break-and-enter spree at numerous businesses in Elmsdale on Sept. 13.
Cpl. Jon Neima, with East Hants RCMP in Enfield, said police...
East Hants RCMP Officer assaulted during arrest of man in Rawdon
RAWDON: A 28-year-old Barton man is facing a slew of charges after police received a report of suspicious activity on Sept. 11 in Rawdon.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the community policing officer, said...
East Hants RCMP charge man following Mount Uniacke robbery
MOUNT UNIACKE: An 18-year-old man from Mount Uniacke has been charged with robbery after an incident in the community on Sept. 10.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said East Hants District RCMP responded...
CCRCE aware of bussing situation as parents voice concern
EAST HANTS: The Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) is aware of the bussing situation that has parents upset and concerned.
In a response to a query from The Laker News, CCRCE spokeswoman Jennifer...
Cleanup, restoration set to begin at Elmsdale Legion
ELMSDALE: Cleanup and restoration will begin this week at the Elmsdale Legion from the devastating flood that caused damage and forced it to close for the time being.
In a letter to members of the...
Historical society receives funding for innovative project detailing East Hants’ history
ELMSDALE: A project aimed at providing locals, including teachers, with more history on East Hants has received federal support.
The East Hants Historical Society’s project Capturing and Sharing Our Cultural History is one of three...