PHOTOS: Family Winter Fest held in Fall River
FALL RIVER: There may not have been snow on the ground on Jan. 28, but that didn’t stop those who showed up from having some fun at the Gordon R.…
Blackburn highlights 2022 for Beaver Bank, expects challenging 2023 for council
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn said 2022 was a challenging year for regional council, and 2023 looks to be as challenging for councillors with HRM. In 2022, topics such as policing…
Suburban FC U-13 AA girls bottle drive raises more than $1500
FALL RIVER: The Suburban FC U-13 AA girls soccer team got a great start to their fundraising towards a trip to Ontario. In a recently held bottle drive, the girls…
Local community groups receive provincial investment from Community Generator Program
WELLINGTON/MOUNT UNIACKE: Eight community organizations in the Stewiacke, Wellington, Indian Brook, Nine Mile River, and Mount Uniacke areas are among 180 that will benefit from more than $5.8 million from…
Contract to be awarded for Hyde’s Bridge work; expected to reopen by late Fall 2023
LANTZ: A provincial spokesperson is giving residents of Lantz a possible date that a much used bridge will be back open. In a response to The Laker News for an…
Bedford man sought on warrant for uttering threats
FIVE MILE RIVER: East Hants District RCMP has an outstanding province wide warrant for the arrest of Craig Francis, last known address of 374 Bedford Highway in Halifax. Craig Francis…
“I never thought in a thousand years I’d be posted here.”
RCMP officer living dream serving in home community of East Hants RAWDON/MOUNT UNIACKE: For Cpl. Evan Collier, the appeal to being a police officer—and now stationed in his home community-is…
PHOTOS: Showcasing skills at City of Lakes ringette tournament
DARTMOUTH: Lots of smiles were on display during weekend of play at the City of Lakes Ringette Tournament, hosted by Harbour City Lakers Ringette. At the game we took in…
Fall River, Beaver Bank community members recognized with Platinum Jubilee Medals
FALL RIVER: From a young Fall River girl to a well-known Beaver Bank man, community members who gave back and dedicated selflessly to their communities to make them better were…
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…