From the Cruiser – May 24 to May 31
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: During the past week (May 24 to May 31) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service. Here are a few of…
Shubenacadie woman charged with drug trafficking-related offences
SHUBENACADIE: A 35-year-old Shubenacadie woman faces drug-related charges following an investigation by the East Hants RCMP Street Crime Unit. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the woman, who hasn’t…
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his…
Northwood to take over operating at Ivy Meadows
BEAVER BANK: Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Community in Beaver Bank won’t be closing after all. In a release dated May 17 and sent to The Laker News May 31, Rosecrest…
Province identifies 37 sites across N.S. for housing builds
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has identified 37 sites from the provincial land inventory that could be used to build housing, including affordable housing, for thousands of Nova…
Feds invest in Sipekne’katik Climate Resilience project
SHUBENACADIE RIVER: The Shubenacadie River has needed to be cared for quite some time. That’s something the fisheries caretaker for the Sipekne’katik First Nation have known. Now, with the help…
Chute captures bronze at Jr. U.S. Masters championships
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA: Olivia Chute has added a piece of hardware to her luggage for when she returns to Windsor Junction next month. The Water Ski Canada Junior national team…
NSE advises of blue-green algae in Grand Lake-area stream
From a release GRAND LAKE: A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on May 28. The rain and wind this weekend…
Waverley man facing slew of firearms-related charges after mvc
GOFFS: A 28-year-old Waverley man has been charged with a plethora of firearm-related offences following a single-vehicle collision on Old Guysburough Road in Goffs on May 23. Police say that…
Sackville Lakes Trails, SWEPS receive provincial support
LOWER SACKVILLE/FALL RIVER: Two organizations that maintain trails in the Lower Sackville and Fall River area have received provincial support through the Recreational Trails Expansion Fund. The investments into 22…