Taekwondo a love for Kylie Cox
WELLINGTON: When Kylie Cox was registered for Taekwondo by her parents seven years ago, she didn’t have a choice. Now, it’s something that’s became part of her life—and one she…
Police investigating after 200 tires stolen in Upper Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is investigating the theft of approximately 200 “Doublestar Tyre” tires from a property in Upper Sackville. On October 25 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Lower Sackville…
Paving to begin on Lockview, Fall River Road Oct. 26
FALL RIVER: Crews from Dexter Construction will begin paving work on two of the communities main roadways today, Oct. 26. In a release sent late on Oct. 25, Halifax Water…
#NewspapersMatter contest winner unveiled
FALL RIVER: The Laker, in conjunction with other Advocate Media-owned community newspapers and those across Canada, held a contest during National Newspaper Week in October. The winner of the $200…
Chute named to Canadian Pan Am waterskiing team
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Olivia Chute is heading to Chile to represent Canada at the Pan American Water Ski championships next month. Chute, of Windsor Junction, is the lone Nova Scotian on…
UPDATED: Grand Lake teen located safe
GRAND LAKE: RCMP confirm they have located Savannah Johnson, who was missing from Grand Lake. In a release on the night of Oct. 21, Cpl. Dal Hutchinson, spokesman for Halifax…
Baseball is in their genes
FALL RIVER: Molly and Rory White get their love for baseball genetically. The two athletes from Fall River—Rory at Newbridge Academy and Molly at Lockview High—both play multiple sports which…
LHS girls off to provincials
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Dragons intermediate girls team has punched their ticket to the provincial championship in Cape Breton. At the Capital district women’s 5 k championships, the girls…
Heartwarming help for Ronan
FALL RIVER: When Laura Hill heard that her best friend Ronan Degaust lost his home to fire on Sept. 25, the Grade 4 student knew she wanted to help his…
Creating life-lasting memories: Emily Alford competes at world darts championship
BEAVER BANK: A young Beaver Bank girl returned home from the WINMAU world masters dart championships in England last month with lasting friendships with some of the world of darts…