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FALL RIVER: A local artist’s pieces of work will leave a lasting legacy inside St. John’s United Church (SJUC) for years to come. Donna Hogan is the brains behind the fabric art banner with fish...

FALL RIVER: You couldn’t erase that smile off Barb Carr’s face as she helped place items purchased by consumers into bags during the Christmas Tea & Sale at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Fall...

FALL RIVER: HRM Fire Zone 4 recognized volunteer firefighters in the Waverley; Grand Lake; Fall River; Goffs; and Wellington departments on Nov. 25. The awards ceremony was held at the LWF Hall in Fall River,...

FALL RIVER: If it “makes sense” the local councillor said he will support commuter rail, and bringing it to Windsor Junction. Councillor Steve Streatch was responding to a question from The Laker about commuter rail...

FALL RIVER: The weather held off and hundreds lined Fall River Road and Highway 2 to take in the annual Fall River Lions Christmas Parade on Nov. 26. Those along the route also brought food...

FALL RIVER: The Laker caught up to Santa as he took a break from just arriving in Fall River just in time for the Fall River Lions Christmas Parade on Nov. 26. Here is his...

FLETCHERS LAKE: A part of Nova Scotia’s history in Fletchers Lake has been restored by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC), with the assistance of the local councillor. During a tour of the area on Nov....

FALL RIVER: Sobeys in Fall River is giving a big boost to the Lions Christmas Express (LCE) food drive. The store has chosen the food bank charity as its recipient of support from the local...

FLETCHERS LAKE: A string of car thefts hit the Wellington/Fletchers Lake area between Nov. 17 and Nov. 21. The spree included seven theft from vehicles; two theft of vehicles; and an alleged assault. On Nov. 17,...

PHILLIPS, Edward Frank "Ed" - Age 82, of Beaver Bank, passed away November 15, 2017 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.