Blackburn, Streatch appointed to HRM council committees, boards
BEAVER BANK: The two local councillors will have a full plate with Halifax Regional council, outside of representing their constituents concerns to their colleagues.
Lisa Blackburn, the representative for District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, and...
Dragons football holding Chase the Ace
FALL RIVER: A dream that Ian Avery and the Fall River Dragons football association have had for several years is closer to becoming a reality, and now they’re on the goal line looking for...
Hwy 2 businesses will benefit from city water: FRABA president
FALL RIVER: The president of the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) believes bringing city water along Highway 2 will only benefit businesses, several who are members, on that stretch.
Faye Coady was responding...
Water project’s scope, costs unveiled
FALL RIVER: The water study looking at the costing to bring city water down Fall River Road and all the way to just past Inn on the Lake on Highway 2 indicates it’s doable...
Planning for Keloose’s 40th year begins
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The 40th anniversary of Keloose is shaping up to be an excitement filled weekend of fun.
The first meeting of the Keloose Committee was held on Jan. 29 at the LWF Hall in...
Teachers need continued support of parents
FALL RIVER: A teacher in Fall River believes the third time won’t be the charm when he and his colleagues vote on a tentative agreement their union reached with the provincial government on Feb....
Fall River Syrian refugee family begins journey Feb. 14
FALL RIVER: Valentines Day won’t ever be as sweet as it will be this year for a group in Fall River who have been waiting in angst for the news they just received.
In an...
UPDATE: Lower Sackville youth found
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP have located a missing 14-year-old girl.
Emma Hutt, who was reported missing earlier today from Lower Sackville, has been located safe and sound.
The RCMP would like to thank the public...
LWFRA welcomes audit request
FALL RIVER: The treasurer for the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) welcomes a request by the local councillor for an audit by HRM on where the surplus money they collect goes.
Barry Dalrymple was responding to...
Streatch “uncomfortable” with LWF Ratepayers area rate situation
FALL RIVER: The area rate tax structure for the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) has left councillor Steve Streatch “uncomfortable” going forward.
That’s why the Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley representative on HRM Regional Council has asked HRM...