Revealing history from 25 years ago
BEAVER BANK: History was unveiled bringing back a flood of memories to the many that gathered for the 25-year time capsule revealing on a soggy Canada Day in Beaver Bank.
A group of hearty onlookers...
LHS Grads 2017 celebrated
FALL RIVER: Tears and smiles flowed through the Halifax Forum as more than 250 graduates from Lockview High crossed the stage on June 28.
The Fall River-based school saw 278 students graduate, and the night...
Asphalt plant gets approval from HRM
MILLER LAKE WEST: HRM has approved the application for an asphalt plant and concrete plant at the site of the proposed Fall River Quarry in Miller Lake West.
The approval for the Scotian Materials project...
Beaver Bank man faces charges after uninvited visit
BEAVER BANK: A home owner in Timberlea woke to an unexpected site on June 30--an uninvited man asleep on the sofa in the living room of their residence.
Halifax District RCMP spokesman Dal Hutchinson said...
Request for water project extension submitted
FALL RIVER: The request for an extension on the Fall River water project has been submitted to the federal government, says councillor Steve Streatch.
In the monthly sit-down interview with The Laker on June 19,...
Robertson “overwhelmed” with community support
FALL RIVER: Jeff Morrison was true to his word.
The Fall River man said he would shave off his beard of 22 years if he could raise $1,000 in support of fellow Fall River resident...
Goodwyn, Sons of Maxwell highlights Summer Concert Series
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Summer Concert series will be back in big style this summer as part of Canada 150 celebrations.
Organizers from the Waverley Community Association (WCA) announced that Myles Goodwyn will be making a...
Coding their way to second
WAVERLEY: Kaitlyn Langille and Isabelle McKenna might be in Grade 5, but they showed they are very tech savvy.
In the recently held Scratch contest, the two Waverley Memorial Elementary Students came home second from...
Raising money for Camp Courage
FALL RIVER: Volunteer firefighters at Station 45 in Fall River had three extra helpers during their fundraising car wash on June 25, in support of Camp Courage.
Olyvia Pineo, Heather McNamara, and Olivia Skinner are...
Councillors Corner with Lisa Blackburn
Slow down signs available
BEAVER BANK: The local councillor has signs aimed at slowing down the motoring public.
Lisa Blackburn, the representative for District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, said she has “Slow Down” signs available to...