UPDATED: Missing 17-year-old girl found, police say
July 26, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia . . . The 17-year-old Lower Sackville teen who was reporting missing on July 22 has been located and is safe. The RCMP…
Fall River Family recounts “terrifying” lightning strike
Strike leaves thousands in damages, but family counts themselves lucky FALL RIVER: Carter MacDonald knows he won’t be taking thunder and lightning lightly anytime soon. MacDonald and his family’s Celebration…
UPDATED: Missing teen found
FALL RIVER: The 18-year-old person from Lower Sackville who was reported missing on July 17 has been located and is safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for…
New free digital newsletter coming from The Laker
FALL RIVER: Want to find out more about what’s going on in your community? The Laker’s digital newsletters will be generated from new content on our websites and will be…
Road work set for Hwy 2 in Wellington on July 18
WELLINGTON: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will take place Thursday, July 18 on Highway 2 between Collins Drive and Sunnylea Road. Crews will…
Community thanked for help in bringing Sandals the dog home
FALL RIVER: The look of relief on Ross and Teresa Smith’s face says all that needs to be said about the return of their beloved 10-month-old pet dog Sandals. The…
Fire crews assist in Oakfield Park water rescue
OAKFIELD: Fire crews responded Tuesday night July 16 to a report of a person in the water on Grand Lake, near Oakfield Park. Along with firefighters from Station 43 (Grand…
Collision claims life of motorcyclist
LOWER SACKVILLE: A motorcyclist is dead following a single-vehicle crash along Cobequid Road in Lower Sackville shortly before 6 p.,m. on July 16. Halifax District RCMP say they along with…
Powell representing N.S. at Canada Cup U-16 volleyball
FALL RIVER: The volleyball bloodlines that run through the Fall River and Waverley area has once again led a local player to representing her province at a national tournament—this time…
Couple question if Dairy Queen right fit for community
FALL RIVER: A Fall River couple is disappointed to hear that another fast food outlet will be calling the community home. Dairy Queen is set to begin construction at the…