HRM Public hearing process explained
HALIFAX: With questions on the Carr Farm development in Fall River and why the public hearing is heard at regional council at city hall, rather than in the community they…
Raising money for Thomas’ adaptive bike
FALL RIVER: A used book sale, complete with some entertaining music, was held to help a Fall River youngster and his family raise the money they need for an adaptive…
Coach Ave. crosswalk to get light
FLETCHERS LAKE: The new crosswalk beacon at Coach Avenue has been approved, the local councillor said. In an interview with The Laker on Feb. 12 at his Fall River office…
Fall River woman volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Texas
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman spent six days south of the border giving back. Novalea Pineo, a graduate of Lockview High, and friend Lexi Kerry have spent four days…
Capital campaign for new Sack-A-Wa facility launched
LOWER SACKVILLE: With the first donation of $10,000 from designer Branko Mizert, the capital campaign for the new Sack-A-Wa Canoe Club kicked off. During an evening of celebration Feb. 15…
Me-to-We team collects 200 jeans for Jeans 4 Teens
FALL RIVER: Sarah MacDonald-Miles is like the Energizer bunny—she keeps giving back. Only for her, it’s the less fortunate that are the recipients of her big heart. MacDonald-Miles, a Lockview…
Friendship tree showing Holland Road students kindness
FLETCHERS LAKE: Ellen Rudderham wanted to do something to make everyone at Holland Road School feel welcome. The Miller Lake West girl spoke to two friends, Gabby Allen and Nate…
Taps turned on at ALJ
FALL RIVER: The flow of refreshing, tasty water said it all. Councillor Steve Streatch, along with Halifax Water’s James Campbell, visited Ash Lee Jefferson School on Feb. 11 for the…
Grand Lake’s Jones signed by Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON, ONT.: A Fall River Dragons Football alum will be donning the gold colours of the Hamilton Ti-Cats for the 2019 season. Wide Receiver and past Grey Cup champion Brian…
Youth charged in stabbing headed to trial March 27
FALL RIVER: The 15-year-old charged in the alleged stabbing of another 15-year-old near Lockview High late in 2018 is set to return to court on Feb. 19 for a pre-trial…