From the Firehouse – Sept. calls
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MOUNT UNIACKE: Here is a look at the calls for the month of October for local volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke.
Information is as provided by participating departments in...
RCMP arrest man after milk truck stolen in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE:A 25-year-old man has been charged by Halifax District RCMP after he was caught after stealing a milk truck from a parking lot in Lower Sackville on Oct. 17.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, spokesman with...
Lions Christmas Express help those in Musquodoboit Valley after Fiona
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: The aftermath of Hurricane Fiona hit the Musquodoboit Valley area hard, with some residents who live in that area of the province facing prolonged power outages.
That’s where a community group on...
Lantz, Gore fire; Halifax SAR receive government funding
"They put countless hours into training and responding to emergencies. This funding will help ensure they have the tools and equipment needed to keep them safe."
Among those receiving financial support were Lantz Fire ($20,000);...
Councillor Blackburn left with dilemma due to proposed district boundary change for Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank said the proposed new boundary makes sense, even if it leaves her in a dilemma.
Councillor Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, said the public is able...
RCMP cruiser struck by passing vehicle during stop on Hwy 101
UPPER SACKVILLE: An RCMP Southeast Traffic Services vehicle was struck during a roadside stop on Hwy. 101 in Upper Sackville on Oct. 11.
Police say that at at approximately 1:45 p.m., RCMP Southeast Traffic Services...
Crosswalk flags installed at new crosswalk light in Fall River
FALL RIVER: The very visible crosswalk flags have been placed at another crosswalk in Fall River.
On Oct. 12, Norm Collins from Crosswalk Safety was at the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre in Fall River...
RCMP appeal to public for info related to sexual assault investigation
LOWER SACKVILLE: Investigators in the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for information in relation to a sexual assault that occurred near Metropolitan Ave. in Lower Sackville.
On October 7, Halifax District RCMP received...
Minister Druhan says department willing to work with FRCC owners
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development said it is ready to work with the owners of Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC) to find a solution to their issues.
That word comes...
Ingram Drive development heads to public hearing on policy change
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents of a Fall River subdivision are a step closer to winning in their battle to see a proposed development not come to fruition.
At North West Community Council on Oct. 3, a...