Advisory issued for Lake Fletcher after flooding caused wastewater system to possibly overflow
FLETCHERS LAKE: Halifax Water is urging residents in the Fletchers Lake area ti avoid any recreational activities reuqiring water contact in Lake Fletcher after the wastewater system on may have overlfowed during the flooding...
Man’s body, human remains found in search for missing four in West Hants area
WINDSOR: RCMP have confirmed they have recovered the body of a 52-year-old man and human remains in the search for four missing individuals after flooding over the weekend.
In a press conference, police said,...
No timeline for repairs on Holland Road after flooding causes washout
FLETCHERS LAKE: Officials can’t provide a timeline when crews will be able to get out to assess and start the process of repairing the washout on Holland Road, near the elementary school.
In a press...
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Flooding damage in Fall River, Windsor Junction area
WINDSOR JUNCTION/FALL RIVER: The heavy rains and ensuing flooding from the weekend storm left an impact on infrastructure and roadways in the Windsor Junction and Fall River areas.
While an exact amount for damage locally...
Sports Park gazebo to be named after dedicated Waverley woman
This story and photos is written by Deborah Peddle-Hann, Special to The Laker News
WAVERLEY: More than 100 family, friends and neighbours of the late Mrs. Lillian Wyse met on the Waverley Village Green lawn...
N.B. man charged following spree of multiple collisions in Enfield
ENFIELD: A 24-year-old New Brunswick man is facing several charges after a dangerous spree of collisions involving multiple vehicles on Hwy 2 in Enfield on July 19.
Acting Staff Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East Hants...
Break-and-enters at Fall River schools under investigation
FALL RIVER: Police are investigating break-and-enters at two Fall River schools last week.
Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with Halifax District RCMP, relayed information on both incidents when The Laker News inquired about the break-and-enters.
The two incidents...
Assault, resisting arrest lands Enfield man with charges
LANTZ: A 26-year-old Enfield man has been charged with assault and resisting arrest after refusing to leave when requested at East Hants Tide Fest.
According to East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the Community Policing...
Police activity at Windsor Junction residence
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A police spokesperson gave some information relating to police presence on Saturday and Sunday July 15-16 in Windsor Junction, although light in details.
Residents in the community posted on a community Facebook page...
Home field advantage
Four NAIG athletes to compete in their home First Nations communities
MAIN PHOTO: Houston Maloney (left) and Brody Knockwood (right) pose at the ballfield in Sipekne'katik First Nation wearing their Indian Brook Hawkeyes uniforms. (Photo...