PHOTOS: Sun shines on Crafts in the Park
FALL RIVER: The nice October weather shone brightly on Fall River and a yearly community event held showcasing local artisans.
Crafts in the Park was held Oct. 22 at Jamieson Park on Fall River Road...
From the Cruiser – Oct. 18-24
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ENFIELD: Over the past week October 18 - October 24 (Tuesday to Monday) the East Hants RCMP responded to 111 calls for service.
Here are a few of the highlighted calls from...
Copper wire thefts pose serious safety risks: N.S. Power
GOFFS: Nova Scotia Power has a warning for anyone attempting to steal copper wire from its electrical equipment and substations – you are putting yourself and others at risk of severe injury or death...
Community turns out for The Big Give in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: The community came out to give back and receive during the Big Give in Elmsdale on Oct. 22.
At the old Elmsdale School (more aptly known as the East Hants Family Resource Centre building),...
Crime Mapping: Police investigating assaults, break-and-enter in area
FALL RIVER: Four assaults and a break-and-enter were reported to police in the past several days in the Fall River, Waverley, and Musquodoboit Valley region.
The reports were posted on the RCMP/HRP Crime Mapping tool...
HRM issues statement regarding province’s proposed amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has released the following statement regarding today’s Government of Nova Scotia announcement of the introduction of proposed amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
HRM was only advised late...
Youth gain employment experience locally thanks to Canada Summer Jobs Grant
FALL RIVER: A Fall River youth is one of the many that have benefited from being hired locally through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.
This past summer the Fall River Dairy Queen, one of many...
Province brings forward legislation to address power rates, profits
From a release:
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act were introduced October 19, aimed at protecting ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power's general rate application now before the Nova Scotia...
Police arrest five youths for Middle Sackville area assault
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Five youths have been arrested by police after an investigation into a group assault in the Middle Sackville area in early September.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said the alleged group assault...
Const. Heidi Stevenson’s name added to Fallen Peace Officers Monument
MAIN PHOTO: The Stevenson family flanked by two RCMP officers, pause to honour their mom and wife, and the officers colleague, Const. Heidi Stevenson. (Healey photo).
HALIFAX: It was an afternoon of emotions for many...