Horne unsure of Bill 75 impact at polls
FALL RIVER: Liberal MLA Bill Horne knows he has an uphill climb to garner re-election when the writ is dropped for a provincial election, even if he is the incumbent.
That’s because Horne’s decision to...
VIDEO: MLA Bill Horne on why he voted for Bill 75
Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank Liberal MLA Bill Horne explained to The Laker during an interview on Feb. 28 at his office in Fall River on why he voted in favour of Bill 75. The bill...
Positive reviews on snow clearing, say councillors
BEAVER BANK: The two councillors say they’re hearing a lot of positive feedback from residents with regards to snow-clearing in their respective communities.
Councillor Lisa Blackburn said they just got the stats from HRM for...
Baillie hears concerns from teachers, parents
WELLINGTON: PC Party Leader Jamie Baillie isn’t Premier, but he’s getting an earful from parents and teachers about the trouble inside the classrooms and what needs to be done to fix it for the...
Ready to serve the community
FALL RIVER: Residents in Fall River have been clamouring for some time for a restaurant/pub for their community. Now, with The Turtleback Tap & Grill scheduled to officially open on March 2, they have...
Learning life lessons by giving back
FALL RIVER: On a mild February night, more than 20 people—16 of them youth—gathered to make a difference in the lives of some of those less fortunate served by Beacon House in Lower Sackville.
The...
Local Lions honoured for years of “We Serve”
FALL RIVER: Three members of the Fall River and Area Lions Club were recognized for their 100 years of service to their community.
At the club’s monthly supper meeting on Feb. 22 at the LWF...
WJCC approaching 70th anniversary
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Hundreds of local youth had their first job at the Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC). Thousands of locals have learned to swim in Third Lake or enjoyed a day of summer fun...
Margeson seeking PC nod in Sackville-Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A long-time community volunteer and businessman is throwing his name into the ring seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination for Sackville-Beaver Bank.
Tom Margeson, the vice president of Lassonde Food Group, says he was...
PC Leader Baillie impressed with Fall River residents
FALL RIVER: The leader of the provincial Opposition Party is impressed with the number of residents who took the time to sign a petition asking Liberal MLA Bill Horne to vote no to his...