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Firefighters save Fall River house

FALL RIVER: A family of five and their pets are safe and okay following an early morning fire that destroyed the garage attached to their Fall River home on March 17. The home on Beech...
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UPDATED: Pedestrian access to remain during bridge closure

FALL RIVER: The Fall River bridge will be closed to all traffic for up to two weeks as work continues on the water project, however pedestrian access will be maintained, Halifax Water confirmed on...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Fall River crash

FALL RIVER: A 17-year-old man was seriously injured in a late night, two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and Fall River Road, police say. In a release at 1:30 a.m. on August 11,...

UPDATED: Missing man found

LOWER SACKVILLE: The missing 28-year-old man who was reported missing today from Lower Sackville, has been located. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and shares and retweets on social media. LOWER SACKVILLE:...

Beaver Bank Station’s new owners appreciate community support

BEAVER BANK: For Christopher Davis, taking over the Beaver Bank Station almost a year ago along with co-owner Brad Farquhar, was the natural thing to do. Davis — who has been in the service industry...

Blizzard warning for Fall River

Construction of Dairy Queen set for August; to open March 1, 2020 FALL RIVER: The rumours are true. Dairy Queen is coming to Fall River. Peggy Rust confirmed to The Laker on May 27...

UPDATED: Police apprehend suspect in robbery spree; man faces array of charges

ENFIELD: Three gas stations were hit by a single robber during a half hour stint late on Wednesday night. According to Halifax District RCMP, a Halifax man hit all three gas stations—all located in the...

Break-and-enters reported to police in Beaver Bank, Fall River

BEAVER BANK: A plethora of break-and-enters are among the crimes that were reported to Halifax District RCMP in Beaver Bank, Fall River, and the Fletchers Lake area according to HRM Crimemapping from Jan. 13-22. RCMP...

Fall River woman arrested following thefts

FALL RIVER: A 30-year-old woman from Fall River has been arrested after stolen credit cards were used at a local business. Laura Anne Crosby has been charged with two counts of Possession of Property obtained...

Beaver Bank man arrested in province-wide raid

BEAVER BANK: A 29-year-old man from Beaver Bank is among the 10 people arrested following an eight month investigation by the RCMP. Brandon Richard Lively faces seven charges; the 10 people arrested from Halifax; Antigonish;...
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