From the Cruiser – Aug. 23 to Aug. 30
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Aug. 23 to Aug. 30) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service. BREAK-AND-ENTER On August 23, a…
Abandoned vehicles near Noel, South Uniacke reported to East Hants RCMP
BURNTCOAT/SOUTH UNIACKE: Local tow companies were kept busy Aug. 27 at the request of East Hants RCMP. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment of East Hants RCMP, said police…
McIntyre hones her cross-country skiing skills at Scandinavian camp; commits to University of Ottawa
FALL RIVER: One local cross-country skier had a summer to remember, improving her skills with athletes from Scandinavian countries. Grace McIntyre spent some time with some big-name cross country female…
Discovery of burned-out truck under investigation
SHUBENACAIDE: RCMP are investigating the discovery of a burned-out Ford F250 by the power lines in Shubenacadie. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a complaint on Aug.…
Middle Sackville man charged in hardware store break-in
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 37-year-old Middle Sackville man has been arrested following a break-and-enter at a hardware store in Lower Sackville,. RCMP say that on Aug. 26 at approximately 2:15 a.m.,…
Funding for Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society to allow for accessibility upgrades
From a press release NORTH PRESTON: Recently, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, AssociateMinister of National Defence and MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, announced an investment of $22,500…
Federal investment allows for “extensive” upgrades at Salvation Army of Halifax
From a press release HALIFAX: The Salvation Army in Halifax will be able to make extensive renovations to its Gesner Street location in Fairview thanks to support from the federal…
Canada’s first federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan launched
From a press release issued by the PMO OTTAWA, ONT.: No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government…
Theft of fuel from Elmsdale business under investigation
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating a second gas and go by a pickup truck driver in the Elmsdale area. East Hants RCMP Cons. Andrew Ouellette told The Laker News that police…
HRM encourages residents to nominate a deserving volunteer for 2023 Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in…