Local scouts go on an educational adventure to the Swiss Alps
MILLER LAKE WEST: Thirty-three scouts and venturers from 1st Riverlake Scouts in Fall River travelled to Switzerland last month on a two-week adventure. The scouts all camped out for 10…
Police investigating break-and-enter in Mill Village
MILL VILLAGE: A break-and-enter in Mill Village is under investigation by East Hants RCMP. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a complaint of the overnight incident Aug. 2 from 3200…
Seven area residents among Nova Scotians to receive Platinum Jubilee medal
ENFIELD/FALL RIVER: Seven residents of the Beaver Bank-Fall River-Waverley and East Hants areas were among the more than 60 Nova Scotians awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on…
QEII first Canadian location to use Medtronic surgical robot for spinal surgeries
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health has completed the first spinal robotic surgery in Canada using Medtronic’s MAZOR™ X Stealth Edition. The innovative robotic arm is controlled by a…
RCMP: three strikes, you’re out for utility trailer owner
ENFIELD: A call to Concorde Way in Enfield turned out bad for one utility trailer owner on July 31. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were alerted to…
Athletes from across N.S. head to Niagara for Canada Games
HALIFAX: Athletes from across Nova Scotia will travel to Ontario’s Niagara region on Friday, August 5, to compete at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Team Nova Scotia is sending about…
Cheema Fest 22 marks opening of expanded boathouse, naming of fitness centre in Czom’s honour
WAVERLEY: Cheema Aquatic Club was a beehive of celebratory activity on July 31. Cheema Fest 22 was held celebrating the completion and official opening of their expanded boathouse. A day…
WJCC presented with AED in memory of Skyler Blackie
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) was the recent recipient of an AED in memory of a former camp counsellor and camper who attended. The Blackie family was…
Singer Martin’s soothing sounds entertains Village Green crowd
WAVERLEY: The soothing sounds of an East Coast Music Award winner serenaded the village of Waverley on July 24. Martin was the featured performer during the Summer Concert Series that…
N.S. RCMP warning residents about sextortion scam
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Nova Scotia RCMP provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is warning the public about a new sextortion scam. In recent months, the RCMP has received a large…