LWFRA supports three community organizations with funding
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The new LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) volunteer board has approved three grants to community-based organizations recently.
The LWFRA, which makes up the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River areas, presented funding totalling $12,500 to the LWF...
Motorists “caught in the act” of good behaviour receive reward
ENFIELD: Santa had some Christmas Elves working for him over the past two weeks throughout the Municipality of East Hants.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said that officers were delivering Christmas rewards to motorists thanks to an...
UPDATED: Two Wellington men charged in home invasion
WELLINGTON: Three people have been arrested after an early morning home invasion in Wellington on Christmas Eve.
N.S. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Andrew Joyce told The Laker News on Dec. 29 that two men, both from...
Lockview school community gives back
Grade 12s clear out local Walmart of Mr. Noodles to win food challenge
FALL RIVER: Students at Lockview High School showed their compassion for those less fortunate in their community recently.
While it was initially going...
Stewiacke’s Baker newest constable in Town of Amherst
A release from the Town of Amherst Police
STEWIACKE: A new officer is on the beat in the Town of Amherst.
Cameron Baker began patrolling the town as a part-time constable on Dec. 17, 2020. He...
Numerous OHV complaints reported to East Hants RCMP
EAST HANTS: RCMP in East Hants are reporting a number of complaints about off-highway vehicles.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the Enfield detachment has been informed of unlawful and unsafe operation, disrespectful behaviour, or damage caused...
Search on for PC candidates in Hants East, WFRBB ridings
FALL RIVER/HANTS EAST: The search continues for candidates to represent the N.S. Progressive Conservative party in two local ridings, the leader of the party said on Dec. 21.
Tim Houston was being interviewed by The...
Four more COVID19 vaccine storage sites announced, including in Truro
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Four more COVID-19 vaccine storage sites will be set up across the province this week as Nova Scotia prepares to expand its vaccination program early in the new year.The cold storage sites...
Dr. Strang awarded Lt. Governor’s Excellence in Public Administration honour
FALL RIVER: A familiar face to those across the province has been awarded the 2020 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
The medal is awarded annually to someone who works in public administration and...
U-15 Bantam white lifts Christmas Spirits for local families
LANTZ: The East Hants U-15 Bantam White hockey team are making Christmas a bit brighter for one East Hants family, while also giving a hand to a second family.
Team manager Faith Rogers said the...