Dragons boys come up just short in loss to Grammar on Senior Night
FALL RIVER: Zach Doucette led the Lockview High Dragons charge on Tuesday night, but it just wasn’t enough. Doucette scored 14 points in the first half and 28 overall as…
Design work planned for Windgate Drive–Beaver Bank Road intersection
BEAVER BANK: Design work to explore long-awaited safety upgrades at the Windgate Drive–Beaver Bank Road intersection has been included in the municipality’s proposed 2026–27 capital budget, according to Lower Sackville–Beaver…
Motorists advised about wastewater system work ongoing in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, Halifax Water crews will be performing wastewater system maintenance near 373 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank. This work…
PHOTOS: Kings Hockey Club hosts inaugural Alumni Game
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Kings Hockey Club held their inaugural Alumni Game at the Sackville Arena. It was a very entertaining game which saw some pretty good hits made and lots…
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Holiday Greetings Video: The Laker News
From all of us to all of you thank you for your support the past year, and we look forward to covering more stories from our communities in 2026.Merry Christmas!!…
Mayor acknowledges suburban tax concerns, says balance is key
BEAVER BANK/MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: Mayor Andy Fillmore says balancing tax rates with service levels in suburban and rural communities remains a priority, as residents in areas like Fall River, Wellington, Beaver…
Infrastructure, cost of living top concerns for residents, MP Clark says
FALL RIVER: Infrastructure and affordability remain the most common issues raised by residents, according to MP Braedon Clark. Clark said concerns around water systems, roads, schools, housing, and transit continue…
Beaver Bank fire delivers food donations, cheques to area food banks
BEAVER BANK: The community has helped out the Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association support two local food banks and a food pantry. Station 48 firefighters held their yearly food drive…
Beaver Bank man charged with second-degree murder by RCMP
BEAVER BANK: A 20-year-old Beaver Bank man has been charged with second degree murder following an assault at a residence on Dec. 12, police say. In a release, RCMP said…