Francis excited to be drafted by Flames; ready to put in hard work
SYDNEY: Hard work and heart is what got Ryan Francis to the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. And it’s what landed him on the radar…
Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank. Gord West, District Chief…
ELECTION: Blackburn seeking re-election in District 14 Upper/Mid. Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank
The following is submitted by Lisa Blackburn, looking to be re-elected in District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank. BEAVER BANK: It’s hard to believe four years have passed since you gave…
HRM issues voter information letters and key dates for upcoming municipal election
MUSQ. VALLEY/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that voter information letters were recently mailed to all eligible voters on the list of electors. If this letter isn’t…
Beaver Bank man nabbed for stunting on Hwy 102
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit last week in Halifax, a release from…
ELECTION: Frampton seeking to unseat Blackburn in Beaver Bank
The following is a candidate profile BEAVER BANK: Here is some information on District 14 municipal council candidate Greg Frampton as provided by him to The Laker News. Frampton is…
NSE receives reports of blue-green algae in Tucker Lake
BEAVER BANK: Nova Scotia Environment, in a post on their Facebook page, said they have received reports of a blue-green algae bloom on Tucker Lake in Beaver Bank. “Our staff…
#WeMakeHappy: Lyle Mailman dedicated to his community
Beaver Bank resident selected for week 1 contest winner among a dozen nominees FALL RIVER: A community volunteer and strong advocate that has a passion for the community he calls…
RCMP seeking public’s help in solving mischief in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: On August 6, Halifax District RCMP were notified of damage at a church on Trinity Lane. A grave marker was damaged and broken bottles were left in the…
Alleged assaults keeping police busy in Beaver Bank, Waverley
BEAVER BANK: Four alleged assaults and a break-and-enter had police busy throughout Beaver Bank and the Waverley area over the past week, according to the Crimemapping web tool. On July…