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…
$1 million donation invests in simulation, learning in delivery of emergency care at IWK
HALIFAX/LOWER SACKVILLE: The IWK Foundation is proud to celebrate a $1 million donation from the Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe Foundation towards the Emergency Simulation and Learning Program in the redeveloped…
In Community: Inspired and troubled by food drives
By Rev. Michael Tutton In a corner of the drama classroom at Lockview high school in Fall River, boxes and bags of donated food are filling up and being shipped…
Photos/Video: Beaver Bank Community Awareness Association Parade of Lights
BEAVER BANK: The Spirit of the season came alive on Nov. 30 in Beaver Bank and area. The annual Beaver Bank Community Awareness Association Parade of Lights took place with…
Harnum signs with Syracuse Orange
BEAVER BANK: A goalie from Beaver Bank has officially put pen to paper. Cicely Harnum signed the papers on NCAA signing day this past week to officially commit to joining…
Reminder: Beaver Bank Parade of Lights this Sunday Nov. 30
BEAVER BANK: This is your reminder, this Sunday night Nov. 30 is the Beaver Bank Community Awareness Association Parade of Lights. It will start at 6 pm from Barrett Lumber…