From the Cruiser – June 27, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 131 calls for service. The following are some highlighted calls as provided by…
Impaired driving charge among offences against Dartmouth man
MILFORD: A 41-year-old Dartmouth man is facing a slew of charges after being spotted swerving and changing lanes erratically on Highway 102 in Milford. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer…
PHOTOS: Elmsdale Grade 5 French Immersion graduation celebration
ELMSDALE: A celebration of achievement was held for 21 Grade 5 French Immersion students graduating and moving on from Elmsdale District School. Jennifer Allen contacted The Laker News about the…
Three men arrested after theft of two vehicles in Kennetcook
ELMSDALE: Three men have been arrested following the brazen theft of two vehicles in the Kennetcook area on June 24. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said that officers…
Bristol Matthews collects first-ever Bandolero feature victory
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: It was a night of firsts on Fan Fest night at Scotia Speedworld on June 23. Nine Mile River’s Bristol Matthews picked up her first checkered flag in…
UPDATED: Halifax man charged after Dartmouth woman suffers life-threatening injuries in assault
SHUBENACADIE: A 26-year-old Halifax man has been charged following an incident of aggravated assault at a campground in Shubenacadie on June 24. RCMP say that officers from East Hants RCMP…
Man, woman arrested following theft of vehicle, police pursuit
EAST HANTS: A man and woman were arrested after a lengthy pursuit through five counties on June 15, according to East Hants RCMP. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer in…
From the Firehouse – May 2023 calls
Brought to you by: LANTZ: Here’s a look at May calls for some fire departments in our area between Stewiacke and East Hants. Call information for this month are provided…
Dawe, Forward big winners at HERH’s Athletic Awards
MILFORD: A golfer and a hockey sniper were the big winners at Hants East Rural High School’s Athletic Awards. Hudson Forward was named the HERH Male Athlete of the Year,…
Kids Who Care Committee creating a difference one kind act at a time
KENNETCOOK: Students at Kennetcook District School have shown how big their compassionate little hearts are. Known as the Kids Who Care Committee, the students have completed various projects all aimed…