Driftclimbers officially open Trail 36 in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: It was an exciting day for members of the Driftclimbers Snowmobile club, with snow all around, on Feb. 6. The volunteer group held an official ribbon cutting of…
From the Cruiser – Feb. 2 to Feb. 9
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: RCMP officers in East Hants responded to 95 calls during the week of Feb.2 to Feb. 9. RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Feb.…
Driver asks police for drive during height of blizzard
EAST HANTS: A stranded motorist thought calling 911 for a lift into Dartmouth during the height of the snowstorm on Feb. 8 was a good idea. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with…
Police: vigilante action towards Enfield men charged with child porn offences won’t be tolerated
STORY: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP is concerned with recent online threats made on Social Media towards two Enfield men charged with child pornography-related offences. In the weekly From the Cruiser…
Uncertainty remains for community events in 2021
ELMSDALE/WINDSOR JUNCTION: Volunteers who organize community events, aren’t being given much reassurance their events will be able to go ahead with regular crowds in attendance. Organizers of events such as…
Police officers’ family’s question COVID19 vaccine phase change
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Family members of police officers and officers themselves are concerned they have been moved from Phase 2 to Phase 3 in the COVID19 vaccine rollout. The Laker…
Lantz Fire captures 2020 Noble Cup
LANTZ: The Lantz Volunteer Fire Department has taken home the Noble Cup for 2020, besting their counterparts with Elmsdale Fire by donating more blood during the 2020 Plasma Challenge. For…
No word on community-based COVID19 vaccine clinics in HRM, East Hants
HALIFAX: The exact details on locations for community based COVID19 vaccine clinics will be announced later this month The first community-based clinic for Nova Scotians 80 and older will begin…
From the Firehouse – Jan. 2021
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of January for fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. The basic call info is…
Retired volunteer firefighters honoured with new license plate
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province introduced new recognition for retired volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members on Feb. 4. A special licence plate will be available to retired volunteer…