Fraud results in close to $5,000 loss for East Hants business: RCMP
EAST HANTS: RCMP in East Hants are investigating a report of a fraud at a local store in Elmsdale. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae provided details of what police…
Police looking to identify plywood theft suspect
ELMSDALE: RCMP are looking to identify an individual in a theft incident. Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East Hants RCMP, said the individual was involved in the theft of plywood. The…
Heat warning issued for East Hants, most of N.S.
EAST HANTS: A heat warning beginning Monday afternoon Aug. 11 and expected to remain in place until Wednesday night has been issued by Environment Canada for East Hants and the…
NS SPCA seeking info on abandoned kittens
ELMSDALE: Inspectors with the Nova Scotia SPCA are seeking information about an individual(s) in the area of the Elmsdale McDonald’s restaurant on Highway 214. The Nova Scotia SPCA has received…
From the Cruiser – Aug 5, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 117 calls for service. The following is some of the highlights as provided by…
Pen pal exchange sees clients at CCOA, Scotland group writing each other
ENFIELD: Friendship has no borders, and clients at two organizations in Scotland and Hants County are learning that firsthand. The clients at Edge Group Scotland in Musselburgh, Scotland, and those…
Hit and run suspect identified thanks to tips from community: police
ELMSDALE: A 23-year-old Nine Mile River man has been identified as the person of interest in a hit-and-run in Elmsdale. The person’s photo and a little writeup appeared in the…
Council tables motion to discuss relocation of Shubenacadie cenotaph
SHUBENACADIE: Four community residents of the Shubenacadie area spoke at Municipality of East Hants municipal council regarding the relocation of the cenotaph. The residents who spoke were Carolyn Nelson; Michelle…
No Laker News email newsletter on Monday Aug. 4
Heads up: Because of the Natal day holiday on Monday, there will be no daily newsletter published on August 4. We hope you all enjoy some time with family this…
Photos/Video: REMAX Nova’s Balloon Days comes to Enfield Lions Den
ENFIELD: The wind may have kept the big hot air balloon from REMAX Nova on the ground, fun was still had with a BBQ and bouncy castle for the kids…