Freedom Day Event planned for June 21
Story by Journalism Intern Paige Dillman SHUBENACADIE: This Freedom Day will mark the fifth annual gathering to honour Residential School survivors and walk to commemorate the Indigenous children who did…
REC has successful regional track meet; eyes set on provincials
MILFORD: It was a successful regional track and field meet for Riverside Education Centre (REC) athletes. The team had 10 athletes advanced to provincials—eight boys and two girls, won the…
4-H Club members give back to Hardwood Lands community
Story by NSCC Journalism intern Paige Dillman HARDWOOD LANDS: The Hardwood Lands 4-H Club gave back to their community on May 25 by cleaning the Community Centre and the church.…
Elmsdale girl’s love of crafting, crocheting leads to Kind Creations
Story by NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman who is interning with The Laker News for May ELMSDALE: Samantha Seitl spends all her spare time crocheting. The 13-year-old Riverside Education Centre…
Relocation of monument in Shubenacadie leaves some residents angry; MEH issues statement
SHUBENACADIE: The relocation of a monument in Shubenacadie from its spot along Highway 2 to the Shubenacadie Legion has some in the community upset. The monument of a soldier that…
Public helps RCMP nab impaired driver in Milford
MILFORD: A 21-year-old Millbrook resident has been charged with impaired driving after complaints from the public led to police catching them. Cpl. Jon Neima said that on May 17, East…
From the Cruiser – May 21, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 145 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided…
Motorist issued tickets for passing school bus with lights flashing; using cellphone while driving
EAST HANTS: A resident of East Hants had two summary offense tickets issued to them this past week by RCMP. East Hants RCMP Cpl. Jon Neima said the two were…
RCMP lay impaired driving charges after Shubenacadie mvc
SHUBENACADIE: A 32-year-old East Hants resident has been charged with impaired driving. Cpl. Jon Neima with East Hants RCMP said the charges come after police, along with fire and EHS…
Expect traffic delays as crews make water break repair in Lantz
LANTZ: Residents in the Lantz area are being advised to expect delays due to water main break repairs. The Municipality of East Hants posted Tuesday afternoon that their water team…