Firefighters responded to water rescue in Belnan area
BELNAN: Firefighters from four departments responded on the weekend to a water rescue in the Belnan area. The firefighters were paged out after two ATV riders were reportedly swept away…
Giving Pantry a way for people to take what they need, give what they can
ELMSDALE: The community is giving back to those who need it, and that has led a community pantry to expand. The expanded Giving Pantry is now open 24/7 at the…
Upper Rawdon woman wins big on N.S. Firefighter 50/50 raffle
UPPER RAWDON: An Upper Rawdon woman went into the new year as a millionaire. Barbara Armstrong was the winner of the Dec. 28 draw for the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50…
U15A Penguins earn hard fought silver at Braeden Bannister Memorial
LANTZ: It might be silver that the East Hants U15A Penguins won, but their performance during the Braeden Bannister Memorial, was definitely championship-worthy, falling in double overtime in the final.…
REPOST: Nova Scotia residents encouraged to signup for YourHealthNS App
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are being encouraged to sign up for the YourHealthNS App. Brendan Elliott, a spokesman with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), said the push is on to get more…
2023 YEAR-IN-REVIEW: Hurricane Franklin, caring for pets of unhoused top viewed stories
ENFIELD: The top five stories of 2023 as posted and viewed on The Laker News website included a hurricane; a bridge many anxiously awaited being fixed; and a Fall River…
2023 YEAR-IN-REVIEW: Top five video stories on The Laker News
EAST HANTS: An iconic landmark being torn down, a bridge being removed; and a tree in Stewiacke were among the top five videos or video stories on The Laker News…
HOLIDAY GREETINGS VIDEO: Brannen’s Service Centre
From the staff at Brannens Service Centre in Elmsdale, they wish everyone a happy holidays and happy New Year. Video by Dagley Media
Levees set to celebrate kick off of 2024 locally
FALL RIVER/WELLINGTON/ENFIELD: Ring in the New Year at numerous New Year’s Day Levees in various communities. The Levees that we’re aware of will be in Enfield; Wellington; Waverley; and Fall…
New trunked radios about protection, privacy, not keeping information from public: Spokesperson
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: Protecting Nova Scotians and their privacy remains top priority for the province and for all our first responders, a spokesperson said. Earlier this month, Nova Scotia Minister…