From the Firehouse – August 2023
Brought to you by: MOUNT UNIACKE: Here is a look at the fire calls for East Hants and Stewiacke-area volunteer fire departments for the month of August. The following basic…
CCRCE aware of bussing situation as parents voice concern
EAST HANTS: The Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) is aware of the bussing situation that has parents upset and concerned. In a response to a query from The…
Cleanup, restoration set to begin at Elmsdale Legion
ELMSDALE: Cleanup and restoration will begin this week at the Elmsdale Legion from the devastating flood that caused damage and forced it to close for the time being. In a…
Community coming through for Pat’s Drop Zone Halifax fundraising
ELMSDALE: On Sept. 2, Beyond Indoor Play in Elmsdale held a fundraiser for our own Pat Healey to help him reach his $1,500 minimum fundraising goal for Drop Zone Halifax.…
Active transportation pathway construction to cause traffic delays
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants (MEH) is advising residents of construction which is expected to cause traffic disruptions. The construction will be taking place on Hwy 214 in Elmsdale…
Drivers urged to be more vigilant as kids, school buses return to roads
ELMSDALE/MOUNT UNIACKE: Children return to school next week, and that means school buses are back on the road. Acting East Hants RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott MacRae said many kids will…
U-18 AA Nationals capture provincial title; off to Atlantics
ANTIGONISH: The East Hants Nationals U-18 AA are off to the Atlantic championships this weekend. The Nationals put themselves in the Corridor Minor Baseball history books earlier this week when…
Aquatic Centre, splash pad to remain closed; repairs continue
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Aquatic Centre and splash pad facilities will remain closed for Fall 2023, the Municipality of East Hants announced on Aug. 29. The closure is as a…
Chamber announces finalists for 2023 Business Excellence Awards
ENFIELD: The finalists for the 2023 East Hants and Districts Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards have been announced. The Laker News is among those slotting in as a finalist…
Hannah Cole brings home eighth place from AMA Motocross Nats
ELMSDALE: It was a busy and successful summer motocross racing season for Hannah Cole. The Elmsdale product’s drive for success this summer began during the winter where she spent most…