New skating rink opens in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: The rink is now open for everyone to use. After much anticipation, the new skating rink–or Outdoor Rink as its being dubbed–has officially opened on the grounds of the…
Highway 102 ruts a safety concern, Churchill hears during visit
ENFIELD/FALL RIVER: The rutting of the road along Highway 102 between the Airport and Lantz/Elmsdale is a concern to many residents and they let the Leader of the Official Opposition…
Carruthers, Lewis, Rogers, Gaudry, Moon among Athletics East winners
LOWER SACKVILLE: Athletes from across HRM who members of Athletics East were recognized at a year-end awards banquet. The banquet was held prior to the holidays at the Kinsmen Centre…
Upper Rawdon man charged with impaired driving following MVC
ENFIELD: A 44-year-old Upper Rawdon man has been charged with impaired driving after a motor vehicle collision in Enfield. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the Community Policing Officer, said…
OPINION Piece: Climate action and affordability go hand in hand
The following is an opinion piece submitted to The Laker News by Charlotte Mendel of Enfield. In 2024, Alberta and Ontario need to stop blocking the transition to renewable energy.…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 17, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is some of the week’s highlights as provided…
East Hants girls return home with Boston CCM MLK championship
ENFIELD: A group of girls returned home from a hockey tournament south of the border with some extra hardware in their gear bags. The Metro East Inferno U15 AAA Hockey…
Community scores for U13AA Pens during fundraising bottle drive
LANTZ: It was a successful bottle drive for the East Hants U-13 AA Penguins on Saturday. The Penguins were out and about collecting recyclable and accepting donations in the neighbourhoods…
From the Firehouse – December 2023 calls
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here is a look at the call numbers for volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke for December 2023. The information is provided by…
U16 ICE JAM: Kings, Armada pick up Friday wins; Fundy Thunder fall to Thunderbirds
LANTZ: It was a fight for positioning for the Under-16 division quarterfinals on Friday at the Cleve’s Source for Sports East Coast Ice Jam. The Under-16 division, along with the…