Scholarship brings relief, opportunity for Lockview’s Madelyn Hanlon
FALL RIVER: For Fall River’s Madelyn Hanlon, a recent email brought more than just good news — it brought relief. The Lockview High student has been awarded the Chancellor’s Award…
Local authors to be showcased this Saturday in Bedford
BEDFORD: A local authors showcase is going to be held this coming Saturday. The authors are all from Nova Scotia. The Local Authors Showcase will be held April 11 at…
Happy Easter from The Laker News
Happy Easter from all of us at The Laker News! Wishing our readers, families, and communities a joyful day filled with happiness, renewal, and time with loved ones. Thank you…
Local players shine at U13 AAA girls hockey provincials in Pictou County
Fall River and Windsor Junction players named to All Star team PICTOU COUNTY: Some of the region’s top young hockey talent was on full display at the U13 AAA Female…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
ADVERTORIAL: What’s the Buzz info session on Buying, selling a home on April 7
FALL RIVER: A local law firm is continuing its free series with legal information aimed at better informing residents of the area. This time, the “What’s the Buzz” series, put…
Keloose schedule gets rework to help improve flow of fun weekend
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Keloose 2026 weekend is getting a bit of a jolt. The volunteer committee has announced while winter is just ending, they’re hard at work for a late…
In Community: the hugs that change lives
The following is a column from Rev. Michael Tutton. A hug can be both verb and noun – at once an action one person undertakes and also the gift another…
Fall River snowboarder Leslie earns gold, bronze in Jr Nationals debut
HORSESHOE VALLEY RESORT, ONT.: A Fall River snowboarder is returning from a national competition in Ontario with some extra hardware to show off. Sammie Leslie competed at the Snowboard Canada’s…
Mayor Fillmore stops by wing night in Fall River, talks with residents
FALL RIVER: The Mayor of Halifax paid a visit to Fall River on Thursday night. As part of visits to community halls and facilities across the municipality, Andy Fillmore enjoyed…