Canal Commission, SWEPS working together
FLETCHERS LAKE: Two non-profit community organizations are teaming up for the betterment of the community. In late January, a newly designed and installed park sign was stolen from Lock 4…
Raising money for Thomas’ adaptive bike
FALL RIVER: A used book sale, complete with some entertaining music, was held to help a Fall River youngster and his family raise the money they need for an adaptive…
Coach Ave. crosswalk to get light
FLETCHERS LAKE: The new crosswalk beacon at Coach Avenue has been approved, the local councillor said. In an interview with The Laker on Feb. 12 at his Fall River office…
Fall River woman volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Texas
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman spent six days south of the border giving back. Novalea Pineo, a graduate of Lockview High, and friend Lexi Kerry have spent four days…
VIDEO: Alyssa Cross skates at Samson’s Heritage Day Family Skate
N.S. figure skater Alyssa Cross gave the throng of people ready to hit the ice a nice performance of a couple routines before she heads off to the Canada Games…
VIDEO: FRABA hosts skate
FRABA held a free family skate on Feb. 18, presented by Stephanie Pentland of Allstate Insurance.
Gaudry named Athletics N.S. U16 Female Athlete of the Year
FALL RIVER: Track and field athlete Abbi Gaudry has earned a well deserved accolade from Athletics Nova Scotia. Gaudry, a Fall River product and Lockview High School student, was named…
Deveau gets air at New England athletic championships
AMHERST, MASS.: Fall River’s Bridget Deveau flies through the air during the New England Championships, which were recently held. Deveau competes with University of Massachusetts track and field team. She…
Taljaard claims two gold medals before heading to Canada Games
FALL RIVER: A Fall River biathlon athlete has had a great few weeks of confidence building, claiming two gold medals. Madison Taljaard, who calls Fall River home, attended a meet…