UPDATED: Blown transformers, propane leak keep firefighters busy
FALL RIVER: Firefighters in Fall River and Wellington were kept busy with four calls all within about an hour of each other. Station 45 Fall River, along with other mutual…
EDITORIAL: Decisions not made easily
There has been a lot of negative comments left on Social Media following the decision to postpone the Christmas on the Canal Parade of Lights and FRABA Tree Lighting. The…
New measures aimed at kids safety in place for Christmas Parade
FALL RIVER: The postponement of the inaugural Christmas on the Canal Parade of Lights has allowed organizers to evaluate their safety procedures following the tragic death of a four-year-old in…
Sexton gets edge on friend Boyd
GRAND FALLS, N.B.: There was a Fall River connection to the 4-3 overtime win by Truro Bearcats in Maritime Junior A Hockey League action on Nov. 25 in western N.B.…
Big Christmas cheque presentation
FALL RIVER: Lawrence Spencer and Ann Dease from NS Arts & Crafts, presented Fall River Lions Christmas Express food drive organizers Paula Beck and Stephanie Dube with a cheque for…
Christmas on the Canal postponed to Dec. 9
FALL RIVER: Organizers have made the call this morning, Nov. 25, to postpone Christmas on the Canal – the Lions Christmas Express Parade and FRABA Tree Lighting. With forcasted weather…
Minister Garneau attends MP Samson social
LOWER SACKVILLE: Federal Minister of Transportation Marc Garneau spoke about his N.S. connections and his thoughts on the challenges the province faces during a visit to a fundraising social for…
Lakeview dancer earns dance school bursary
TORONTO, ONT.: A dance student from Lakeview and her classmates are fundraising for opportunities they want to do in their graduating year, including the possibility of a dance exchange with…
Schmidt’s hockey dreams takes him to Germany
GERMANY: Olafr Schmidt is getting the best of both worlds—playing the sport he loves, while experiencing the beauty of many European countries. Schmidt, a product from Lakeview, is suiting up…
Youth charged with knife assault at Lockview
FALL RIVER: A student at Lockview High has been arrested and charged for an assault with a knife on another student during an altercation between the two in a wooded…