No Laker News email newsletter on Monday Aug. 4
Heads up: Because of the Natal day holiday on Monday, there will be no daily newsletter published on August 4. We hope you all enjoy some time with family this…
Hot temps, dry conditions force N.S. to implement province-wide open fires ban
BEAVER BANK/EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The Minister responsible for Natural Resources said Wednesday that because of hot, dry conditions, there is a ban on open fires effective immediately across the entire…
Copeland, MacLean, Warford set to don N.S. jerseys at U-19 women’s baseball ch’ships
CALGARY, ALTA.: Three local women are preparing to hit the diamond with Team Nova Scotia in western Canada. Leah Copeland and Olivia Warford of Fall River and Bailey MacLean of…
Silversides Community Garden officially opens
WAVERLEY: Residents in a Waverley subdivision gathered over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of Silverside’s Community Garden. The new community green space is located in the Silversides subdivision…
Concern raised about unauthorized access to Aerotech Connector construction site
WELLINGTON: The provincial engineer with the Department of Public Works is sharing his concern for everyone’s safety. “We are currently experiencing a significant issue with unauthorized public access on site,”…
WJCC campers get shown skills by Team N.S. girls baseball players
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Young campers at Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) had some special guests visit them on Thursday. The guests were members of the Nova Scotia Canada Games girl’s baseball…
Nova Scotia’s Special Olympics Summer Games kicks off at StFX
ANTIGONISH: St. Francis Xavier University is pleased to host the 2025 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Summer Games. Opening ceremonies kicked off on Thursday night, as more than 1,000 athletes, coaches,…
Fun filled weekend at Keloose 2025 fast approaching
WINDSOR JUNCTION: In just a month’s time, a fun filled weekend is set to take place in Windsor Junction/Fall River. Organizers are putting the final touches on Keloose 2025, which…
Chute to compete for Canada at IWWF U21 waterski championships
CALGARY, ALTA.: A waterskier from Fall River is among three Nova Scotians competing with Team Canada next week in Calgary, Alta. Olivia Chute from Fall River is on the Canadian…
LWF U-13 Miners capture Redbird Classic
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The LWF Miners were perfect this weekend. The U-13 team competed in the Cole Harbour Redbird Classic this past weekend and came away on top. LWF went undefeated…