Photos: LHS Icebreaker rugby tournament
FALL RIVER: The annual Lockview High Icebreaker rugby tournament took place all day Saturday. The tournament, featuring girls and boys rugby teams that were invited to participate, took place at…
PSA: Pat is going away; no Laker Newsletter April 16-20
ENFIELD: Just a heads up that from April 16-20 there will be no Laker News newsletter as our Pat Healey will be away. Pat will be on a hockey bus…
Construction underway on Fall River healthcare facility
FALL RIVER: Construction is now well underway on a healthcare facility in Fall River. The development is taking shape at 3061 Highway 2, across from Joyful Sounds Music Studio and…
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…