Community planning Keelin Party Nov. 16 in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE: A young boy and his family who is battling Ewing Sarcoma disease is getting a boost from the community. Keelin is fighting Ewing Sarcoma, which is a cancer…
Province ends relationship with N.S. Firefighter School in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Nova Scotia is ending its relationship with the Waverley-based Nova Scotia Firefighter School (NSFS) following the release of a damning comprehensive value-for-money audit that the Minister of Emergency Management…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Firefighter fair provides fun for the community
MOUNT UNIACKE: The sun was shining down on this year’s Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter fair & parade, creating a fun weekend for the whole family. The parade…
Fire Smart program, games, and fire truck tours part of NMR Fire event
NINE MILE RIVER: Local residents had the opportunity to learn about the Fire Smart Home Ignition Zone self-assessment during an Open House last weekend at Nine Mile River fire. Besides…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: “Goosebumps” for firefighters as Stewiacke fire celebrates 80th anniversary
STEWIACKE: Children climbed into the fire trucks, others ran for hugs from Sparky the fire dog. They all had one thing in common–smiling happy faces. And that is what left…
New trunked radios about protection, privacy, not keeping information from public: Spokesperson
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: Protecting Nova Scotians and their privacy remains top priority for the province and for all our first responders, a spokesperson said. Earlier this month, Nova Scotia Minister…
Wish fulfilled: Jacob’s day as a firefighter at Station 45, N.S. Fire School
MAIN PHOTO: Sparky and Richard Prevost with Station 45 present Jacob with his Honorary Firefighter certificate at the N.S. Fire School. (Healey photo) WAVERLEY: Jacob Scott won’t soon forget May…
From the Firehouse – March 2023
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the March calls for local volunteer fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. Information is provided by participating…
Firefighter call stats show it was a busy 2022 for many departments
ELMSDALE: The yearly stats for 2022 indicate a busy year for some departments, including Uniacke & District Volunteer fire. The stats are from participating departments in Enfield; Nine Mile River;…
PHOTOS: Milford Fire celebrates 80th anniversary with banquet, awards
MAIN PHOTO: Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald presents Milford firefighter Chase Brown with the department’s Firefighter of the Year award at their 80th anniversary banquet. (Healey photo) MILFORD: Long…