Grade 5 students learning about Viola Desmond at HRES
FLETCHERS LAKE: Grade 5 students at Holland Road Elementary School are learning about the history of Viola Desmond and her late sister Wanda Robson. It’s part of the Black History…
Minister says speeding concerns on Hwy. 2 a local district issue
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Public Works hasn’t heard of calls to lower the speed limit along Hwy 2 between Fletchers Lake to the Enfield Irving Big Stop. In an…
Community Spotlight: Fletchers Lake woman thanked for efforts
This Community member spotlight is brought to you by: FLETCHERS LAKE: “We live in a lovely part of HRM. We need to take care of our community.” -Donna Brick, Fletchers…
Quinn plays Santa for children at IWK Hospital
FLETCHERS LAKE: Children staying at the IWK in Halifax over the holidays will have plenty of crafts and fun games to play, thanks to a very thoughtful young girl from…
Wellington man suffers non-life-threatening injuries in collision
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 44-year-old Wellington man suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a late-night single-vehicle collision in Fletchers Lake that awoke nearby residents. Halifax District RCMP Cpl. Lisa Croteau said at shortly…
Kennedy, Axewomen win AUS soccer gold
SYDNEY: It’s AUS women’s soccer gold for a Fletchers Lake women’s soccer player and her Acadia Axewomen teammates. Brenna Kennedy plays with the Axewomen, who captured the AUS title at…
Grade 5 students proud to help less fortunate with Socktober fundraiser
FLETCHERS LAKE: Students at Holland Road Elementary continue to show their compassion for others through in-school fundraisers. One such example is the 516 items that Grade 5’s in Nicole LeGrow’s…
Resident credited with getting crosswalk flags installed near school
FLETCHERS LAKE: A local resident is being applauded and credited with ensuring the safety of children in the Holland Road area. Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said resident Mike Tamblyn had…
Vaughan brings home top 10; Naugle takes Parts for Trucks 150 win
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY: Nic Naugle came away with the checkered flag after 150 tough laps under the Antigonish sun at Riverside International Speedway on July 24. Naugle, of Dartmouth, never…
Fletchers Lake family grateful for support after daughter seriously injured in hit-and-run
FLETCHERS LAKE: The family of a young woman from Fletchers Lake who was hit while crossing Robie Street in Halifax on July 21 is receiving an outpouring amount of support…