In community: Being thankful and then passing it on
By Rev. Michael Tutton, a former national journalist, who is now the Anglican priest in the Parish of Fall River and Oakfield. The way of thankfulness is the redeeming and…
Oakfield Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom
OAKFIELD: HRM is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Oakfield Beach at Oakfield Provincial Park is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)…
New LumberMart BMR Pro hardware store set to open in Fall River in 2027
FALL RIVER: A new retail hardware and building supply store is set to open its doors in Fall River in 2027. On Tuesday, LumberMart BMR Pro announced the upcoming opening…
In Community: the hugs that change lives
The following is a column from Rev. Michael Tutton. A hug can be both verb and noun – at once an action one person undertakes and also the gift another…
Public access restricted at Laurie Park due to vehicle bridge work
GRAND LAKE: Public access to Laurie Park in Grand Lake will be restricted from February 9 – 13 for work on the vehicle bridge at the park entrance. A contractor…
A Q & A with volunteer firefighter Station Chiefs on their need
WELLINGTON: Recently, The Laker sat down with the local Station Chiefs of volunteer fire departments in Waverley; Fall River; Wellington/Grand Lake; and Goffs. The sitdown chat inside the Fall River…
Jones, Ti-Cats headed to Grey Cup
HAMILTON, ONT.: A Fall River Dragons football alum is heading to the Grey Cup final. Brian Jones, a Grand Lake area product, and his Hamilton Ti-Cats defeated the Edmonton Eskimos…
Crime Mapping: Theft from vehicles, assaults being investigated
GRAND LAKE: RCMP are investigating several assaults, a robbery, and theft from vehicles that took place throughout the Grand Lake/Beaver Bank and the Musquodoboit Valley. The crimes reported were posted…
Early morning Sunday crash in Grand Lake sends man to hospital
GRAND LAKE: An early morning single-vehicle collision Oct. 27 on Highway 2 in Grand Lake sent a Halifax man to hospital. At approximately 3:30 a.m., firefighters from Station 42 Wellington;…
Meeting to discuss Oakfield Park bridge replacement plans
OAKFIELD: The community is being encouraged to come out and hear details on plans for the replacement of the Oakfield Park Road bridge. In a notice to residents, it indicates…