Public Works monitoring tree cutting after concerns raised
GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: The Department of Public Works said it was aware of the debris that was strewn across part of Hwy 2 in Grand Lake and Oakfield during tree cutting.…
Laurie Park to partially re-open Oct. 5 after damage from Fiona
GRAND LAKE: Two local provincial parks suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Fiona, closing both. Erin Lynch, communications spokeswoman with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR), said…
SWEPS begins blue-green algae project work on local lakes
FALL RIVER: A local volunteer group is getting some assistance towards its blue-green algae project from the local councillor. On a beautiful sunny June 15, along Kinsac Lake on Fall…
Fall River, Upper Kennetcook men charged with impaired driving
FALL RIVER: Two men, one from Upper Kennetcook and one from Fall River, were among four nabbed for impaired driving in HRM by Halifax District RCMP on June 4. RCMP…
NSE advises of blue-green algae in Grand Lake-area stream
From a release GRAND LAKE: A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on May 28. The rain and wind this weekend…
LHS badminton athletes nab medals, off to provincials
FALL RIVER: Four badminton athletes from Lockview High are heading to School Sport Nova Scotia (SSNS) provincials this weekend. At the recently-held regionals, the four Dragons finished with gold and…
Feds support accessible upgrades at Grand Lake-Oakfield Community Centre
GRAND LAKE: The Grand Lake-Oakfield Community Centre plans to get to work as soon as the snow flies on making its’ facility more accessible friendly. The work to do that…
Icy roads to blame for mvc near Laurie Park, RCMP say
GRAND LAKE: No one was injured in a morning single-vehicle collision on Hwy 2 in Grand Lake on Friday morning, Feb. 11. Const. Guillaume Tremblay, spokesperson with Halifax District RCMP,…
Outdoor rink taking shape thanks to support from community
MAIN PHOTO: LWF Ratepayers Association chair Jay Cameron presents a cheque to Grand Lake ice rink organizer Stephen Kamperman as the rink is built behind them. Also pictured, two volunteers…
Volunteer firefighters in Fall River, Waverley, Goffs, Wellington/Grand Lake recognized
WAVERLEY: Volunteer firefighters in Goffs, Wellington/Grand Lake, Waverley, and Fall River were honoured at their District 4 Zone awards, held Nov. 20 at the Waverley Legion. Among the awards handed…