Shubenacadie man, Fall River woman charged with drug-related offences
FALL RIVER: A 32-year-old Shubenacadie man has been charged after police seized cocaine, a weapon, and cash during a traffic stop at the A&W parking lot in Fall River. Police…
Aging traffic lights, poor design complicate fixes at Hwy. 2–Fall River Road intersection
FALL RIVER: Traffic congestion and safety concerns at the intersection of Highway 2 and Fall River Road near Sobeys continue to frustrate drivers and the local councillor. Cathy Deagle Gammon,…
$3.6M flood mitigation project to protect Highway 2 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Highway 2 will see significant flood protection improvements following a $3.6 million investment from the federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality aimed at reducing the risk of…
Man arrested for uttering threats, RCMP say
SHUBENACADIE: A man from Shubenacadie has been arrested following a road rage incident, East Hants RCMP say. Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East Hants RCMP in Enfield, said that officers responded…
Traffic delays expected Friday morning in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Motorists are being advised of roadwork scheduled to take place on Friday morning on Hwy 2. HRM says work will occur on Hwy 2 between Fall River Road…
Enfield fire attends ATV rollover, multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 2
ENFIELD: Firefighters with Enfield fire were kept busy with a pair of incidents within hours of each other on April 19. Enfield Fire, along with mutual aid neighbours, responded to…
Province planning to fix area potholes within next month
ELMSDALE: The province’s Public Works department is aware of the big pothole that has formed by Elmsdale Lumber, an official spokesperson said. Gary Andrea told The Laker News on March…
Quick response by firefighters keeps residence safe from garage fire
MILFORD: Seven fire departments responded to a structure fire in Milford late on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 3. Milford Fire Deputy Chief Ken Moxsom said that crews were paged out at…
Lantz man warned of dangers of driving while fatigued by police
LANTZ: A driver received a stern lecturing RCMP last week—one which may help him in the future. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the Community Policing Officer, said that police…
Public Works working on repair for Hwy 2 gravel shoulder washout
ENFIELD: The heavy rains as of late has caused the side of the road near Scott Lane to wash away. Currently, pylons are located on the shoulder of Hwy 2…