Construction underway on Fall River healthcare facility
FALL RIVER: Construction is now well underway on a healthcare facility in Fall River. The development is taking shape at 3061 Highway 2, across from Joyful Sounds Music Studio and…
Lower Sackville man dies after vehicle crashes into Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: An 80-year-old man from Lower Sackville has died following a single-vehicle collision on Hwy 102 at Exit 5 on Oct. 2. RCMP say that at approximately 3 p.m.…
Discharge into Lake Thomas being investigated, NSECC says
FALL RIVER: A spokeswoman with N.S. Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) said its aware of a possible discharge into Lake Thomas from a pipe behind a Fall River business. Kristin…
Premier Houston says province “open to solutions” to keep treated effluent out of Lake Thomas
BEAVER BANK: The premier said the province “continues to be open to different solutions” when it comes to keeping the treated effluent from going into Lake Thomas from the Carr…
Petition started by resident to Save Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: A concerned resident who lives on Thomas Lane in Fall River has begun a petition calling for a stop to the planned treated effluent pipe going into Lake…
Samson supports Carr Farm project; favours better way to keep treated effluent out of Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: The MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook said he supports the Carr Farm Development project bringing housing for seniors who want to stay in the community. However, he said he also…
PHOTOS: Family Winter Fest held in Fall River
FALL RIVER: There may not have been snow on the ground on Jan. 28, but that didn’t stop those who showed up from having some fun at the Gordon R.…
“Very disappointed.” Resident, councillor react to consultants report on treated effluent pipe
FALL RIVER: A consultant’s review of the receiving water study of the treated effluent pipe that is to go into Lake Thomas has determined there will be “no measurable impact…
Installations of dock, sign at McDonald Sports Park celebrated
WAVERLEY: A small gathering was held on Sept. 11 at McDonald Sports Park in Waverley to celebrate the installation of a new sign and dock. The installations was a collaboration…
Residents wondered why NSECC doesn’t specify exact areas blue-green algae is reported in lakes. So we asked.
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) has started an awareness program regarding blue-green-algae in lakes across N.S. Part of that involves posting on their website and social…