New COVID-19 rapid tests available locally
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: With COVID-19 and other illnesses on the go in communities in the area, new rapid tests are available. The Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen rapid test in a blue…
N.S. to invest in building four new student housing projects
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Minister for Advanced Education said with more student housing options available to them, community college students will be able to study and build a life in communities…
Information from the Carr Farm Q&A pamphlet from MLA Wong, NSECC
MAIN PHOTO: MLA Brian Wong, also the Advanced Education Minister, speaks at the community meeting in Fall River. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: The following is from a question-and-answer pamphlet issued…
Online mental health support platform helps with students’ back-to-school stress, anxiety
HALIFAX: As youth head back to school and university, they’re dealing with added stress and anxiety to their already full plate. That’s where Togetherall, an online mental health support platform,…
MLA Brian Wong posts statement on Carr Farm Development
FALL RIVER: The following is a statement issued by Advanced Education Minister and Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank MLA Brian Wong on his Facebook page. The post was made about questions from…
Casino Night supports Legion’s Building Rejuvenation Fund
WAVERLEY: A fun night was had by all –winners and losers–at the Casino Night fundraiser at the Waverley Legion on May 27. The biggest winner of all from the fundraiser,…
Dream turns into reality for Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: A championship performing canoe/kayak club that has a long-standing history in the community has taken another step towards its goal of “Building Canadian Youth.” In an announcement on March…
“Game changer”: Funding for two new baseball fields, football field
FALL RIVER: The need for more baseball fields in the Fall River area so organizers did not need to turn away youth players in the LWF Baseball Association has never…
Fall River, Beaver Bank community members recognized with Platinum Jubilee Medals
FALL RIVER: From a young Fall River girl to a well-known Beaver Bank man, community members who gave back and dedicated selflessly to their communities to make them better were…
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.…