PHOTOS: Smiles all around at Tide Fest
LANTZ: It was evident from all the smiles on the faces of the young children at the Family Fun Fair at Tide Fest a lot of fun was being had.…
Amendments approved by East Hants council to Community Plan
ELMSDALE: Councillors with the Municipality of East Hants have approved two amendments to the East Hants Official Community Plan. The Shaw Group Ltd. – Church Street, Lantz A portion has…
East Hants receives provincial funding for flood mitigation study at Barney’s Brook
ELMSDALE: The municipality of East Hants has received funding to proceed with a flood mitigation study. In an announcement on July 9, the province announced funding of 23 projects in…
MEH looking for volunteers for Lead & Copper sampling
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants is seeking municipal water utility customers to complete in-home water samples. Sampling is free and simple. Interested residents can email: water@easthants.ca ADVERTISEMENT: For more…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Firefighter fair provides fun for the community
MOUNT UNIACKE: The sun was shining down on this year’s Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter fair & parade, creating a fun weekend for the whole family. The parade…
Relocation of monument in Shubenacadie leaves some residents angry; MEH issues statement
SHUBENACADIE: The relocation of a monument in Shubenacadie from its spot along Highway 2 to the Shubenacadie Legion has some in the community upset. The monument of a soldier that…
Expect traffic delays as crews make water break repair in Lantz
LANTZ: Residents in the Lantz area are being advised to expect delays due to water main break repairs. The Municipality of East Hants posted Tuesday afternoon that their water team…
Tourism kick-off event aimed at helping local businesses market themselves
By NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman, interning at The Laker News MAITLAND: The Municipality of East Hants held a tourism event in partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia for small businesses…
Learning about emergency services available in your own community
LANTZ: Local emergency management officials are giving the thumbs up to the first Community Safety Awareness event held last weekend. The weather may not have been a hit and kept…
Katie Hines chosen as Model Volunteer for East Hants at awards
NOEL: An East Hants volunteer has been honoured as the top volunteer in the municipality for her caring commitment over the past year. Katie Hines of Enfield was presented the…