Police credit public for help in catching Lower Sackville impaired driver
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP are crediting the public in the apprehension of an impaired driver in Lower Sackville on May 29. Multiple calls to 911 and the police led officers to…
Column: Growth is coming fast – we need to be ready
The following is a column submitted to The Laker News by Mayor Andy Fillmore. People across Bedford, Fall River, Sackville, and Beaver Bank can feel how quickly HRM is changing.…
Mayor Fillmore delivers 2026 State of the Municipality address at Convention Centre
HALIFAX: Mayor Andy Fillmore delivered his 2026 State of the Municipality address Wednesday at the Halifax Convention Centre, outlining a vision for how Halifax can prepare for rapid growth, rising…
Firefighters quickly douse Lower Sackville structure fire
LOWER SACKVILLE: Firefighters from six departments responded to a possible structure fire in Lower Sackville on Monday afternoon. At 4:51 p.m., a call for the report of a house fire…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Feds, province, HRM supporting construction of safe, stable housing for children with Chisholm Services for Children
LOWER SACKVILLE: Eight children who would be under the care of the province will get a chance at a brighter future with two new homes being built by Chisholm Services…
Sackville Lions holding fish release fundraiser for three community groups
LOWER SACKVILLE: Doug Gamble, a dedicated member of the Sackville Lions Club, is leading an exciting community event that combines environmental stewardship, youth engagement, and local conservation efforts. In a…
Police issue High-Risk offender notification for Gregory Ernest Last; now in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In the interest of public safety, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is advising citizens that a high-risk offender is residing in the community. Gregory Ernest Last, 42-years-old, has recently…
Three people die in early morning Lower Sackville structure fire
LOWER SACKVILLE: The community of Lower Sackville awoke Saturday morning April 25 to tragic news. RCMP say that at approximately 3:55 a.m., officers, EHS and firefighters with Halifax Regional Fire…
Keloose schedule gets rework to help improve flow of fun weekend
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Keloose 2026 weekend is getting a bit of a jolt. The volunteer committee has announced while winter is just ending, they’re hard at work for a late…
Lower Sackville man charged with assault; police seeking more information
LAKEVIEW: A 26-year-old Lower Sackville man has been arrested in connection with an uttering threats and assault-related investigation by RCMP, who had support from the N.S. RCMP Critical Incident Program…