Milford, Shubie, Stewiacke fire food drives for Shumilacke a big success
MILFORD: Three fire departments teamed up last weekend to make a big splash in helping those in need this holiday season. At two separate food drives, all in support of…
From the Firehouse – July 2025
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the July calls for local volunteer fire departments. Call info has been provided by Milford Fire; Elmsdale Fire; Kennetcook fire;…
From the Firehouse – June 2025 calls
Brought to you by: SHUBENACADIE: Here is a look at the fire department call numbers for the month of June for volunteer fire departments in Stewiacke and East Hants. The…
From the Firehouse – May 2025 calls
Brought to you by: ELMSDALE: Here is a look at the May 2025 calls for local area volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is basic…
RCMP investigating fatal fire in Alton
ALTON: A house fire in Alton has claimed a life, according to Colchester County RCMP. Police said that on June 16, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP, fire…
Woman dead, man sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after motorcycle collision
STEWIACKE: A 46-year-old Salmon River woman has died and a 61-year-old Shubenacadie East man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle collision in Stewiacke. RCMP say the collision…
House fire claims life of Shubenacadie man
SHUBENACADIE: A 73-year-old Shubenacadie man has died in a house fire on New Year’s Eve Dec. 31, 2024. The fire was called in at approximately 7:24 a.m. to 911, sending…
From the Firehouse – July 2024 calls
Brought to you by: STEWIACKE: Here is a look at the fire calls for the month of July in East Hants and Stewiacke. The information below is from participating volunteer…
Local first responder groups receive provincial funding support
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: Five local organizations that are either volunteer fire services or ground search and rescue are among 64 province-wide receiving funding support. The five in the communities that are…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: “Goosebumps” for firefighters as Stewiacke fire celebrates 80th anniversary
STEWIACKE: Children climbed into the fire trucks, others ran for hugs from Sparky the fire dog. They all had one thing in common–smiling happy faces. And that is what left…