PHOTOS: Local schools play Santa for Lions Christmas Express
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Lions Christmas Express got a boost this year in their quest to help upwards of 100 less fortunate families in the Fall River area. On Dec. 10,…
Volunteer firefighters in Fall River, Waverley, Goffs, Wellington/Grand Lake recognized
WAVERLEY: Volunteer firefighters in Goffs, Wellington/Grand Lake, Waverley, and Fall River were honoured at their District 4 Zone awards, held Nov. 20 at the Waverley Legion. Among the awards handed…
Wellington’s Lianne Rogers fulfills childhood dream, commits to SMU
WELLINGTON: Since Lianne Rogers was a little girl beginning the sport of volleyball, she has only ever wanted to wear the Maroon and White of the Saint Mary’s Huskies. Now,…
GPV student among winners in Ghost Story writing contest
FALL RIVER: Kayleigh Monette doesn’t like scary stuff, like ghost stories. However, that didn’t stop the Wellington girl from entering a recent contest held by Halifax Regional Public Libraries. Monette…
Love of soccer wins out over basketball for Lockview’s Goncalves
WELLINGTON: Finding her love for soccer has led one Wellington student-athlete to find a post-secondary institution where she can both play the sport she loves while also attending the program…
Hyde’s Bridge, Aerotech Connector updates from the province
LANTZ/WELLINGTON: The provincial Department of Public Works has provided short updates on two projects in the Lantz and Wellington areas. Recently, residents had mentioned to The Laker News they had…
PHOTOS: Crowds turn out for Car Show at Station House
WELLINGTON: Even Mother Nature wanted to see the cool cars on display at the Wellington/Fletchers Lake Station House. While the weather forecast had been calling for some showers on Aug.…
Maya Butcher ready to blast off (virtually) at Junior Astronaut Camp
WELLINGTON: A young Wellington girl is going to have an experience out of this world after being one of 52 winners selected for the Canadian Space Agency’s Junior Astronaut campaign.…
Department of Environment investigating Shubenacadie Grand Lake for cause of water issue
OAKFIELD: A day after some sort of mystery substance sent a woman to hospital and left two family pets dead, the Department of Environment and Climate Change has taken water…
Fire response concern by Oakfield Park has a temporary fix
OAKFIELD: A concerning issue regarding fire coverage for those on the provincial park side of Oakfield Park Road was quickly rectified once the local councillor and fire officials learned of…