Fall River-area scouts enjoy winter fun in Chaswood
The following has been submitted by the 1st Riverlake Scouts CHASWOOD: The 1st Riverlake Scouts were back outside for another adventure recently at the Chaswood Educational Woodlot. They packed in…
From the Firehouse – February 2021 calls
Brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of February throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is provided by participating…
Speech from the throne focuses on environment, economy, equity
Release from the province: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The provincial government delivered its speech from the throne on March 9, unveiling a bold agenda focused on improving the lives of Nova…
Elmsdale Guardian among locations to offer AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian and Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Sackville are among the 25 locations that will offer the AstraZeneca Vaccine beginning March 20. In a release, the province…
Province signs new contract with EHS; includes recommendations from Fitch Report
HALIFAX: Minister of Health and Wellness Zach Churchill announced the province is committed to making improvements to the Emergency Health System (EHS) to ensure it continues to meet the needs…
UPDATED: Police seeking suspects after car ditched on Brook Street
FLETCHERS LAKE: A simple attempt to notify a motorist of a burnt-out headlight ended up in a crash in Fall River in the mid-evening hours of March 6. Cpl. Lisa…
Beaver Bank’s Brown Hall needs your support
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank Community Hall or Brown Hall as it is know by almost all the people is going to be 100 in 2021. The hall has served…
Bracelet made by Fall River girl honouring Const. Stevenson
FALL RIVER: A young social entrepreneur from Fall River is hoping to honour a fallen N.S. RCMP officer who gave her life last April. Sarah MacDonald-Miles has created the “Inspiration…
Making saves that count aim of Boyd’s fundraiser for suicide prevention
MAIN PHOTO: Nolan Boyd of Fall River has created a fundraiser to help with suicide prevention. (Rapids photo) GRAND FALLS, N.B.: Every save that Nolan Boyd makes for his Grand…
Halifax man arrested after brazen Fall River home invasion
FALL RIVER: A 47-year-old Halifax man has been charged following a brazen home invasion, that left several nearby residents reporting they heard gun shots and a heavy police presence in…