Driver stopped for going high rate of speed on Hwy 102
ELMSDALE: Police nabbed a driver looking to get their need for speed this past week on Hwy 102. Sgt. Scott MacRae said police observed the vehicle travelling at a high…
Blue-green algae reported in Fish Lake area: NSECC
SHUBENACADIE GRAND LAKE: According to Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change, a possible sighting of blue-green algae has been made in the Grand Lake area. The report said the blue-green…
Dutch Settlement man facing slew of charges after fleeing police
BROOKFIELD: A 24-year-old male driver from Dutch Settlement has been arrested for flight from police after an incident in Brookfield on June 5. According to RCMP, at approximately 11:15 a.m.…
Woman suspect sought in theft at NSLC
ELMSDALE: RCMP in East Hants are seeking the public’s help to identify a theft suspect. Sgt. Scott MacRae said RCMP are looking for a woman in relation to a theft…
Enfield RCN diver hunting sea mines in the Black Sea
The following was submitted to The Laker News by the RCN as part of their Hometowner series CONSTANTA, ROMANIA: Sailor First Class (S1) Chris Betts and members of the Operation…
Senior active group gets provincial support in Sackville-Uniacke
LOWER SACKVILLE/MOUNT UNIACKE: A new provincial investment of $1,774 is helping enhance recreational opportunities for older adults in Sackville–Uniacke. The Sackville Seniors Advisory Council, located in Lower Sackville, is receiving…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Excitement, energy helps HERH exceed Relay for Life fundraising goal
The video story was reported on by NSCC Journalism Intern Paige Dillman MILFORD: The energy and excitement was to the sky at Relay for Life 2025 at Hants East Rural…
From the Cruiser – June 2, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 148 calls for service. Here are some highlighted calls and details as provided…
Road safety week sees charges laid across N.S., including East Hants/Colchester County
COLCHESTER COUNTY/EAST HANTS: During Canada Road Safety Week, more than ten percent of vehicles stopped by the Nova Scotia RCMP during proactive enforcement efforts resulted in charges. Over the seven…
Elmsdale Fire supports Caring & Sharing food bank
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department is giving back to the community thanks to support from the community. This week, Deputy Chief Mike Wood stopped by the Caring & Sharing…