Open East Hants Day about bringing awareness to community
ENFIELD: Mother Nature tried but didn’t prevail in dampening the spirits of the many who came out to the pop-up market at Open East Hants Day at the Enfield Fire…
VIDEO: Water bucket challenge for Healey, Searle
MILFORD: The Laker News’ Pat Healey and the principal at Hants East Rural High Leanne Searle were nominated for the USCMind speak your mind ice water bucket challenge. The USC…
Katie Hines chosen as Model Volunteer for East Hants at awards
NOEL: An East Hants volunteer has been honoured as the top volunteer in the municipality for her caring commitment over the past year. Katie Hines of Enfield was presented the…
Police expect rise in thefts from vehicles due to area growth
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News ENFIELD: Multiple residents in an Enfield subdivision have reported thefts from their vehicles. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda, with East…
Infant rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after collision
CENTRE RAWDON: An infant was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Centre Rawdon on Thursday afternoon, East Hants RCMP said. In a release, police say…
From the Cruiser – May 7, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 122 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls and messaging…
Breaking barriers and fighting fires: Harris first woman to be named East Hants Chief
LANTZ: An East Hants female firefighter has put her name into the milestone book for firefighting in the municipality. When Kensa Harris was voted by her fellow firefighters to be…
Volunteer firefighters honoured for close to 300 years of service
NOEL: Seven volunteer firefighters were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants Volunteer awards. The awards were held May 2 at the Noel Fire Department. Besides the volunteer awards, long…
HERH hosting Trivia Night fundraiser for prom
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News MILFORD: Hants East Rural High (HERH) is holding a trivia night at Shooters Bar & Grill to help raise…
RCMP investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in Enfield area
ENFIELD: Several residents in an Enfield subdivision reported thefts from their vehicles overnight May 6, East Hants RCMP said. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda told The Laker News that police received…