Well-known Miller Lake art thief dies
MILLER LAKE: A well-known international art thief from Miller Lake has died, CTV News reported last month. John Mark Tillmann, 57, died two days before Christmas and was buried in…
HRM Public hearing process explained
HALIFAX: With questions on the Carr Farm development in Fall River and why the public hearing is heard at regional council at city hall, rather than in the community they…
Canal Commission, SWEPS working together
FLETCHERS LAKE: Two non-profit community organizations are teaming up for the betterment of the community. In late January, a newly designed and installed park sign was stolen from Lock 4…
Raising money for Thomas’ adaptive bike
FALL RIVER: A used book sale, complete with some entertaining music, was held to help a Fall River youngster and his family raise the money they need for an adaptive…
Coach Ave. crosswalk to get light
FLETCHERS LAKE: The new crosswalk beacon at Coach Avenue has been approved, the local councillor said. In an interview with The Laker on Feb. 12 at his Fall River office…
Fall River woman volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Texas
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman spent six days south of the border giving back. Novalea Pineo, a graduate of Lockview High, and friend Lexi Kerry have spent four days…
Capital campaign for new Sack-A-Wa facility launched
LOWER SACKVILLE: With the first donation of $10,000 from designer Branko Mizert, the capital campaign for the new Sack-A-Wa Canoe Club kicked off. During an evening of celebration Feb. 15…
VIDEO: Alyssa Cross skates at Samson’s Heritage Day Family Skate
N.S. figure skater Alyssa Cross gave the throng of people ready to hit the ice a nice performance of a couple routines before she heads off to the Canada Games…
VIDEO: FRABA hosts skate
FRABA held a free family skate on Feb. 18, presented by Stephanie Pentland of Allstate Insurance.