BBK students learn to curl
BEAVER BANK: Students at Beaver Bank-Kinsac Elementary School learned to curl with Rocks and Rings at the school on Feb. 11. Staff said the students had so much fun learning…
Wellington’s Joycey named finalist for film scholarship
WELLINGTON: A film student from Wellington who’s attending Dalhousie University is in the running to earn a full scholarship to a prestigious Vancouver film school, thanks to filmmaker Kevin Smith.…
McIntyre ready to soak up Canada Games
FALL RIVER: When Grace McIntyre checked her phone at school one day in late January, she saw a very important email had arrived in her inbox. The Fall River girl…
Feds invest in new Sack-A-Wa Canoe Club facility
LOWER SACKVILLE: A new 9,200 square foot multi-purpose centre is set to be constructed in Lower Sackville, aimed at serving surrounding communities. At a press conference at Sack-A-Wa Canoe &…
Grand Lake’s Jones signed by Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON, ONT.: A Fall River Dragons Football alum will be donning the gold colours of the Hamilton Ti-Cats for the 2019 season. Wide Receiver and past Grey Cup champion Brian…
Youth charged in stabbing headed to trial March 27
FALL RIVER: The 15-year-old charged in the alleged stabbing of another 15-year-old near Lockview High late in 2018 is set to return to court on Feb. 19 for a pre-trial…
Waverley track star Boudreau chooses SMU
WAVERLEY: A track and field athlete living in Waverley will continue his track and field and cross country career with Saint Mary’s University Huskies, beginning in the fall of 2019.…
Carr Farm public hearing details released
FALL RIVER: The public hearing date for a contentious proposed development in Fall River has been officially set. In an interview with The Laker on Feb. 11 at his Fall…
Copper wire theft suspects sought in Waverley
WAVERLEY: The theft of copper wire along with property damage at a N.S. Power substation in Waverley that occurred between Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 is under investigation by police.…
Wood shed fire considered suspicious by police
BEAVER BANK: A fire that burned a wood shed to the ground in Beaver Bank on Feb. 5 is being investigated as suspicious. Halifax District RCMP were called to the…