Group organizing Ukraine fundraiser in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A group of community residents are doing what they can to assist in the fundraising efforts for those who have been evacuated from Ukraine. More than 40 volunteers…
First step towards improving mental wellness care for Mi’kmaw communities in N.S. announced
MILLBROOK: The first step for Mi’kmaw communities across the province on the road to improved access to a framework towards mental wellness care and support that is culturally safe was…
Parlee, Mystics capture women’s volleyball title
BEDFORD: A Fall River rookie volleyballer has helped her club capture the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association’s women’s volleyball championship. Madyson Parlee, a Lockview High alum, is a member of the…
Province, feds, MEH announce funding for Elmsdale-area trail upgrades
ELMSDALE: Four sections of trails in East Hants will see upgrades to its active transportation network as a result of provincial, federal, and municipal funding, announced last week in a…
From the Firehouse – Feb. 2022 calls
Brought to you by: MOUNT UNIACKE: Volunteer fire departments in Stewiacke and East Hants that report their stats to us responded to 121 calls during the month of February. Here…
Federal funding announced to upgrade Wellington Community Centre to a warming centre
WELLINGTON: MP Darrell Samson announced the federal government is investing more than $50,000 to assist the non-profit Wellington/Fletchers Lake Community Centre become an accessible warming centre for the community. The…
Third period offensive explosion powers Jr. Pens past Blazers; take 2-0 series lead
LOWER SACKVILLE: The East Hants Junior Penguins scored four times in the third period to blow open a close game with the Sackville Blazers en route to a 10-4 win.…
VIDEO: Roof goes on expanded club house at Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: The roof has been placed on the expanded clubhouse at Cheema Aquatic Club. Late last week, crews from Iron Maple Constructors Ltd. began the lifting of the second floor…
HERH, LHS women’s basketball alum key Mystics ACAA title victory
BEDFORD: Four local women’s basketball players have helped the Mount Mystics women’s basketball team punch their ticket to the national championships for a third straight year. HERH alum Gwen Ettinger-O’Leary;…
More than $600,000 invested into community projects aimed at keeping older NSians healthy, active
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities, the province announced March 14. Seniors…