From the Cruiser – June 27, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 131 calls for service. The following are some highlighted calls as provided by…
Impaired driving charge among offences against Dartmouth man
MILFORD: A 41-year-old Dartmouth man is facing a slew of charges after being spotted swerving and changing lanes erratically on Highway 102 in Milford. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer…
Police seeking two men following Mount Uniacke shoplifting incident
MOUNT UNIACKE: Two men are being sought after a shoplifting incident at a Mount Uniacke convenience store on June 22. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said…
Lockview graduates selected for Waverley Legion bursary
FALL RIVER: Three graduating students from Lockview High attended school one last time before graduation. Danielle Poirier; Julia Smith; and MacKenzie Demmings visited the school in Fall River on June…
PHOTOS: Elmsdale Grade 5 French Immersion graduation celebration
ELMSDALE: A celebration of achievement was held for 21 Grade 5 French Immersion students graduating and moving on from Elmsdale District School. Jennifer Allen contacted The Laker News about the…
KES Highlanders announce signing of Underhill
LANTZ: A women’s hockey player from Lantz is heading to the Valley to continue her hockey and academics. The Kings-Edgehill School (KES) Highlanders announced via their Instagram the signing of…
Province investing $10 million for new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
HALIFAX: Wije’winen Centre, a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, is receiving more financial support with construction of the facility on the horizon. The province announced June 27 it…
N.S. announces new pilot program for CCA’s looking at career advancement
HALIFAX: The province is taking the next step in building long-term career advancement opportunities in the continuing care sector by offering a free, practical nursing diploma program for continuing care…
Three men arrested after theft of two vehicles in Kennetcook
ELMSDALE: Three men have been arrested following the brazen theft of two vehicles in the Kennetcook area on June 24. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said that officers…
Fall River artist named as part of NAIG’s Cultural Village lineup
FALL RIVER: An Indigenous singer from Fall River has been named as part of the musical performers for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Cultural Village lineup for the…