Sackville skaters medal at Fall Skate competition
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Skating Club had 14 skaters compete at Fall Skate in New Glasgow this past weekend. Two skaters with the club from the Fall River area were…
Police investigating theft from Premier Houston’s riding association
HALIFAX: The Premier of Nova Scotia told media on Wednesday that police in Pictou County are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from his riding association’s fund.…
Butcher finally gets win at Petty, heads to season finale eyeing win, 2024 Pro Stock Tour championship
MAIN PHOTO: The Jarrett Butcher Racing no. 54 team in Victory Lane at Petty. (Healey photo for the Pro Stock Tour) PETTY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: Jarrett Butcher checked off another goal…
Four impaired drivers nabbed in 24 hour span throughout HRM
LOWER SACKVILLE: Over a 24-hour period Oct. 5-6, RCMP officers in the Halifax Regional Municipality arrested four impaired drivers and suspended the licence of another. On October 5, at approximately…
HRM approves analysis of extending municipal water to Schwarzwald subdivision
FALL RIVER: A feasibility analysis has been approved by regional council to look at extending municipal water services into an area where water is needed in Fall River. The information…
Province supports new affordable housing in Dartmouth
From a press release DARTMOUTH: New energy efficient and affordable housing will soon be available in Dartmouth. The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia’s True North II development is almost…
Review of Le Grand Vide filmed in Quebec, N.B., N.S.
CHETICAMP: The following is a review submitted to The Laker News about the film Le Grand Vide. The film was filmed throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, including in…
Hitting car, dumpster leads to impaired driving charges for two women
COLE HARBOUR: Two women have been arrested for impaired driving with readings of 300 mg% and 280 mg% and 200 mg% and 220 mg%, RCMP said. The arrests and charges…
Pair refuse to pay for cab ride, assault driver
WINDSOR JUNCTION: RCMP responded to an assault in Windsor Junction on Sept. 24. RCMP said they were called at approximately 2 a.m. to the Castlemark Crescent area for an assault…
PHOTOS: Volunteer Fair brings awareness to local groups needs
ELMSDALE: Several community volunteer run organizations were on hand to help spread the word of their group to those seeking to give back to their communities. Approximately 10 or so…