Samson given Parliamentary roles in Ottawa
FALL RIVER: Darrell Samson heads into his second term as the MP representing Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, and his schedule is going to busy. Samson, a Fall River resident, was appointed by Prime…
Windsor Junction home “extensively damaged” by fire
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A fire that left a home in Windsor Junction “extensively damaged” could have spread to nearby homes if it hadn’t been caught as fast as it was, thanks…
Assaults, theft from vehicles keep police busy
FLETCHERS LAKE: Two alleged assaults in the Beaver Bank area were among the crimes police were investigating during the week of Dec. 4-11, according Halifax Regional Police/RCMP’s Crime Mapping interactive…
Lockview wins Park View hoops tourny
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High varsity boys basketball won the Parkview Tournament in Bridgewater over the Dec. 13-15 weekend. Jake Kelln was MVP of the tournament. (Submitted photos)
Young Sackville girl helping fundraise for Zac’s Warriors
FALL RIVER: A young Middle Sackville girl is proof that no donation is too small, and has just the same impact if not more than large ones do. Kaylee Bowes…
Holiday themed Our Community Market held
FALL RIVER: Friends Avery Stevens, Lily Irwin, and Addison Berger heard about the first Our Community Market and were inspired to do their own business. The three were on-hand at…
Big support for Christmas Express
FALL RIVER: The N.S. Arts & Craft Sale, held yearly at the start of November at the Waverley Legion, continued its support for the Lions Christmas Express this year. Here…
PHOTOS: Christmas on the Canal brings spirit of the season to Fall River
FALL RIVER: Despite the cold weather, hundreds came out for Christmas on the Canal in Fall River on Dec. 1, celebrating the kick off of the holiday season. The Lions…
A Q & A with volunteer firefighter Station Chiefs on their need
WELLINGTON: Recently, The Laker sat down with the local Station Chiefs of volunteer fire departments in Waverley; Fall River; Wellington/Grand Lake; and Goffs. The sitdown chat inside the Fall River…
Junk Works up for two Halifax Chamber of Commerce awards
FALL RIVER: A business owned and operated by a Fall River family is a finalist for two Halifax Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Awards. Junk Works Halifax is a finalist…