FRABA hosting annual community skate on Heritage Day Monday
LOWER SACKVILLE: Get your skates sharpened and come on out for a fun time of skating at the Sackville Arena. The Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA), in partnership…
Strong cross-level collaboration between Wozney, Gillis, Clark benefitting Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In Lower Sackville, residents are seeing a refreshing example of elected officials putting people first by working closely across different levels of government, even when they represent different…
Snow Days to bring a flurry of winter fun to Lower Sackville Feb. 13-16
LOWER SACKVILLE: Prepare for a flurry of winter fun. Sackville Snow Days is back this February long weekend! From February 13–16, 2026, the community is invited to come together for…
Lakelands man one of two impaired drivers nabbed by RCMP
HALIFAX: A 36-year-old Lakelands man was one of two impaired drivers RCMP caught during proactive patrols on Feb. 5. Police say that at approximately 10:15 p.m., RCMP Southeast Traffic Services…
Powerful step forward: Solar project gives Sackville Arena a bright future
LOWER SACKVILLE: A major federal investment announced Friday evening is set to give the Sackville Arena a new lease on life, while saving thousands of dollars every month and strengthening…
Community health board volunteer garners human rights award
BEDFORD: At just 20, Evan Treffler has already become one of Nova Scotia’s most visible young voices for mental health advocacy, inclusion and human rights. The Dalhousie University medical sciences…
Sackville Community Days Association chooses new logo after community input
LOWER SACKVILLE: The new logo for the Sackville Community Days Association has been chosen. The community volunteer organization had asked residents in Lower Sackville and area for their help to…
Halifax Water clearing hydrants after recent snowfall
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax Water is advising residents that the snowfall over the past several weeks may be blocking hydrants. Halifax Water crews are working hard to clear snow from over 8,800 hydrants. As…
Year in review: Gillis reflects on busy first year as HRM councillor, looks ahead to transit, affordability, and major projects
LOWER SACKVILLE: Billy Gillis, the councillor for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank, said 2025 was a foundational year on regional council, focused on relationship-building, tackling long-standing safety concerns, and laying the groundwork…
Four arrested in HRM by RCMP for impaired driving
HRM: Four men, including one from Waverley, were arrested over a few days by Halifax RCMP for impaired driving. On January 19, at approximately 5:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to…