From the Cruiser – March 28, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 95 calls for service. The following are a few of the highlights from the…
From the Firehouse – December 2023 calls
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here is a look at the call numbers for volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke for December 2023. The information is provided by…
2023 YEAR-IN-REVIEW: Top five video stories on The Laker News
EAST HANTS: An iconic landmark being torn down, a bridge being removed; and a tree in Stewiacke were among the top five videos or video stories on The Laker News…
VIDEO: Pride and excitement abound as Stewiacke tree lights up Boston Common
BOSTON, MASS.: With much excitement and anticipation, the Tree for Boston from Stewiacke’s Gourley family was officially turned on at the end of the Boston Tree Lighting ceremony on Nov.…
PHOTOS: Huge crowd turns out to see Tree for Boston cut in Stewiacke
STEWIACKE: A huge crowd, many children from elementary schools in the area, descended upon a Stewiacke property on Nov. 15 for the Tree for Boston cutting. The Gourley family were…
From the Firehouse – Oct. 2023
Brought to you by: STEWIACKE: Here is a look at the fire calls for the month of October. Information is provided to us by participating volunteer fire departments from Elmsdale…
Fall River, Waverley, Stewiacke musicians earn Music N.S. award nominations
HALIFAX: Indigenous singer DeeDee Austin of Fall River is among the list of nominees announced for Music Nova Scotia Awards, set to be handed out in Yarmouth in November. The…
Man, woman arrested following theft of vehicle, police pursuit
EAST HANTS: A man and woman were arrested after a lengthy pursuit through five counties on June 15, according to East Hants RCMP. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer in…
From the Firehouse – March 2023
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the March calls for local volunteer fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. Information is provided by participating…
From the Firehouse – Feb. 2023
Brought to you by: LANTZ: Here is a look at what our local fire departments were responding to during the month of February. The data below is as provided by…