Chamber announces finalists for 2023 Business Excellence Awards
ENFIELD: The finalists for the 2023 East Hants and Districts Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards have been announced. The Laker News is among those slotting in as a finalist…
Hannah Cole brings home eighth place from AMA Motocross Nats
ELMSDALE: It was a busy and successful summer motocross racing season for Hannah Cole. The Elmsdale product’s drive for success this summer began during the winter where she spent most…
“Extensive damage” to keep Aquatics Centre closed through fall
ELMSDALE: Damage from the flooding will keep the East Hants Aquatics Centre closed through the fall, a spokesperson for the Municipality of East Hants (MEH) said. In a post on…
Police searching for suspect in Elmsdale armed robbery
ELMSDALE: A suspect in an armed robbery at an Elmsdale gas station on Aug. 6 is being sought by East Hants RCMP. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East…
Theft of two snowmobiles in Elmsdale under investigation
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating the theft of two snowmobiles from the Elmsdale area on July 27. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP, said police were advised…
From the Cruiser – August 1, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 125 calls for service. The following is a highlighted call and a person that…
Boat/house fire in Enfield quickly extinguished by fire crews
ENFIELD: Thirty-five firefighters from Enfield, Elmsdale, and four Halifax Fire stations helped to quickly extinguish a fire that started in a boat and spread to a house on Wednesday afternoon…
Aquatic Centre closure expected to be lengthy due to flooding damage
ELMSDALE: The amount of time tat the East Hants Aquatic Centre will be closed after flooding is not yet known, but its expected to be lengthy. Juliann Cashen, spokeswoman with…
Public urged to lock vehicle doors, remove valuables as thefts from vehicles persist in East Hants
EAST HANTS: RCMP are advising the public to make sure they lock their vehicle doors as thefts from vehicles spike this summer throughout the Municipality of East Hants East Hants…
From the Cruiser – July 25
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 151 calls for service. The following are just a couple highlights from the…