Marshall brings positivity to AUS Champion UPEI Panthers
HALIFAX: Ashleigh Marshall might only be in her rookie season with the recently crowned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) women’s basketball champion UPEI Panthers, but she’s played a key role in…
Man, youth arrested for firearm incident resulting in lunch-hour lockdown at Lockview High
FALL RIVER: A incident involving a firearm sent Lockview High into a lockdown shortly after the lunch hour on March 2. The incident sent Halifax District RCMP officers to the…
First responders showcase ice rescue safety importance
FALL RIVER: Firefighters from Station 45 in Fall River along with Halifax District RCMP and Canadian Red Cross officials showed the importance of a quick response in the event of…
COLUMN: News and views by MLA Bill Horne – April 2020
Dear Constituents, COVID-19 is an unprecedented and rapidly evolving situation. During this state of emergency, it is essential that Nova Scotians have access to accurate, up-to-date information, direction and advice.…
Flames earn silver in jr. boys hoops
KENNETCOOK: The Hants North Junior Boys Flames basketball team grabbed silver in their match-up with Pictou today, March 3, in Kennetcook. Well done boys!
Dairy Queen opens in Fall River
FALL RIVER: It might have been a cold, late January day, but that didn’t stop the Alford family of Beaver Bank from being among the first through the doors at…
Olympic gymnast visits Fall River
FALL RIVER: Canadian Olympic gymnast Ellie Black came to Fall River recently as part of FRABA’s Business After Hours at the Fourth Lock. The attendees who came out had the…
The Laker to discontinue publishing
While readership is strong and local journalism has never been more important, from a business perspective the areas covered by The Weekly Press and The Laker have become more a…
LWFRA puts call out for project applications
FALL RIVER: Community groups and organizations with projects being planned are being encouraged to submit their projects to the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) for possible funding. Marni Tuttle,…
ALJ receives $7,000 grant from TD for outdoor classroom project
FALL RIVER: On Nov. 27, Ash Lee Jefferson School officially opened phase one of their outdoor classrooms. The Parent Teacher Organization and school Administration submitted a TD Friends of the…