Local students to be engaged in Student Vote for federal election
FALL RIVER: Students in the Fall River-Waverley area will be among those engaged during the federal election as part of Student Vote, a program run by CIVIX. Student Vote is…
Police snag four impaired drivers in five hour span
HAMMONDS PLAINS: During an almost five hour stretch between Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, Halifax District RCMP nabbed four impaired drivers as a result of concerned callers who called 911…
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats towards the…
Beaver Bank boxer looks to make Esker Cup championship history
BEAVER BANK: A boxer from Beaver Bank along with two teammates from the Sackville area will don the Canadian colours as they represent the area at the all-female Esker Box…
Football Dragons crowned Kinsmen Community Bowl champions
LOWER SACKVILLE: The experience of the Lockview High Dragons football team was no match for the Sackville High Kingfishers young players during the annual Kinsmen Club Community Bowl, held at…
Speed bumps coming for some Fall River area streets
WINDSOR JUNCTION: HRM is cracking down on speeding on several area residential streets in a pair of highly populated subdivisions as part of traffic calming measures aimed at making them…
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept.…
LHS issues letter on students caught vaping on school grounds
FALL RIVER: After hearing concerns from parents regarding vaping inside and outside of Lockview High School, the Fall River-based school’s administration team has sent home a letter to parents outlying…
VIDEO: Community continues searching for missing Beaver Bank dog
BEAVER BANK: Here is a short video interview with Chloe the Dog’s owner on the search, and what the community support means to them.
Help the RCMP find missing teen Haven Theriault
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Haven Lisa Theriault who was last seen on September 11 in New Glasgow. She was last heard…