Garden Club showcases Jamieson Park
FALL RIVER: Jamieson Park, the gem maintained by the volunteers with the Fall River Garden Club, was on full display for the community to see on Oct. 6.
At the event, those attending had an...
Canal Commission, SWEPS working together
FLETCHERS LAKE: Two non-profit community organizations are teaming up for the betterment of the community.
In late January, a newly designed and installed park sign was stolen from Lock 4 of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway...
Math is no challenge for this young girl
FLETCHERS LAKE: Need a math question answered, just ask Maria Mihai she will likely know the answer without hesitation.
Mihai, a Grade 4 student at Holland Road Elementary School in Fletchers Lake, has math and...
Warning issued for Powder Mill Lake
WAVERELY: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) is warning residents and tourists alike to not swim, drink water, or eat fish that are caught in Powder Mill Lake in Waverley.
The reason behind the warning is because...
Our Top 10 web stories so far in 2017
FALL RIVER: From local crime stories to Bill 75, and the teachers protest against the government, there has been a lot of stories done that have drawn your attention on our website, TheLaker.ca.
Here’s a...
Four-legged school mate
FALL RIVER: Lockview High student Alexander Bures has a new loyal companion in his senior year. He comes in the form of a four-legged friend, who helps the Windsor Junction teen remain calm and...
Tired and frustrated: Waverley parents of autistic son plea for help
WAVERLEY: Parents
of an autistic child in Waverley say they’re frustrated with having no
help to deal with their son’s outbursts, and are going public as a
result.
Shannon Mosher and Andrew Mader say they...
Bringing awareness to MMIWG
FALL RIVER: In October, Lockview High School was raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls to it's students. (Submitted photo)
The Red Dress project was created to recognize...
MRD sponsors crosswalk flags
FALL RIVER: Karen Davison with MRD Driving poses with Norm Collins from the Crosswalk Safety Society after installing crosswalk flags across Fall River Road at the intersection with Richardson Drive.
The flags help with visibility...
Hartlen’s closure a “devastating loss”
BEAVER BANK: A staple in North Upper Beaver Bank will close for the final time on July 11, leaving a huge void for residents who live in the community, with the local MLA calling...