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Streatch “uncomfortable” with LWF Ratepayers area rate situation

FALL RIVER: The area rate tax structure for the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) has left councillor Steve Streatch “uncomfortable” going forward. That’s why the Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley representative on HRM Regional Council has asked HRM...

Back-to-school cheat sheet for drivers from NS RCMP

FALL RIVER: Back-to-school is an exciting time for many children (and an even more exciting time for parents and guardians!), but as young scholars settle into their September routines, drivers should be extra careful...

Collins Park has best tasting water

WELLINGTON: A local water supply has been ranked as having the best tasting water. At the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association annual conference, held Oct. 6-8 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront hotel, the water...
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Signs of depression can vary, advocate says

FALL RIVER: The signs and symptoms of mental health issues come in many different shapes and sizes. No one knows that better than Jim Malone. Malone, a driven sales worker, saw all that come to...

Beaver Bank shouldn’t be split, Commission told

LOWER SACKVILLE: Beaver Bank wasn’t the reason the Electoral Boundary Commission was at Acadia Hall in Lower Sackville to start their province-wide tour on election boundaries on Sept. 4, but it quickly became the...

UPDATED: Community mailboxes reopened for delivery on Winley Dr.

WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents of a subdivision in Fall River Village were forced to travel almost 40 minutes round-trip to get their mail recently after their community mailboxes was deemed unsafe. Canada Post taped...

Minister Hussen, MP Samson tour Fall River business

FALL RIVER: Tucked along Highway 2 in the brick building next to The Turtleback Tap & Grill is a business with world-renowned brands that generate millions, and one that has had employees benefit from...
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Fall River Breakaway program still going strong

FALL RIVER: This past October the Breakaway Program that meets Monday mornings at the Open Gate in Fall River reached a milestone – its 10th anniversary. It comes as a bit of a surprise to...

From the Firehouse – May 2017 calls

FALL RIVER: Firefighters in Zone 4 responded to 67 calls for service during the month of May, with Station 45 (Fall River) leading the way with 22 calls. Station 41 in Waverley responded to 11...

Fall River Ranger unit eyeing jamboree in England

Two sisters from Noel among those in group fundraising for trip FALL RIVER: Two sisters with the Fall River Ranger unit are among the eight members of the group and two chaperones who...
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