MILFORD: The Municipality of East Hants has always been on the side of community volunteers, whether it be awarding more than $1 million annually in grants to community groups, or honouring the volunteers at their annual recognition banquet. Now, with the addition of Catherine Jobin, in the new position of Community Development Coordinator, she takes […]
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Police receive complaints of thefts in Nine Mile River NINE MILE RIVER:East Hants RCMP, along with those in Halifax District RCMP coverage areas, are seeing rises in thefts from vehicles. In a release, Halifax District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said police are encouraging residents to remove valuables and lock their vehicles after responding to […]
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ENFIELD: Firefighters from Enfield quickly doused a fire in the basement of a house in the Budland Acres subdivision on the night of Sept. 29. Just before 6 p.m., firefighters heard the “sounds of their people” for the fire in the basement of a residence in the 90 block of Edmund Drive. More than 25 […]
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LANTZ: Captain Clutch came through when it counted for the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins. Andrew Hines’ game winning goal early in overtime capped off a come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win for the Pens over the tough Spryfield Attack in their home opener at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz on Sept. 29. Chad Nemis scored […]
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ELMSDALE: An Elmsdale massage therapist charged with a historic sex assault is facing six additional charges. East Hants District RCMP has laid six additional charges of sexual assault following one victim’s disclosure to police about a sexual assault at a wellness centre in Elmsdale in 2016. Five additional victims have come forward since July 20 and on […]
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MILFORD: East Hants This is Us will make its’ hometown premiere on Oct. 4 at Hants East Rural High School in Milford. East Hants: This is Us was made possible with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage as part of Canada 150. The film explores the deep and rich […]
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ENFIELD: Firefighters responded to a report of fire in the basement of a home in the 90 block of Edmund Drive in Budland Acres subdivision in Enfield just before 6 p.m. on Saturday night, Sept. 29. More than 30 firefighters from Enfield fire; Elmsdale; Nine Mile River; Station 43 Grand Lake; Lantz fire; and Station […]
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HAGERMAN, N.Y.: The Enfield Volunteer Fire Department returned from the recently-held North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge in New York with extra luggage. The team brought home four extra pieces of hardware, including second place overall from the competition which featured an array of fire departments, many of whom are career firefighters. Enfield is a volunteer […]
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TR Construction donates money; will also build wheelchair ramp for Lantz girl LANTZ: Thanks to the support from the community—and a local contractor—Paige Treen’s life and that of her parents Gail and Peter is about to get simpler. Paige, who suffers from Zellweger Syndrome which is a rare genetic disorder, is wheelchair bound and needs […]
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GOFFS: Halifax District RCMP is reminding owners of trucks to take steps to ensure their vehicle is left in a secure location after receiving 4 complaints of spare tires stolen off parked trucks over the past month. All 4 trucks were parked in parking lots for extended periods of time when the owners returned to […]
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