MOUNT UNIACKE: Four local artisans have had their creations make the 2018 Local Wishlist. The Local Wishlist is a buy-local take on classic holiday catalogues, says organizer Kate Kirkpatrick. “We wanted to make it easy to buy local for the holidays,” said Kirkpatrick. “By bringing a large selection of gift ideas from across Nova Scotia […]
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ENFIELD: It may have been cool weather, but hundreds lined Highway 2 between Elmsdale and Enfield as Santa Claus and various other floats made their through the two communities. The East Hants Christmas Parade was held on the afternoon of Dec. 1. It was led by East Hants RCMP, as well as Municipality of East […]
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ENFIELD: The Christmas Tree in Saint Bernard’s Park in Enfield was lit up to much fanfare from the crowd of close to 300 plus people. With singing from 40 n’ Change getting those in attendance in the Christmas mood, and then the cry from Municipality of East Hants Town Crier Anita Benedict, the tree was […]
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ENFIELD: The public’s assistance is being sought by Enfield RCMP in identifying two ATV riders after several incidents involving their disregard for other motorists have been reported to RCMP. Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said that over the past few months, East Hants RCMP have received numerous complaints involving ATV riders who have put themselves and other […]
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ENFIELD: Riders from Todd Hill Farm, based out of Enfield, HRM came away big winners at the recently held NSHJA Awards banquet. Here’s a listing of the winners: Ainslie Currie and Finnegan (Finn) – Provincial Reserve Champion Equitation, Provincial Reserve Champion 2’3” Hunter Olivia Caissie and Blonde Ambition (Annie) – District Champion 2’3” Hunter, Provincial […]
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ENFIELD: The former Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP out of Enfield was “surprised” she was selected as the 2018 recipient of the Community Service Award from the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement. Const. Cheryl Ponee, who has since transferred to Bridgetown RCMP was on hand at the awards ceremony in Moncton, N.B. recently […]
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ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Beautification Society and Enfield in Bloom got extra help making Highway 2 festive on Nov. 17, as the East Hants PeeWee A hockey team helped put bows and deliver wreathes to the poles. CKG Elevators loaded the wreathes in their trucks and Boxmill Bakery & Cafe thanked the team with hot drinks […]
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HALIFAX STANFIELD: The Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has received federal funding to the tune of $18 million for an air cargo logistics park. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced an investment for the development of the Halifax Stanfield Air Cargo Logistics Park. HIAA submitted a revised, unsolicited application to the federal government […]
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HALIFAX STANFIELD: Two significant individuals in Nova Scotia and Canadian aviation history will have roads named after them at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the airport announced in a release. Major Walter Peters was Canada’s first black jet fighter pilot and an air force flying instructor from Litchfield, Nova Scotia. Mabel Hubbard Bell was a tireless […]
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Family pet missing for almost five months in Enfield comes back home ENFIELD: If Lola the cat could talk, oh the stories she would have to tell on her adventure for the past five months. The cat disappeared from owner Dorinda MacIsaac’s home in Enfield on July 12. MacIsaac feared the worst had happened to […]
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