Community News

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – Barry Dalrymple, Councillor for District 2 of the HRM, said he is pleased with the outcome of the 1010 – 2011 budget that was approved May 25.
In a recent interview Dalrymple discussed the impact of changes in taxes on a home. “An average home in the HRM is valued [...]

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – On May 15, St. John’s United Church hosted a very successful Spaghetti Western Supper! Large crowds turned out to enjoy the meal; many folks ventured onto the dance floor and twirled to the tunes provided by local county singer Wilf Carr and the band County Line.
MLA Percy Paris enjoyed [...]

Windsor Junction (D2N) – Students enrolled in the Kindermusik program taught by Louise MacDonald of Windsor Jct., enjoy singing as the structure of the program.  It was during those singing classes that the idea of taking the children on a train ride popped up. On May 8th and May 9th the idea became reality when [...]

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – Organizers of the first annual Fall River Canal Day festival are busy putting the finishing touches on plans for the July 1st event. Lots of events and fun is planned for the first of what is hoped to become an annual event, being held on Canada Day, including Fireworks [...]

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – The overseeing of the Gordon R, Snow Community  Centre’s  daily operations, is that much closer to being handled by community members.   The first Meet and Greet of the newly selected Fall River Recreation Board members was held on May 20th, at the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River. [...]

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – The Fall River – Riverlake Lions Club held it’s annual Spring Seniors Supper recently.
There was a large turn-out to enjoy the delicious (as always!) roast beef dinner. Members of the local Scouting group teamed up with Lion members and community volunteers to serve those who stopped by.

Waverley, Nova Scotia (D2N) – The 7th Annual Waverley-Fall River – Beaver Bank Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet was held April 30, at the Waverley Legion.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was local radio celebrity Lisa Blackburn. After grace was said, and a wonderful dinner was served – prepared by members of the Ladies Auxiliary of [...]

Fletcher’s Lake, Nova Scotia (D2N) – Holland Road Elementary School in Fletcher’s Lake, held their annual Spring Fair on May 1. The rain held off and despite the rather chilly weather, many children and parents turned out to enjoy and take part in the day.
There was a cake-walk – for only three tickets (value $1.50), [...]

Fall River, Nova Scotia (D2N) – Saturday, April 24 was a very busy one, as many groups took part in annual community-wide spring clean ups – all part of the Earth Day efforts.
The community of Fall River was a buzz of activity as dozens of local Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfinders, Cubs, Scouts, accompanied by [...]