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Emma Archibald of Fall River has begun her 10 km women’s interval standing (classic) event at the Paralympics. She was in the second group at the start line. It is four laps.
Coverage is now live on CBC gem

Cheema athletes heading to Florida for spring training camp » The Laker News WAVERLEY: A decision by the Cheema Aquatic Club to hold its annual spring training camp in Florida this year has raised some questions among a few residents.

“We explored several options in Europe as a result, but in the end the decision was put to a vote by the athletes and parents themselves, since this is their camp and their expense.”

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Elmsdale’s Cole joins Honda Canada GDR Fox Racing Team » The Laker News ELMSDALE: A rising motocross rider from Elmsdale is taking the next step in her racing career after being named to one of Canada’s top teams.

Elmsdale’s Cole joins Honda Canada GDR Fox Racing Team

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Houston admits government “too clinical” as $53.6M in supports reinstated » The Laker News HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston said Nova Scotia is restoring millions in funding for programs supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and educational

“It was listening to a number of stories about what would be the practical impact… really hearing about what the impacts could be on their family,” said Premier Tim Houston.
“That made us say, ‘Well, we can’t do that.”

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Traffic delays expected Wednesday morning in Windsor Junction » The Laker News WINDSOR JUNCTION: Motorists are to expect traffic delays in the Windsor Junction area on March 11 for a two hour span.

Traffic delays expected this morning in #WindsorJunction

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Man uninjured after tractor-train collision; faces charges of impaired driving » The Laker News ELMSDALE: A 74-year-old man from Enfield faces one count of impaired driving after the tractor he was driving collided with a train last week in Elmsdale.

“Police arrived on scene and identified the driver of the tractor who had driven through while the signals were activated and the arms had come down to prevent crossing,” said A/Sgt. Collier. #ElmsdaleNS #EastHants

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Credit where it’s due. Premier Houston called me shortly before nine tonight and I had the chance to ask my questions. He also apologized for the mixup at the budget announcement presser. I appreciate that.

Wow, no time for the reporters that were on the video conference for the premier’s budget announcement to ask questions. Very interesting.

Fall River’s Emma Archibald finished in fourth place in her semifinal race and will not advance to the final. Only the top three advance.
Canada will have a competitor in the final.
What a great showing by our local girl in her first Paralympic games event.
Go Emma go !

Fall River’s Emma Archibald has finished in 11th Place in the qualification for the women’s sprint standing event at the Paralympics this morning.
The top 12 advance to the semifinals; there were 17 competitors. Way to go Emma!
Coverage is on CBC Gem.

Interrupter clause - Fuel prices to change at midnight

Regular gas up 9.3cpl

Diesel no charge 

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Happy birthday

Good morning Elmsdale!

A friend of mine thinks it could be activated as early as tomorrow with a possible nine/10 cent gas increase in 14 or more cent increase for diesel.

Wilkie wins Canada’s first gold medal at Milan Cortina Paralympics Natalie Wilkie has won Canada’s first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

Congrats Natalie!❤️
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Champions!
The East Hants RCMP (with officers from other nearby detachment) took on the HERH Tigers boys hockey team in a charity hockey game at the Sportsplex in Lantz. I was the head coach and my strategy worked as the RCMP won 9-6.
The real winner though was the Braeden Bannister Memorial Fund.

It’s coaching time. Tigger giving me advice after hearing we’re playing Tigers.

It’s the day that Coach Healey has been waiting for since last year. East Hants RCMP vs HERH Tigers tonight March 7 at 7:30 PM at the Sportsplex. Come on out and have an awesome time at a charity hockey game in support of the Braeden Bannister memorial fund. Go teams go 

Turnbull proud to represent N.S., inspire next generation of female hockey players » The Laker News TORONTO, ONT.: Olympic silver medalist Blayre Turnbull said representing Canada on the world stage is always special, but the support she receives from back

“I’ve been all around the world for hockey, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is how much support I feel from my community in Stellarton and from my family across Nova Scotia,” she said. #FeedtheDream #PictouCounty #TeamSobeys #NS

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Lantz man facing charges of assault with a weapon, robbery, uttering threats » The Laker News ELMSDALE: A 36-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after being found stuck in a house under construction.

Lantz man facing charges of assault with a weapon, robbery, uttering threats

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Halifax Water customer portal privacy incident under investigation » The Laker News HALIFAX: Halifax Water has temporarily shut down its Customer Connect online portal while we investigate unauthorized access to information associated with

Halifax Water customer portal privacy incident under investigation

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From Nova Scotia health this morning:

A power outage at the Victoria General site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre disrupted some services earlier today.

Surgeries at the Victoria General site are currently limited while backup generator power is being restored.

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Fuel prices to change at midnight

NO CHANGE FOR GAS

Diesel UP 14.9

Photo: @wfmhfx.bsky.social #Halifax #NovaScotia #FallRiverNS

Lantz man facing charges of assault with a weapon, robbery, uttering threats » The Laker News ELMSDALE: A 36-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after being found stuck in a house under construction.

Upon investigation, police learned the man had breached a no contact order attending an address of a female known to him, Const. MacDermid said. #ElmsdaleNS #EastHants

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NS NDP: Houston government cuts harm Nova Scotia families » The Laker News HALIFAX: On Wednesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, caregivers and advocates called on the Houston government to reverse their harmful cuts to

N.S. NDP: Houston government cuts harm Nova Scotia families

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Jr B Pens, Lumberjacks renew rivalry in NSJHL quarterfinal series; Game 2 in Lantz Friday » The Laker News LANTZ: The quarterfinal series schedule for the East Hants Bitar's Ristorante Penguins and South Shore Lumberjacks is out.

Jr B Pens, Lumberjacks renew rivalry in NSJHL quarterfinal series; Game 2 in Lantz Friday #EastHants

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I thought the snow might cause a delayed start. I didn’t think from being out and clearing it that it would cancel school. I didn’t think it was that bad. But I guess better to be safe.

All HRCE schools will be delayed in opening by two hours today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

This means:

Bused students will be picked up two hours later than their regular time.
Lunch and dismissal will be at regularly scheduled times.
EXCEL programs are canceled for the morning only.

CSAP metro schools have a 2h delay start today

All CCRCE schools in Cumberland County, Pictou County, Colchester County and schools in the municipality of East Hants will be closed today, March 4, 2026, due to weather forecast and road conditions.
Offices and work sites remain open.