The Laker News http://www.thelaker.ca The Latest News from The Lakes Area, NS en-us Copyright 2009 Advocate Media Inc. 3/10/2010 12:04:29 AM 20 Conrad says residents need to unite over water concerns http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3088 3088 BEAVER BANK: The chairman of the Monarch-Rivendale Community Association wants those in the subdivision located in Beaver Bank, to come together for the grea... Councillor miffed about lack of crosswalk support http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3090 3090 FALL RIVER: Barry Dalrymple is a frustrated man. The local councillor emphatically says bringing crosswalk flags to his and other districts remains a priorit... Entertainment highlights Haiti benefit at Anglican Church http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3092 3092 FALL RIVER: Like a fire engine roaring to the aid of people in need, the 250 or so people at the Benefit for Haiti, held Feb. 4, at St. Thomas at Fall River ... Paris keeps lid on spending http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3086 3086 WINDSOR JUNCTION: The local NDP MLA is among those who were named in a Nova Scotia Auditor General report on MLA spending. However, Percy Paris feels he’s be... Residents have a right to be shocked at MLAs: Dalrymple http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3093 3093 FALL RIVER: The provincial MLA expense scandal has left more then a few people fuming, irritated and in disgust. Barry Dalrymple is no different. The Distric... Residents overwhelmingly select Option A for Laurie Park http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3101 3101 GRAND LAKE: Residents have overwhelming chosen the type of redevelopment Laurie Park will undergo, with minimal impact on day users. Officials with the Depar... Residents voice concerns over proposed airport buffer zone http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3100 3100 GOFFS: A proposed buffer zone restricting future development surrounding the Halifax Stanfield International Airport isn’t getting a smooth ride from residen... Student-organized concert raises $2,700 for Haiti http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3096 3096 FALL RIVER: Residents in Fall River and area were definitely in the giving mood Feb. 10, as more than $2,500 was raised for Haiti. The Lockview High School s... Under review; District 2 could be re-shaped http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3087 3087 FALL RIVER: District 2 could see its landscape change drastically, depending on the outcome of an ongoing District Boundary Review by the Halifax Regional Mu... Young friends use creativity to help Haiti relief efforts http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3089 3089 FALL RIVER: Two Fall River youngsters are showing the true spirit of generosity in the wake of the devastation in Haiti. Hannah Scallion and friend Stephanie... Art exhibit focuses on injustices http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3098 3098 OAKFIELD: Carol Morrison is hoping to showcase the injustices done around the world through works of art in an upcoming exhibit. Morrison will be displaying ... Dexter should get approval for water project http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3095 3095 WAVERLEY: A proposed plan to expand the water line into Dexter Construction offices at the Rocky Lake Quarry appears headed for approval. Only one resident t... Groups encourage to apply for HRM grants http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3099 3099 FALL RIVER: Barry Dalrymple is looking for a few good non-profit organizations in District 2. The councillor for District 2 (Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank)... Melvin charged in kidnapping incident http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3091 3091 FALL RIVER: Convicted drug dealer and well-known crime figure Jimmy Melvin Jr., can add kidnapping, extortion and threatening a man at gunpoint to his length... No spending on HRM name change http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3094 3094 FALL RIVER: Barry Dalrymple doesn’t care what they change Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) name to, as long as no money is spent on the changeover. The ... Students with big hearts raise big moola for Haiti http://www.thelaker.ca/stories.asp?id=3097 3097 BEAVER BANK: Students at Harold T. Barrett Junior High School are showing they have big hearts. The Beaver Bank-based school held a fundraising project entit...