Rec Centre Funding

The long wait may soon be over. A funding announcement for the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre will be held this Friday morning at 10 a.m. at theMichelin Social Club on Logan Road in Bridgewater. The Town of Bridgewater and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg have committed 10 million to the project with the province kicking in 10 million as well. The federal contribution is also expected to be 10 million. The plans for the Lifestyle Centre include two ice rinks, one six-lane, 25-metre pool, and fitness and meeting space as well as a new library.

Robbery with Violence

An elderly male the victim of a robbery with violence in West Dublin last evening. Two unknown persons entered the man's residence around 8:30 p.m. last night assaulting him and stealing an undisclosed amount of money from his wallet. An RCMP Police Service Dog and the Forensic Identification Unit are assisting the Lunenburg County RCMP with the investigation which is ongoing.