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Flurries making for slippery conditions

January 23, 2026January 24, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Scattered flurries across the valley are making for slippery conditions this evening. While the winter season is upon us, taking the appropriate steps by turning lights on, clearing off your vehicle and giving yourself a few extra minutes can make all the difference when hitting the roads! Drive safe. Adrian J.

⚠️ Hazardous winter conditions are possible:

January 23, 2026January 24, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Winter storm to bring strong winds, significant snowfall, and blowing snow. 📍 Locations: southern Nova Scotia. ❄️ Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm. 💨 Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. ⏰ Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning. ✍️ Remarks: A developing winter storm is expected to bring a period of prolonged snowfall […]

It’s bittersweet

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

For decades, residents living within the core of the Annapolis Valley have become all too familiar with the roaring sounds of the CC-130H Hercules. An airplane that has been providing search and rescue operations throughout Canada since the 1960s and soaring the skies of its home, Greenwood, since 1991. Pictured the CC-130H Hercules. The final […]

Middleton Fire participating in the BIG CHILL

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The Middleton Fire Department could use your help as they are participating in the BIG CHILL again this year! This meaningful community event is dedicated to supporting youth at risk in Annapolis County. The challenge consists of members completing a 15 km route snowshoeing. Middleton has set the bar to hopefully raise $2,000 in support […]

⚠️ Black Ice

January 22, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Getting reports from some motorists that there is black ice on roadways this evening! Black ice is typically clear, but it can be misleading as it takes on the colour of the pavement beneath it, making it look like a wet, dark, and often dull patch of road. Take your time and use caution if […]

Gas Update Via Joel Hirtle

January 22, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Gas up 0.7 & Diesel up 7.3

Delayed starts for schools – community input

January 22, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The delayed start for schools has been a topic of discussion for sometime. It was quite interesting to read the different perspectives on the subject from those within the community! Earlier this week on Tuesday, January 20th, I posted a poll on my page getting a plethora of feedback. The question was, how do you […]

Being an RCMP officer in rural Nova Scotia

January 22, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

“Being an RCMP officer in rural Nova Scotia can feel like patrolling the endless dark nights alone on winding backroads—shadows closing in, every distant sound echoing with uncertainty and isolation, with my family as the faint, steady light that calls me home through the void after each solitary watch. I’ve returned home shaken after dealing […]

Two arrested following search warrant in New Minas

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Southwest Nova District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested two people for drug trafficking and weapons offences in New Minas. On January 18, Southwest Nova SCEU, assisted by Kings District RCMP general duty officers and the General Investigation Section, executed a search warrant at a home on Kings Cres. At the residence, officers […]

End of an era

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

It was an interesting, informative and thorough day with the Royal Canadian Air Force at 14 Wing Greenwood. Due to unforeseen circumstances the Hercules that has serviced the base for decades was unable to depart as it ends its journey servicing Canadians. More to follow on the visit to the base and the welcoming of […]