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Relaxing night along the shore

July 17, 2026July 18, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Spent most of the day close to home, ventured out just in time to catch the sunset from Turners Brook in Oglivie. Have a safe weekend. Adrian J.

Rainbow following showers in Black Rock

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Most of the Annapolis Valley received a good shower late this afternoon and into this evening. Lots of residents captured the vibrant colours of a stunning rainbow before dusk as the sky started to clear. I caught the rainbow just in the nick of time overtop of the Black Rock Lighthouse before the sun went […]

Wildfire in Annapolis County – Under Control per DNR

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

West Stoney Lake wildfire now classified as under control by DNR. At 6PM, DNR is reporting the West Stoney Lake wildfire in Graywood, Annapolis County is now under control. DNR ground crews, volunteer firefighters and a helicopter worked the fire all day today and the chopper has since been released. Four fixed-wing water bombers dropped […]

There is a 300+ hectare wildfire burning in Jacket Lake, Halifax County

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

This photo was taken by my sister who resides in Lochaber Mines where heavy plumes of smoke from the fire are very evident just before 6PM this evening. Two DNR helicopters, four fixed-wing water bombers and additional two water bombers from NFLD are engaged. From DNR: UPDATE (6 p.m.): DNR, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, […]

⚠️⛽️🆙 Gas Prices

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Gas up 3.8 cents and Diesel up 5.9 cents at midnight tonight. Adrian J.

Crews making progress at Graywood Wildfire

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer fire departments continue to battle the wildfire in Graywood this evening. DNR confirming multiple fires near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. One DNR helicopter on site working the fire alongside ground crews throughout the day today. Fixed-wing aircraft made water drops before lunch and were redirected to […]

Aircraft working fire in Graywood

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Fire crews continue to battle the wildfire in Graywood near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. Fixed-wing aircraft performed drops just before noon this afternoon and one DNR helicopter continues to make water drops at this hour. Ground crews are working the fire and volunteer firefighters are shuttling water to frontline firefighters. The latest report […]

Wildfire update per DNR from Graywood

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer fire departments are actively working the wildfire in Graywood near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. DNR is currently estimating the fire to be 4 hectares and is out of control. A DNR helicopter is on site and fixed-wing water bombers are on route. Annapolis Royal Firefighters, Bear […]

Annapolis Royal Responding

July 16, 2026July 18, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Annapolis Royal Fire Department, Tanker #22, shuttling water to a wildfire in Graywood, Annapolis County this morning.

Smoke impacting Annapolis County

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

There are a number of communities experiencing low lying smoke as a result of an out of control wildfire in Annapolis County. Residents can expect to see and smell smoke across the valley as they wake up this morning. There is a fire burning between Perotte and Graywood, crews are expected to start fighting the […]