Gas and Diesel set to increase via Joel Hirtle
Gas up 2.2 and Diesel up 3.6
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App announced by Nova Scotia Government
“The right alert at the right time can make all the difference. Get alerts for your home, work, or wherever your family is with NS Alert. Trusted emergency alerts for Nova Scotia. Download where you get your apps.” Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ns-alert/id6747510995 Google (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peasi.nsalert&hl=en_CA Photo via Nova Scotia Government
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Twenty homes and 11 outbuildings destroyed from Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie
Twenty homes and 11 outbuildings destroyed from Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie. The lost residences were on West Dalhousie, Morse and Thorne roads and not all were considered primary residences. Structures were lost when the fire doubled in size on Sunday, August 24th, when explosive fire behaviour occurred. Many homes had structural protection in […]
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Sunrise from Canard
Caught the stages of the sun coming up this morning, from my trusty spot along Canard Street in Lower Canard. Adrian J.
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Special Air Quality Statement
FROM Kings REMO: Special Air Quality Statement for Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants Counties Air Quality Warning issued for Annapolis County Smoke from wildfires will reduce local air quality Short range wind forecast: light becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 km/h. Remarks: Smoke from a wildfire near the Long Lake area of Annapolis county will […]
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Two weeks since Long Lake fires broke out in West Dalhousie
Tonight marked two weeks since the wildfires broke out in West Dalhousie. It was nice to see some Bridgetown members getting a much needed break today, while taking care of some trucks, hoses and equipment, that have surely been through some rough conditions. Despite all that’s going on it’s crucial to have these trucks in […]
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Wildfire in West Dalhousie remains out of control
⚠️ There are no major developments from the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire late this afternoon. Department of Natural Resources providing a better estimate at 8,247 hectares and classified as out of control. Reports of damaged homes and properties were reported the other day but no additional reports of new damages. Evacuations and road […]
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How to support West Dalhousie residents
⚠️ Important Message: After some discussions with directly affected community members, I have chosen to not share any go fund me pages at this time. Scam pages have already formed and for credibility’s sake to ensure the money is going where it NEEDS to go, this is the appropriate action. The best way to help […]
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West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update
⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is now estimated at 8,278 hectares. Department of Natural Resources unable to provide further information at this time but advising there has been no new reports of damage to homes as assessments are ongoing. Conditions seem to be favourable to continue to make progress on the classified […]
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⚠️ Important Reminder For Evacuees
⚠️ Important Reminder For Evacuees: The comfort centre is open between 8AM-4PM at the Bridgetown Fire Station staffed by volunteers with the Nova Scotia Gaurd. Evacuation & reception area NSCC Middleton. Additional information can be found below for accommodations, donations etc. West Dalhousie Public information line 1-833-806-1515 staffed daily from 11AM-7PM. Adrian J.
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