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From the family of Joel Neily: It is with the heaviest hearts that we share that on Sunday, May 24th, Joel passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and fellow firefighter brothers. Over the course of his illness, Joel fought battle after battle with incredible strength, courage, and determination. Even when […]
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On May 22, 2026, members of the Kentville Police Service arrested a man in the downtown core of Kentville in relation to an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. KPS was assisted by the Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia. Police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cash, mobile electronic devices and other evidence of trafficking. […]
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Various locations in the Annapolis valley could be lucky enough to see 15-25 mm of rain from this morning until this evening. It’s been a busy week for firefighters across the province contending with wildfires, this rain is very much welcomed. Some more rain is forecasted for the rest of the week but there is […]
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There is absolutely no burning permitted in Hants, Halifax, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne & Yarmouth Counties today. The remainder of the province is restricted until after 7PM this evening. https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ Ensure you check your municipal bylaws.
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Rarely do I manage to get photos of a Cardinal but today this one really wanted its picture taken outside of my work in Kentville. Many of my brothers and sisters in the fire service, across Nova Scotia, are truly struggling, navigating through significant loss. The month of May has always been a really difficult […]
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Sunrise taken from various locations in Kings County just before 6AM this morning. Attached are some photos from Chipmans Corner. Adrian J.
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Our brothers and sisters from Bridgetown Fire Department has tragically lost one of their members while battling a wildfire in Annapolis County. The Abercrombie Fire Department in Pictou County has also tragically lost an active member, unexpectedly this week. The Eureka Fire Department in Pictou County has also lost a longtime member, unexpectedly this week. […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department – May 21, 2026 It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department announces the line of duty death of our brother, Firefighter Alexandru Uichita, age 40, who passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, during wildfire suppression operations […]
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Earlier this afternoon, Aylesford Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a woods fire in Weltons Corner. Crews made quick work getting water on the fire and under control. Thankfully reduced winds prevented the fire from spreading further. Department of Natural Resources also attended the scene and crews have since cleared. Adrian J.
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I always find it quite fascinating how bees work to collect pollen during the peak of Apple Blossom season! Honey bees are a critical part of agriculture, pollinating crops to ensure a successful harvest. Here’s a few photos from a far and then up close. Adrian J.
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