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Department of Natural Resources reporting the West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control. Official size estimate is still 3210 hectares, crews are aiming to do a new precise measurement today. Still no homes damaged. Crews continue working on dozer guards and soaking areas around the perimeter of the fire zone. […]
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My fellow members from Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department have put in their time assisting in West Dalhousie. In total, volunteer members from Waterville have been down to provide their service four times, with Big flow #51 and Tanker #21. Big flow is known for its ability to pump a high volume of water […]
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Lunenburg District RCMP safely arrested a man who stole a truck and trailer from New Minas then attempted repeatedly to flee from police through several Nova Scotia communities. On August 21 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a truck stolen from New Minas. The owner reported that debit and […]
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A new size estimate reflecting some growth is likely once crews have a chance to measure again. Last estimate was 3,212 hectares and is still classified as out of control. Previous reports advised that some trailers and campers were lost but thankfully there are no residential homes damaged at this time. Despite difficult conditions, firefighters […]
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ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NS, AUGUST 22, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has renewed the State of Local Emergency in response to the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which continue to burn out of control. This renewal extends the municipal State of Local Emergency for an additional seven (7) days, unless terminated or further […]
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Department of Natural Resources reporting the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire has grown an additional 2 hectares this afternoon. The new estimated size is 3,212 hectares and still classified as out of control. Winds have picked up significantly in the Annapolis Valley this afternoon. All aircraft are still on scene along with 52 DNR, […]
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Civic signs in the Annapolis Valley, and across Nova Scotia continue to be a daily concern, as many homes and businesses do not presently have one displayed, or have one displayed improperly. I began this project months ago, trying to get the message out to many, with hundreds of people taking the measures to ensure […]
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On August 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Carlton St. Four men forcefully entered the home while the residents were inside. One of the men, armed with a firearm, assaulted one of the residents, a 64-year-old man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No […]
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The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire remains the same status as yesterday. Covering an area of 3,210 hectares and still being classified as out of control, the fire hasn’t grown in almost 3 days. Mandatory evacuations remain in place resulting in 107 homes being evacuated and affecting 215 people. Roads in West Dalhousie evacuation […]
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It was therapeutic to burn through all five batteries flying just outside Halls Harbour tonight. I even caught the sun as it went down, with different phases of colour, lighting up the clouds across the Bay of Fundy. Adrian J.
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