Sunrise Lower Canard
Snapped the sunrise from the Minas Basin in Lower Canard this morning. It’s a little chilly out there today with temperatures around 10 degrees, you just might want a sweater! Adrian J.
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The Long Lake Wildfire is still out of control and gaining intensity today
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Still remains at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and gaining intensity today. There was some minimal growth south of Five Finger Lake, although the official size estimate remains 3210 hectares. Still no reports of damage to homes. Crews are still […]
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No major growth in West Dalhousie Wildfire
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Update: No changes in the size of 3210 hectares from this morning and yesterday’s update. Fire doesn’t appear to have grown since yesterday which is good news, but lots of work yet. More detailed post on my end later today, firefighters along with aircraft making some good progress. Sprinkler […]
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Kentville Multicultural Festival returns August 24th
The Kentville Multicultural Festival returns on Sunday, August 24th with a full day of music, food, and family-friendly cultural experiences in Kentville’s Centre Square. Running from 11 AM to 4 PM, the festival is free to attend and welcomes everyone to celebrate the diversity that makes our region vibrant and unique. This year’s Main Stage […]
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Sunset from Port Lorne
Took some much needed time and skipped over to the shore for the sunset. The breeze and smell of the water was just what the mind needed! Sunset from Port Lorne shortly after 8PM this evening. Adrian J.
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West Dalhousie Wildfire status remains the same
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Still estimated at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still estimated at 3210 hectares. It has crossed the West Dalhousie Road near Fairns Road. Crews are making good progress on dozer guards around the flanks. Still no reports of damage to homes. On the […]
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Annapolis County Wildfire 3210 hectares in size
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Now estimated at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is now estimated at 3210 hectares. Change in size is due to crews being able to get a more precise GPS measurement while there was less smoke this morning. Still no reports of damage to homes. On […]
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Wildfire exceeds 2,000 hectares while campers and trailers lost in West Dalhousie
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Now estimated at 2063 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex grew overnight to an estimated 2063 hectares. No reports of damage to homes at this time. A few campers/trailers lost. Air resources include 4 NWT planes and 2 contracted helicopters. On the ground are 77 DNR, 22 […]
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West Dalhousie Wildfire grows to 1977 hectares
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Now estimated at 1977 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex has grown to an estimated 1977 hectares. It has advanced past Godfrey Lake to the intersection of Fairns and West Dalhousie roads on one side, and to the south side of Spectacle Lakes on the other. […]
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Retired volunteer firefighter rescues two from burning home
Around 830AM, on Saturday morning, Aylesford Firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in Aylesford. Automatic mutual aid was dispatched, bringing in assistance from Berwick & Kingston fire departments. Prior to the fire departments arrival, the occupants on one side of the home were unaware of the fire, while the other occupants managed […]
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