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From Department of Natural Resources at this hour: The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and still estimated at 8465 hectares. No new reports of damage. Crews are working hard while favourable weather lasts, aiming to get a line of fire breaks around the entire perimeter of the fire zone. The southern […]
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School buses will be hitting the roads this week for another school year and it’s important for motorists to be reminded. Starting the first week of September throughout the rest of the year, it might not hurt to adjust your morning commute schedule to ensure you have extra time if you encounter traffic congestion due […]
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I spend 60% of my evenings in the summer soaking in the sunsets from Black Rock. Sometimes the ambition to get up and drive over is a lot but it always makes the views and photos well worth the struggle. Photos taken this evening. Adrian J.
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The community remains shaken after the sudden disappearance of Esther Jones one year ago today. Jones, 55, was last seen alive a year ago today on August 31st, 2024 at the Kingston Bible College just outside Greenwood. Esther was reported missing to the RCMP on September 2nd after family members hadn’t seen or heard from […]
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Department of Natural Resources is now estimating the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire at 8,465 hectares today. Twenty homes and 11 outbuilding have been lost during explosive fire behaviour that occurred on Sunday, August 24th. Firefighters made all efforts to save homes and properties while having 88 structures equipped with sprinkler protection, 85 of […]
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The Windsor Fire Department will be hosting a fire truck show & shine on September 28th. All proceeds will be going back to Greg Misner and family. Greg is well known in the fire service world for his detailed work in cleaning many fire apparatus across the Annapolis Valley and suffered a serious sickness resulting […]
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What a beautiful Rainbow this afternoon outside the Bridgetown Fire Station. I hope everyone had a great Saturday. Adrian J.
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Some days I can’t figure out which is more beautiful, the sunrise or the sunset! Taken this evening looking over the Cornwallis River in Waterville. Adrian J.
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From Department of Natural Resources at this hour: “The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 8234 hectares. No new reports of damage. Unless there is a significant development in the fire, updates will be provided once daily moving forward.” This is good news, while this may not be the […]
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County Renews State of Local Emergency – August 29, 2025 The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has renewed the State of Local Emergency for a second time to support management of the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which continue to burn out of control. A State of Local Emergency remains in effect for a period […]
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