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Despite all that’s going on, I’m a firm believer that things will come together. My heart goes out to many of the evacuees who have had to flee their homes. My thoughts and gratitude also go out to all the first responders and heavy equipment operators who have been working around the clock to protect […]
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The Province is launching a new emergency financial support program to help residents who have been evacuated because of the wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County. “Having to leave your home because of wildfire is one of the hardest things a family can face,” said Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management. “We […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire more than doubles in size to estimated 7,780 hectares. Many homes have been saved. Despite best efforts, some have been damaged. DNR advising assessment needed before an exact number can be provided. Once information is confirmed, affected residents will be told first. Yesterday’s extreme conditions caused the wildfire […]
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“More than 40 of our staff are helping out with the Long Lake wildfire. We’re clearing brush, maintaining road closures and using our tankers to bring water to fire crews and fuel to emergency responders. We hope to have three more tankers there in the next few days.” From Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.
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There are four main classifications used when it comes to categorizing wildfires. These different stages all mean different things with more complex terms and umbrellas they fall under, depending on the current fire conditions at that given time. Since starting this page, I have always tried to put information out there in a way that […]
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I’ve had a few people already ask about the calendars for 2026! Designs are currently in the works, but unfortunately things got pushed behind a bit with all that’s been happening locally. Big thank you to all the local businesses who are supporting my project again this year, ultimately helping make this happen: Cambridge Convenience, […]
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Happening this evening in support of our friends over at Annapolis Ground Search & Rescue in Kingston. Details can be found in the poster! Adrian J.
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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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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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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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