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Snowfall impacting Annapolis Valley

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

It’s been snowing most of the day across Kings and the same for Annapolis Counties. Is this the unofficial storm before the actual storm?? It’s certainly been keeping operators busy. Adrian J.

Snow clearing in Kentville

January 29, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Crews worked to clear piles of snow around downtown Kentville overnight! Another dumping of snow is possible for Sunday into Monday, where are we going to put it all? Adrian J.

Winter scenes from the Lookoff!

January 28, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Did some exploring this afternoon and ventured to the Look Off. It’s definitely a pretty spot this time of year, with the snow covering our beautiful Annapolis Valley! Quite interesting to see all the ice packed in the Minas Basin from this far out! Here’s some photos. Adrian J.

Make sure civic signs are visible!

January 28, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Having your civic sign displayed properly, has proven to save lives, protect property and be an essential component to our everyday activities. With snow piling up along roadways, ensure your civic sign is properly maintained, visible from both directions and clear from snow! Civic signs are extremely important for emergency services but they’re also really […]

Scenic shot from East Berwick

January 26, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

It varies across the province on how much snow has come down! Winds are expected to pick up throughout the afternoon, resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibility. This shot was taken just after lunch today on Shaw Road in East Berwick of the tunnel that goes underneath Highway 101. I’m off to bed after […]

Wrapping up 2026 calendar project

January 24, 2026January 31, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

To say this year’s calendar project was beyond successful, would be an understatement. This page has been a blessing and a curse in disguise, with years of hard work and soaking in thousands of dollars. My calendar project, each year, is one way to help break even with some of my expenses. I set the […]

It’s bittersweet

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

For decades, residents living within the core of the Annapolis Valley have become all too familiar with the roaring sounds of the CC-130H Hercules. An airplane that has been providing search and rescue operations throughout Canada since the 1960s and soaring the skies of its home, Greenwood, since 1991. Pictured the CC-130H Hercules. The final […]

Middleton Fire participating in the BIG CHILL

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The Middleton Fire Department could use your help as they are participating in the BIG CHILL again this year! This meaningful community event is dedicated to supporting youth at risk in Annapolis County. The challenge consists of members completing a 15 km route snowshoeing. Middleton has set the bar to hopefully raise $2,000 in support […]

Delayed starts for schools – community input

January 22, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The delayed start for schools has been a topic of discussion for sometime. It was quite interesting to read the different perspectives on the subject from those within the community! Earlier this week on Tuesday, January 20th, I posted a poll on my page getting a plethora of feedback. The question was, how do you […]

Being an RCMP officer in rural Nova Scotia

January 22, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

“Being an RCMP officer in rural Nova Scotia can feel like patrolling the endless dark nights alone on winding backroads—shadows closing in, every distant sound echoing with uncertainty and isolation, with my family as the faint, steady light that calls me home through the void after each solitary watch. I’ve returned home shaken after dealing […]