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More counties lifted from woods restrictions
The risk of wildfires is now low enough in Pictou and Colchester counties to allow restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, September 11. With the change, effective at 4 p.m., half the counties in the province will no longer be under the restrictions. Restrictions were lifted in the following […]
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Thursday update on West Dalhousie Wildfire
The Long Lake wildfires complex continues to be held at an estimated 8468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. Crews had a very productive day yesterday, as weather conditions were in their favour. Today has the potential to be the same. The lack of rain presents challenges with dry fuel. The southern half […]
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Efforts continue to contain wildfire in West Dalhousie
The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still being held at 8,468 hectares. There have been no new reports of damage to properties besides the twenty homes and 11 outbuildings reported from Sunday, August 24th, extreme fire activity. Department of Natural Resources reporting that conditions are expected to be dry with minimal rain through […]
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Crown files preferred indictment against accused in killing of Annapolis Valley music teacher Esther Jones
From Ian Fairclough with The Chronicle Herald: https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/crown-files-preferred-indictment-killing-annapolis-valley-music-teacher-esther-jones-kingston A 55-year-old man accused of killing music teacher Esther Jones in Kings County a year ago will go right to trial after the Crown filed a direct indictment in the case. Crown attorneys Shawna MacDonald and Scott Morrison filed the paperwork Aug. 8 in the case against […]
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Man charged with several offences after incident in Clementsport
Annapolis District RCMP has charged a man with several offences following aggravated assaults in Clementsport. On September 6, at approximately 9 p.m., RCMP officers responded to reports of an assault at a home in the 1500 block of Hwy. 1. En route, they learned of another assault nearby involving the same man. Upon arriving at […]
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South Alton man charged following search warrant
The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (VISCEU) has charged a South Alton man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. On September 3, the VISCEU, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Kings District General Investigation Section, West Hants SCEU, RCMP Police Dog Services, Kentville Police Service, and […]
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West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire now classified as “Being Held”
⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire now classified as “Being Held.” It’s been twenty seven days since the wildfire in West Dalhousie broke out and today marks the first day it’s officially being deemed as “Being held.” Per DNR. The fire remains estimated at 8,468 hectares in size. Twenty homes and 11 outbuildings were […]
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⚠️ Partial Evacuation Lifted – Alert Issued by Annapolis County.
⚠️ Partial Evacuation Lifted – Alert Issued by Annapolis County. Partial Re-Entry on Tuesday, Sept. 9th, from 9-11AM for ONLY the civic addresses specified in this alert. Evacuation order remains in effect for Morse Rd, West Dalhousie Rd, Thorne Rd. & Heartland Rd. Civics 484-1073 Morse Rd and civics 4272 & 4291 Thorne Rd. & […]
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West Dalhousie Wildfire Update
The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still estimated at 8468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. While crews have wrapped the perimeter of the wildfire with fire breaks – a mix of dozer guards and hose lines – the fire is still out of control. Firefighters are now advancing from the […]
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