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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8468 hectares. No new reports of damage. Smoky conditions continue in the Annapolis County area. Infrared camera scans continue to show good progress but also show sizeable hot spots that will take time to put out. Barricades are in place around the active wildfire […]
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Kings District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Cambridge. On September 19, at approximately 6 p.m., RCMP officers, Waterville fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 101 between exits 14 and 15. Officers learned that a Toyota Yaris travelling west and a Honda Pilot travelling […]
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The West Dalhousie Long Lake wildfire remains as “Being held” at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There have been no new reports of damage. All remaining evacuees can return home today, although roads in the area are not open to the general public because it is still active wildfire zone. High winds and dry conditions today; […]
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Public Notice – West Dalhousie Re-Entry Re-entry into the evacuated area of West Dalhousie is now open for residents only. We understand some residents may wish to bring in family, friends, or outside help for cleanup. At this time, access remains restricted to residents only. Roads into the area remain closed to the general public. […]
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Today marks 39 days since wildfires in West Dalhousie were reported, following lightning that was impacting the Annapolis Valley and the immediate area. It was 38 days ago today, that many immediate residents in the West Dalhousie community were evacuated, not realizing the extent of the evacuation. Many who are able to return to […]
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⚠️ Final Update – Highway 101 has since re-opened as approximately 3AM Saturday morning. ————————— ⚠️ Highway 101 remains closed as of Saturday at 1240AM. ————————— ⚠️🚥 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚥⚠️ Due to a serious motor vehicle accident along Highway 101 between the Coldbrook & Berwick Exits, Highway 101 is expected to be closed for several […]
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The Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged a man with multiple offences after executing a search warrant at a home in West Paradise. On September 17, as part of an ongoing firearms and stolen property investigation, the Southwest Nova SCEU, in conjunction with Annapolis District RCMP, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. All remaining evacuees will be able to return home on Saturday, September 20 although their roads will not be open to the general public because it is still an active wildfire zone. Crews continue working […]
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Evacuation Order lifted for West Dalhousie https://nsalert.alertable.ca/#/incidents/610607AD-3FE8-4D27-A992-047464A62605 Phased Re-Entry begins on Saturday, Sept. 20th: 9:00AM – civics 4957-5535 West Dalhousie Rd, 1971-2708 Thorne Rd and all of Heartland Rd & Medicraft Ln 10:00AM – civics 47-265 Morse Rd & 4527-4868 West Dalhousie Rd Must Enter from Morse Road Only! Checkpoints will be in place, bring […]
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⚠️ Wood Restrictions lifted for the most Nova Scotia 4PM today except Annapolis County. Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are lifted in all remaining counties except Annapolis as of 4 p.m. today, September 18. The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg, Kings, Queens, Shelburne, Digby and Yarmouth counties. Restrictions were lifted in […]
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