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You didn’t have to go very far to catch some harvesting in the valley yesterday! Wheat harvest was in full swing on Hall Road in Factorydale. Farmers also worked to produce round bales in this gorgeous field, with a perfect patch of clouds in the sky to make for some nice shots. You can visit […]
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Woods closures and fire bans were already in place in N.S. as neighbouring provinces were already experiencing large wildfires in their regions, including Paddy’s Pond in NFLD. In Nova Scotia we were going weeks without rain, resulting in extreme drought conditions, it was only a matter of time that a fire would occur. In the […]
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The Canning & District Volunteer Fire Department will be hiking Cape Split on September 12th! Firefighters will be hiking to raise funds for the The FireSafe Foundation while honouring the 9/11 victims during the tragic events in New York, 25 years ago this September. “September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks […]
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Construction work including ditching, culvert work and paving will be taking place over the next couple of months starting today on Highway 360 between Garland and Harbourville. 📍Locations: Highway 360 from the Brow of Mountain Road to the Harbourville Bridge, in both south and north bound lanes. ⏰ Timeline: August 12th until November 30th, 2026 […]
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What are they doing with the dirt? Over the last week, many residents have asked what they are doing with the dirt along Highway 1 behind the Waterville Fire Station. There is an abundance of extra material as a result of the ongoing work for the new Cambridge interchange. This material will hauled out to […]
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Gas up 6.5 cents & Diesel up 9.4 cents. Adrian J.
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Last year, severe drought resulted it hundreds of thousands in losses for many farmers across the valley. The grass is much greener this year as well, it almost felt like you were walking on crispers in August of 2025. It’s hard to believe it’s almost the middle of August and fall will soon be on […]
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Annapolis District RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has charged a man with attempted murder and firearms offences following a shooting in South Farmington. On August 8, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Annapolis County District RCMP and EHS responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Old Mill Rd. Officers learned that a […]
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Yesterday afternoon, family members of the late Brody West, were escorted by the Kentville Police Service to the celebration of life. Friends, Family and community members gathered to honour the life of West, taken tragically. Photos taken and posted with permission by the family. Our thoughts remain with all those on the sudden passing […]
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In 2025, it marked an historic effort, where Sprinkler Protection Units saved homes during the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie. (Pictured – Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie 2025) SPUs or, in public speaking terms, Sprinkler Protection Units, are a newly introduced method here in N.S. used to help protect homes and structures that […]
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