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Smoke from the Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie is blanketing much of the Annapolis Valley this morning. Black Rock Road outside Grafton facing the valley floor, August 29th. Strong smells of smoke are very distinct as you wake up today. The fire broke out on the evening of August 13th, with today marking 17 […]
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Scattered showers impacting various communities in the Annapolis Valley late this afternoon. Feel free to drop in the comments where you are and if you’ve received some precipitation. Lightning strikes are also being detected with these thunderstorms which is not ideal for our current dry conditions. While this rain is good, it’s certainly not enough […]
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FROM Greenwich Fire: PSA: Overnight multiple fire departments in Kings County, including Greenwich have responded to numerous reports of the smell of smoke. This smoke, which smells like a campfire, is drifting from wildfires in West Dalhousie in Annapolis County and is blanketing the Valley floor with a smokey haze. 💨If you smell smoke that […]
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There is a 30% chance of showers this afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms in Annapolis & Kings Counties. It’s going to be another warm day, 30 degrees feeling like 36 by mid afternoon. Many residents are smelling smoke in communities across the Annapolis Valley. This would be a result of the ongoing wildfires across […]
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Farmers across the Annapolis Valley are feeling the effects from the severe drought this year. Earlier this week, Courtney Copeland, with T&C Agriculture in Clarence, sparked the discussion on the impacts felt by farmers. “Just the lack of conversation. I thought it needed to be talked about, and clearly it’s been a successful conversation,” Copeland […]
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I spent three quarters of my day meeting with various farmers across the Annapolis Valley. It’s safe to say I’ve got a better understanding of what they are going through with our current drought. The impacts are appalling. The deficiencies and challenges many will be facing are immense. More photos and information are set to […]
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One year ago today, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the Annapolis Valley that was later upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning. It was a normal summer day in July with consistent warm temperatures that persisted through the week, with thunderstorm watches being issued by Environment & Climate Change Canada. There was a possibility […]
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With many trees and vegetation really growing this time of year, it’s a great reminder to trim back any branches that may be obstructing your address! Minutes matter in the event of an emergency, ultimately being the difference between someone’s life or property. Ensuring you have your civic sign displayed easily and properly from the […]
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Well It’s that time of year again, expecially on the weekends, that many residential yard sales are taking place across the Annapolis Valley. Each year I do my due diligence in sharing a few key tips to help make our roads just a bit safer during the summer months. While there have been no real […]
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This week is National Police Week! Officers across the Annapolis Valley and Nova Scotia are committed to keeping our communities safe, while risking their lives every time they put on the uniform. “National Police Week began in 1970 as a way for the police to connect with their communities and to increase awareness about the […]
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