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Rain is starting to impact parts of the Annapolis Valley early this morning, which is expected to intensify later today. Potential wind gusts could reach upwards of 70km/hr with some areas also seeing anywheres between 20-40mm of precipitation. Motorists are urged to adjust their driving to the road conditions! Stay safe & Happy Halloween 👻🎃 […]
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I’ve received many messages over the last 24 hours about the wildfires in Lake George & West Dalhousie. While both fires are still active, work continues to bring them fully extinguished. These efforts will most likely continue for some time, potentially into the spring. My updates will not be necessary at this time, unless a […]
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There have been a number of wildfires reported over the last week and a half in the Annapolis Valley. Full wood travel restrictions & burn restrictions remain in place in Annapolis County. While woods restrictions and burn restriction have been lifted for the remainder of the province. The Nova Scotia burn restrictions have been set to […]
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Give yourself some extra time this morning! We received some much needed rain across the valley overnight which has created some pooling water on roadways. With gusty winds through night leave’s have embarked onto the asphalt. Drive with care and make sure you turn your lights on! 🚘💡 Adrian J.
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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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