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Last December, one year ago this month, I started a very important initiative. It all started when members from our fire department were delivering Christmas letters from Santa and were having a tough time locating civic addresses in our communities. I felt the need to share information on civic signs over the course of multiple […]
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Department of Public Works operating along Ben Phinney Road in Forest Glade this evening. I am personally thankful for all the operators who have been working around the clock, trying to keep our roads in good condition. They can’t be everywhere and they can only do as much as they can with the cold weather […]
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Many locations across Nova Scotia are getting a mix of weather with the current nor’easter. Overnight, Kentville primarily seen rain, which has just switched over to heavy wet snow just before 5AM. Other areas, like Annapolis County have been getting snow all night with some decent snow fall! I suspect the heavy wet snow is […]
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Many back roads, particularly in Annapolis County, are described to be a sheet of ice at this hour. Vehicles are reported to be off the road along Highway 221 outside Middleton due to icy road conditions. This photo was taken along Lily Lake Road outside Gates Mountain this afternoon. Adrian J.
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Annapolis District RCMP charge man for impaired driving in Middleton: On November 27 at approximately 10:35 p.m. an Annapolis District RCMP officer, while conducting proactive enforcement on School St., observed a man in a grey BMW who was showing signs of impairment. The man, who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, provided […]
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Annapolis District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that occurred in Granville Beach. On November 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision in the 4600 block of Granville Rd. Upon arrival, officers learned that two women were assisting […]
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Annapolis District RCMP, supported by the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Margaretsville. On November 14, at approximately 4:20 a.m., RCMP officers and Margaretsville fire services along with several other fire departments responded to a report of an […]
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It was a beautiful afternoon to get out and enjoy the fresh air in Forest Glade. Seven Falls was a first for me today, located off of Vault Road and a short hike into the woods. The name is quite fitting, where smaller falls make for stunning views but as you continue up farther, there’s […]
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Not visible from the naked eye but with a manual camera some of the Northern Lights were picked up from Margaretsville. It’s certainly not a favourable night for shooting photography. Heavy winds, cold air, high tide resulting in salt water splashing onto the camera lense and the moon shining bright, which are all creating obstacles […]
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The 2025 Wildfire Season has officially come to an end. Each year the wildfire season spans from March 15th to October 15th, with restrictions in place for campfires and brush domestic burning. Due to unprecedented drought and fire conditions, the wildfire season for 2025 was extended to October 31st. Throughout the summer, our volunteer firefighters […]
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