Sable River Volunteer Fire Department

05/30/2026

Dock St Days Sponsorships Available until June 5th!

We are very close to being able to release our 2026 event schedule, but before we do, we wanted to offer one final opportunity for event sponsorship. This will help ensure we are able to include all of our generous sponsors in our advertising and promotional materials.

A big thank you to everyone who has already stepped up and offered sponsorship support to date — we are truly grateful! These events continue to grow thanks to the support of the Municipality of Shelburne, the Town of Shelburne, provincial support, local businesses, volunteers, and our amazing community.

As our events continue to grow, so do the costs involved in delivering fun, safe, and memorable experiences that bring residents and visitors together each year.

To help continue building these events, we are offering sponsorship opportunities for local businesses, organizations, and individuals who would like to support community celebrations while gaining valuable exposure.

✨ Sponsorship Opportunities ✨

🌟 Presenting Sponsor – 1 Available for Dock St Days | $5,000
• Recognition as “Presented by [Your Business Name]”
• Premium logo placement on all event signage
• Logo featured prominently on posters and print materials
• Recognition in press releases and media coverage
• Dedicated social media recognition, minimum 6 posts
• Opportunity to display banner/materials at all events
• Opportunity to provide promotional items

⭐ Gold Sponsor – $1,500
• Prominent logo placement at all four events
• 4 dedicated social media mentions
• On-site signage recognition
• Opportunity to set up booth/display at one event

⭐ Silver Sponsor – $500
• Logo displayed at two major events of your choice
• 2 social media mentions
• On-site signage recognition

⭐ Bronze Sponsor – $250
• Logo included on shared sponsor signage
• 1 social media mention

✨ Event-Specific Sponsorships ✨

Businesses, organizations, or individuals may also choose to sponsor individual events:

• Dock St. Days – Starting at $250
• Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta – Starting at $500
• Miracle on Dock St. – Starting at $250

Sponsoring these events is a wonderful way to support community traditions, promote your business or organization, and help create vibrant experiences for residents and visitors alike.

If you are interested in supporting these events, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Please contact Robin Smith, Community Development Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 902-875-3544 ext. 245.

We would like to close sponsorships by June 5 so we can include all sponsors in our upcoming advertising.

Municipality of Shelburne Town of Shelburne Nova Scotia's South Shore

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05/27/2026

Good luck everyone and day early 😊

05/27/2026

With Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50 – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

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Congratulations 🎊

05/25/2026

Our sincerest condolences to all his Family ,Friends and Firefighters. God Bless.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Line of Duty Death – Firefighter Alexandru Uichita
Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department – May 21, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department announces the line of duty death of our brother, Firefighter Alexandru Uichita, age 40, who passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, during wildfire suppression operations in Moschelle, Annapolis County.

While engaged in firefighting operations, Alex suffered a sudden medical episode. Members on scene responded immediately, but despite every effort, Alex could not be revived. He spent his final moments surrounded by his brothers and sisters in the fire service, serving the community he cared so deeply about.

Alex joined our department on November 27, 2024, and had already become one of the most beloved members of our family. In that time, he left a mark on every single one of us. His charisma lit up every room he walked into. A quiet leader who was kind, dependable and his willingness to help – no matter the task, no matter the hour – was without limit. He was the kind of person who showed up, every time, for everyone. Alex had recently begun his Firefighter 1010 course through the Annapolis County Fire Service Association, and his dedication to growing as a firefighter reflected exactly who he was as a person – someone who always wanted to give more.

We are devastated. There are no words adequate for the loss we are feeling today, and we know that feeling is shared by so many who had the privilege of knowing Alex. His loss is deeply felt by his fellow firefighters, his friends, and the wider community he served with such dedication and pride.

The Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to Alex’s beloved wife, their three young children and all of his loved ones. The department stands with them in grief and in gratitude for his service. We ask that the public please respect the privacy of his family during this incredibly difficult time as they begin to navigate life without him.

The Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest gratitude to the mutual aid departments and agencies who assisted with the medical care on scene alongside us: Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department, Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department, Digby Volunteer Fire Department, Bear River Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Health Services (EHS), the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Your presence and support on scene and in the hours since has meant more to us than we can express.

Our flags have been lowered to half-mast in honour of Firefighter Uichita, and we humbly ask that others do the same. Details regarding the memorial service and any related events will be shared once they are confirmed in consultation with the family.

Those wishing to offer financial support to the family are asked to please note that all donations will be managed and collected by the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department through the department treasurer and leadership. No donations will be accepted through any crowdfunding or online donation platforms. Further donation instructions will be shared by the department directly. E-transfers can be sent to [email protected], or cheques may be made payable to the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department, with 100% of all funds going directly to Alex’s family. Media inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

Rest easy Alex, we’ll take it from here

05/25/2026