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Ancestral Drive is now in place.
New signs bearing that name were erected on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, replacing the former Lord Amherst Drive.
“It is incumbent on governments at all levels to consider the impact of colonization on Indigenous Peoples and their responsibilities in respect to reconciliation measures,” Mayor David Kogon said. “While renaming this street will not make everyone happy, the town council believes it is a small step in the right direction, one that helps our diverse town move towards meeting our goal of being a more inclusive and equitable community.”
Dave Simpson, the Town of Amherst’s new active living co-ordinator, can’t wait to get the community moving.
“I’ve always been interested in active living,” Simpson said a couple of days after he took up his duties on Jan. 31, 2023.
Eight Town of Amherst staff members who have exemplified service to their community were presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal during a ceremony held at the Community Credit Union Business Improvement Centre on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.
“Each of the recipients has emulated the example of our late Queen,” Mayor David Kogon, the master of ceremonies, said. “Like Queen Elizabeth II, who selflessly served her people, they have selflessly given their time and talents in service to their community, province and country.
Six Amherst police officers were presented with long-service awards during a ceremony at Amherst town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
“We are very fortunate in the Town of Amherst to have a very dedicated and professional police force,” Mayor David Kogon said. “Combined, these officers have provided 135 years of outstanding service to this community. Their contributions to the police department and to the community are impactful and exceptional. We thank them for their superlative service.”