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A new downtown home for Jiinx Grooming & Pet Services
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The number of Canadian households with pets has continued to grow over the last several years, and Amherst is no exception to this trend.
In 2022, we presented a new business certificate Jiinx Grooming; a little over three years later, we’re back – but this time it’s to celebrate their move into a new, larger location for the booming business.
Mayor Rob Small and members of Town Council dropped into 8 Havelock Street recently to check things out, congratulate owner Kimberly James-Cartmill on the move, and ask her how it all came about.
“It was lot of hard work. A lot of hard work,” responded James-Cartmill, when asked about the process of changing locations. “Right from the beginning we said probably at the two-year mark – we had a two-year lease – we’d be looking at moving into something a little bigger, a little more retail friendly. And it was definitely a want to buy instead of leasing. So, when the opportunity came up, we started looking and, you know, landed on this place – which is great. I love it.”
Mayor Rob Small, along with Deputy Mayor Davidson and Councillors Ripley and McManaman, recently presented Kimberly James-Cartmill - owner of Jiinx Grooming & Pet Services - with a certificate to celebrate the business's move to a new, larger downtown Amherst location.
Marketing & Communications Strategist
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THE PLACE
Welcome to Amherst! Located in northern Nova Scotia near the border with New Brunswick, we have a town population of just under 10,000 folks and about 170,000 other people living within a half-hour drive. Amherst is a safe, walkable community with cozy cafes, unique shops and pubs serving up local craft beer and live music. Located in the geographic centre of the Maritimes, Amherst provides easy access to major urban centres and word-class tourism attractions, including the world’s highest tides at the Bay of Fundy and several warm-water ocean beaches of the Northumberland shore, all within a 45-minute drive. We are welcoming and inclusive and are committed to embracing the differences and diverse perspectives of our community members to ensure that how we live, what we value, what we do and how we do it advances our collective growth and prosperity. In short, we think Amherst is awesome and we are looking for someone to help make it even better.
Male Facing Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police
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Amherst Police Department
A 45-year-old Springhill man is in custody and is facing numerous charges after a late-night incident that resulted in a vehicle roll-over in Amherst on Friday night.
On February 14th 2025 at approximately 11:46 pm, Police observed a vehicle in the Poplar Street area in Amherst that they believed was operated by a known male who was on curfew and other release conditions as a result of previous charges. When the Police vehicle emergency equipment was activated to stop the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed and on Poplar Street towards the 6-way stop. As Police discontinued the pursuit, they were able to see what appeared to be headlights shining up a telephone pole in the distance. Police attended and located the vehicle that had fled on its roof in a yard on East Pleasant Street, just east of the 6-way stop. The lone male driver was exiting the vehicle and fled on foot through backyards and over a fence. A member of the public also assisted in attempting to stop the fleeing male but was unsuccessful. During the foot pursuit. Police also observed the accused having some kind of interaction with a person driving a white SUV. The SUV sped off prior to police catching up to the male on Wellington Street where he was arrested and taken into custody. A firearm was also located and seized by police.
John Alan Warner, aged 45 of Springhill, Nova Scotia has been charged with multiple charges that include:
- Fail to Comply with Released Order Condition – Section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code x 3
- Flight from Police – Section 320.17 Criminal Code
- Resist/Obstruct Police Officer – Section 129(a) Criminal Code
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restriction weapon – Section 91(2) Criminal Code
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1) Criminal Code
- Damage to Property – Section 430(4) Criminal Code
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle – Section 94(2) Criminal Code
- Uttering Threats – Section 264.1(1)(a) Criminal Code
Warner has pending charges in relation to an incident on January 25th, 2025 in Amherst in which he has been stopped by Police and charged with possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. He is also facing several charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. He had been remanded into custody on these matters, but was released by the courts on January 27th, 2025 on conditions.
Warner was remanded on the latest charges and is scheduled to appear in court on February 18th 2025.
Anyone with further information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Police are interested in speaking with the driver of the white SUV who came into contact with the accused during this incident.
APD Media Contact:
Cpl. Tom Wood – APD Major Crime Unit
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PH: 902-667-860
Town facilities closed for Nova Scotia Heritage Day
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Monday, February 17, is Nova Scotia Heritage Day and Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the holiday.
- Town Hall
- Amherst Stadium
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.
For public works emergency service on holidays, call: 902-667-7227.
Public Meetings - Week of February 17
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The Town of Amherst's Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in council chambers - 98 Victoria Street East.
This meeting is taking place on Tuesday due to the holiday on Monday.
Amherst Stadium closing due to weather, February 13
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Please Note: Amherst Stadium will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, due to weather conditions.
