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Free Ice Time Equals Positive Spin-Offs for Amherst
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The 27th Annual Atlantic Challenge Cup kicks-off today in Moncton, with gameplay through to Sunday night. This popular tournament brings together the top players from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador in the male U-14 and U-15, and female U-14 and U-16 categories. More than 400 players, staff, and officials take part in this event every year.
Amherst’s location means that a number of Newfoundland and Labrador participants travel through our area after landing in Halifax and driving to Moncton. We reached out to the U-14 and U-16 female teams and extended a warm Amherst welcome.
Because these players live in every corner of Newfoundland and Labrador, they rarely (if ever) have an opportunity to practice together. They were provided with free ice time at the Amherst Stadium this past Wednesday and Thursday nights, to practice all under the same roof before the start of the tournament.
Town Facilities Closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving
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On Monday, October 14, the following Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving:
- Amherst Town Hall
- Public Works Garage
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
- Amherst Stadium (Exception: 2 pm game)
If emergency service is required of the Public Works Garage, please call Amherst Police Dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal on Thanksgiving Day.
New Initiative Paying Rent for Amherst Food Bank
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The Amherst Food Bank serves more than 350 clients a month from their King Street location. The facility from which they operate plays a critical role in the service they provide, and the monthly rent comes in at $1,800.
A local initiative aims to pay the food bank's rent every month through $10 community donations, and so far it's been a big success. For more information please see a recent story by CTV News Atlantic.
Jeff Marshall and Charlotte Ross in the Amherst Food Bank (CTV Atlantic)
Amherst, Municipality of Cumberland Collaborating on Infrastructure to Support Residential Development
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The Town of Amherst and the Municipality of Cumberland County are collaborating to ensure efficient use of municipal infrastructure and to support residential housing development today and in the future.
A parcel of land in the Brookdale area that straddles the border between the two municipalities acquired by the Shaw Group and has the potential to accommodate hundreds of new housing units, but the municipal boundary makes efficient development of the site complex.
Under the agreement reached by the two municipalities, the full property would become part of the Town of Amherst, allowing for the development of the property under one set of regulations and much less complex. In return, the County will gain new access to the Town’s sanitary sewer servicing capacity to support future development in an expanded service area in Cumberland County just outside the town boundary. The agreement further outlines how costs and revenues, associated with extension of services, and new developments, will be shared between the two municipalities.
Town of Amherst Helping Build Brighter Futures for NSCC Students
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This is always an exciting time of year. School is back in session with students in classrooms across the province, including at our very own Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Amherst Learning Centre.
“We’re so fortunate to have the Nova Scotia Community College as part of our educational landscape,” said David Kogon, Mayor of the Town of Amherst. “This is an institution that prepares a great many students every year to work in industries vital to the success of our town, and our province as a whole.”
Post-secondary education can be life-changing, but not everyone can access college programs due to the costs involved.
In 2018, the Town of Amherst established the “Town of Amherst Community Award” through the NSCC Foundation’s Make Way Campaign. This five-year commitment provided $100,000 to the campaign, which helped 50 students, each receiving a $2,000 award.
Recipients of the award were selected based on financial need, academic standing, and the fact that they were a resident of Amherst for at least a year prior to applying.
Outstanding Accomplishments at the Amherst Fire Department
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Three members of our Amherst Fire Department are celebrating a number of outstanding accomplishments, all related to their service at the local, provincial, and national levels.
Chief Greg Jones – our Director of Fire Services – recently attended the Fire Rescue Canada conference in Montreal where he was re-elected to the Board of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs as a Director at Large. During a special ceremony, Chief Jones was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work across multiple organizations to advance the field of fire services.
Deputy Fire Chief Brian Farrow was also awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal, for his work related to co-chairing the Building Codes Committee of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
Captain Bob Sperry – after years of study and effort – received his Executive Chief Fire Officer Aspire certification in Montreal. This certification is an acknowledgement of Bob’s professional conduct, training, education, and skills in a number of competencies required as a leader in today’s fire service, and it allows these competencies to be recognized across provinces, territories, and municipalities.
Congratulations Greg, Brian, and Bob on these fantastic honours and achievements.
