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Town Facilities Closing Due to Storm, Feb 23, 2026
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The following Town of Amherst facilities will close at 2 p.m. today - Monday, February 23, 2026 - due to forecasted winter weather:
- Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street East
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre (CCUBIC), 5 Ratchford Street
- Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street
Police and Fire services, as well as Public Works, will continue to operate as usual.
If anyone should require emergency service from Public Works during the storm, please contact: 902-667-7227.
Tourism Summer Student
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the coordination of various tourism events, tours, and initiatives.
- Actively provide support for special projects including tourism media campaigns, business support initiatives, etc.
- Liaise with residents, visitors, local operators, and businesses as required.
- Provide a range of information on local resources, amenities, activities and events to visitors.
- Create/distribute engaging tourism materials and content to promote Town of Amherst destinations and experiences.
- Othe duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University or college student with interest in marketing, business, hospitality and/or tourism.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills and professional ability to interact with the public.
- Creative thinking skills with the ability to come up with new solutions to problems.
- Strong technology/digital skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
Engineering Summer Student
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Duties as assigned by the Engineering Technician and/or Public Works Foremen such as measuring project areas, taking notes, placing survey stakes, and monitoring on-site contractors.
- Ensuring proper safety practices are followed on job sites, maintaining construction records, preparing reports as needed.
- Assisting the Engineering Technician and/or Public Works Foremen with planning and supervising work as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and experience in civil construction would be considered an asset.
- Engineering student in a post-secondary institution. Applicants who have completed two full years will be considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Must be physically able to walk long distances, lift 50 lbs, reach and bend.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, commencing late April/early May 2026.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends on occasion, dependent upon operational need.
- The rate of pay shall be $20.75/hr.
Summer Students 2026
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The Town of Amherst is currently accepting resumes for a variety of summer student positions, listed below. In your application, please indicate which position you are applying for.
Turf & Trail Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance
- Assist with turf and trail maintenance and upkeep such as, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, raking, weeding, litter pick-up, and turf repair
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of all floral displays such as planting, weeding, edging, mulching, and watering of flower beds, trees, and hanging baskets
- Litter pick-up and general beautification duties will also apply
Robb Sports Complex
- Assist in daily operations and overall tidiness of Robb Sports Complex. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Field maintenance and repair, mowing, trimming, lining ball fields, painting & litter pick-up
Active Living Programming & Community Events
- Assist with the development and coordination of programs and events to support family first and unstructured play activities
- Working with children as a Summer Day Camp Leader to lead games, crafts, sports, and outdoor adventures for campers in grades P-6
- Assist with the promotion of tourism, recreation, arts and culture within the Town
Supporting Tumbler Ridge
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On behalf of the Town of Amherst, I want to express our heartfelt support to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia following the recent tragic shooting.
While we are miles apart, small towns share a special bond – built on neighbourliness, resilience, and looking out for one another. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, first responders, and all those impacted by this senseless event.
We stand with the citizens of Tumbler Ridge and send strength, compassion, and solidarity from one small community to another.
Mayor Rob Small
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Flags at Town of Amherst facilities will be lowered to half mast for one week, in honour of the Tumbler Ridge, BC shooting victims.
Amherst Hockey History Comes Home
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Last weekend, the past met the present at Amherst Stadium.
Members of the 1989–90 Amherst Ramblers Atlantic Championship team travelled home from across the Maritimes and beyond to reconnect, share stories, and honour a season that helped put Amherst hockey on the map.
Pictured above, left to right - Todd Isaacson, Bruce Harper, Kenny Parrell, Pat Flynn, Gilles Maltais ( white jersey ), at front Willie Boyle ( trainer ), Andy Grenier, Troy Kane, Terry Gould ( medical trainer)
The group returned not for a game, but for something more meaningful — to reconnect with their longtime friend, coach, and mentor, Bill Riley, and to install a commemorative display celebrating their championship run and the legacy they built together.
The upstairs cabinet currently features the team’s home jersey, team jacket, historic photos, and keepsakes from the season, anchored by a commemorative collage of the players today — a reminder that while youth may fade, the friendships and memories built through a season such as this never truly leave.
Pictured above – left to right – Terry Gould (Medical Trainer), Andy Grenier, Kenny Parrell, Gilles Maltais, Pat Flynn, Bruce Harper, Todd Isaacson, Troy Kane
This past summer, Coach Riley brought them back together once more and placed a championship ring in each player’s hand — a heartfelt tribute to a season many still call a highlight of their lives, and to the enduring bond between a coach and the players he still proudly calls his own.
More than memorabilia, the display tells the story of a team that represented Amherst with pride on the national stage and formed lifelong bonds that remain strong decades later.
Above : A display of artifacts from the 1989-90 Ramblers Junior A Atlantic Division championship Team Photo Credit Mitchell Fagan (Amherst Ramblers)
What stands out most isn’t just a banner or a trophy.
It’s the fact that these players still call Amherst home.
They still call each other teammates.
And they still show up for their coach.
Moments like this remind us what community sport is truly about — mentorship, friendship, pride, and the lasting connections built inside our arena, generation after generation.
The Town of Amherst is proud to display this piece of our sporting history and grateful to the players for bringing it home.
If you’re visiting the stadium, take a moment to stop by and take a look.
Once a Rambler, always a Rambler.
