Town News
Motor Vehicle Collision
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Amherst Police Department
A Lunenburg County woman is facing multiple charges following a motor vehicle collision on Victoria Street which occurred in Amherst on August 6th, 2025, at approximately 10:40am. Emergency Services and The Amherst Fire Department assisted with the call that resulted in the 33-year-old female driver facing several charges and a second person being transported to the hospital.
Stacey Dykstra, aged 33, has been charged with:
- Section 320.14 (2) CC - Operation While Impaired (Drug) of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
- Section 221 CC - Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
- Section 354(1)(a) CC - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00
- Section 129(a) CC - Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer
On August 6th, 2025, at approximately 10:40am, members of the Amherst Police Department were patrolling in the area of Victoria Street and came upon the scene of an accident. One of the vehicles involved in the accident, a KIA Forte, was facing westbound on the wrong side of the road and had collided with a parked car facing eastbound in front of a local business. Responding officers noted that the driver of the vehicle displayed signs of drug impairment and she was subsequently placed under arrest. During the investigation, police also learned that the KIA had been reported stolen from the Halifax area and that the driver was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant.
Public Focus Group August 5 and 7, 2025
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We want to hear from you!
Join one of our public focus groups to help us better understand how Amherst is currently perceived and where we should go next. Your voice will influence how we communicate with residents, promote our community, and plan for the future.
Topics of discussion at these focus groups will be guided and very specific, to best inform our work on a new marketing, branding, and communications strategy for the Town.
Available Sessions
- Tuesday, August 5 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 7 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location
Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
5 Ratchford Street, Amherst
No registration required - Limited space
South Albion Street to Receive Fresh Asphalt This Fall
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Drivers in Amherst can look forward to a smoother ride on South Albion Street later this year.
As part of the Town’s 2025/26 capital improvement program, South Albion Street – from Robert Angus Drive to the town boundary – will be cold milled and repaved with a fresh layer of asphalt this fall.
Thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia’s Cost-Shared Program for Municipally Owned Trunks and Routes Paving, the Town will pay 50% of the project cost of $275,000, with the Province paying the other 50%.
This project is part of a larger paving season for the Town valued at approximately $1,500,000 which is part of the $9,000,000 capital budget for the year.
“Re-paving Amherst streets is a key component of our annual infrastructure strategy,” said Mayor Robert Small. “We are grateful for the province’s partnership in making this important upgrade possible for residents and visitors alike.”
Town Facilities Closed for Natal Day, 2025
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Town of Amherst facilities will be closed today - Monday, August 4, 2025 - for the Natal Day Holiday.
This includes: Amherst Town Hall, The Amherst Stadium, The Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, and the public works garage. Facilities will re-open on Tuesday, August 5, for regular summer operating hours.
August 1, 2025 - Emancipation Day Ceremonies
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August 1, 2025 is Emancipation Day - officially proclaimed by Deputy Mayor Davidson on behalf of Mayor Small at this morning's ceremony. Tammy Gero - Vice Chair of the Board of CANSA - was then welcomed to the podium to speak about this day's significance.
To conclude this portion of today's ceremonies, everyone gathered around and the Pan-African Flag was raised.
Deputy Mayor Davidson and Tammy Gero were joined by community members and other elected officials to raise the Pan-African flag, in recognition of Emancipation Day.
Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
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The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 4 to August 24, re-opening on August 25. This closure is necessary for annual maintenance and installing the ice surface for the season ahead.
