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'A' Family Fishing Derby
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National Aboriginal Day: June 21, 2017
Camp Tidnish’s 80th Anniversary
'A' Canada 150 Celebrations - July 1st
Dwight Jones Day - August 9th, 2017
Amherst Lions Park Dedication & Community Celebration
August 4-6: Amherst is Hosting the 15U A-Provincial Qualifier
No Fee Youth Ice Pilot Project Evaluation Report
Canada vs Russia
The Police & Senior's Safety Academy
Light The Way
Promised Church Street Crosswalk Installed
Gordon Smith Retires
LA Animal Shelter – Did You Know?
Amherst Firefighters Recognized For Their Volunteer Work
Open fires continue to be a hassle for the Town of Amherst
Winter parking regulations in effect on Nov. 15
Public hearing re: Cumberland Ridge Development Agreement
Second quarter financial results
Willow Street road closure extended
Municipal Awareness Week declared by Amherst, Cumberland
Dual stream recycling may be on its way for Amherst
Amherst supports effort to get hospice services
: YMCA presents Richards, Schurman with Peace Medallions
Amherst’s alcohol policy to remain unchanged
Amherst ready to take on winter
Amherst to install third pressure reducing valve chamber
Dual-stream recycling one step closer to reality in Amherst
Deal reached to ensure skating in downtown Amherst
Traffic to be interrupted on Robert Angus Drive
Amherst, Cumberland Ridge Development sign new agreement
And the crowd goes wild!
Church Street crosswalk officially opened
Amherst congratulates Amherst, N.Y., on its bicentennial
Reservoir replacement project hits milestone
Amherst town hall undergoes an administrative reorganization
Amherst takes another step towards dual-stream recycling
Tidbits from Amherst town council’s December sessions
Town fears for future of VIA Rail station project
Amherst hosting Atlantic Canada Forest Health Workshop
Town, VIA Rail reach deal to save train station
Condolences to CAO Greg Herrett
Town of Amherst supports United Way’s Festival of Trees
Amherst town council committee of the whole briefs
African Heritage Month proclaimed by Amherst mayor
Amherst, police union react to cop arbitration ruling
Amherst town council helps with bus purchase
Mayor proclaims Feb. 11-17 Family Violence Prevention Week
10 great dates at Amherst Winter Carnival
Annual Athletic Achievers Presentations
Amherst provides funding for African Heritage Month event
Amherst provides funding for seniors curling championships
10 activities for seniors during Amherst Winter Carnival
10 family-friendly activities during Amherst Winter Carnival
Amherst Board of Police Commissioners Citizen Appointments
Bylaw to Amend Solid Waste Bylaw
Scout-Guide flag flies over Amherst
No Fee Ice Survey
Council February committee of the whole briefs
Dual-stream recycling to be implemented
Daren White named Amherst’s volunteer of the year
Amherst adopts new policy for appointment to committees
February 26 council briefs
Mayor Kogon's statement re: NSSC's reprimand of Coun. Byrne
Shelley Rector appointed chief financial officer
Town of Amherst hiring summer students
March 19 COW briefs
March 26 regular town council session briefs
Fire 52 Willow St. Amherst March 29
New tourism strategic planning committee seeks industry representatives
Town of Amherst recognizes volunteers
Town of Amherst honours athletic achievers
April 23 committee of the whole briefs
National Day of Mourning
Mayor Kogon declares May Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
Wellfield Water Source Protection Strategy approved
Archway Insurance named Canada's top brokerage
Mayor congratulates Archway Insurance
Amherst, police union sign contract
Municipal indicator report presents positive snapshot
Isthmus of Chignecto transportation link study
Mayor Kogon declares May 20-26 VON Week in Amherst
Amherst firefighters battle multi-vehicle blaze
Amherst approves 2018-19 budget, sets tax rate
Town, CUPE sign agreement extensiion
Town of Amherst launches two-phased study on policing costs
Town of Amherst approves Active Transportation Plan
May 28 council briefs
Water main cleaning
Mayor declares June 2-9 National Health and Fitness Week
Pride Week in Amherst proclaimed
Pride Week in Amherst launched with flag raising
June 21 proclaimed National Indigenous Peoples Day
Construction season is here; do you have your permit?
Celebrate Summer Kickoff launches Amherst’s summer season
Second reading of Deed Transfer Tax bylaw amendment passed
Heads up! Helmets On! Amherst police promote use of helmets
Active Transportation Plan praised by province
Amherst hands out Community Support Grants
National Indigenous Peoples Day in Amherst
“A” Fresh Start initiative launched by Amherst town council
Amherst, Ramblers sign stadium use agreement
Staff Sgt. Scott White's last patrol
Electric car charger opened behind Amherst town hall
Amherst recognizes long-service employees
Fire damages two houses, destroys vehicle
Canada Day 2018
East Pleasant Street reconstruction to begin
Gordon Food Service expands Amherst distribution centre
Chief Ian Naylor recognized for contributions to policing
Bicycle network markings installed on Amherst streets
Crosswalk review recommends elimination of 67 crosswalks
Bordertown Biker Bash
New Amherst reservoir officially commissioned
Amherst town council awards Willow Street reconstruction tender
Amherst throws its support behind healthcare petition
Bluewave Energy, Archway Insurance sponsor ‘A’ Fest
Statement from Mayor David Kogon on health care
Oulton College paramedic students donate helmets to Amherst
Amherst town council statement on physician crisis at CRHCC
Equipment malfunction causes lift station overflow
Overdose awareness day
Amherst Bantam Baseball given Community Support Grant
CSA-certified helmets mandatory at Stadium
Willow Street infrastructure renewal project underway
‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative applications available
Mayor declares Sept. 16-22 Zonta Week in the Town of Amherst
Work begins on proposed cannabis regulations
'A' Fest photo essay
Garden suite request given first reading by council
Amherst ends 2017-18 fiscal year with 558,000 surplus
Jones obtains Executive Chief Fire Officer designation
East Pleasant Street infrastructure renewal project
Remembrance banners honour veterans
Town of Amherst, Cumberland YMCA sign funding agreement
Three community groups in running for ‘A’ Fresh grant
Amherst planning event to honour first responders
Emergency Responders Memorial Parade and Church Service
Council approves second reading of PACE Bylaw
Bench dedicated to memory of Christopher Baxter
Amherst mayor receives first poppy
Amherst Heritage Trust tops ‘A’ Fresh Start Initiative
North Nova Scotia Highlander mural dedicated
Amherst remembers
'A' Fresh Start Community Initiative grants presented
Mayor declares Municipal Awareness Week in Amherst
Amherst kicks off holiday season with festive weekend
Amherst adopts expense reimbursement, hospitality policies
Amherst receives four blooms from Communities in Bloom
Willow St. infrastructure renewal project on hiatus
Amherst keeping its police force
Amherst Sea Cadet Corps gets cheque
Jan. 21, 2019 committee of the whole
Amherst proclaims African Heritage Month 2019
LUB changes regulating cannabis uses receives 2nd reading
Amherst Curling Club receives $300 community support grant
Family Violence Prevent Week 21019 proclaimed
Town of Amherst recognizes Athletic Achievers
Three-way deal gives new life to Amherst’s historic train station
Former councillor Jack Matthews dies
2019 Volunteers of the Year
Development agreement for 150 Victoria St. E. has 2nd readin
Town supports U18, U16 basketball teams with community support grant
Flags lowered to half-mast to honour John McLean
Fresh Start Community Initiative grant applications accepted
Mayor David Kogon declares March 26 Purple Day in Amherst
Parking at Rambler hockey games creating safety issue
Flags lowered to half-mast in honour of Truro firefighter
Dwayne Pike named Amherst’s police chief
Amherst set to celebrate French Toast
Capital budget short list approved
Ladies Auxiliary provide fire department with rehab tent
Town of Amherst to honour First Responders
Potholes proliferate during springtime
Flag raised to honour, thank First Responders
Town of Amherst recognizes more than two dozen volunteers
Amherst experiencing positive economic news
First Responders Week in photos
Town to seek public's input on water fluoridation
Mayor proclaims Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Fred Page Cup - Day 1
Fred Page Cup - Day 2 Recap
Fred Page Cup - Day 3
Fred Page Cup - Day 4, the semifinal
Fred Page Cup - Day 5, the championship
Amherst town council sets water utility operating budget
Street sweeper a sure sign of spring
Amherst sets general residential and commercial tax rates
VON Week 2019 proclaimed
Amherst council approves community support grant spending
Amherst takes on ParticipACTION Challenge
Five in the running for ‘A’ Fresh Start Initiative grant
Buske appointed as Amherst’s Building Official
Recreation Director Bill Schurman tenders his resignation
Fire simulator just like the real thing
Pride Week proclaimed by Amherst mayor
Amherst’s no-fee ice project recognized by Sport Nova Scotia
Hunter named Amherst’s deputy police chief
Amherst launches Pride Week with flag raising
A Fresh Start Community Initiative support grants handed out
Third annual Pride parade
Amherst to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Amherst
Town of Amherst awards paving tender
Town of Amherst declares climate emergency
Amherst town council passes second reading of amendments to Smoke Free bylaw
Goodbye Bill
Amherst celebrates Canada Day 2019
Closure of Amherst POW camp remembered
Amherst-CUPE LOCAL 1233 agree to extend collective agreement
Funding for Cumberland Region Tourism Strategy approved
Washroom-changeroom facility officially opened at Lions Park
Town of Amherst hands out Community Support Grants
Bordertown Biker Bash 2019
Amherst Police Department holds day camp for youth
Thirty-year veteran of Amherst Police Department promoted
Amherst firefighters battle blaze at 35 Elmwood Dr.
Fire destroys vacant Amherst home
Acadian flag to fly over Town of Amherst
Sept. declared Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Amherst
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian cleanup
Archway Insurance, Ultramar, platinum sponsors for ‘A Fest
Zonta Week 2019
'A Fest 2019
Border Enhancement Committee presents report
Amherst mayor proclaims Right to Know Week in Amherst
Amherst ends 2018-19 fiscal year with surplus
Amherst officer Aaron Graham promoted to rank of sergeant
Amherst wins national marketing award
Amherst Mayor proclaims Sept. 30, 2019, as Medic Monday
Amherst announces changes to recreation department
It was another 4-Bloom year for the Town of Amherst
RESPONSE TO BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS
Emergency Services Memorial Day 2019
Oct 24 2019 Committee of the Whole news briefs
Canada Career Month proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
Councillor committee appointments ratified
Remembrance Day 2019
Christie Park being refurbished
Changes made to rules and route of Christmas parade
Municipal Awareness Week proclaimed
2019 Holiday Kickoff
2019 Municipal Awareness Week - Operations Department
Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - police
Town of Amherst’s first Community Well-Being Manager hired
Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - fire
Nov. 18, 2019 committee of the whole meeting
Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - Corporate Services
Const. Tristan Follow joins APD as full-time officer
Caitlin MacKenzie joins APD as full-time constable
Stefan Deuville joins APD as a full-time officer.
Cookie Crawl excitement intensifying
News briefs from council's Nov. 25, 2019, session
Amherst Area Heritage Trust receives community support grant
Deputy town clerk helps NSCC students prepare for real world
Eileen Davage joins the A team
Terms of reference of Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee
Tamara Porter appointed acting business development officer
Commercial Phase-In Assessment Agreement
police, fire departments investigating suspicious fires
Charges laid following fatal Amherst fire
Christmas Day fire destroys mobile home
Family First New Year's Eve celebration
Committee of the whole recommends helping the environment
First step taken towards new multi-purpose community centre
African Heritage Month proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
Amherst town council approves $2.8-million capital budget
Family Violence Prevention Week proclaimed
Tamara Porter to remain acting business development officer
Grant to help Amherst reduce green-house-gas emissions
Athletic Achievers recognized by the Town of Amherst
Amherst Winter Carnival 2020
News briefs from Feb. 18, 2020, committee of the whole
Town of Amherst supports International Women’s Day
HomeWarming program could help low-income homeowners
Development agreement approved by Amherst town council
Team Finland to train in Amherst
Library receives cheque from Town of Amherst for new chairs
‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative grant applications
Energy-efficiency upgrade financing available
Town of Amherst takes steps to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Committee meeting closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns
Amherst town hall closed to the public
Steps taken by Amherst police to mitigate health risk
Mayor David Kogon issues statement on COVID-19 pandemic
Town asks people not to flush wipes down the toilet
Town of Amherst closes its parks
Amherst proclaims April Essential Services Workers Month
Mayor provides update on COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 uncertainty leads to staffing adjustments
Mayor provides COVID-19 pandemic update on April 15, 2020
Fire destroys Standish Street home
Fire heavily damages Amherst home
Town of Amherst waives interest fees
Town of Amherst approves water utility’s operating budget
Mayor David Kogon's April 28, 2020, COVID-19 statement
May 17-23, 2020, declared VON Week in the Town of Amherst
21 May 2020 - Mayor David Kogon COVID-19 update
May 25-29 proclaimed Lyme Disease Awareness Week in Amherst
Overall tax rates remain unchanged; Amherst approves budgets
Amherst to use federal list of electors in municipal election
Solar panels erected on Amherst Stadium roof
Fire damages Belliveau Avenue apartment building
Pride Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
A fully electronic election may be in Amherst’s future
Christie Park elm tree inoculated against Dutch Elm disease
Gautreau retires after 44 years with Town of Amherst
Amherst firefighters’ quick action saves Amherst Stadium
Amherst, Sackville mayors meet, urge border reopening
Town crews lay new sod on field at Robb’s Centennial Complex
Amherst town hall reopens for business
Amherst to have its first fully electronic municipal election
Canada Day going virtual
Municipalities solid waste disposal system
Albion Street infrastructure project set to start
Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre reopens
Amended Fire and Burning of Material Bylaw to go into effect
Atlantic Bubble border woes
New sidewalk for Hickman Street
New part-time police constable on duty in Town of Amherst
Amherst Lions Park splashpad officially opened
Amherst town council ratifies contract with CUPE Local 1233
New fire engine delivered to Amherst Fire Department
New sign to direct traffic to Laplanche Street
Amherst Stadium to reopen
Street undergoes name change
Town registers its AEDs with provincial AED registry
Town of Amherst CFO Shelley Rector resigns
Fifteen candidates vying for seats on Amherst town council
Mayor proclaims Zonta Week in the Town of Amherst
Scarecrows supplying scary, spooky stroll through town
Community support grants 2020
Fire destroys major portion of century-old Amherst building
Photo essay on Sept. 19, 2020, fire.
Town of Amherst proclaims Right to Know Week 2020
Amherst mayor proclaims Sept. 28, 2020, as Medic Monday
Transfer from operating reserves approved by Amherst council
Amherst Food Assistance Network gets Community Support Grant
Taylor Ford thanked for doctor retention, recruitment help
Plaques presented to youth, adult volunteers of the year
Mind Your Business Cumberland workshops being offered
Michael Hunter appointed Amherst’s new CFO
Santa Claus still coming to town
Town of Amherst, police union reach new five-year agreement
Alternative voting process proves successful
Walking track at Amherst Stadium to reopen
New crosswalk to be placed at Park-Mission St. intersection
Amherst presents Trail of Treats with grant
New Amherst council to be sworn in on Nov. 3, 2020
Amherst town council sworn in
Names of veterans who died in Korean War added to cenotaph
Amherst town council sworn in on Nov. 3, 2020
Plans for Santa’s visit changing
Amherst Remembers 2020
Pettis, Wallace named AFFA's firefighters of the year
Municipal Awareness Week proclaimed
Committee recommends changing December meeting dates
Town crews ready for winter weather - 2020
Municipal Awareness Week 2020
Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - police
Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - Fire Department
Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - Corporate Services
Victoria Square lit in orange
Council member committee appointments approved
Santa to visit Amherst
Town of Amherst implementing post-holiday “circuit-breaker”
Committee recommends temporary borrowing resolution
Watson joins Amherst as its new active living co-ordinator
frustration over closure of Highway 104’s Exit 1A
New officer joins ranks of Amherst Police Department
Cheryls Cozy’s mittens free for the taking
Staff directed to have water rate study conducted
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Walking track hours at Amherst Stadium extended
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What's Up Rec?
March 23, 2018: Ringette and Tennis
April 6, 2018: We Love Volunteers!
April 20, 2018: Celebrating Earth Day
April 27, 2018: Spring has Sprung
May 2, 2018: Outdoor facilities open for business
May 11, 2018: May flowers are among us!
May 25, 2018: Start digging for worms!
May 18: Culture, Events & Marketing Coordinator
June 6: Our Summer "A" Team is on the Job!
June 22: Summer Kick-off, Kite Display, Bike Park
July 20: Stay active, visit a park, take in an outdoor movie
July 27: Bike stencils, PlayDay! and more
Aug. 17 - Family First programs, "A" Fest and more
Sept 5: gardening hints, Communities in Bloom, tree planting
Sept 12: Have fun with "A" Fest!
Sept 19: Basketball kicks off Multisport program
Sept 26: Keep active outdoors or at the stadium
Oct 3: Recreational skating, walking help keep you active
Oct 17: Get physical and get ready for Halloween, Christmas
Stadium walking track, skating great options to stay active
Fall cleanup in our gardens and homes
Walking and skating a great way to stay active
Kicking off the holiday season with light up, parade
Parks winterized, but still lots of opportunity to be active
Deck the halls, houses and flowerbeds
Holiday spirit infuses Amherst
Staying active keeps you healthy
Skate, walk during the holidays at the Amherst Stadium
No time like present to plan for happy, healthy 2019
Don't let winter stop you from being active
Enjoy the Snow
Prepare for greener days
Family fun packed into winter carnival
Plenty of opportunities to lead healthy, active life
Fifth annual Winter Carnival has something for everyone
Dreaming of lush greenery on a cold winter's day
Opportunities abound to remain active this winter
There’s lots to do to chase away the winter blues
Ramblers road to Fred Page Cup begins
More opportunity to get active outdoors with better weather
Fred Page Cup just over a month away
Volunteers play important role in our community
Town to celebrate Earth Day with community cleanup
Growing season close at hand
The battle for the Fred Page Cup begins soon
Fred Page Cup underway, runs to May 5
May flowers are among us!
Fred Page Cup 2019 a huge success
ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge kicks off
Activities to get you moving abound in Amherst
Wishing our gre‘A’t leader all the best!
Rec Department planning some great summer events
Amherst to celebrate Canada Day on July 1
Lots to keep folks busy in Amherst this summer
Amherst offers plenty to keep you active, healthy
Amherst a happening, busy place in August
Hiking, swimming, just some of the ways to keep active
Much to do in Amherst
Celebrate Amherst by attending upcoming 'A Fest
Summer was a blast; gearing up for 'A Fest
Time to celebrate all things Amherst
Cool crisp weather coming, but still plenty to do in Amherst
There are plenty of ways to keep active this fall
Fall's here, time to put your garden to bed
It's skating time
Physical activity great for good mental health
Lots to do as the days grow chillier
Remaining active, it's a great way to beat the cold
Holiday season kicking off with light up, parade
Don't forget to stay active this holiday season
Deck the Halls, Houses and Flowerbeds
Holiday spirit rising as Christmas nears
Stay active this holiday season
Skating, snowshoeing great options to keep you moving
Let's get out and get active in 2020
Snowshoeing, skating, walking great way to be active
Preparing for greener days ahead
Sixth annual winter carnival just days away
Countdown on for sixth annual Amherst Winter Carnival
Family fun packed into winter carnival
Skate Canada Nova Scotia Championships coming to Amherst
Learn 2 Lead workshops coming to Cumberland Region
International Women's Day to be celebrated on March 9
Lots to do during March Break
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Circle K #2048
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Canadian Tire Gas Bar
Bordertown Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Bordertown Collision Centre
Brad Hoeg's Shine Depot Auto Detailing
Auto Choice Parts and Paints
Atlantic Kia
Amherst Auto Supply (NAPA)
Amherst Chrysler
Albion Auto Center (Tirecraft)
Mobil At the Pumps
Amherst Toyota
Tantramar Chevrolet Buick GMC
Financial services and insurance
Claim Restore
TD Canada Trust
Royal Bank Of Canada
Money Mart
MacKenzie Tax Service
H & R Block
Gallagher Insurance
FinaMark Group Inc.
Fairstone Financial
Easy Home (Easy Financial Services Inc.)
Community Credit Union of Cumberland and Colchester Ltd.
CIBC Wood Gundy
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
Bruce White Insurance Agencies Ltd. (The Co-operators)
Archway Insurance Inc.
Amherst Insurance (Johnson Inc.)
Alroy Chase - Investors Group Financial Services
A D MacEachern Insurance
Scotiabank
Printing and promotional products
Acadian Printing Inc.
Carter's Sports Cresting
Real estate sales, rental and leasing
K2 Property Management
Royal Lepage Cumberland Realty Limited
Coldwell Banker Performance Realty
Casey Realty Limited
Amherst Town Square
Amherst Centre Mall
Re/Max County Line Realty Ltd.
Home, garden & lawn care
George Family Mowing
Fundy Landscaping Services
Amherst Lawn and Tree
Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)
Rayworth & Roberts Surveys Ltd.
Peter E. Belliveau (Law Office)
Michael Hunter Chartered Professional Accountant Inc.
McIsaac Darragh Chartered Professional Accountants
McCullough Environmental Engineering
Jorgensen & Bickerton Incorporated
Jim O'Neil Law
Interpretation Resources Consulting Incorporated
Idesign Web Solutions
Hicks Lemoine Law
GeoNOVA (Geographic Information Services Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre)
Fairbanks Law Office
Doucet Accounting Services
Cormier Weatherbee Chartered Professional Accountants Inc.
Bevlyn Consulting Limited
Beaton Blaikie Barristers & Solicitors
Nova Scotia Legal Aid
Creighton Shatford Hirbour
Funeral services
W. B. Wells Heritage Foundation
Heritage Memorials Limited
Campbell's Funeral Home
Amherst Cemetery Co,
Furlong Jones Funeral & Cremation Services
Health and wellness
Victoria Manor Retirement Home Inc.
Tracie Mackinnon Massage Therapy
The Zen Touch Inc.
Sleep Therapeutics
Roy's Eyewear Ltd.
Medigas (Praxair Canada Inc.)
Lawtons Home Health Care
Lawtons Drug Store
Amherst Pharmasave
Vogue Optical
Victorian Order Of Nurses For Canada
Trendy Eyewear Incorporated
The Canadian Red Cross Society, Cumberland County Service Centre
Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County
Robichaud Chiropractic
Nova Denture Clinic
North Nova Hearing Center Inc.
Minocha Mckenney Dental
LifeMark Health Management Inc.
Innovative Hearing Solutions Inc.
Inclusion Amherst Society
Gateway Development Limited
FYI Doctors (FYI Eye Care Services and Products Inc.)
Gables Lodge
Forever Healthy - Amherst
Dr. Tena Frizzle
Dr. Scott Bowen, Inc.
Drs. Krzysztof & Halina Bienkowski
Dr. Krystian Szczesney
Dr. Jennifer Duskocy
Dr. Dean Harrison
Cumberland Early Intervention Program
Centennial Villa
Autumn House (Cumberland County Transition House)
Attune Chiropractic Centre
Atlantic Smile Dentistry
Amherst Medical Associates
Amherst Family Dental Clinic
Amherst Chiropractic
Educational Services
West Highlands Elementary
Spring Street Elementary
E.B. Chandler Junior High School
Amherst Regional High School
Nova Scotia Community College
Little Lambs Child Care Centre Association
Cumberland YMCA Preschool/ Daycare
Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading
Bright Beginnings Child Care Centre
Amherst Pre-School Association
Waste Management
Tuxedo Septic Cleaning Ltd.
Nova 4 Enviro Limited
Miller Waste (PBS Waste Services Ltd.)
A-1 Garbage Disposals
Construction (Electrical, Plumbing, Heating)
Big Billie’s Bins
Woodchuck Construction
Tall Guy Painting
George Saunders Construction Company
Raytech Electrical Systems Ltd.
Ray F. Baker Holdings & Contracting
P W Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Mark Baker Construction
Maritech Construction Inc.
Larry Burke Electric
Lake & Skinner Electric
John's Roofing & Renovations
J. A. Richard & Son
J. & K. Electric Ltd.
Hydro Mechanical
Harrison Electrical Services
George B. Chapman Plumbing & Heating
Fundy Landscaping
Firstonsite Restoration Ltd.
Costin Paving & Contracting Ltd
Casey Concrete Ltd.
Blakeney's Plumbing and Heating
Bill Langille Construction Ltd.
Bill Dowe Trucking & Excavating
Archer Electrical
Transportation & Warehousing
Your Cab
Translink Transfer & Warehousing Ltd.
Station Street Warehouse Inc. (Easy Storage)
Staples Canada Inc
Robert A. Archibald Trucking Limited
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company
CCTS - Cumberland County Transportation Services Society
Bakers Shuttle/ Taxi
Armour Transport Inc. (Pole Star Transport)
Another Taxi
Amherst Taxi
Churches
Trinity-St Stephen's United Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Holy Family Parish
First Baptist Church Amherst
Faith United Pentecostal Church
Crossroads Community Church
Anglican Parish of Christ Church
Amherst Wesleyan Church
Amherst Open Bible Church
Amherst Masonic Society
Amherst Gospel Hall
Furniture & Appliances
Nibs' Top Quality Used Furniture & Appliances Limited
Bargain Bennie's Furniture and Appliances Ltd,
Amherst Surplus/Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture
Home cleaning & laundry services
Pink Ladies Maid Service
Holmes & Maltby Cleaners Amherst Limited
George's Barrell Laundromat Ltd
G & A Enterprises Cleaning 2018 (Billy-Jo's)
Farm & pet services
Wag Canine Recreation Centre
Terry Lee's Clips - Professional All Breed Dog Grooming
Pet Valu
Lillian Allbon Cumberland County Animal Shelter
LBJ Farm Equipment Inc.
Dogs to Divas
Clarence Farm Services Limited
Amherst Shur-Gain Feeds & Needs
Amherst Country Co-op Store
Travel agency
The Travel Store
Maritime Travel Inc.
Mobile communications
Telus Communications
Bell Aliant
AML Communications Rogers Wireless
Eastlink
Building supplies
Underfoot Flooring
Money's Worth Liquidators Inc.
Kent Building Supplies
Hunter Interiors (2000) Amherst Limited
Fundy Carpet Limited
Eddy Group Limited
ALweather Windows and Doors
Allen's Locksmithing, Paint and More (Allen Millwork Limited)
Miscellaneous
Artcair Company (Jewelry Repair)
Cumberland County Genealogy Centre
Chuck Linney Photography
Grocery & convenience
Wal-Mart Canada Corp
Sobeys
Snow White Laundry & Convenience
Simply For Life Amherst
Needs Convenience
Mike's Drive Thru and Convenience
Ken's Grocery
Highland Market
Atlantic Superstore
Retail
Wal-Mart Canada Corp
Underfoot Flooring
Top Line Rentals Incorporated
Thirty Church The Womens' Store Clothing
The Good Guys Brew Shoppe
The Copper Tree Boutique
The Bike Finder Ltd.
The Bicycle Specialist
Simply For Life Amherst
Sharon's Closet
Roy's Eyewear Ltd.
Pet Valu
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation 34 Highway #6 Amherst B4H 3Y4 902-667-8567 st301@mynslc.com
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Northern Reflections Ltd.
Nibs' Top Quality Used Furniture & Appliances Limited
Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium Inc.
Moore Automotive & Recreation Ltd.
Money's Worth Liquidators Inc.
Mark's Work Warehouse Ltd.
Maritime Mosaic
Mansours Limited
LBJ Farm Equipment Inc.
Lawton's Drug Store
Kent Building Supplies
IODE Thrifty Things Shop
Hunter Interiors
Home Hardware
HD Coins & Collectables
Go Glass & Accessories
Giant Tiger
Fundy Carpet Limited
Focal Point Photography & Framing
Eclipse Stores Inc.
Dollarama Inc.
Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio Ltd.
Curly's Sports & Supplements
Cumberland Perfect Sleep Company
Crescent Vape
Coles Book Store cnickerson@indigo.ca
Clarence Farm Services Limited
Charm Diamond Centres
Carter's Sports Cresting Ltd. mark@carterssportscresting.com
Canadian Tire
Buds To Blossoms Floral Boutique
Bordertown Flowers & Frills
B-Line Books
Bendi's Arts and Craft Supplies
Bargain Bennie's Furniture and Appliances Ltd.
Amy's Used Books
Amherst Artisan Gallery Co-operative Ltd
Amherst Surplus/Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture
Amherst Shur-Gain Feeds & Needs
Amherst Pharmasave
Amherst Farmer's Market
Amherst Country Co-op Store
ALweather Windows and Doors
Allen's Locksmithing, Paint and More
Albion Vapor Shop
Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction
Compass Minerals Canada Corp
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Winter Carnival
French Toast Fest
Town Wide Yard Sale
Date Night
Canada Day
Summer Night Markets
Christmas in July
Scarecrow Stroll
Esther Fest
Holiday Shopping Passport
Holiday Events
Cookie Crawl
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