Town News
Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
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On Thursday, August 8, portions of Victoria Street East and Church Street will be closed for a special event.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets. Church Street will also be closed beginning at 7 a.m. between King Street and Victoria Street East.
Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
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Laplanche street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Saturday, August 3 between Victoria Street East and Dale Street. This closure will begin at 11 a.m. and the street will re-open at 3 p.m.
This closure will accommodate a ceremony to unveil a new monument dedicated to the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in memorial park, beside Town Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
Lil' Em's Eatery Serves Downtown Amherst
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Mary Butcher has long dreamed of operating her own restaurant, and now she’s doing exactly that. Lil’ Em’s Eatery is one of downtown Amherst’s newest restaurant offerings, with food made fresh daily and served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Deputy Mayor Dale Fawthrop was recently joined by Councillors Leon Landry and George Baker, as well as Amherst’s CAO Jason MacDonald, to welcome Mary by presenting her with a new business certificate.
“I always cooked with my grandmother,” Mary explained. “She was an excellent cook. Her husband was in the military and she always had lots of people around the house to feed.”
Arrest and Remand
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Amherst Police Department
Three individuals who were arrested by Amherst Police within the last 24-hours have been remanded into custody until July 22nd, 2024 for a show cause hearing on numerous charges.
On July 17, 2024, a 30-year-old female and a 36-year-old male, both from Amherst, were arrested in relation to a Break, Enter and Theft that occurred on July 14th 2024 on South Albion Street. Both were held in police cells overnight and made a brief appearance in court on July 18th. They have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to return to court on Monday July 22, 2024 for a show-cause hearing.
Flight From Police
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Amherst Police Department
A 33-year-old Amherst man is facing numerous Criminal Code driving charges relating to an incident that occurred on the evening of July 16th, 2024.
Shortly after 8:00 pm, members of the Amherst Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. The driver was identified by the officers and was later arrested at their home.
Breach of Release Conditions
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Amherst Police Department
A 30-year-old Amherst woman has been sentenced to 45 days in custody in relation to charges related to her release conditions.
Jessica Dawn Scott, aged 30 of Amherst was arrested on July 15th 2024 for failing to comply with conditions of her release conditions. She was held in police cells overnight and appeared in court on July 16th and pleaded guilty to 4 counts of 145(5) Criminal Code - Failing to Comply with the Conditions of an Undertaking.
