Downtown Snow Clearing Tonight, Feb 25, 2026
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Public Works will start downtown snow clearing operations tonight - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - at 9 p.m. and continue throughout the night.
Much of downtown will be closed to traffic during this operation to effectively remove recent snow build-up.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route tonight. Barricades will be in place.
Public Works will start downtown snow clearing operations tonight at 9 p.m. and continue throughout the night.
Much of downtown will be closed to traffic during this operation to effectively remove recent snow build-up.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route tonight. Barricades will be in place.
Traffic Detour Feb 25, 2026
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Traffic Detour - Emergency Watermain Repair
Public Works is completing an emergency watermain repair in the area of West Victoria Street and Hickman Street.
West Victoria Street is closed at the intersection with Hickman Street, and detours are in place.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Customers will have full water service restored as soon as possible.
Please direct any questions to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Delayed Opening Tuesday, Feb 23, 2026
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Due to the storm, Town of Amherst facilities will open at noon on Tuesday, February 24.
Public Works emergency dispatch center: 902-667-7227
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.
Read more: Town Facilities Closing Due to Storm, Feb 23, 2026
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.
Winter Carnival - Feb 10-16, 2026
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Come and enjoy all of the fun!
Visit our calendar of events page here for complete details.
African Heritage Month 2026
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February is African Heritage Month all around the world.
Due to recent snowstorms, Amherst's African Heritage Month launch event was re-scheduled to this Friday, February 6. Things will happen a little differently this year.
Join us at 10 a.m. in Town Hall lobby, 98 East Victoria Street, for the reading of the proclamation and remarks from officials. We will unveil the 2026 African Heritage Month poster that represents this year's theme of Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress.
We will have the Pan-African flag at Town Hall and we will take photos together inside.
Because the area around the YMCA flagpoles is surrounded by snowbanks, the Pan-African flag will be raised by Public Works at that location as soon as possible.
Any questions about African Heritage Month events can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
