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Owners blame high operating costs and slower sales because of construction on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge.

The Ami Marche grocery store in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue will close after its owners were unable to find a solution to the economic straights of the West Island store.

The owners of Marché Ami Plus say due to financial troubles, the store is on the verge of closing its doors on April 6.

Marché Richelieus closure last January came as a shock to residents of the West Island town, particularly seniors, as the closest alternative was miles away in Baie-DUrfe -- a quick trip for drivers, but a 50-minute walk for those on foot.

Nearly five months after closing its doors, the only grocery store in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., reopened to large fanfare from residents.

The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue community was caught off guard last January, after Marché Richelieu, the community’s one and only grocery store, closed suddenly after more than 40 years as the community’s only

The only grocery store in a West Island community is set to reopen after a months-long closure. Marché Richelieu in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue suddenly shut its doors in January.

The only grocery store in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., on Montreal's West Island, closed in January, leaving many residents without an accessible alternative. New owners have taken over the store and are getting ready to reopen.

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue's only grocery store will be reopening under new ownership in May, after suddenly closing a few months ago.

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s only grocery store will be reopening under new ownership in May, after suddenly closing a few months ago.