2025 TOURIST GUIDE

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FRONT PAGE NEWS

Motorcycles cruise into town as part of Ride for Dad

The Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad presented its 20th annual event this past Sunday morning with its first stop being at Royal Canadian...

4 days ago

Local grocery store rallies to help one of their own

Staff members past and present helped run a barbecue outside the store while other fundraisers went on inside. The owners of the local...

May 20

ACOC presents 20th annual Business Excellence Awards

Winners and nominees for the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards gather for a group photo. Businesses within...

May 13

Concerns and kudos part of lengthy meeting discussing GAHS proposal

The special planning meeting at town hall dealt with requests to both amend the town’s Official Plan and zoning bylaw.

May 2

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Local boy trying to win Jeff Corwin Jr. Ranger Competition

Four-year-old Emmett Parker of Amherstburg is part of the Jeff Corwin Jr. Ranger Competition. He needs online votes to advance. A boy...

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Grilling for the Mission

The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission held a barbecue at Sobeys last weekend. Volunteers were outside the Amherstburg store during...

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LaSalle Night Markets make their return

The LaSalle Night Market returned last Sunday evening at the LaSalle Civic Centre off of Malden Road. The LaSalle Night Markets have made...

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Woofa-Roo Pet Festival returning this weekend at Libro Centre

The annual festival geared to four-legged friends returns this weekend. The Woofa-Roo Pet Festival returns to the Libro Centre in...

4 days ago

Four separate accidents keep police busy

An accident at the intersection of County Road 10 and Concession 3 North resulted in one driver being issued a Provincial Offense Notice,...

4 days ago

“Survivor Day” reunites cardiac arrest patients with First Responders

Cardiac arrest survivors reunited with first responders that saved them

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ARTS & CULTURE

Historic John R. Park Homestead re-opened after renovations

Dignitaries and ERCA staff gather on the porch at the John R. Park Homestead last Thursday morning. ERCA celebrated the site’s...

4 days ago

Local Collective Art Project unveils work of 12 Amherstburg artists

An open house was held Sunday afternoon at The O to officially unveil a dozen works of art from Amherstburg artists. The group is part of...

May 20

New murals unveiled in “Art Alley” in Amherstburg

Dylan and Dennis White created a new mural on the back of the BeaverTails store. A pair of new murals have been unveiled in Art Alley. ...

May 20

Fort Malden Medieval Faire coming to Amherstburg June 14-15

The medieval period will be represented next month at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Faires Canada is presenting the...

May 20

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SPORTS

Miracle League turning to mini-golf this weekend

A mini-golf tournament will be held May 31 from 1-4 p.m. at Ure’s Country Kitchen with proceeds going to the Miracle League of Amherstburg.

2 days ago

Confidence a big part of Dare 2B Challenged event

Runners leave from the starting line. On your mark, get set…celebrate. The starting line at this year’s Dare 2B Challenged welcomed over...

4 days ago

North Star girls slo-pitch team enters WECSSAA “AA” playoffs

North Star’s Ireland Carter connects with a pitch during a game versus Sandwich last Tuesday. The North Star Wolves started the playoffs...

4 days ago

Local high school baseball games busy on the diamond last week

Two local high school baseball teams were busy on the diamond last week. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats capped the regular season...

4 days ago

Wildcats make the finals

The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats girls (pictured) and boys soccer teams both made it to the WECSSAA “AAA” finals last week....

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North Star track and field team does well at WECSSAA

The North Star High School track and field team had strong performances at last week’s WECSSAA meet, including some record-breaking...

May 20

North Star wins twice, loses once in girls slo-pitch action last week

Ashley Mongeau (black jersey) makes a force play at second during North Star’s win vs. Essex. The North Star Wolves girls slo-pitch team...

May 20

Wolves drop to 2-2 following loss to Brennan on the diamond last week

Shortstop Jackson Mastronardi scoops up a ball during last week’s game against Brennan. The North Star Wolves were back on their home...

May 20

Amherstburg Minor Baseball holds opening day for 2025 season

The players were getting ready for the Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association season last Saturday at Malden Centre Park. Play ball! The...

May 13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Resident offers his thanks for fundraiser

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the most caring and supportive residents of this community Amherstburg and surrounding...

4 days ago

Local resident responds to last week’s article regarding library’s future

Deputy Mayor Gibb’s statement that “people are assuming something is imminent” is concerning since he advised the library board in March...

4 days ago

Baseball diamond should remain at Bill Wigle Park

After reading the May 14 RTT, I would like to comment on the parks master plan. Having lived on North St. for 73 years, I would like to...

May 20

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Heritage Conservation District draws both support and concern from public

4 days ago

Feeding cats and the proper way to do so focus of town council debate

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Leardi gives his thoughts on Ontario budget

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LOCAL POLITICS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Birthday Ulric Renaud!

In Memoriam - Frank Ventura

In Memoriam - Rocco D'Alimonte

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Olesevich, Mary Gay (nee Brush)

Obituary - Jan Martlin

Obituary - Essenpreis, Michael Edward

Donate to the Brain Tumour Foundation in memory of Mike Essenpreis

Obituary - Langlois, Gerald

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