The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) held its annual chicken or rib fundraising dinner last Saturday night at the Columbus Hall in River Canard. The event raised $1,600 to help fund camp operations. The next camp at Bryerswood is Jan. 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Members of the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) were joined by people from the community in raising money for the camp over the weekend. The BYCOC, in co-operation with the River Canard Knights of C

The year 2025 has ended and here’s a sample of just some of the things we covered over the past 12 months. For further details on these stories and for even more information on the year gone by, visit www.rivertowntimes.com . JANUARY  •Family and friends of Kathleen “Kay” Bertrand gathered to celebrate her 100th birthday. Bertrand has four children, ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mayor Michael Prue, Councillor Diane Pouget, Essex

Volunteers with the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission helped serve 105 turkey dinners to people on Christmas Day.   It is a labour of love for Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister and the team of volunteers. The Mission served its Christmas turkey dinner at noon on Christmas Day with 105 meals served both in-person and by take-out. The meal featured turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots, sweet potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, buns and de

Squirettes of Mary #1001 and McGregor K of C Council #2844 help with meal

Among the volunteers were the father and son duo of Mike and Dean McGowan. More photos are available on the River Town Times’ social media sites. The AAM Goodfellows looked for financial support in their newspaper sales drive, and the community provided it. AAM Goodfellows president Rick Murray said they raised in the area of $15,700 in this year’s two-day campaign. “We did good, around the same as last year,” he said. “A little over $15,000.” Murray said the volunteers raise

Music Ministry of New Life Fellowship perform at "Christmas at the Museum" Dec. 7 inside the Nazrey AME Church. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum also welcomed the Tanner-Price Singers as part of the annual event. An event that has become a cherished tradition to its organizers helped spread holiday cheer on the weekend. “Christmas at the Museum” was presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum last Sunday afternoon. The day included a performance by The Tanner-Price Singers, who

St. Arnaud Street plant. - Photo courtesy of Windsor Aerial Drone Photography. A ratification vote was held on the weekend to approve a deal between Diageo and Unifor Local 200, with the agreement putting the closure one step closer to happening. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said the agreement was, in part, to approve new language in the contract but also to secure packages for staff still in the St. Arnaud St. plant once the plant closes in February. The curre

The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade was held with thousands lining Sandwich St., Richmond St. and Dalhousie St. to watch the festivities. The arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus capped the event, which ended at Toddy Jones Park. It was presented by the Windsor Parade Corporation. Santa &  Mrs. Claus then met with children at the warming house in Toddy Jones Park. The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade was held last Saturday night with thousands lining Sandwich St. N., Sandwich St. S., R

The countdown to Christmas is on in Amherstburg with a pair of festive events last Saturday night. Roughly 700 participants took part in the Super Santa Run, Walk & Wheel (above) and that was followed by the official opening of the River Lights Winter Festival. The Santa Claus Parade is this coming Saturday (Nov. 22) at 6 p.m. A record year for the Super Santa Run, Walk and Wheel has raised approximately $25,000 for local conservation projects. The annual run last Saturday ni

LEST WE FORGET Remembrance Day was once again well attended this year, with the public taking time to pay tribute to those who served and continue to serve. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 organized and presented the parade and ceremony, with the parade leaving from the Dalhousie St. branch and head down Murray St., Sandwich St. S., and Richmond St. before arriving at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park for the 11 a.m. service. Names of the fallen that are on the

Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer. Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer (above) as does Bethany D’Alimonte (far right). Organizer Norm Mickle addresses the crowd (centre). A fundraiser in the fight against cancer was a success over the weekend and even astounded its organizers. Amherstburg Fights Cancer was held on Saturday night at the AMA Sportsmen Association with Norm Mickle, his wife Janet and a team of supporters and sponso

A new town hall will not be moving into the redeveloped building formerly occupied by General Amherst High School, as seen in the rendering from the Valente Development Co. While there may be a new Amherstburg town hall at some point in the future, it won’t be in the former General Amherst High School. Town council voted against having administration enter into negotiations with the Valente Development Corporation, the owners of the former high school at 130 Sandwich St. S.,

One of the potential options for a new town hall at the Valente site at 130 Sandwich St. S. is pictured here, as presented by the Town of Amherstburg. One option includes a civic theatre while another features a new public library within the space.  The Valente Development Corporation received zoning bylaw approvals in July for its development at the former General Amherst High School and now a decision is forthcoming on whether town hall will be part of it. A 25-page report

The Grant home at 440 McLellan Ave. (above) features Slicer’s Roadkill Grill during weekends in October while The Shrine on Durango is available for viewing at the Anderson home at 17 Durango. Both are accepting donations for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. With Halloween fast approaching, decorations are going up at homes in Amherstburg and surrounding areas. Some of those displays carry a charitable twist to them. At least three local homes are decked out for H

OTF representative Tony Francis (left) stands with Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) directors James Braakman and Amanda Dywelska after...

Drumming was a part of the Truth and Reconciliation events held last Saturday in Navy Yard Park. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation...

Costume contests were held last Saturday and Sunday evenings, with the kids costume contest pictured above. For those who ventured to...

Retirees honoured at last Friday night’s Amherstburg Fire Department recognition banquet were (front row, from left): Capt. Nick Renaud,...

A rally was held outside the Diageo plant in Amherstburg last Wednesday afternoon to support the workers after the company announced Aug....

Plant closure planned to take place by February 2026

Art by the River was attended well for both days of the event at The Fort Malden National Historic Site. A popular end of summer...

Park House Museum curator Kat Bezaire points to damage that needs repair to the south side of the historic Pensioner’s Cottage at the...

The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show featured the annual tractor parade down Walker Road. The history of agriculture was on display...

A “river battle” was staged both afternoons of the festival. A look back at military eras gone by returned to Fort Malden National...