2025 Christmas Wish Book

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FRONT PAGE NEWS

About 105 Christmas meals served by Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

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

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McGregor Community Christmas Dinner serves 600 people

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

Dec 23

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Another year of helping people for the AAM Goodfellows

A total of 90 gift baskets were packed

Dec 23

Donations pour into Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission

‘Tis the season to help non-profit organizations and the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is one that has been aided by many. Among the donations that have been been made public is one by the Fort Malden Animal Hospital. The animal hospital are sponsoring a local family for Christmas, but they are also sponsoring the Christmas meal itself at the mission. The Fort Malden Animal Hospital sponsored a family and the Christmas turkeys for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship

Dec 23

Suspect sought after alleged vehicle arson

The Windsor Police Service is seeking a suspect following what police allege was a deliberately set vehicle fire in Amherstburg. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Dec. 13, police responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 200 block of Mullen Crescent. Officers learned that a male suspect had been dropped off by a taxi in the 300 block of Lavers Crescent. The suspect allegedly walked up to a property on Mullen Crescent, poured an accelerant on a 2017 Ford Explorer, and set the vehic

Dec 23

Seasons Amherstburg helps ACS

The holiday spirit filled Seasons Amherstburg Retirement Community as residents, their families and team members donated to its annual Holiday Food Drive, which benefitted Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). The heartfelt initiative, which ran from Dec. 1-14, brought together community members to combat food insecurity. "Seasons annual holiday food drive is a cherished tradition allowing us to make the holiday season brighter for those in need," said Tamasin Dineen, general

Dec 23

Woofa-Roo cancelled for 2026

The Woofa-Roo Pet Festival will not be back in 2026, but organizers are looking at a 2027 return. In a post on its social media pages, it reads: “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the cancellation of Woofa~Roo Pet Fest 2026. While many of the festival elements are well underway for June 2026, unforeseen positive changes in my business and personal schedules will prevent me from dedicating the level of time and attention required to produce an event of this scale. Thi

Dec 23

Financial aid to Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Staff with the Town of Amherstburg donated $450 in gift cards to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) this past Monday morning. Sabrina Bilyk, the town’s human resources health & safety business partner, said voluntary donations were collected with the aim of giving back to a local charity. This year, they donated to SSVP. Local SSVP president Camillo D’Alimonte said the need is great in Amherstburg this year and the organiation appreciates the donation. (RTT Photo by Ro

Dec 23

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ARTS & CULTURE

Christmas decorations light up the town

Lakewood Dr. Lakewood Dr. The holiday season saw many homes lit up spectacularly. Here are just a few of the homes around Amherstburg that stood out. Alma St. Gore St.

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Nativity Play at St. Andrew's

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg held its annual Nativity Play the morning of Dec. 21. Led by Rev. Shirley Carleton and the congregation, the large crowd in the church hall enjoyed this year's production. The entire show is on the church's YouTube site, found by searching St. Andrew's Amherstburg. (RTT Photos by Ron Giofu)

Dec 23

Christmas Concert at Encounter Church

Encounter Church held a Christmas concert Dec. 20 with the church’s children’s choir performing along with a performance from Avryl Levesque (above) on her saxophone, Arianna Wallace (below) on the flute, associate pastor Kevin Saunders singing and playing guitar, the duo of Aryn Shaw and daughter Kinsley and Valerie Fox reading “T’was the Night Before Christmas.” More photos are on the RTT’s social media accounts. (RTT Photos by Ron Giofu)

Dec 23

WSO at Seasons

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra brought its “Music for Health” program to Seniors in Windsor-Essex County. Sponsored by Caesars Windsor Cares, this program brought the power of live music to retirement and nursing homes, including Seasons Amherstburg last Wednesday. The WSO string quartet performed from a range of genres, with residents choosing the selections. The WSO states these concerts are fully interactive, fostering meaningful connection between musicians and audience w

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SPORTS

Goaltending continues to shine for Admirals despite losses

Next home game for Amherstburg is Jan. 3 vs. Walpole Island at 7:30 p.m.

Dec 23

Jr. Wolves pick up three more wins on the court

North Star junior girls are at Herman Jan. 6 and host Tecumseh Vista Academy Jan. 13

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stay safe and stay happy over holidays and we’ll see you Jan. 7!

We're taking a break with the Dec. 24 issue being our last of 2025.

Dec 22

Resident has concerns with administration after watching budget deliberations

I want to address only two items from the Dec. 9 budget meeting, which clearly shows the state town administration is in. There was a discussion about a new drive-thru for a business. By now, the administration would have sufficient experience with what a drive-thru should look like and the relevant bylaws. We certainly have enough of them in town. But no, they want to spend $44,000 for a consultant for an assessment. Both Councillors Pouget and Courtney raised questions on w

Dec 22

Concerned citizen awaiting public consultation on town policing issue

I am writing to follow up on my letter dated Sept. 17, regarding the Town’s decision-making process in selecting a policing service provider for Amherstburg. My original correspondence expressed concerns about the transparency of the process and the need for meaningful public consultation to ensure that all options, including the potential re-establishment of the Amherstburg Police Service, are evaluated with the community’s best interests in mind. I had anticipated that, as

Dec 16

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Diageo property listed for sale on real estate website

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Waste disposal cost going up for Essex County municipalities

Dec 23

Highlights of 2025 offered by county's accessibility advisory committee

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Lois Shirley Dupcza (Nee Beckett)

Lois Shirley Dupcza (Nee Beckett) We are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lois Shirley Dupcza (Beckett), on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, at Leamington hospital. She was 97 years old. Born on July 19, 1928, Shirley was the matriarch of our family and our rock. She was the source of wise wisdom, loving counsel, and the warmest hugs. Her infectious smile and laugh brightened every room she entered. Her imme

Obituary - Paul Francis Wayne Whittal

Paul Francis Wayne Whittal January 10, 1939 – November 29, 2025 It is with deep sadness that the family of Paul Whittal announces his passing at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of Amherstburg, Paul was the beloved and cherished husband of Mary, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He was a loving and dedicated father to Sandra (Sandy) Neposlan (Rob) and Sean Whittal (Jen), and proud ‘papa’ to Jada, Camille, Isla, Alicia, Jordan, Jack, and Angel Ethan. Predeceased

Obituary - Gary Wayne Wigle

Obituary - Joseph "Joe" William Kitka

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