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FRONT PAGE NEWS

Diageo plant officially closes

Doug Benekritis, Unifor chair in the Diageo Amherstburg plant, speaks to the media after the final shift last Wednesday. It was an end of an era in Amherstburg last Wednesday afternoon. Workers filed out of the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg for the last time, many hugging each other and others shedding a tear or two. The company announced last August it would close the St. Arnaud St. facility this month and followed through, albeit a couple days earlier than anticipate

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Over $15k raised for Kids Curing Cancer campaign

Family friend Pat Durance presents Lauren, Ty and Kierstyn Baillargeon as well as the rest of their family with a plaque during last Saturday’s fundraising dinner. Kids Curing Cancer’s final year included another big crowd at its pasta and music night on the weekend. A packed house of 250 people attended KCC’s fundraiser Saturday night at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery in Amherstburg, with the Baillargeon family, their friends and supporters and the general public in full su

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Cereal drive

Carol’s Unisex Hair Design held their latest food drive for the food bank at Amherstburg Community Services. The salon focused on cereal, collecting 280 boxes. That beat their record of 240 boxes. The donation was presented to ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo (back row, left) and her team Feb. 27. Also pictured are hairstylists Carol Charette (front), Vivienne Wood, Sam Woltz and Stephanie Borrelli. Cereal drive

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Community meeting held regarding ACS's P2P Neighbourhood project

Jessica Pedlar, a community connector with the P2P Neighbourhoods program at ACS, speaks at a meeting last Thursday morning at Amherstburg Community Services. Community meeting held regarding ACS's P2P Neighbourhood project By Ron Giofu The Pathway to Potential (P2P) project that has come to Amherstburg took another step forward last week. The local P2P Neighbourhoods program is being overseen locally by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) with a community meeting being held

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Coldest Night of the Year draws 160 walkers - fundraising continuing

Walkers head out from the Amherstburg Community Hub during Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year last Saturday evening. Proceeds from the local event will benefit The House Youth Centre and the programming they offer. The House is located within the Hub. Walkers hit the street for the sixth straight year in support of The House Youth Centre. This year’s Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year was held last Saturday evening with the starting and ending points being the Amher

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Local business owner frustrated with order to remove sign

Amanda Kerr is searching for a compromise regarding her business signage. A local small business owner is voicing frustration with having to remove her sign. Amanada Kerr, who operates Amanda Kerr Fitness at 111 Sandwich St. S., is being told by the town to remove her sign that is near the building. She said she has permission from the sign owner to add her sign to it, but both she and the owner are being told by the town to have it removed. Kerr said she had it there for abo

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“Pie A Teacher” raises $1300 for Kids Curing Cancer

Pie A Teacher was at North Star High School Feb. 25. What student wouldn’t want to hit one of their teachers with a pie? A number of North Star High School students took advantage of the opportunity last Wednesday and raised money for a good community cause in the process. The “Pie A Teacher” fundraiser was held at lunchtime Feb. 25 and raised $1,300 for Kids Curing Cancer. The charity was founded by siblings Lauren, Kierstyn and Ty Baillargeon, with the aid of their family,

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Toonie Auction brings in $5.7k for causes close to home and abroad

Auctioneer Sean MacKinnon conducts the Feb. 27 Toonie Auction at Harrow United Church. The preceding dinner, with food donated by Sobeys Amherstburg, also acted as its own fundraiser. Harrow United Church (HUC) brought back one of its more popular fundraisers, with numerous charities and causes benefitting. The church’s Toonie Auction was held last Friday night. The evening started with a chili (or hot dog) dinner, followed by the toonie auction itself. Proceeds from the di

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ARTS & CULTURE

“The Black & White Show” presented by artist collaborative

A reception for the “Black and White Show” was at The O last Sunday afternoon. A group of local artists have shared their work in another show at a downtown Amherstburg establishment. The Local Collective Art Project is presenting its latest show, this one being “The Black & White Show,” with the unveiling being last Sunday. The collaborative is made up of approximately 17 artists from Amherstburg and surrounding municipalities in the Windsor-Essex County area. The exhibit is

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Mamma Mia!

The cast and crew made up of students and staff of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School presented the opening weekend of its production of “Mamma Mia!” with three shows running last Friday through Sunday. Three more shows are scheduled this Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 26-28) with each show starting at 7 p.m. All seats for Feb. 26 are $10 with Feb. 27-28 shows costing $15 adults/students, $10 for seniors and children ages 6-12 and free for children under six.

Feb 24

Poets read about their experiences at Amherstburg Freedom Museum

Poets Erik E-Tomic Johnson (left) and Paulina O’Kieffe appeared at “Voices and Verses” at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Feb. 22. “It doesn’t matter how we get here, we all know Middle Passage all too well.” Middle Passage was considered to be the hardening journey for slaves when they were put on ships and sent across the ocean to North America. It has a great deal of meaning for the poet Paulina O’Kieffe who wrote the words and read them during “Voices and Verses” last Sund

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Friday Night Live returns

The latest instalment of the music and entertainment series “Friday Night Live” was at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg last Friday night. Performers included Doc & The Rev (middle left), Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz (bottom left), Carol Laliberte (below), Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte (above). The next “Friday Night Live” is March 13 at 7 p.m. with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Friday Night Live retur

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SPORTS

Skate Amherstburg hosts third annual “Leap into Spring” gala

The Starlights Synchro team performs at the Feb. 26 “Leap into Spring” gala. The talents of local figure skaters hit the ice last week for the “Leap into Spring” gala. It was hosted by Skate Amherstburg, specifically the Diamond Divas synchro team, as a way to give the association’s synchro teams a chance to perform. The show lasted nearly one hour last Thursday night, Feb. 26, at the Libro Centre. “We did it to have a night for all synchro teams to perform,” said Diamond Div

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Admirals playoff series with the Flags extended

Amherstburg forward Allan Djordjevic (right) moves the puck against the Flags during last Friday’s game. The Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C) playoff series between the Amherstburg Admirals and the Mooretown Flags has shaped up to be a good one. The two West Stobbs Division teams split the games this past weekend with Mooretown forcing Game 6 with a win last Saturday night. Heading into Tuesday night’s sixth game at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, played after this is

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Winter weather is something I’ve never been a fan of

In my adult life, I’ve never been a fan of the snow. Sure, as a kid, I enjoyed sledding, going for a ride on my uncle’s snowmobile, and occasionally getting a snow day from school. But those days are way back in the rear view mirror. I’ve found there are more fun things to do in life than shovel snow. I am thankful I have a neighbour who helped out during the most recent storm of Jan. 25 and other snow accumulation events, but overall, pushing heavy snow and ice chunks is not

Feb 10

Next election is “crucial” to Amherstburg - says immigrant to the town

As an Italian immigrant of the 1950s I have had the privilege of watching Amherstburg transform. Early 50s were post-war years. Immigrants with unheard of slaving work ethics filled Amherstburg and surrounding areas. They took on any job to feed and house their family.Allied Chemical, SKD, Marra’s Bread, Alymer Canning, were all immigrant heavy industry. Immigrant work ethnics assured these industries to thrive. Malden Township and vicinity became a major source of tomato pro

Jan 27

“Inconsistent” use of bylaw claimed

As a delegate denied speaking to the January meeting, I’m concerned about the application of the procedural bylaw. Kurt Reffle’s November delegation was deemed appropriate, while January delegates’ requests were in order but for a future date. The committee was informed both must be true: there would have to be a report or bylaw before the body and there would have to be an action or recommendation. Yet administration approved Reffle’s delegation. Administration confirmed th

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Report to come back to town council on St. Arnaud St. building usage

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Washroom repairs coming to Toddy Jones Park

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New courts and trail approved for H Murray Smith Centennial Park

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Memoriam - Finn Bradford Erickson

Happy Birthday, Dominic!

In Memoriam - Robert Bondy

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Beetham, Beverly Ann, (Nee Bean)

Beetham, Beverly Ann, (Nee Bean) Passed away February 27, 2026, at the Village of St. Clair with her sister Evelyn Wightman, her daughter Deborah and the compassionate staff of The Village of St. Clair at her side. Predeceased by her soulmate of 62 years Everett Stanley Beetham (2015), and her beloved daughter Cheryl Wietecha (2019) (Martin Wietecha – surviving spouse and favourite son-in-law). She will be dearly missed by her Daughter Deborah Lynn, her son Steven Everett (Li

Obituary - Hulett, Mary Catherine

Hulett, Mary Catherine (Jones, Lesperance) (Nee Sutts) December 24, 1926 - February 25, 2026 Passed away peacefully, at the age of 99. She was the wife of the late Lloyd, Toddy Jones (1964), Gerald, Denis Lesperance (1976), and the late, Orris Hulett (2000). She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edna Sutts (nee Renaud). Predeceased by her brother, the late Earl Sutts and her sister, the late Jean Duffy (Charles). Loving mother of Paul Jones (deceased), Linda Morris

Obituary - Claire Beaudry

Claire Beaudry April 6, 1939 ~ February 19, 2026 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Claire. Daughter to the late George and the late Patrica Beaudry. World's greatest mother to Cynthia. Cherished grandmother to Cassie, Christy (Glenroy), and Stacey. Treasured great-grandmother to Tatiana, Dynarah, Cortez, Nee-Kay, Safiya, Sadaira. Loving great great-grandmother to Adaliah. Beloved sister to Ray (the late Shirley), the late Eugene (Bonnie), P

Obituary - Richard Henry Rebidoux

Rebidoux, Richard Henry July 13, 1945-February 18, 2026 With broken hearts we announce the home passing of Richard Henry Rebidoux with his loving family at his side. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Georgina Rebidoux. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sharon Rebidoux (nee Meloche). Loving father of Joseph, Michelle and Kenneth (Stephanie). Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Josh), Renee (Mike), Stephanie (Konrad), Devin, Kira, Sierra and Dakota and great grandfather of Josh

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