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“March for Meals” campaign highlights Meals on Wheels

The launch of the “March for Meals” campaign took place Monday morning at Amherstburg Community Services. Top photo (from left): Melissa Lokun from Seasons Amherstburg, Tammy Dufour from Seasons Royal Oak Village in LaSalle, ACS program co-ordinator Branka Stewin, ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo, Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, Councillor Linden Crain. The “March for Meals” campaign is underway to highlight a valuable program to help seniors and those needing a healthy me

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OSAP the focus of protest by local high school students

North Star High School students held a protest over OSAP changes last Thursday afternoon. Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) has prompted protests from high school students in the province, with a recent protest being in Amherstburg. Students from North Star High School held a walk out last Thursday afternoon with many coming to the front step of Amherstburg town hall to share their chants and signs with vehicles that passed by. Students walked from the

Mar 17

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Giving back by giving blood

Canadian Blood Services held a blood donor clinic in the downstairs community room at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg last Thursday afternoon. Marc Renaud was one of the people who turned out to give blood, with the aid of Marcia Bouwman from Canadian Blood Services. The next blood donor clinic scheduled in Amherstburg will be be May 22 from 1-6 p.m. back at the Libro Centre. For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE. Giving ba

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Zone & provincial winners

Olivia and Gwen Beaudoin were recognized at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 for their recent achievements in the Royal Canadian Legion’s poster and essay contest. After winning first at the local level, both girls took second place at the Zone level. In addition, Gwen’s video won first at the provincial level. From left: colour guard member Cornelius Heeren, Deputy Zone Commander Sharon Gordon, Olivia Beaudoin, Gwen Beaudoin, 1st vice president Annette Knight, 2n

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Four people taken to hospital as a result of fire call on Kingsbridge Drive

Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended a fire at a duplex on Kingsbridge Dr. Tuesday morning. A damage estimate was not available as of press time but fire chief Michael Mio said four people were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation. Four people were transported to hospital early Tuesday morning as a result of a fire call in the Kingsbridge subdivision. About 30 Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended the call in the 90 block of Kings

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Good Friday procession

The Italian community at St. John the Baptist Church will once again be hosting the annual Good Friday procession April 3. The mass gets underway inside the church at 9 a.m. and the procession is expected to head outside around 9:30 p.m. After leaving the church, it will head north on Brock St. to Richmond St., head west on Richmond to Ramsay St., with a stop next to Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home. It will then head south on Ramsay St. to Park St with a stop at Christ A

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Bryerswood Youth Camp leans on popular kids movies for March Break camps

Bryerswood Youth Camp held its “March Movie Madness” camps over March Break. Photos were taken during last Thursday’s camp. Groups of local children were kept busy over the March Break thanks to Bryerswood Youth Camp. March Break camps were held for all five weekdays at the campground, with camps being directed by Caitlin Gonneau and Pam Zeman and their team of volunteer youth leaders. “Our theme was March Movie Madness and madness it has been,” said Zeman. The five-day cam

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Natural gas concern prompts fire call

Natural gas concern prompts fire call An issue with a natural gas regulator prompted a call to the Amherstburg Fire Department March 19 and a temporary closure of Sandwich St. S. from Murray St. to Gore St. The gas company Lakeside Gas was called in to make repairs. After a short time, fire crews were able to pack up and leave the scene. Natural gas concern prompts fire call

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ARTS & CULTURE

Local artist recognized by Concordia University

Stained glass work by Larry Gardner has been recognized in an online publication put out by Concordia University out of Montreal. The image is a collection of works and was supplied to the River Town Times by Gardner and his wife Bille. An Amherstburg artist has been recognized in an online publication put out by a Montreal-based university. Concordia University has recognized the work of Larry Gardner, a long-time stained glass artist from Amherstburg. The online publication

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Author meet-and greet held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 157

Darrow Woods and Marcy Lane display their books at last Saturday's author meet and greet at Legion Br. 157 Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 gave a chance for the public to pick up some new reads and meet the people who wrote them. As part of the Amherstburg Legion’s senior speaker series, Br. 157 hosted a meet and greet with local Windsor-Essex County authors last Saturday (March 21) with about a dozen local authors in attendance. Sherry Vanhoorne-Leith, a member of

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Park House opens for 2026 season

James Erb gave people a look at the fur trade. One of Amherstburg’s museums is officially open for the 2026 season. The Park House Museum’s 2026 season started last Wednesday, with candle making, a look at the fur trade and the opportunity to go downstairs and view the tinsmiths in action. Curator Kat Bezaire said current hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring events have been announced with Bezaire adding summer events are being finalized. “We’re really exc

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Irish dancers entertain

Irish dancers from the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance were at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 March 17 as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are planned for various locations in Amherstburg, including before a packed house at the Legion.

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SPORTS

Bortignon returning to Admirals as head coach

The Amherstburg Admirals made this post on their social media accounts announcing the return of Paul Bortignon as the team’s head coach. Former head coach Zack Gervais and assistants Jake Archer and Justin Toth will coach the Sun County Panthers U16 team next season. The longest serving and winningest coach in the history of the Amherstburg Admirals is returning. Late last week, Andrew Sykes, GM of the local Jr. C hockey club, announced that Paul Bortignon will be the head co

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U21 North Stars sweep Bullets and head to OMHA finals

North Stars’ Jackson Ford keeps his eye on a collision in U21 playoff action. The Lake Erie North Stars are heading to the U21 Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship tournament. The North Stars punched their ticket to Kingston as they clinched the Shamrock League title against the Southwest Bullets this past Sunday at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. With a 6-2 win over the Bullets, the North Stars capped off the Shamrock League playoffs with their fifth straight win a

Mar 17

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Article on doctor issue should have included more on specific incentives

Re: Attracting doctors, clinics discussed at town council in March 11 edition Here is a list of effective strategies I’ve heard other municipalities use to attract doctors. •Financial incentives such as large, upfront payments or signing bonuses, relocation expenses, student loan repayment and guaranteed income for the first few years. This may seem extravagant, but the return on investment will be significantly greater to the town than paying anything to do with street festi

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Local resident gives his ideas to re-name Gordie Howe International Bridge

Now that Trump has raised the issue of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge, it might be worthwhile to suggest that the bridge be renamed the Ojibway Bridge because it sits on traditional Ojibway land next to two Ojibway parks, the Ojibway National Urban Park and Ojibway Industrial Park in Windsor, and passes by the Ojibway Parkway. Prime Minister Harper, a hockey fan, named the bridge on a whim but Howe never played in Canada, only for Detroit, Houston and Hartford, and there is alre

Mar 17

McGregor can be a “crown jewel” for the Town of Amherstburg

Since the amalgamation of Anderdon by Amherstburg, McGregor has been often overlooked. It gives us a competitive advantage. The new expanded Howard Ave. Industrial Park with easy access to a major transportation route, benefits industrial and residential growth. Amherstburg will benefit greatly in various ways. The proposed decommission of the wastewater lagoons currently under environmental study does not go far enough. It proposes on-site wastewater treatment with limite

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Obituary - LaFramboise, Paul

Laframboise, Paul Passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Mary Anne. Loving father of Bret and Beth (Matt Brennan). Cherished Pepe of Daniel, Brandon, Amanda, Nicholas and Kaylee. Great grandfather of Theodore. Paul will be dearly missed by his siblings Joan (late George) Strang, Janet (Michael) Hakem, late Leroy, Yvonne (Alan) Stewart, Bernadette (Gary Craigen), Roland, and a host of nieces and nephews. Cremation and private family s

Obituary - Elizabeth Mickle (Semande)

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth Mickle (Semande) at the age of 73. Loving Wife of the late James (Jim) Mickle. Loving Mother of Tj & Julie, Brandin, Mike, Glen & Monique. Also Survived by her stepchildren James & the late Tracye, Jeff & Ruth, Joey & Roberta, Jeremy & Tina, Jody Beaudette & the late Craig, Janice Taylor & Jason. Dear Grandmother of 22 and Great Grandmother of nine. Beloved Daughter of the late Remi Semande and the la

Obituary - Ronald James Amlin

Ronald James Amlin Ronald James Amlin was surrounded by his loving family when he passed peacefully into the arms of his Saviour on Friday March 6, 2026 at the age of 82. Ron was the beloved husband of Mary Kay (nee MacFarlane). He was the loving father of Jeff Amlin and his wife Joy, Sheri Rilett and her husband Jamie, Sara Russell and her husband Andrew, Steven Amlin and his wife Brittany. Ron was the cherished grandfather of Nick (Haley), Natalie, Ethan, Madison, Avery, C

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