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FRONT PAGE NEWS

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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Diageo, province strike deal to keep products at LCBO, jobs still leaving town

Invest WindsorEssex will get $500,000 for economic development “with a focus on Amherstburg and the surrounding area,” and an additional $500,000 is for “other community projects to support residents of Amherstburg"

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“So Cold Social” rallies public for Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year

Coldest Night happening this Saturday evening The House Youth Centre program director Morghan Shearon speaks to the crowd at the Feb. 20 “So Cold Social” held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. in Amherstburg. The social was to help get people prepared for the Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year event, which is occurring this Saturday evening. Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year is this Saturday evening and an event was held last week to get people ready for the occasion. T

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No injuries after Amherstburg firefighters respond to McDonald Avenue call

Amherstburg fire contained to rear bedroom of home. The Amherstburg Fire Department battled a fire in a home in Amherst Pointe Feb. 23. Fire chief Michael Mio said at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, the Amherstburg Fire Department responded to the 100 block of McDonald Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival, Mio said crews made entry into the residence and located a fire in a rear bedroom of the residential structure. Firefighters were able to quickly ex

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“What Makes Amherstburg Great” series launched

A local business owner is trying to promote the town and will be featuring several sites, businesses, non-profit organizations and more in his effort to do that. “What Makes Amherstburg Great” is a series of 50 weekly write-ups from Richard Peddie, who has already launched the initiative through his River Bookshop website and digital newsletter. “There’s a lot of pluses here,” he said. “There’s a lot to celebrate. I see constant examples of what makes the town great. I just t

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Collavino Families announce $1 million gift to new hospital

The Collavino Family made a $1 million donation to the new Fancsy Family Hospital, which is to be built at the corner of County Road 42 and Concession 9. The donation sees the family get naming rights to the Collavino Family Cardio-Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab. Motivated by personal experiences with heart and lung health concerns, members of two Collavino families have made a $1-million gift toward the Fancsy Family Hospital to support vital equipment and technologies needed at t

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Grandparents Day celebrated at local elementary school

Grandparents and their grandchildren recently gathered for the annual “Grandparents Day” event at École St.-Jean Baptiste in Amherstburg. Students and their grandparents did a craft together and then had lunch with each other. Valentine’s Day was celebrated over the weekend, but just before that, a local school celebrated the love between grandparents and grandchildren. École St.-Jean Baptiste presented “Grandparents Day” again this year, and once again it was held near Valen

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Michigan man fined by court

An individual from the United States has been fined $1,700 after an October court hearing. A man from Belleville, Michigan pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and fishing with extra lines. In addition to the fine, he is prohibited from possessing an Ontario fishing licence and engaging in any fishing activities in the province for one year. The Ministry of Natural Resources added in a press release that 12 walleye and the man’s fishing gear were seized and forfeited t

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ARTS & CULTURE

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.

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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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Villanova staff and students getting ready for "Mamma Mia!"

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). Other shows are Feb 21-22 and Feb. 26-28. These photos were taken during a rehearsal in the school's theatre last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 11). The school community at St. Thomas of Vil

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SPORTS

Wolves eliminated from WECSSAA girls hockey playoffs

North Star’s Aria Pare (8, grey jersey) battles for the puck with a Cardinal Carter defenseman. The season is over for the North Star Wolves girls hockey team, but their loss wasn’t because of a lack of effort. The Wolves hosted the Cardinal Carter Cougars last Thursday afternoon at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg but lost 3-0 in the WECSSAA “A/AA” quarterfinal game. Despite numerous scoring chances, they were unable to find the back of the Cardinal Carter net. “I thought we

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Admirals lead quarterfinal series 2-0 after weekend wins

Amherstburg’s Liam Thiessen (24) just misses a scoring chance during Sunday evening’s playoff game at the Libro Centre. The Admirals beat Mooretown 4-3 thanks to an overtime goal by Cory Leach and now lead the best-of-seven PJHL Stobbs Division quarterfinal series two games to none. The fourth time is the charm for the Amherstburg Admirals. After losing three times in overtime to the Mooretown Flags during the regular season, the Admirals are now in command of the Provincial

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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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New courts and trail approved for H Murray Smith Centennial Park

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Resident resigns from town committee over foul language allegation

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County could dip into reserves to pay for Green Bin program

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Happy Birthday, Dominic!

In Memoriam - Robert Bondy

In Memoriam - Darrel Kim Hurst

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OBITUARIES

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

Obituary - Marc Lionel LeBlanc

Marc Lionel LeBlanc December 19, 1957 – February 14, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marc Lionel LeBlanc, who was deeply loved by his family and all who knew him. After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Marc passed away surrounded by love. Marc was the devoted husband of 39 years to Peggy Lynn LeBlanc (nee Doty). He was a loving father to Liberty (Joe), D.J. (Kristine), Brayden (Judson), and Carly (Jim), and a proud and cherished Papa to

Obituary - Richard LaFramboise

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