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Church marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge

Residents of Village Lodge in McGregor and congregation members of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church celebrated a 25-year partnership as part of last Sunday morning’s service. Following the service, everyone enjoyed a lunch together. A special service at a local church marked a milestone in caring for people in a McGregor residential home. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg commemorated 25 years of ministry with the residents of Village Lodge in McGregor. Resident

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Black History Month kickoff features local contributions

Amherstburg Freedom Museum co-presents Windsor-Essex County joint kickoff event Teajai Travis plays the drums as part of the Windsor-Essex County Joint Annual Black History Month kickoff last Friday night. Black History Month is underway and a local museum had a hand in kicking it off in the region. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum joined the Essex County Black Historical Research Society (ECBHRS) and the Windsor-Essex Caribbean Association (WECA) in a Black History Month launc

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New principal takes over at North Star High School

Kyle Berard is the new principal at North Star High School. He takes over from Melissa DeBruyne, who retired last month. Berard started his career as a teacher at General Amherst High School. Kyle Berard succeeds Melissa DeBruyne at NSHS A new principal has taken the helm at North Star High School. Kyle Berard is the new principal, with last week being his first week at his new school. He takes over from Melissa DeBruyne, who retired at the end of January. Despite the fact he

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Amherstburg man facing impaired driving charge from LaSalle police

A 29-year-old Amherstburg man is facing impaired driving charges after LaSalle police received complaints. According to LaSalle police, they received multiple complaints Feb. 8 shortly after 2 a.m. of an idling vehicle stopped at the intersection of Front Road at Laurier Dr. Officers responded to the intersection where the driver was allegedly observed to be asleep behind the wheel. As a result of the investigation, police say the male was charged with Operation Impaired and

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Crystal Magik Essentials opens inside existing business

Mayor Michael Prue and owner Shantelle Rayner cut the ribbon at Crystal Magik Essentials last Saturday (Feb. 7). A ribbon cutting was held over the weekend for a new business in Amherstburg, this one being held inside of another recently opened business. Crystal Magik Essentials officially opened last Saturday (Feb. 7) with the business being located inside of Pantry Heaven & Co. The two businesses are located within the Walmart plaza at 400 Sandwich St. S. Crystal Magic Esse

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Firefighters respond to large outdoor fire in the cold last weekend

The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to a fire on the weekend where trees and brush were burning. Deputy Fire Chief Dan Monk said the fire department crews responded to a large outdoor fire on Howard Road last Saturday, Feb. 7, at approximately 7:30 p.m. “A very large pile of brush and trees caught fire,” said Monk. “With no fire hydrants available in the area, crews established a tanker shuttle to maintain a water supply. Amherstburg firefighters worked for more than

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Hanging out in the igloo

The Heisz family have built an igloo in their front yard of their Pointe West home. Not only has it been a neighbourhood attraction, children Henry and Abby have been having some fun in the igloo. Hanging out in the igloo

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Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents

Windsor police chief Jason Crowley and Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb welcome people to the Amherstburg Care Fair last Thursday afternoon. Services that may be tougher for some local residents to access than others were brought to Amherstburg last week so that people could see what is offered. A group of community partners, a major one of which was the Windsor Police Service, held the second annual Amherstburg Care Fair Feb. 5 at the apartment building at 340 Victoria St

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ARTS & CULTURE

Indoor yard sale helps Park House Museum’s education program

Park House Museum curator Kat Schryburt shows five-year-old Carter Trepanier how to play with an old fashioned toy (left) while just one of the tables at the museum’s indoor yard sale was set up with books and other goods (above). There is snow on the ground and a chill in the air but people still had the opportunity to go to a yard sale on the weekend. This one saw proceeds benefit one of Amherstburg’s museums. The Park House Museum held an indoor fundraising yard sale last

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Open Stage night

Musicland held the latest in their series of Open Stage events last Saturday night. Nearly ten acts were featured on stage of the Richmond St. business with the show lasting roughly two hours. Musicians both aspiring and established were able to sign up and perform two songs each. The next Open Stage night is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and it will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. Open Stage night

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Young Amherstburg artist’s drawing on cover of MP’s new calendar

Charlotte Smith displays her artwork while Essex MP Chris Lewis holds her certificate of accomplishment. Essex MP Chris Lewis welcomes all artists to his constituency office A feel-good morning in Essex last Saturday as a dozen young artists were recognized by Essex MP Chris Lewis. Among those was Malden Central Public School Grade 4 student Charlotte Smith whose colourful drawing of the clock tower in Amherstburg is on the cover of Lewis’ 2026 calendar. Charlotte has been dr

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Gibson Gallery holds AGM with plans underway for 2026

Alex Dale, the interpretation officer with Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, plays the flute during the Fort Malden Guild of Arts & Crafts (Gibson Gallery) AGM last Saturday. The Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts held its annual general meeting (AGM) on the weekend and went over the year that was and plans ahead for 2026. The guild is the board that operates the Gibson Gallery, the local art gallery located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Members and board

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SPORTS

Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends

Tournament named for Sandy Repko and Joe Laframboise The Lake Erie North Stars U18 team celebrate a goal against Kitchener. In December, the Essex County hockey community lost a couple of huge supporters. Their legacies were honoured this past weekend as the Lake Erie Minor Hockey Association (LEMHA) held a select tournament in memory of Kingsville’s Sandy Repko and Amherstburg’s Joe Laframboise. There were a total of 31 teams in five separate divisions - U9, U11, U13, U15 -

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Admirals rookie goalie sharp despite loss to Sharks

Admirals assistant coach Justin Toth watches during Saturday’s game. With just two games left in the regular season schedule, the Amherstburg Admirals still do not know who they will face in the post season. Regardless, the local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C) side will have a solid one-two combination in net. Rookie goalie Landon Dimitroff made 25 saves Saturday night at the Libro Centre but the offence was held off the scoresheet in a 3-0 loss to the Wheatley Omste

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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

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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

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“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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Council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences

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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month

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County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Richard LaFramboise

Obituary - Vera Love Hope Badiuk

Vera Love Hope Badiuk 28 April, 1925 - 10 January, 2026 Vera was born on April 28 1925 in Saskatchewan, to Marco and Katharine Musyj. She was blessed with 100 years of good health and was received into the arms of the Lord on January 10 where she was reunited with her true love George (Predeceased 2006), her husband of 57 years of marriage. Beloved mother to Billy Musyj (late Maureen), Kathy Debokx, Linda Purdie (John Hall), Jerry Badiuk, Bobby Badiuk, Randy Badiuk (Pam) and

Obituary - Marguerite "Peggy" Jaques

Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques 1948 – 2026 Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques passed away peacefully at Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie, Ontario, on January 7th, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with stage 4 cervical cancer. Her devoted husband, Jim, was by her side, as he has been for their 54.5 years of marriage. Peggy was the only daughter of the late Hazel and Cliff Howell, and a dear sister to David Howell of Fort Erie. For 14 years, she was a dedicated member of

Obituary - Rozemary Jaber

Rozemary Jaber It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rozemary Jaber announces her passing on January 9, 2026 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Thomas Jaber, married 45 years. Cherished mother to Michael (Renee) and William (Sharlene). Forever remembered by her grandchildren: Nolan, Addison, Eloise, and Ethan. Loving sister to Terry (Liz), Cindy (Pete), Kathy (Dan), Karen (Ken), MaryLynne (Doug), and Bob (Renee). Also, Mary Lou (Tom, deceased), Michael (Ann), To

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