The redevelopment of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park was assisted by donation of $100,000 of finances and materials by Walker Industries. It was announced at a community barbecue at the McGregor quarry Aug. 20. From left: Walker general manager of aggregates Maurice Guimont, CAO Valerie Critchley, Councillor Don McArthur, Walker communications lead Cody Cabral, Walker Industries president/CEO Geordie Walker, Mayor Michael Prue, Councillor Peter Courtney, Councillor Molly Alla

Yanhong Dewan was recognized for her efforts in rhythmic gymnastics at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Dewan returned to her job at Sobeys in Amherstburg and her co-workers honoured her for her five medals that she earned. Yanhong Dewan excelled at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games and her co-workers took notice. The 31-year-old rhythmic gymnast won gold medals in rope and ball and a silver in hoop. She also won

Blanding’s Turtles are one of the species-at-risk found at the Collavino Conservation Area. Photo courtesy of ERCA. The trail at Collavino Conservation Area in Amherstburg has fully reopened following a temporary partial closure to protect turtles through the nesting season. Throughout the nesting period, turtle researchers monitored the site. Collavino Conservation Area, located in the Detroit River watershed in River Canard, has a high concentration of Species-at-Risk,