Chandrika Abhang is the new Amherstburg/LaSalle trustee for the Greater Essex County District School Board. She was appointed by the board to her new position in December. The new public school board trustee for the Amherstburg/LaSalle area is now on the job and is getting a handle on her new responsibilities. The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) appointed Chandrika Abhang to the board in mid-December, after an interview process and vote among board members

Instructor Sydney Downie leads students through a routine as part of the Jan. 18 “For the Cure” fundraiser. The fight against cancer got a boost on the dance floor last Sunday afternoon. The Rivertown Dance Academy (RDA) hosted “For the Cure,” a fundraiser in partnership with Kids Curing Cancer (KCC). Proceeds from the event will end up with the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation and Erie Shores Health Care in Leamington. Instructors Caydance Cristofaro, Sydney Downie

The #202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment gather for a group photo following their end-of-year holiday celebration at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. The #202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets (RCAC) gathered recently to celebrate the holidays as well as the year gone by. The corps’ annual holiday party was held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 with members of the corps, officers, supporters and families on hand. Commanding officer Cap