The Amherstburg Fire Department received $5,000 from Enbridge Gas for training materials. From left: Deputy Chief Ron Meloche, Mayor Michael Prue, Megan Shannon from Enbridge, Chief Michael Mio and Deputy Chief Dan Monk. The Amherstburg Fire Department has received a financial boost to assist training for new and veteran firefighters. The fire department received a grant for $5,000 from Enbridge Gas through the company’s Safe Community Project Assist program, one that is run

St. Arnaud Street plant. - Photo courtesy of Windsor Aerial Drone Photography. A ratification vote was held on the weekend to approve a deal between Diageo and Unifor Local 200, with the agreement putting the closure one step closer to happening. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said the agreement was, in part, to approve new language in the contract but also to secure packages for staff still in the St. Arnaud St. plant once the plant closes in February. The curre

Powerlines along Meloche Road in Amherstburg. Representatives from Hydro One have been asked to re-appear before Amherstburg town council regarding frequent power outages. Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb originally put the motion forth as a notice of motion at the Nov. 10 meeting, leading it to be discussed as the Nov. 24 regular town council meeting.  Gibb’s motion stated the residents and businesses of Amherstburg have experienced “an ongoing and unacceptable number of power interr

Christ Anglican Church allowed people to park in their Ramsay St. parking lot for a free-will donation during the River Lights opening, the Super Santa Run and the Santa Claus Parade. The Amherstburg community and visitors raised $735 through donations for the Amherstburg Firefighters Association’s Stuff-a-Fire-Truck toy drive. Rev. Lisa Poultney stands with Firefighter Todd Racine (left) and Firefighter Marek Jurkiewicz (right). Parking with a purpose

Charlie got a lot of attention from his friends Margaret Doran, left; and Amanda Beety. It was a magical afternoon and a first for two-year-old Scottie Pettit who joined her family at Christmas on the Farm on Sunday. She gently pet Ginger the pony and went for her first ever ride on horseback. “I grew up on a farm and I’m trying to get the kids involved,” said Scottie’s father Austin. It’s the second year that Sarah Parks Horsemanship in Malden Centre hosted the event in co-o

Laura (left) and her daughter Danijela Dobrich, owners of Studio Seven Pilates Boutique, travelled to Toronto recently to present a cheque for $6,000 to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The pilates boutique held a recent fundraiser for the cause. (Submitted photo) A pilates studio in Amherstburg has done its part in the fight against breast cancer. Studio Seven Pilates Boutique, located at 300 Victoria St. S. at the corner of Simcoe St. in Amherstburg, recently held a fun

Thank you to the two ladies and the gentleman who helped me at the gas station on Saturday, November 22.  You called my wife and an ambulance, as well as giving immediate first aid after I tripped and fell.  Your kindness was so appreciated and displayed the care of our townsfolk.  You should be highly commended.  Thank you. I will always remember your help.  —Dave Swan Amherstburg Act of kindness at gas station to be forever remembered by local resident

America has long held the view that its takeover of the whole continent, known as “Manifest Destiny,” is inevitable. President Trump’s 51st state is simply the latest iteration. At times, the view has nearly become a reality with American invasions of Canada, sometimes at Amherstburg. The first American invasion occurred during the American Revolution (1775) when a decision was made to “liberate” Canada from British tyranny.  Canadians were not interested. America was defeate

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has charged a pair of drivers with stunt driving after two separate traffic stops on County Road 10 last week. •A traffic officer was conducting radar in the 3300 block of County Road 10 Nov. 26 at approximately 4:50 p.m. Police say at that time, the officer observed a vehicle allegedly travelling 104 km/hr in the posted 60 km/hr community safety zone. The officer conducted a vehicle stop and identified the involved 20-year-

View of historic Murray Street in Amhersburg. A local resident with ideas for Amherstburg went before the economic development advisory committee and his ideas were well received. Kurt Reffle presented numerous ideas to the committee during the Nov. 26 meeting, noting many of his ideas were reported on in an article published in the River Town Times in September. Reffle noted he has contacted business owners, community groups, non-profit agencies and other residents about som