Wes Ewer Wes Ewer says he has been involved in the community for a long time and wants to now become a town councillor. Ewer is running for council in the Oct. 26 municipal election, believing the community can move forward if it works together. Noting his background on town committees and local sports teams and organizations, Ewer believes teamwork is what is needed going forward. Ewer believes people have to listen to each other, understand different perspectives and find a

Lorne Dupuis Lorne Dupuis says he has been a lifelong entrepreneur and wants to bring what he’s learned to town council. Dupuis is seeking a councillor position in the Oct. 26 municipal election. He said there are issues he doesn’t agree with so he decided to get involved. “I think there are a lot of people that are feeling the same as myself. They are not happy with the way the town is going,” said Dupuis. Dupuis said he is not a fan of the town’s spending and wants to see

Emma Fleming was one of the plein air artists at Art by the River. An end-of-summer favourite returned to Amherstburg for its 59th year. Art by the River was held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada over the weekend and drew thousands of people over the two days. The event is presented by and is a fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. Crowds stream through Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada at Art by the River. Tracy Atkinson, office administrator for the

“Latin Fest” returned to the downtown streets of Amherstburg Aug. 28-30 as those who turned out to the Open Air Weekends event got to enjoy music, dancing, food and more. The cultural event was presented all three days. The final weekend of 2026 for Open Air Weekends is this coming weekend. Latin Fest

The Lakeshore Whitecaps (dark blue jerseys) defeated the Amherstburg Cardinals (light blue jerseys) Aug. 25 at Bill Wigle Park by a final score of 17-9. The Amherstburg Cardinals U11 Rep team are wrapping up their season, with two games under the lights last week. The most recent game was Saturday night against the Forest Glade Falcons at St. Clair College. That game ended up as a 9-8 win for the Falcons. The previous game for the U11 Rep Cardinals was last Tuesday night at B

The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 Rep baseball team played the LaSalle Titans Green U12 team Aug. 25 at Malden Centre Park with LaSalle picking up the victory. The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 Rep baseball team grew this season and coaches were happy with their effort as the season wound down last week. The U12’s were in action last Tuesday night and, despite a loss to the visiting LaSalle Titans U12 team, the coaches were still happy with the effort. Cardinals head coach Andrew Bru

The North Star High School football team is working hard during training camp. The camp was held last week at the school and is continuing this week. A sign the summer is starting to wind down is when the football pads come out. That is what has been happening at local high schools, with North Star High School being no different. Under the watchful eyes of new head coach Emmitt Rosati and his staff, members of the incoming Wolves football team were getting ready for the incom

The LaSalle Night Market returned Aug. 30 with the event having been moved from outside of the LaSalle Civic Centre to the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing due to weather. J.P. Bondy of Pink House Pottery in Amherstburg demonstrates his craft. Crowds stream through the event centre during the four-hour Sunday night event. LaSalle Night Market

Admirals goalie Hunter Welk covers the puck during a training camp scrimmage Aug. 30 in Tecumseh. There were a lot of new faces at this year’s Amherstburg Admirals training camp. Held last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Tecumseh and heading into the 2026-27 Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) season, the Admirals are expected to return less than 10 players from last year’s team. “I think it looks a little different than what we thought back in March or April. When we

Robert "Bob" Wilfred Cote 05-Jan-1946 — 20-Aug-2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert on August 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Cherished husband of Mary Patricia (née Cournoyea) for 58 years. Loving father of Chris Cote (Kym), Kevin Cote and Cheryl Pillon, and Renee Morais (née Cote) (Shawn). Proud and adored grandpa of Ty, Abigail, and Nat. Beloved brother of Patricia Meloche, Doug Cote (Janet), Roger Cote (Arlene), Michelle Cote (Ed Gagnon), and