Kierstyn and Ty (holding up the donation cheques) were joined with several members of the Amherstburg Soccer Club last Wednesday night. The Amherstburg Soccer Club donated over $4,000 to Kids Curing Cancer. The Amherstburg Soccer Club presented a cheque to Kids Curing Cancer last Wednesday, marking both a generous community contribution and the end of an inspiring 12-year fundraising journey led by the Baillargeon family. Kids Curing Cancer was founded by mom Jodi Baillargeon

During part of their last training session before Remembrance Day, members of the 202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment RCAC received poppies from members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157. Cadets also heard from veterans about their military experiences. The cadet corps trains Wednesday evenings at North Star High School. Pinning poppies on cadets

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 16-year-old suspect and is seeking an additional suspect after a report of a knifepoint robbery in Amherstburg. Police say that shortly after 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 300 block of Sandwich St. S. Through investigation, officers learned the suspects approached a 12-year-old victim, allegedly brandished a knife, and demanded money.  It is further alleged the suspects forcefully removed the vic

Once a long time Amherstburg resident, I have always marveled at the beauty of our town’s position on the Detroit River. Its passing ships and location at the Lake Erie entrance creates views we have always taken for granted, while visitors are in awe. A God-given natural asset few towns can match. It has created jewels like the Navy Yard Park lined on shore with shops, museums and tourist attractions.  Duffy’s Tavern on the water’s edge was once a gold mine with its marina a

Meg Reiner, collections co-ordinator with the Marsh Historical Collection, talks about a former cenotaph location with Grade 7 students at Stella Maris School. It was part of the Marsh Collection’s new “Amherstburg Landmark” series. The Marsh Historical Collection and Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School teamed up to let students get a look at Remembrance Day and commemorations from the past. Meg Reiner, the collections co-ordinator at the Marsh Historical Collection, and

A move to amalgamate some conservation areas is meeting with questions and concerns locally. Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Park, Todd McCarthy has announced the Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) “with the aim of improving the province’s conservation authority system to help get shovels in the ground faster on homes and other local infrastructure projects, while strengthening the vital

“Christmas on the Farm” returns this Friday (Nov 14) and runs Fridays through Sundays at Sarah Parks Horsemanship. It is being co-ordinated with the Windsor Parade Corporation. The farm will be closed parade dates. Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by parade corporation executive director Maggie Durocher and Sarah Parks last Monday. Christmas on the Farm is back for its second year at Sarah Parks Horsemanship, bringing festive fun for the whole family.  The event is coordinate

A skilled trades career fair recently was held at North Star High School. Submitted photo The Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM) have been travelling to high schools in the area with North Star High School being the latest stop. The career fair was held recently with Grade 9 and 10 students able to come out and learn about careers in the manufacturing and skilled trades sector. CAMM executive director Nicole Vlanich said it was a way to bridge the gap between students

Rosalia Stacey gets help from Jenny Sheppy at a brick laying demonstration. A skilled trades open house that came to the region drew students and others from around Windsor-Essex County, including Amherstburg. Skilled Trades Ontario reports nearly thousands of students, parents and job seekers visited a “Level Up! Windsor” job and career fair. Well over 2,000 were students with an additional 500 coming to an evening open house. The regional “Level Up!” was at the Event Centre

Essex County Civic Centre. A couple of firsts for the County of Essex as it moves forward with its inaugural Strategic Plan. Manager of communication and organizational development Don McArthur presented to council an advocacy policy which could help the county better prepare and position itself when it comes to lobbying the provincial and federal governments. According to McArthur’s report, the county currently has no formal process when it comes to advancing Essex County’s