With National Indigenous Peoples Day approaching on Sunday, June 21, and talk locally of recognition of the aboriginal presence in our area, perhaps ideas could come from the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa. The monument was designed to reflect all Indigenous peoples in Canada: First Nations, Métis and Inuit. It depicts four warriors (two men and two women), facing the four cardinal directions, with four animal figures as spirit guides: the elk, for its sharp

As a concerned resident, taxpayer, and former member of the Amherstburg Police Service, I am deeply troubled by the lack of public transparency surrounding the future of policing in our town. The decision about who will police Amherstburg after 2028 is one of the most important choices this council will make. Yet, to date, there has not been a single public meeting dedicated to this issue. When Amherstburg transitioned from its own police service to Windsor Police, public me

Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris was in Essex June 9, where he announced an additional $7.8 million to help landowners and municipalities deal with old oil and gas wells found on the properties. Members of Essex County council were on hand as were area fire officials. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has announced more funding to help the region deal with old oil and gas wells that are still in the area. Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris was at the Ess

Tony Pietrangelo Tony Pietrangelo ran a business in Amherstburg for three decades and now wants to bring that experience to town council. Pietrangelo is running for a councillor position in the Oct. 26 municipal election. The retired restaurant owner believes he brings a lot to the table. “I’ve been in business in Amherstburg for 30 years or more,” he said. “Now I’m retired and I see my tax dollars going up. What my taxes are going towards I’m not happy about. I’ve come to th

The House Youth Center and Joe Meloche Ford held “Drive for your Community” June 13. A fundraiser offered through the Ford Motor Co. returned to Amherstburg over the weekend with the House Youth Centre benefitting. “Drive for your Community” was held last Saturday (June 13) at Joe Meloche Ford with people who took a test drive helping raise money for the local youth centre. Every test drive, or those who filled out the form, led to a $30 donation for The House. “We had a pret

Jousting was one of the highlights of the Fort Malden Medieval Faire last weekend at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Medieval times and the age of pirates returned to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada last weekend. For the second consecutive year, the Fort Malden Medieval Faire came to Amherstburg and jousting, pirate games, entertainment, vendors, magicians, stage shows, and an evening tavern were among the festivities on the grounds over the two days

Tanya Laliberte from The Yoga Effect and Jen Desjardins-Grondin from G.L. Heritage Brewing Co (middle) present a $415 cheque to Cathy Robertson (left) and Kathi Poupard (right) from the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. A yoga and pilates class offered at a local craft brewery paid dividends for an area campground. The Karma Sweat & Surrender class was held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. June 6 in partnership with G.L. Heritage and The Yoga Effect. The benefits from that eve