The Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee is busy planning Earth Day events, and is considering more public places for their new tree plantings. Earth Day is coming April 25 with 100 trees of various species being ordered from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). Increasing the tree coverage around the Golfview wetlands trails was the recommendation from administration but while that could still happen, committee members opted to have other areas in town con

Grade 9 students gather for a pasta lunch. Grade 9 students gather for a pasta lunch (above) while Addison Reaume was one of the North Star High School alumni who spoke to this year’s Grade 9 luncheon. Grade 9 students at North Star High School doing well in the classroom were recognized recently. Thanks to the Amherstburg high school’s peer mentorship program, a pasta lunch was served to Grade 9 students with honour role level grades in the first semester, which is an 80 per

Stained glass work by Larry Gardner has been recognized in an online publication put out by Concordia University out of Montreal. The image is a collection of works and was supplied to the River Town Times by Gardner and his wife Bille. An Amherstburg artist has been recognized in an online publication put out by a Montreal-based university. Concordia University has recognized the work of Larry Gardner, a long-time stained glass artist from Amherstburg. The online publication

Darrow Woods and Marcy Lane display their books at last Saturday's author meet and greet at Legion Br. 157. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 gave a chance for the public to pick up some new reads and meet the people who wrote them. As part of the Amherstburg Legion’s senior speaker series, Br. 157 hosted a meet and greet with local Windsor-Essex County authors last Saturday (March 21) with about a dozen local authors in attendance. Sherry Vanhoorne-Leith, a member of

James Erb gave people a look at the fur trade. One of Amherstburg’s museums is officially open for the 2026 season. The Park House Museum’s 2026 season started last Wednesday, with candle making, a look at the fur trade and the opportunity to go downstairs and view the tinsmiths in action. Curator Kat Bezaire said current hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring events have been announced with Bezaire adding summer events are being finalized. “We’re really exc

The Amherstburg Admirals made this post on their social media accounts announcing the return of Paul Bortignon as the team’s head coach. Former head coach Zack Gervais and assistants Jake Archer and Justin Toth will coach the Sun County Panthers U16 team next season. The longest serving and winningest coach in the history of the Amherstburg Admirals is returning. Late last week, Andrew Sykes, GM of the local Jr. C hockey club, announced that Paul Bortignon will be the head co

Laframboise, Paul Passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Mary Anne. Loving father of Bret and Beth (Matt Brennan). Cherished Pepe of Daniel, Brandon, Amanda, Nicholas and Kaylee. Great grandfather of Theodore. Paul will be dearly missed by his siblings Joan (late George) Strang, Janet (Michael) Hakem, late Leroy, Yvonne (Alan) Stewart, Bernadette (Gary Craigen), Roland, and a host of nieces and nephews. Cremation and private family s

Irish dancers from the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance were at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 March 17 as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are planned for various locations in Amherstburg, including before a packed house at the Legion.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth Mickle (Semande) at the age of 73. Loving Wife of the late James (Jim) Mickle. Loving Mother of Tj & Julie, Brandin, Mike, Glen & Monique. Also Survived by her stepchildren James & the late Tracye, Jeff & Ruth, Joey & Roberta, Jeremy & Tina, Jody Beaudette & the late Craig, Janice Taylor & Jason. Dear Grandmother of 22 and Great Grandmother of nine. Beloved Daughter of the late Remi Semande and the la