In Memory of Laura Gignac March 2, 2017 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you the day God took you home. If tears could build a stairway and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk our way to heaven and bring you back again. In life we loved you so dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else could fill. Love, Johnny, Renée, Aimée, grandkids and family

North Star’s Aria Pare (8, grey jersey) battles for the puck with a Cardinal Carter defenseman. The season is over for the North Star Wolves girls hockey team, but their loss wasn’t because of a lack of effort. The Wolves hosted the Cardinal Carter Cougars last Thursday afternoon at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg but lost 3-0 in the WECSSAA “A/AA” quarterfinal game. Despite numerous scoring chances, they were unable to find the back of the Cardinal Carter net. “I thought we

Amherstburg’s Liam Thiessen (24) just misses a scoring chance during Sunday evening’s playoff game at the Libro Centre. The Admirals beat Mooretown 4-3 thanks to an overtime goal by Cory Leach and now lead the best-of-seven PJHL Stobbs Division quarterfinal series two games to none. The fourth time is the charm for the Amherstburg Admirals. After losing three times in overtime to the Mooretown Flags during the regular season, the Admirals are now in command of the Provincial

An individual from the United States has been fined $1,700 after an October court hearing. A man from Belleville, Michigan pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and fishing with extra lines. In addition to the fine, he is prohibited from possessing an Ontario fishing licence and engaging in any fishing activities in the province for one year. The Ministry of Natural Resources added in a press release that 12 walleye and the man’s fishing gear were seized and forfeited t

Marc Lionel LeBlanc December 19, 1957 – February 14, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marc Lionel LeBlanc, who was deeply loved by his family and all who knew him. After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Marc passed away surrounded by love. Marc was the devoted husband of 39 years to Peggy Lynn LeBlanc (nee Doty). He was a loving father to Liberty (Joe), D.J. (Kristine), Brayden (Judson), and Carly (Jim), and a proud and cherished Papa to

The latest instalment of the music and entertainment series “Friday Night Live” was at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg last Friday night. Performers included Doc & The Rev (middle left), Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz (bottom left), Carol Laliberte (below), Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte (above). The next “Friday Night Live” is March 13 at 7 p.m. with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Friday Night Live retur

Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted their third annual Family Day event last Monday. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum opened its doors on Family Day and local families showed up. Roughly ten volunteers with the museum, including president Gary Struhar, were at the museum this past Monday welcoming those who wanted to look at antique steam engines and antique farm equipment. The museum is located on the grounds of Co-An Park in McGregor

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). Other shows are Feb 21-22 and Feb. 26-28. These photos were taken during a rehearsal in the school's theatre last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 11). The school community at St. Thomas of Vil

Staff and board members with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) are expressing thanks for the support they are getting relating to them remaining a standalone conservation authority. Additional letters were received by the board at last week’s ERCA board of directors meeting in Essex. Letters are opposing regional consolidation of conservation authorities, a move that if passed by the province, would see 36 conservation areas become seven and Essex County and Win

The Belle Vue Conservancy has recently shut down and distributed its funds to other non-profit organizations in the Amherstburg area. With negotiations ongoing regarding the possible sale of the Belle Vue property, the group that fundraised for the historic mansion’s preservation is no more. The Belle Vue Conservancy (BVC) has folded, in large part due to the decision made by the Town of Amherstburg to divest itself of the Dalhousie St. property and enter into negotiations in