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

Fill the Bus returns June 27-28 A large food drive is returning to Amherstburg later this month. “Fill the Bus” is returning June 27-28 with residents encouraged to donate food to help local non-profit organizations. It runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Non-perishable food donations and cash donations can be dropped off at the school buses in the parking lots of Sobeys, No Frills and Walmart. Volunteers are still needed. Donations help those in need in Amherstburg and area thro

CTMA, Integrity Tool & Mold and Centreline present awards A special ceremony was held June 9 to recognize three North Star High School students who received bursaries from community partners of the manufacturing department. Back row (from left): North Star principal Kyle Berard, John Heath (Centreline), T.J. Thornton (Centreline), Karl Mroczkowski (Centreline), Jake Peddie (Integrity), Tanya Steer (Integrity), Mike Vannie (CTMA) and Greater Essex County District School Board