Members of the North Star Wolves defense (black jerseys) bring down the L’Essor ball carrier last Wednesday at the Libro Centre. The North Star Wolves are heading to the WECSSAA Tier 2 championship game with an undefeated record. The Wolves capped their regular season with a perfect 7-0 record after a 27-16 win over L’Essor last Wednesday night at the Libro Centre. The game was moved from Nov. 7 to Nov. 5. The Wolves got off to a familiar start, getting the first touchdown of

Workers with the Ironworkers Local 700 protest at the site of the new Amherstburg fire station Nov. 4. A protest at the new Amherstburg fire station now under construction near the intersection of Simcoe St. and Meloche Road revolves around workers used on the site and where local ironworkers say those workers are from. Ironworkers who work under Ironworkers Local 700 say they are looking for work but many don’t have it, alleging that out-of-town, non-unionized workers are

Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer. Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer (above) as does Bethany D’Alimonte (far right). Organizer Norm Mickle addresses the crowd (centre). A fundraiser in the fight against cancer was a success over the weekend and even astounded its organizers. Amherstburg Fights Cancer was held on Saturday night at the AMA Sportsmen Association with Norm Mickle, his wife Janet and a team of supporters and sponso

Members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 were at town hall last Friday morning for a poppy pinning ceremony with members of council and administration. With Remembrance Day approaching, it’s time for people to buy their poppies to recognize and fundraise for those who served. The 2025 Poppy campaign began Friday at town hall with the annual pinning of a poppy on the mayor. Members of council and administration were also on hand in the council chambers to get a pop

Executive members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, as well as the colour guard were at Seasons Amherstburg Monday morning to pay tribute to veterans who reside there. Veterans include residents Glen Laing, Don Bodenham and Ward Yorke. Resident Beth Brooks attended on behalf of her husband. Seasons staff members Jenn Lauzon (fun manager) and Morgan Ouimette (leasing manager) are also pictured. Remembering veterans at Seasons Photos by Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo addresses the crowd at the Pathway to Potential (P2P) program launch last Saturday. The City of Windsor and County of Essex’s Pathway to Potential (P2P) program has expanded to Amherstburg and the four-year initiative kicked off last weekend. The P2P program is being administered locally by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and they held a community barbecue last Saturday. With a particular focus o

As to why housing costs are so high - cost of new builds drives higher prices for existing housing. The assumption that the lumber prices alone should lead to lower housing prices isn’t true. There are other factors such as labour costs, developer charges, building permits, etc. Building is not a precise science, it is an art. The application of new types and grades of materials requires highly skilled labourers. Changes in the building code are also a factor. Building has

Uncertain times are nothing new for Amherstburg. The area was initially settled by merchants following the military when it left Detroit in 1796 to establish Fort Amherstburg (later Fort Malden). The Town was the centre of activity in Essex County. Prosperity lasted until 1846 when Great Britain abolished colonial preferences thereby causing a depression in Canada. Prosperity returned in 1854 when Canada negotiated the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States enabling goo

As we approach the Christmas season, the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is once again preparing to help local families in need. Our Christmas Family Sponsorship Program is one of the most meaningful ways our community comes together each year. Sponsors provide clothing, toys, and toiletries for children and a little extra joy for families who might otherwise go without. We are reaching out to individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and service groups to conside