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Local Special Olympian honoured by her workplace
Yanhong Dewan was recognized for her efforts in rhythmic gymnastics at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Dewan returned to her job at Sobeys in Amherstburg and her co-workers honoured her for her five medals that she earned. Yanhong Dewan excelled at the Canadian Special Olympics national summer games and her co-workers took notice. The 31-year-old rhythmic gymnast won gold medals in rope and ball and a silver in hoop. She also won

Ron Giofu
Aug 252 min read


Trail at Collavino Conservation Area opened after turtle nesting
Blanding’s Turtles are one of the species-at-risk found at the Collavino Conservation Area. Photo courtesy of ERCA. The trail at Collavino Conservation Area in Amherstburg has fully reopened following a temporary partial closure to protect turtles through the nesting season. Throughout the nesting period, turtle researchers monitored the site. Collavino Conservation Area, located in the Detroit River watershed in River Canard, has a high concentration of Species-at-Risk,

Special to the RTT
Aug 251 min read


Great Waterfront Trail Adventure bike tour rides through Amherstburg
Riders on the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure met town crier Norm Ross during their recent stop in Amherstburg. Over 100 cyclists from across Canada and the United States were in Amherstburg earlier this month as part of a launch of Canada’s newest binational cycling destination. The 2026 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA) went through Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island and, for the first time, across the Gordie Howe The launch marks four years of crossborder coll

RTT Staff
Aug 253 min read
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