The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League held their Olde English High Tea May 30. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served some tea, wore their fascinators and raised money for the community in the process. The Olde English High Tea was held last Saturday (May 30) at the Columbus Community Hall in Amherstburg. Roughly 120 ladies bought tickets to attend this year’s fundraiser, said local CWL president Karen McGuire. “It’s our main fundraiser for

A special presentation of a ten-year service award to longtime volunteer Stephanie Pouget-Papak, the award was presented by her son and Group Commissioner Dawn Martinello. Under sunny skies and surrounded by laughter, families and leaders gathered at Bryerswood Youth Camp last Monday (May 25) as Scouts Canada’s Second Amherstburg group celebrated its annual end of year ceremony with awards, promotions, and special recognitions. A highlight of the evening was the presentation

Volunteers planting trees on Earth Day. Amherstburg town council has authorized administration to submit a grant to see if additional trees can be planted in Jack Purdie Park and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. The latter park was added during council discussions on the matter. The town will submit a grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for tree planting funding along the new pathway in 2027, something director of parks, facilities and recreat