I want to address only two items from the Dec. 9 budget meeting, which clearly shows the state town administration is in. There was a discussion about a new drive-thru for a business. By now, the administration would have sufficient experience with what a drive-thru should look like and the relevant bylaws. We certainly have enough of them in town. But no, they want to spend $44,000 for a consultant for an assessment. Both Councillors Pouget and Courtney raised questions on w

I am writing to follow up on my letter dated Sept. 17, regarding the Town’s decision-making process in selecting a policing service provider for Amherstburg. My original correspondence expressed concerns about the transparency of the process and the need for meaningful public consultation to ensure that all options, including the potential re-establishment of the Amherstburg Police Service, are evaluated with the community’s best interests in mind. I had anticipated that, as

Thank you to the two ladies and the gentleman who helped me at the gas station on Saturday, November 22.  You called my wife and an ambulance, as well as giving immediate first aid after I tripped and fell.  Your kindness was so appreciated and displayed the care of our townsfolk.  You should be highly commended.  Thank you. I will always remember your help.  —Dave Swan Amherstburg Act of kindness at gas station to be forever remembered by local resident