BMO staff members from around WIndsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent gather at Toddy Jones Park for the local “Walk So The Kids Can Talk” walkathon last Sunday morning. A local financial institution brought an annual walkathon to Amherstburg on the weekend in an effort to aid children and youth.The “Walk So Kids Can Talk,” with BMO as the driving force behind it, saw the regional version being held locally. Proceeds from the walk benefit the Kids Help Phone. Jim Inglis, regio

Seniors programming is increasing at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 with chair yoga being a popular favourite. Upwards of 50 people attended a recent Thursday morning session at the Legion, with organizers saying the enrolment in chair yoga is growing. Legion Br. 157 offers the program, and other seniors programs, thanks to a New Horizons Seniors Grant program, offered through the federal government. Exercising in chairs

Magician Ron Gudel receives help from a pair of assistants during his performance at Amherstburg Community Services’ volunteer appreciation dinner April 29. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) took time out last week to pay tribute to its volunteers. The 2026 volunteer appreciation dinner was held last Wednesday night at the AMA Sportsman’s Association with volunteers from all of ACS’ programs welcome to come out to enjoy an evening together. Gardening was the theme this yea

Humane Society volunteer Tanya Bordun brought along Fuzzy Wuzzy to the WETRA Spring Fun Fair held May 3. Charlie had a few visitors on Sunday and even made some new friends. The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) opened its doors for another great event, this one the Spring Fun Fair. Located on North Malden Road near McGregor, WETRA has a long-standing commitment to the region for providing a sense of freedom and independence for riders, their families and

A musical performance capped Falun Dafa Day celebrations at Amherstburg town hall last Thursday. Falun Dafa Day is once again being celebrated in Amherstburg, with a flag raising ceremony held last week. The ceremony included members of the local Falun Dafa Association in colourful cultural attire holding banners and performing music and was held last Thursday morning (April 30). The actual Falun Dafa Day is May 13, with Falun Dafa being about truthfulness, compassion and tol

David Kroker got some help from his daughters Emerald and Oakley at Jack Purdie Park. The Town of Amherstburg continues to do more than its fair share of providing shade for its residents. A total of 100 trees were planted at Jack Purdie Park on Richmond St. last Saturday morning, and once again free trees were give out at the Libro Centre as part of the “Map and Grow” program. It was all part of Earth Day celebrations and according to the town’s director of parks, facilities

Abby, Charlotte and mom Brianne Gouin learn about composting from volunteer Joanne Pelat. Tree planting, birdhouse building and more came to the Bryerswood Youth Camp last weekend. Earth Day events were held as part of a busy weekend at the youth camp, with four hours of environmentally-friendly activities being held last Saturday. In addition to planting trees and building birdhouses, people who turned out had the opportunity to take and plant seeds, bring out their batterie

Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School donated $2,000 to the Windsor-Essex chapter of Autism Ontario April 23. The funds were raised during a special spirit week, where various special themes occurred each day. The students on the autism spectrum and their educational assistants split into two groups for the photos. Stella Maris helps Autism Ontari Stella Maris helps Autism Ontario