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Legion installations
Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 installed three people to its executive at its most recent general meeting. Laurie Hughey(left) was inducted as immediate past president. Rev. Lisa Poultney (left) was inducted as branch chaplain. Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard (left) will continue in those duties. Legion Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie is at right in all photos. Legion installations

RTT Staff
7 days ago


Community spirit shines as Fun Fest rebounds after storm damage
Despite the heat and the major storm from the previous day, festival goers were lined up for rides, food, the beer tent and the vendors. Despite the heat and the major storm from the previous day, festival goers were lined up for rides, food, the beer tent and the vendors. Katie McGuire-Blaise and Kim Verbeek took a quick break from the heat with some of the volunteers. What could have marked an early end to one of Essex County’s signature summer celebrations instead became a

Donna Tuckwell
7 days ago


World Cup watch party held in Amherstburg
Canada dropped a 3-0 decision to Morocco with about 30 people watching it outdoors under tents in front of River Bookshop and Evelyn’s Candy House.

Ron Giofu
7 days ago


AMA Sportsmen’s Association wraps up walleye tournament
Tyler Gignac was the big winner at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association annual walleye tournament The AMA Sportsmen Association’s annual walleye tournament has concluded for another year and organizers report a strong turnout and some big fish. The wrap-up party for the tournament was last Sunday afternoon with the AMA Sportsmen Association packed with anglers and their families for the annual event. Ken Tytgat and Pat Pettypiece shared the duties of being the chair for both the w

Ron Giofu
7 days ago


Amherstburg marks Canada’s 159th birthday
A full day of activity occurred starting with the 5K Run, Walk and Wheel and ending with the fireworks

Ron Giofu
Jul 3


Canada Day 5K Run, Walk, Wheel raises $25,100
Funds from the July 1 event to benefit the Essex Region Conservation Foundation

Ron Giofu
Jul 3


Graduating class of St. Thomas of Villanova celebrated
The national anthem was performed at St. Thomas of Villanova’s graduation by Claire Heynsbroek, Rhain Gooder, Jenna Ward, Any Persaud, Freja Erickson and Natalie Introcaso. Jack Frias delivers the valedictory address to his fellow graduates as well as their parents, grandparents and other family members at the WFCU Centre in Windsor June 24. The graduates of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School were recognized and honoured last week. Approximately 310 students received th

Ron Giofu
Jun 30


Community comes out to “Fill the Bus” for three local charities
Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills. Walmart (above) and Sobeys (below), the latter seeing members of the Amherstburg Fire Department stop by with a fire truck. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Be the Light Outreach Ministry and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills (left), Walmar

Ron Giofu
Jun 30
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