The Amherstburg Fire Department received $5,000 from Enbridge Gas for training materials. From left: Deputy Chief Ron Meloche, Mayor Michael Prue, Megan Shannon from Enbridge, Chief Michael Mio and Deputy Chief Dan Monk. The Amherstburg Fire Department has received a financial boost to assist training for new and veteran firefighters. The fire department received a grant for $5,000 from Enbridge Gas through the company’s Safe Community Project Assist program, one that is run

Christ Anglican Church allowed people to park in their Ramsay St. parking lot for a free-will donation during the River Lights opening, the Super Santa Run and the Santa Claus Parade. The Amherstburg community and visitors raised $735 through donations for the Amherstburg Firefighters Association’s Stuff-a-Fire-Truck toy drive. Rev. Lisa Poultney stands with Firefighter Todd Racine (left) and Firefighter Marek Jurkiewicz (right). Parking with a purpose

Charlie got a lot of attention from his friends Margaret Doran, left; and Amanda Beety. It was a magical afternoon and a first for two-year-old Scottie Pettit who joined her family at Christmas on the Farm on Sunday. She gently pet Ginger the pony and went for her first ever ride on horseback. “I grew up on a farm and I’m trying to get the kids involved,” said Scottie’s father Austin. It’s the second year that Sarah Parks Horsemanship in Malden Centre hosted the event in co-o

Laura (left) and her daughter Danijela Dobrich, owners of Studio Seven Pilates Boutique, travelled to Toronto recently to present a cheque for $6,000 to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The pilates boutique held a recent fundraiser for the cause. (Submitted photo) A pilates studio in Amherstburg has done its part in the fight against breast cancer. Studio Seven Pilates Boutique, located at 300 Victoria St. S. at the corner of Simcoe St. in Amherstburg, recently held a fun

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has charged a pair of drivers with stunt driving after two separate traffic stops on County Road 10 last week. •A traffic officer was conducting radar in the 3300 block of County Road 10 Nov. 26 at approximately 4:50 p.m. Police say at that time, the officer observed a vehicle allegedly travelling 104 km/hr in the posted 60 km/hr community safety zone. The officer conducted a vehicle stop and identified the involved 20-year-

View of historic Murray Street in Amhersburg. A local resident with ideas for Amherstburg went before the economic development advisory committee and his ideas were well received. Kurt Reffle presented numerous ideas to the committee during the Nov. 26 meeting, noting many of his ideas were reported on in an article published in the River Town Times in September. Reffle noted he has contacted business owners, community groups, non-profit agencies and other residents about som

Sr. Const. Sean Gazdig goes over some of his equipment during a recent talk at the Military Institute of Windsor (MIW). A Windsor police officer with roots in Amherstburg gave some insight into the current unit he works in to the Military Institute of Windsor (MIW). Sr. Const Sean Gazdig was the guest speaker at the MIW’s monthly speaker’s luncheon in mid-November at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594.  Gazdig started his policing career in London before becoming part of the Amher

Members of LaSalle council cut the ribbon for the “LaSalle Loop." A new waterfront amenity in LaSalle is now officially open. The Loop, the outdoor skating trail along LaSalle’s riverfront, was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday. The new trail is located at 1010 Front Road, next to the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing, where a ribbon cutting was also held in the summer for the splash pad and summer amenities. The evening featured a fire show, face painting, roam

Firefighters were called to a Concession Road fire on November 23. The damage estimate is approximately $100,000 after fire on Concession 6 North. Crews were called to the fire on Nov. 23 at roughly 7 a.m. Firefighters arrived on scene, and command was quickly established, identifying a working structure fire in the attached garage area of the home, said Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio.  “Crews worked hard to contain the fire and prevent spreading into the rest of the hous

Jason Crowley (left) is the new chief of the Windsor Police Service. He is congratulated by Windsor Police Services Board (WPSB) chair Jo-Anne Gignac. The Windsor Police Services Board (WPSB) announced Monday morning that Jason Crowley is the new chief of the Windsor Police Service. Crowley will succeed the retiring Jason Bellaire.  The WPSB pointed out that Crowley is a 32-year veteran of the Windsor Police Service (WPS) and has served as deputy chief of operations for the l

The Amherstburg Fire Department accepted delivery of two new fire support vehicles last Thursday. Nicholas Stubbs (left), account representative with Dependable Fire Vehicles, presents the keys to Deputy fire chief Ron Meloche. A pair of new support vehicles are now part of the Amherstburg Fire Department’s fleet. The two new vehicles arrived at Amherstburg Fire Station #1 early last Thursday afternoon. Deputy fire chief Ron Meloche accepted the keys from representatives of D

The annual River Lights gingerbread house building competition has concluded and prizes were awarded last Friday night at the warming house in Toddy Jones Park. Winners included Brianne Renaud and Noah Beaudoin (youth), Ekaterina Ostroven (adult), Chloe Williams (child 6-13), Madison Young (adult) and Nolan Cote (child under five). The winning gingerbread houses. Gingerbread house winners

Community Living agencies from across Ontario are embarking on the “WaitingToBelong” campaign. That campaign also includes Community Living Essex County with the goal being to increase funding and lower wait times. The image is from the website offered through Community Living Ontario, which is www.waiting2belong.ca . Community Living Ontario, and its regional agencies, have embarked on a campaign to shorten waiting lists and give more supports to those with intellectual disa

The Town of LaSalle opened its “Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights” last Friday behind their municipal building along Normandy St. The second opening of the season takes place this Friday from 6-9 p.m. The Loop at LaSalle Landing, located at 1010 Front Road next to the Event Centre, will officially open to the public. Lights in LaSalle

The Order of the Easter Star made a $2,500 donation to the AAM Goodfellows. From left: Paul and Brenda Hooper, AAM Goodfellows president Rick Murray, Barb and David Cozens. The official start of the annual Goodfellows campaign is roughly one month away but they got an added bonus thanks to a local service group. The Order of the Eastern Star donated $2,500 to the AAM Goodfellows. Past Worthy Matrons and Patrons Brenda and Paul Hooper and Barb and Dave Cozens were at Amherstbu