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Amherstburg Fights Cancer dinner raises over $13k

Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer. Tom Hogarth & Friends perform at Amherstburg Fights Cancer (above) as does Bethany D’Alimonte (far right). Organizer Norm Mickle addresses the crowd (centre). A fundraiser in the fight against cancer was a success over the weekend and even astounded its organizers. Amherstburg Fights Cancer was held on Saturday night at the AMA Sportsmen Association with Norm Mickle, his wife Janet and a team of supporters and sponso

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Town hall will not move to former high school site

A new town hall will not be moving into the redeveloped building formerly occupied by General Amherst High School, as seen in the rendering from the Valente Development Co. While there may be a new Amherstburg town hall at some point in the future, it won’t be in the former General Amherst High School. Town council voted against having administration enter into negotiations with the Valente Development Corporation, the owners of the former high school at 130 Sandwich St. S.,

Oct 28

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LOCAL NEWS

Royal Canadian Legion Br 157 begins annual Poppy campaign

Members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 were at town hall last Friday morning for a poppy pinning ceremony with members of council and administration. With Remembrance Day approaching, it’s time for people to buy their poppies to recognize and fundraise for those who served. The 2025 Poppy campaign began Friday at town hall with the annual pinning of a poppy on the mayor. Members of council and administration were also on hand in the council chambers to get a pop

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Remembering veterans at Seasons

Executive members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, as well as the colour guard were at Seasons Amherstburg Monday morning to pay tribute to veterans who reside there. Veterans include residents Glen Laing, Don Bodenham and Ward Yorke. Resident Beth Brooks attended on behalf of her husband. Seasons staff members Jenn Lauzon (fun manager) and Morgan Ouimette (leasing manager) are also pictured. Remembering veterans at Seasons Photos by Ron Giofu

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Amherstburg Community Services kicks off local P2P Neighbourhoods program

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo addresses the crowd at the Pathway to Potential (P2P) program launch last Saturday. The City of Windsor and County of Essex’s Pathway to Potential (P2P) program has expanded to Amherstburg and the four-year initiative kicked off last weekend. The P2P program is being administered locally by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and they held a community barbecue last Saturday. With a particular focus o

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Vendor fair returns to Sobeys

Darlene Lachance from Thentix and Stephen Laing from Just Freeze It Sweets were two of the vendors at Sobeys on the weekend. A vendor fair returned over the weekend to the Sobeys store in Amherstburg. Approximately 15 vendors from businesses in Windsor-Essex County were throughout the Sandwich St. S. store. Franchise owners Rick and Krista Truant said it was not only a way to draw people into the store, but to let them see some of what is being created around this area. “We’r

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“Candy-Palooza” popular again at local church

Alexa Daniels was among the volunteers helping to pass out candy at last Sunday evening’s “Candy-Palooza” at Encounter Church. Kids, parents, grandparents and others seeking some Halloween fun (and candy) got that thanks to a local church over the weekend. Encounter Church presented its seventh annual “CandyPalooza” last Sunday evening aand the lines were stretched around the building at points. Most children, and some adults, were decked out in their Halloween costumes a few

Oct 28

Cases of the “grandparents scam” increasing in Amherstburg

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is asking that people remain vigilant after a rise in cases of the “grandparents scam” in Amherstburg. A grandparent scam is when a person receives a random phone call from a person claiming to be a relative or friend, police say, adding the scammer creates a sense of urgency and secrecy, often claiming to be in a crisis like an accident or arrest and demands immediate wire transfers, cash or other forms of currency. In some

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ARTS & CULTURE

New book released showcasing both sides of Detroit River

Co-author Chris Edwards and River Bookshop lead bookseller Meghan Desjardins display a copy of “A River Runs Between Us.” A new book has been released showcasing history on both sides of the Detroit River. And that history includes Amherstburg. Elaine Weeks and Chris Edwards from Walkerville Publishing have released “A River Runs Between Us,” a coffee table book featuring stories and tons of photos, roughly 1,200 according to Edwards, regarding not only the history of Windsor

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Author writes book to help inspire others to empower their lives

Cathy Manherz holds her book “Just Because.” A local author has written her first book with the aim of helping others be the best version of themselves. Cathy Manherz has authored “Just Because – Empower Your Life Through Simple Acts of Purpose” and after only being published in August, the book is already in its second printing. A motivational speaker and retired financial advisor, Manherz said the latter saw her work for a firm for 20 years before going out on her own. As a

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North Star band hosts Halloween show

The North Star High School band performs its Halloween show in the school cafeteria last Thursday. A touch of the Halloween spirit came to North Star High School last Thursday night thanks to the school’s concert band. The concert was held in the school’s cafeteria with Halloween hits and other songs played for the crowd. The evening also included a dinner prepared by the culinary department, desserts and a raffle. Music teacher and band leader Randy Lefrancois said it was th

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Halloween themed art show draws large audience to local business

Rocco DiPasquale and his painting of Freddy Krueger are part of the Local Artist Collective’s latest exhibit at The O. The walls at The O inside of Hotel STRY on Murray St. were lined with Halloween-themed art on Sunday afternoon and it’s just the beginning for a group of local artists known as the Local Artists Collective. With over a dozen individuals showcasing their skills in the historic brick walled building, it was once again a well-attended cultural event. “It has bee

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SPORTS

Wolves volleyball teams busy with playoff matches last week

The North Star Wolves junior boys volleyball team won in three straight sets against Belle River in playoff action last Thursday. The North Star Wolves boys volleyball teams were both in action last week, with one team advancing and the other being eliminated. The senior team went to Leamington last Wednesday and won a preliminary round match against Cardinal Carter 25-23, 26-24, 11-25 and 25-20. That put them in a quarterfinal match in Essex last Thursday where their season

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North Star football team records sixth straight shutout victory

North Star tacklers swarm the Cardinal Carter ball carrier during last Thursday night’s game at Tecumseh Vista Academy. The Wolves won 35-0. The perfect season keeps on going for the North Star Wolves senior football team. The Wolves are now 6-0 and still have yet to allow a point after a 35-0 win over the Cardinal Carter Cougars last Thursday night at Tecumseh Vista Academy. Ashton Fevreau scored five touchdowns on the night with Steven Craner kicking all five converts. Fevr

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Building is an overregulated and complex issue - says reader

As to why housing costs are so high - cost of new builds drives higher prices for existing housing. The assumption that the lumber prices alone should lead to lower housing prices isn’t true. There are other factors such as labour costs, developer charges, building permits, etc. Building is not a precise science, it is an art. The application of new types and grades of materials requires highly skilled labourers. Changes in the building code are also a factor. Building has

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Amherstburg is an economic survivor - says local resident

Uncertain times are nothing new for Amherstburg. The area was initially settled by merchants following the military when it left Detroit in 1796 to establish Fort Amherstburg (later Fort Malden). The Town was the centre of activity in Essex County. Prosperity lasted until 1846 when Great Britain abolished colonial preferences thereby causing a depression in Canada. Prosperity returned in 1854 when Canada negotiated the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States enabling goo

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Reader points out history of Indigenous Peoples in this area

There is a rumour in town about providing the newer area of the King’s Navy Yard Park (former Duffy’s property) with an Indigenous name, in which case it must be remembered that the area was Huron/Wendat territory of the Wyandot Nation of Anderdon, whose presence was shown by the Wyandot cemetery at Front Road North and County Road 10, the Assumption Parish (1740) originally known as “Mission of Our Lady of the Assumption among the Hurons,” the Huron Church Road next to Assu

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