2024 CHRISTMAS WISHBOOK

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22 hours ago

Goodfellow paper sales top $15,000

AAM Goodfellows volunteers collect donations on Sandwich St. S. Volunteers with the AAM Goodfellows were busy on the weekend raising...

5 days ago

Taxpayers face 5.12 per cent increase

The 5.12 per cent increase translates into an increase of $144.78 per $250,000 or $57.90 per $100,000 per year.

Dec 3

"Bail or Jail" fundraiser helps out ACS food bank

A group of local community members spent some time in the “slammer” on the weekend, all for a good cause. A “Bail or Jail” fundraiser was...

Nov 26

Santa arrives in town!

Santa arrives in town! The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade was held last Saturday night. It was presented by the Windsor Parade...

Nov 19

River Lights Winter Festival officially open

The River Lights Winter Festival has started for 2024 with hundreds coming out on the weekend for the municipal tree lighting ceremony....

Nov 12

LEST WE FORGET - Amherstburg honours its veterans

A large crowd watched the parade and gathered at the cenotaph for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony. The parade started at Royal...

Nov 8

New commemorative crosswalk complete, ribbon cut

The new commemorative crosswalk dedicated to veterans is now complete.

Nov 5

Commemorative crosswalk to be ready by Remembrance Day

A new commemorative crosswalk honouring Canada’s veterans should be complete in time for Remembrance Day. Town council approved the...

Oct 29

Fees waived for residents impacted by sewer project

The town would also pick up costs relating to documentation and registering encroachments on title. “We’re trying to find the proper...

Oct 22

Local Catholic Women’s League celebrates 100 years

The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) chapter at St. John the Baptist Church celebrated a milestone over the weekend. The local CWL marked...

Oct 15

Intersection under review, residents look for action

A local intersection under review by the County of Essex is still drawing concerns from nearby residents. The county is taking another...

Oct 8

Public has their say on heritage town hall proposal

A public open house on the proposed move of Amherstburg town hall to a portion of the former General Amherst High School site saw a large...

Oct 1

McGregor Mug Run & Beer Fest wet but well attended

Runners and walkers got a chance to race and relax with a beer afterward over the weekend. The McGregor Mug Run and Beer Festival was...

Oct 1

Father-daughter duo subject of Gibson Gallery's current exhibit

The newest exhibit at The Gibson Gallery features the work of a local father-daughter duo. “Rochambeau,” a term meaning “rock, paper,...

Sep 24

Uncommon Festival entertains Amherstburg

Witches, wizards, muggles and more took over the downtown core of Amherstburg last weekend. The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival returned...

Sep 17

Festival of Hawks includes celebration of milestone

This year’s Festival of Hawks was a special one as the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) celebrated its 50th anniversary. At the...

Sep 10

Scholarships awarded, new exhibit unveiled at Freedom Museum

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum opened its latest exhibit and awarded scholarships to deserving students last Thursday night. The museum...

Sep 3

Open Air wraps up with Amherst Palooza

All summer long, music has been a big part of Amherstburg’s Open Air Weekends. On Saturday, entertainment took centre stage at the clock...

Aug 27

Art by the River celebrates its 57th year

For the 57th time, arts and crafts lovers came to Amherstburg for one of the area’s best shows. Art by the River, the biggest fundraiser...

Aug 20

Park House marks recent anniversary

The Park House Museum gave people a look at days gone by, all as a way to mark the museum’s recent 50th anniversary. Although the Park...

Aug 13

Steam & Gas Engine Show highlights farming history

Farming from days gone by took centre stage in McGregor last weekend. The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show was held last Friday,...

Aug 6

Living History Festival blends military history of yesterday and today

Military history of yesterday and today was on display last Saturday at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Fort Malden...

Jul 30

Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy sets new records

Thousands of people streamed through the downtown streets of Amherstburg Sunday afternoon for the biggest car show ever. The 18th annual...

Jul 23

Amherstburg Art Crawl enjoyed by art lovers

The second annual Amherstburg Art Crawl was held over the weekend with art lovers and those interested in finding out more about it out...

Jul 16

Jovanovski Golf Classic raises $165,000 for three causes

A sold-out field of golfers hit the links at Pointe West Golf Club for the Ed Jovanovski Charity Golf Classic all to raise money for a...

Jul 9

WEBC introduces new youth riding club

The Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) was happy with the turnout for their first youth session last week. WEBC is offering a free...

Jul 2

Canada's 157th birthday celebrated in Amherstburg

Fireworks, activities, citizenship ceremonies and more helped Amherstburg residents and visitors celebrate Canada's 157th birthday. A...

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22 hours ago

GoFundMe started to help fire victims

A Saturday night fire damaged two homes. The Amherstburg Fire Department says the total damage estimate is $800,000 for both. One of the...

22 hours ago

House sponsors families for Christmas

Mission president Tim McAllister accepts gifts for eight families adopted by the House Youth Centre. At right is House program director...

22 hours ago

Four-storey building proposed for former boxing club site

Valente Developments is proposing a new four-storey commercial and residential building at the corner of Victoria and Simcoe streets. A...

22 hours ago

Community partners help the mission

107.9 CKBG The Burg partnered with Rob & Tina’s No Frills, Amherstburg Admirals and Amherstburg Public School on a food drive for the...

22 hours ago

Santa Shout Out connects families with Santa Claus

Santa & Mrs. Claus greet the public during the Santa Shout Out last Friday night. A holiday tradition returned to downtown Amherstburg...

22 hours ago

Long-time CLEC employee heads into retirement

Anne Garrod has retired from Community Living Essex County (CLEC) after 42 years of loyal service to the non-profit agency. Gerald Lemire...

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ARTS & CULTURE

22 hours ago

Traditional Christmas presented at the Park House Museum

Curator Kat Schryburt said it was a look back at the way settlers would have celebrated Christmas in the 1800s.

22 hours ago

Theatre production of “Scrooge” comes to historic Colchester church

Actor Michael Rawley performed the play “Scrooge” as a one-person performance last weekend at Christ Church in Colchester. There was a...

Dec 3

Local church hosting free turkey dinner

A local church is offering a free turkey dinner for those in need this holiday season. The “Christmas in the ‘Burg” community dinner is...

Dec 3

AFMHS honours board members at AGM

The Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society (AFMHS) got together last week for a look at the past year and to pay tribute to...

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SPORTS

22 hours ago

Busy week for North Star Wolves girls volleyball teams

Payton Meloche (6) of the North Star Wolves senior team hits a shot over the net against Sandwich during the Black & Gold Invitational...

22 hours ago

Admirals winning streak ends against Wheatley

Admirals forward Rory Sandison (12, white jersey) scores the first goal of the game Saturday night versus the Wheatley Sharks. The Sharks...

22 hours ago

Scottish hockey team plays game in town

The Flintstone Flyers The TCMRHL Sunday morning Men’s League hosted the Flintstone Flyers at the Libro Centre recently. The Flyers are a...

22 hours ago

Sr. Wolves fall to 0-4 after two losses last week

North Star’s Isiah Rusenstrom tries to block a shot from Maranatha’s Micah Huisman during last Tuesday night’s game in Amherstburg....

Dec 10

Admirals upset defending provincial champs 2-1

Admirals recently acquired forward Jayden Seguin (left) battles against Flags’ Masen Flett during Sunday’s game. If it was a movie...

Dec 10

Win and loss to start the season for Wolves’ senior girls volleyball team

North Star’s Addison Prieur (right) blocks a shot versus Massey. The North Star Wolves senior girls volleyball team has started the...

Dec 10

North Star girls hockey starts season with a loss and a tie

The Wolves welcomed the talented Sandwich Sabres to the Libro Centre last Thursday afternoon. The North Star Wolves girls hockey team...

Dec 10

Wolves boys hockey team on opposite ends of 6-1 games

North Star’s Wyatt Jackson splits the Lajeunesse defense during last Tuesday’s 6-1 win at the Libro Centre. The North Star Wolves boys...

Dec 10

Sr. Wolves boys basketball team starts season with two losses

Ashton Adkin goes up for a layup last Thursday evening versus the Walkerville Tartans. The North Star Wolves senior boys basketball team...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

22 hours ago

Resident offers suggestions for Open Air

After reading the River Town Times and Windsor Star, I think the next election is the only way to get a true feeling of the residents of...

22 hours ago

“Totally wrong” to say town isn’t accessible

To say Amherstburg is not an accessible community is wrong. I have been bringing people with disabilities to Open Air, and all the other...

22 hours ago

A few thoughts as we head into the holiday season...

It’s that time of year as the trees are up, the lights are on and the festive spirit is increasing as Christmas gets closer. We here at...

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Town to enter into negotiations with Valente regarding GAHS site

Passionate pump track pitch keeps it in budget

Town council approves Concession 8 North repairs, bumps Concession 6 North ahead on list

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LOCAL POLITICS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Memoriam - Carolyn Parent

In Memoriam - Angela DiNardo

Happy Birthday, Sandy Kennedy!

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Toback, Bryan

Obituary - Vickie Arlene Fields

Obituary - Marie Fox

Obituary - Robert James Dunn

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