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Diageo, province strike deal to keep products at LCBO, jobs still leaving town

Invest WindsorEssex will get $500,000 for economic development “with a focus on Amherstburg and the surrounding area,” and an additional $500,000 is for “other community projects to support residents of Amherstburg"

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Church marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge

Residents of Village Lodge in McGregor and congregation members of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church celebrated a 25-year partnership as part of last Sunday morning’s service. Following the service, everyone enjoyed a lunch together. A special service at a local church marked a milestone in caring for people in a McGregor residential home. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg commemorated 25 years of ministry with the residents of Village Lodge in McGregor. Resident

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Farm machinery tours on Family Day

Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted their third annual Family Day event last Monday. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum opened its doors on Family Day and local families showed up. Roughly ten volunteers with the museum, including president Gary Struhar, were at the museum this past Monday welcoming those who wanted to look at antique steam engines and antique farm equipment. The museum is located on the grounds of Co-An Park in McGregor

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Belle Vue Conservancy dissolves with money collected disbursed

The Belle Vue Conservancy has recently shut down and distributed its funds to other non-profit organizations in the Amherstburg area. With negotiations ongoing regarding the possible sale of the Belle Vue property, the group that fundraised for the historic mansion’s preservation is no more. The Belle Vue Conservancy (BVC) has folded, in large part due to the decision made by the Town of Amherstburg to divest itself of the Dalhousie St. property and enter into negotiations in

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Amherstburg Fire Department releases most recent stats

The Amherstburg Fire Department has released its stats for the fourth and final quarter for 2025. Statistics show 454 incidents in 2025, with 131 in the fourth quarter of the year. By comparison, there were 452 incidents in 2024 with 106 in the fourth quarter of that year. Of the 454 total incidents in 2025, there were 57 fire calls, 13 in the fourth quarter. In 2024, there were 74 fire calls with 21 in the fourth quarter. False fire alarms totalled 169 in 2025, down from 178

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Essex-Windsor EMS offering CPR and AED education during Heart Health Month

Paramedics (from left) Dave Thibodeau, Mark Evon and Stephanie Simetic were helping to offer free AED courses. February is Heart Health Month, and Windsor-Essex EMS is encouraging residents to learn how to save a life by offering free CPR and defibrillator education sessions across the region. Officials say early intervention during a cardiac arrest dramatically increases the chances of survival, and the first few minutes are critical. “If you get a defibrillator on someone’s

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Registration opens for 2026 Miracle League of Amherstburg season

A new video board has been installed at the Miracle League of Amherstburg’s diamond and will be in use when the season starts. Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Spring and Fall seasons with The Miracle League of Amherstburg, and organizers are encouraging families to sign up early ahead of the March 7 deadline. The league, which provides inclusive baseball opportunities for athletes of all abilities, is preparing for an exciting year with plans to field 10 team

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Paying tribute

Tributes are coming in to remember Marc LeBlanc, who has a long history with the hockey community in Amherstburg. LeBlanc passed away from cancer at age 68 last Saturday (Feb.14). More recently, LeBlanc ran LeBlanc’s Skate Shop at the Libro Centre. He also supported the women’s hockey league in Amherstburg, with a moment of silence before each game. Paying tribute

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday Night Live returns

The latest instalment of the music and entertainment series “Friday Night Live” was at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg last Friday night. Performers included Doc & The Rev (middle left), Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz (bottom left), Carol Laliberte (below), Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte (above). The next “Friday Night Live” is March 13 at 7 p.m. with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. More photos are on the RTT’s social media pages. Friday Night Live retur

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Villanova staff and students getting ready for "Mamma Mia!"

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" for six shows later this month, the opening night being this Friday (Feb. 20). Other shows are Feb 21-22 and Feb. 26-28. These photos were taken during a rehearsal in the school's theatre last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 11). The school community at St. Thomas of Vil

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Gibson Gallery opens its doors for Family Day event

Charlie Keefner gets help from mom Tabatha at the Gibson Gallery Feb. 15. The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg opened its doors last Sunday for a very special occasion. It was the first and hopefully annual Family Day event which Charlie Keefner seemed to enjoy very much. With his mom Tabatha helping, the three-year-old had his hands deep into the Play-Doo and, by his own admission, was making a pizza with all the toppings. “I am part of the Guild here and I saw the flyer and m

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Indoor yard sale helps Park House Museum’s education program

Park House Museum curator Kat Schryburt shows five-year-old Carter Trepanier how to play with an old fashioned toy (left) while just one of the tables at the museum’s indoor yard sale was set up with books and other goods (above). There is snow on the ground and a chill in the air but people still had the opportunity to go to a yard sale on the weekend. This one saw proceeds benefit one of Amherstburg’s museums. The Park House Museum held an indoor fundraising yard sale last

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SPORTS

Booker to lead Admirals into playoffs vs Mooretown

Admirals’ graduating players Luka Milosevic, left; Allan Djordjevic and Drew Booker were honoured before Sunday’s game. It was the final home game of the regular season, won by Amherstburg 6-0 over the Walpole Island Wild. It will be the Amherstburg Admirals and the Mooretown Flags facing off in the first round of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) West Stobbs Division playoffs. During a very important past weekend, the Admirals travelled to Mooretown where they c

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Wolves eliminated from WECSSAA “AA” basketball playoffs

North Star’s Joshua Grove (32, white jersey) drives to the basket against Catholic Central’s Hudson Hamilton last Tuesday evening. The North Star Wolves junior boys basketball team saw their season come to an end Feb. 10. The Wolves hosted the Catholic Central Comets and took an early lead but the second and third quarters were their undoing en route to a 59-57 loss in the WECSSAA “AA” junior boys preliminary round game. North Star built a 12-4 lead after one quarter and 14-4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Winter weather is something I’ve never been a fan of

In my adult life, I’ve never been a fan of the snow. Sure, as a kid, I enjoyed sledding, going for a ride on my uncle’s snowmobile, and occasionally getting a snow day from school. But those days are way back in the rear view mirror. I’ve found there are more fun things to do in life than shovel snow. I am thankful I have a neighbour who helped out during the most recent storm of Jan. 25 and other snow accumulation events, but overall, pushing heavy snow and ice chunks is not

Feb 10

Next election is “crucial” to Amherstburg - says immigrant to the town

As an Italian immigrant of the 1950s I have had the privilege of watching Amherstburg transform. Early 50s were post-war years. Immigrants with unheard of slaving work ethics filled Amherstburg and surrounding areas. They took on any job to feed and house their family.Allied Chemical, SKD, Marra’s Bread, Alymer Canning, were all immigrant heavy industry. Immigrant work ethnics assured these industries to thrive. Malden Township and vicinity became a major source of tomato pro

Jan 27

“Inconsistent” use of bylaw claimed

As a delegate denied speaking to the January meeting, I’m concerned about the application of the procedural bylaw. Kurt Reffle’s November delegation was deemed appropriate, while January delegates’ requests were in order but for a future date. The committee was informed both must be true: there would have to be a report or bylaw before the body and there would have to be an action or recommendation. Yet administration approved Reffle’s delegation. Administration confirmed th

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ERCA receives more letters opposing provincial bill proposing consolidation

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Town council receives update from Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers

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Council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences

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OBITUARIES

Obituary - Marc Lionel LeBlanc

Marc Lionel LeBlanc December 19, 1957 – February 14, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marc Lionel LeBlanc, who was deeply loved by his family and all who knew him. After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Marc passed away surrounded by love. Marc was the devoted husband of 39 years to Peggy Lynn LeBlanc (nee Doty). He was a loving father to Liberty (Joe), D.J. (Kristine), Brayden (Judson), and Carly (Jim), and a proud and cherished Papa to

Obituary - Richard LaFramboise

Obituary - Vera Love Hope Badiuk

Vera Love Hope Badiuk 28 April, 1925 - 10 January, 2026 Vera was born on April 28 1925 in Saskatchewan, to Marco and Katharine Musyj. She was blessed with 100 years of good health and was received into the arms of the Lord on January 10 where she was reunited with her true love George (Predeceased 2006), her husband of 57 years of marriage. Beloved mother to Billy Musyj (late Maureen), Kathy Debokx, Linda Purdie (John Hall), Jerry Badiuk, Bobby Badiuk, Randy Badiuk (Pam) and

Obituary - Marguerite "Peggy" Jaques

Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques 1948 – 2026 Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques passed away peacefully at Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie, Ontario, on January 7th, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with stage 4 cervical cancer. Her devoted husband, Jim, was by her side, as he has been for their 54.5 years of marriage. Peggy was the only daughter of the late Hazel and Cliff Howell, and a dear sister to David Howell of Fort Erie. For 14 years, she was a dedicated member of

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