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Living History Festival takes over Fort Malden NHS

The Living History Festival returned to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 1-2, though rain throughout much of the day Sunday prevented demonstrations from being held. Part of Saturday’s festivities were a flag raising ceremony. Military history from bygone eras was on display last weekend at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. The Living History Festival returned and featured different military eras ranging from Roman re-enactors, those representing

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Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy draws roughly 650 vehicles

Bud Bondy of Amherstburg and his 1937 Pontiac convertible won the Paulie Award as best in show and he accepts the trophy from Eleanor Renaud and organizing committee chair Scott Elliott (left). Amherstburg’s major local car show featured an overall winner from Amherstburg. The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show returned to the town’s downtown streets and Toddy Jones Park with Bud Bondy of Amherstburg and his 1937 Pontiac convertible being the overall winner. Bondy and his car

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Rainbow Girls yard sale

Members of the youth and young adult organization The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, or “Rainbow Girls,” held a yard sale last month on North St. to raise money for the Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex County chapter. When all the money was counted, the organization had raised $896 for the cause. Some of the “Rainbow Girls” were on hand for a photo during the day’s sale. Rainbow Girls yard sale

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Milestone year

As this is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion nationwide, the Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 marked the occasion with a cake as part of the July 17 fish fry. The Amherstburg Legion is celebrating its 97th anniversary this year. Executive member Sherry Vanhoorne and 1st vice president Annette Knight cut the cake July 17. Further celebrations are planned during Legion Week in September. Milestone year

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Opening of King's Navy Yard Park extension delayed a few more weeks

The opening of the King's Navy Yard Park extension, a.k.a. the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza has been delayed a few more weeks until the grass is better established and cement at the property cures. The King’s Navy Yard Park extension was supposed to open last weekend but it has been delayed a few more weeks. The property, also known as the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza and the former Duffy’s lands, now has a possible opening timeframe of late-August. Director

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“Barrels & Brass” event coming this month to downtown Amherstburg

The Marsh Historical Collection’s “Barrels & Brass” weekend will take people back to the 1920’s. Photo courtesy of the Marsh Historical Collection. The public will get an opportunity to visit the Jazz Age and Prohibition in 1920s Amherstburg later this month. The Marsh Historical Collection is presenting “Barrels & Brass” Aug. 21-23 in the Open Air Weekends footprint with three days worth of activities. Many are free, but others require a person to register or purchase a tick

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Town criers come to town - and so does rain - on Heritage Weekend

A town crier competition was held as part of “Heritage Weekend” July 31-Aug. 2 in downtown Amherstburg. Open Air Weekends will be continuing throughout the rest of the month with themed weekends, with last weekend being Heritage Weekend. While rain washed out Sunday’s activities in the downtown core, Friday night and Saturday featured a number of different events including a town crier competition with four criers from around Ontario, including Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Cathar

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Bagpipes in the Burg

The “Bagpipes in the Burg” parade returned last Friday night, starting by the Park House Museum, headed through King’s Navy Yard Park, entering onto Dalhousie St. by the Gordon House then heading north on Dalhousie St. before the bagpipers gathered at the clock for a performance. The Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association participated last Friday night as did soldiers from Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada to recognize the Living History Festival. The next parade i

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ARTS & CULTURE

“Chimera” exhibit ongoing at The Gibson Gallery

Amherstburg artists Klaus Salucop, Matthew Zaidan and Dylan White have their work featured as part of the “Chimera” exhibit at The Gibson Gallery. They also collaborated on a piece for the show. Exhibit can be viewed daily through Aug. 16 The current exhibit at the Gibson Gallery features the artwork of three Amherstburg artists. “Chimera” features the work of Klaus Salucop, Dylan White and Matthew Zaidan with an opening reception being held last Saturday night. The name “Chi

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Unleashed winners

Winners from the Amherstburg Art Crawl’s “Unleashed” raffle were awarded their prizes recently. Art Crawl committee member Bonnie Deslippe (far left) and sponsor Dan Gemus (far right) presented cash awards to Mickey Mayhew ($25) and Annette Bellefleur ($50). Arnold Ashton, winner of the $100, lives out-of-town and was unavailable for the photoshoot. Unleashed winners

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Summer “Haunted Heritage Tours” includes Amherstburg content

The Purple Theatre Company presented its “Wicked Wednesday Haunted Heritage Tour” July 29 at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. The next tour is Aug. 19. The “Wicked Wednesdays” Summer Haunted Heritage Tours have returned to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV). Monthly tours of the village have occurred since May with weekly tours returning in September. Two tours occurred in July, including last Wednesday (July 29), with a specia

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CTMHV celebrates $200K OTF grant

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, CTMHV education co-ordinator Courtney Gregorian, OTF volunteer David Campbell and CTMHV curator Robyn Corbett view operation of an old printing press. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) celebrated the completion of an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funded project last week. Dignitaries included Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, OTF volunteer David Campbell along with staff, board members and volunteers from the CTMHV in marking

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SPORTS

U12 Cardinals get back on winning track under the lights

The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 Rep team played under the lights at Bill Wigle Park last Friday night. The Cardinals won the July 31 game over Tecumseh by a 11-4 final score. The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 baseball team got back on the winning track late last week. The Cardinals U12 rep team took on the Tecumseh Rangers U13 Selects team last Friday night under the lights at Bill Wigle Park with the home side winning 11-4. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak for the Cardin

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Last-ever Seagram-Diageo golf tournament brings staff together

Barry Pritz, Howard Fox and Doug Benekritis prepare to tee off at the Seagream/Diageo golf tournament Aug. 1.Barry Pritz, Howard Fox and Doug Benekritis prepare to tee off at the Seagream/Diageo golf tournament Aug. 1. Employees from different eras of the former Diageo plant gathered on the weekend for their final golf tournament. The Seagram/Diageo golf tournament was held over the weekend at Dominion Golf Course in LaSalle with 46 people signed up. Doug Benekritis said orga

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Richmond St. resident would appreciate drivers slowing down

I’d like to welcome everybody to the newly paved Richmond Street Raceway. For those of you who race towards Simcoe Street and who don’t care about the safety of children, seniors or pets, I’m sure this is dream come true. For the rest of us who live here we don’t appreciate your self-centred attitude. Slow down! —Darlene Tomkins Amherstburg Richmond St. resident would appreciate drivers slowing down

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Paying tribute to member of council

In response to Allison Baldwin’s thankfulness of Diane Pouget’s years of dedicationto Amherstburg, I don’t have the words superlative enough to thank Diane.Diane truly worked tireless for the town. If called with a problem or concern, she was instantly loyal, professional, knowledgeable and relentless to anyone’s needs. I must add in my personal dealings with council, I always found her to be unbiased, hardworking and fair. I can’t say the same for all council and administ

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Make it work with Windsor or re-establish Amherstburg police - says reader

As a lifelong resident of Amherstburg, my family living in this community for generations, I would like to say that we have been very fortunate to live in this great historic, beautiful and safe town, and I have always been proud to call it my home. Amherstburg is widely recognized as one of the safest communities in Canada, boasting exceptionally low crime rates. While the town currently has Windsor Police Service, this contract will officially end in 2028, and this brings u

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Obituary - Friars, Bob

Friars, Bob Surrounded by his family, Bob joined the angels in Heaven on July 7, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Tina (nee Wigle) and his 3 sons, Rob (Ashley), Jeff (Stephanie) and Adam (Josslyn). Adored Papa to Declan, Irelyn and Isabella. Dear son of the late Bob and Florence Friars. Brother to Bill (Barb), John, Rosemary (Gerry) Finnegan, late Gail Bratt (late Bernie Krebs, late Donald Bratt), Valerie (Bill) Caulkins, Susan (Tony) Jaber, and Tom (Sue Gaunt). D

Obituary - Doris White (nee Renaud)

Doris White (nee Renaud) July 9, 1942-July 10, 2026 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at WRH-Ouellette Campus at the age of 84. Predeceased by her parents Armand and Clara Renaud. Devoted wife of 64 years to Herb. Beloved mother of Mike White, Lou-Ann White (2025), Jeff White and Julie Wingerden (John). Cherished grandmother of Savannah Greeley, John Wingerden (Mackenzie), Jordan Wingerden and Mary Diem. Best great grandmother to her Little WooWoo, Miles. D

Obituary - Donald Ouellette

Donald Joseph Allor Ouellette June 25, 1936 – June 27, 2026 Donald Joseph Allor Ouellette (Don) passed away on Saturday, June 27th. in Trenton, Michigan. Don was born in 1936 to Josephine and Victor Ouellette and raised in Amherstburg, Ontario. In 1955, he joined the United States Marine Corps and remained until 1958. Following that, Don trained as a welder and oiler and sailed for years on numerous Great Lakes ships and Ocean Going vessels. A highlight of Don’s career was b

Obituary - Lisa Marie Voegeli

Lisa Marie Voegeli (née Dufour) January 17, 1963 – June 28, 2026 Surrounded by the love of her family and friends, Lisa passed away on June 28, 2026. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, faith, and countless memories that will be cherished forever by all who knew and loved her. Lisa was predeceased by her father, David Dufour, her brother, Christopher Dufour and her brother-in-law Chris Ouellette. She will be deeply missed by the love of her life and devoted husba

Obituary - Victoria Angeline Brooker (Nee Hocevar)

Victoria Angeline Brooker (Nee Hocevar) November 25, 1937 - June 23, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Victoria Angeline Brooker (Vicky). On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Vicky passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. She was devoted to her cherished husband, the late Robert Joseph Brooker. Together they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family and unwavering commitment to one another.

Obituary - Peter Szabo Sr.

Peter Szabo Sr. Peter Szabo Sr. passed away quietly in his sleep in his 101st year on June 27, 2026, while a resident of Richmond Terrace Long Term Care Facility in Amherstburg, Ontario. Peter was born in Hungary in 1925 and immigrated with his mother in 1928 to join his father in Canada. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944 and was assigned to convoy escort duties across the North Atlantic. Peter proudly recalled how his ship, the H.M.C.S Dunvegan, assisted in esc