WOLVES BOYS SOCCER — The North Star Wolves boys soccer team dropped to 0-3 on the season after losing 4-0 to Cardinal Carter April 9 at the Libro Centre in #Amherstburg. They lost 3-2 in Leamington two days earlier.
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“Resiliency” exhibit unveiled at the Park House Museum A new exhibit honouring the Indigenous community is now open at the Park House Museum.The grand opening of “Resiliency” was unveiled last Wednesday morning at the museum’s Indigenous History Learning ...

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Good Friday procession marches through Amherstburg The annual Good Friday procession, otherwise known as the Way of the Cross, wound its way through the downtown core of Amherstburg the morning of April 3.The procession was presented by St. John the Baptist Church, with it being a long-standing project of the church’s Italian community. After a Mass inside the church, the procession started in front of the church and made its way north on Brock St. to Richmond St. and headed west to Ramsay St., with a stop next to Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care

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Good Friday "Way of the Cross" procession makes its way through #Amherstburg
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GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION — St. John the Baptist Church in #Amherstburg held its annual Good Friday procession April 3, with it starting at the church and ending there as well, the latter including a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Tim's Famous Chili Dinner draws crowds to Food & Fellowship Mission Tim’s Famous Chili Dinner drew large crowds to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, all to support the Mission’s operations.Hot, mild and vegetarian chili was prepared for those who stopped by...

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Tim's Famous Chili Dinner draws crowds to #Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission
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Volunteer Recruitment Fair returns to Amherstburg Community Services Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 was represented by (seated, from left): president Shawn Wilkie, Terri Wilkie, Rita Jariett and (back row, standing) James Jariett.Organizations from Amherstbu...

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Volunteer Recruitment Fair returns to #Amherstburg Community Services, co-presented by town
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Town gets $838,000 for Howard Industrial Park development The Town of Amherstburg got $838,000 in provincial money for industrial development and made some history in the process.The town received the money under the Ontario government’s Trade-Impacted Commu...

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#Amherstburg gets $838,000 for Howard Industrial Park development as part of provincial funding stream to combat U.S. tariffs
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RAIN OR SHINE — Skate #Amherstburg presented its 53rd annual ice show March 29 at the Libro Centre. Skaters of all ages showed their skills. The guest skater was Jake Ellis, a two-time recipient of the Windsor-Essex County sports person of the year.
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BRUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY — The 202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment RCAC held an Easter fundraiser March 28 at the Libro Centre in #Amherstburg. Cadets helped prepare and serve breakfast to the crowds that came in and people got a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.

Tim's Famous Chili dinner fundraiser running until 8 p.m. at the #Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Cost $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12.

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"MARCH FOR MEALS" CAMPAIGN — The "March for Meals" campaign is underway at Amherstburg Community Services to help highlight its Meals on Wheels program. The local Meals on Wheels program delivers to #Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. Businesses and council members support the initiative.

PARK HOUSE OPEN FOR SEASON — The Park House Museum opened for the season March 18 with an event that featured candle making, a look at the fur trade and a chance to view tinsmiths in action. The museum, located at 214 Dalhousie St. in #Amherstburg, is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fish fry being held Friday, March 20 at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., in #Amherstburg. Proceeds this week to benefit the Rotary Club of Amherstburg. Your choice of fish or chicken dinner, plus a 50/50 draw and a tempting dessert table! Runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cash only.

Heritage committee discusses apartment building plans Plans for a new four-storey apartment building went before Amherstburg’s heritage committee last week with the issue to come before town council in the future.The heritage committee endorsed a heritag...

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Town council defers decision on intent to designate former high school A decision to further the designation of the property at 130 Sandwich St. S. under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act has been deferred.Town council received a recommendation to state its intention t...

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#Amherstburg town council defers decision on intent to designate former General Amherst High School as a heritage property
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OSAP the focus of protest by local high school students Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) has prompted protests from high school students in the province, with a recent protest being in Amherstburg.Students from North Star High Schoo...

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OSAP the focus of a protest by #Amherstburg high school students
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY — Dancers from the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance were at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 March 17 as part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. St. Patrick's Day celebrations are planned for locations in #Amherstburg.
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Admirals eliminated from PJHL Stobbs Division playoffs after 6-2 loss in Essex tonight. 73's win best-of-seven semi-final series four games to one.
Rory Sandison and Cale Marontate with the #Amherstburg goals.
73's outshot Admirals 48-24. Essex advances to Stobbs Division final.

AGE-FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITY — Essex MPP Anthony Leardi presented an Age-Friendly Award to #Amherstburg town council at the March 9 meeting. Leardi made the presentation to Mayor Michael Prue and council members on behalf of Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho.

Essex defeats #Amherstburg 6-2 tonight at the Libro Centre in Game 4 of their PJHL Stobbs Division semi-final series. Stefan Djordjevic with both goals for the Admirals.
73's lead best-of-seven series three games to one.
Game 5 is Friday night in Essex at 7 p m.

Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce holds AGM and welcomes new members The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) looked back at the most recent year and are planning their next year forward.The ACOC held its annual general meeting (AGM) last Wednesday night in the commu...

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#Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce holds annual general meeting
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Fraserville residents voice concern about proposed development in area Proposed Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for a possible development in the Fraserville section of Amherstburg are the source of strong opposition for residents who live in that area.Piroli D...

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Residents in Fraserville area of #Amherstburg voice concern about proposed development in area
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Attracting doctors and clinics discussed at town council Town council is pledging to work with health professionals in the area, residents and the province so that more doctors and nurses come to town.Representatives of the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team...

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Friday Night Live returns to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church March 13 from 7-9 p.m. Performers to include Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, Dave Wilson, Trio 59 & Friends, The Bluegrass Bunch and Jacson Crawley. Free to attend, church is located at 129 Simcoe St. (at Bathurst St.) in #Amherstburg.

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