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Admirals lose 3-2 in overtime tonight in Mooretown. Cale Marontate and Brady Drouillard with the #Amherstburg goals.
Amherstburg hosts Walpole Island Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the regular season finale.
Amherstburg hosts Walpole Island Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the regular season finale.
February 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Admirals lose 3-2 in overtime tonight in Mooretown. Cale Marontate and Brady Drouillard with the #Amherstburg goals.
Amherstburg hosts Walpole Island Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the regular season finale.
Amherstburg hosts Walpole Island Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the regular season finale.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — The latest installment of the entertainment series was at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg Feb. 13. Performers were Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz, Carol Laliberte, Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte.
The next "Friday Night Live" is March 13.
The next "Friday Night Live" is March 13.
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — The latest installment of the entertainment series was at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg Feb. 13. Performers were Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, Phil Nitz, Carol Laliberte, Joe & Rachel Perry and L’ensemble de la Petit Côte.
The next "Friday Night Live" is March 13.
The next "Friday Night Live" is March 13.
Friday Night Live was held Feb. 13 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg and concluded with a performance by The Romains.
The next edition of Friday Night Live will be March 13 and have a St. Patrick's Day theme. It will start at 7 p.m. and the entertainment will be announced soon.
The next edition of Friday Night Live will be March 13 and have a St. Patrick's Day theme. It will start at 7 p.m. and the entertainment will be announced soon.
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Friday Night Live was held Feb. 13 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg and concluded with a performance by The Romains.
The next edition of Friday Night Live will be March 13 and have a St. Patrick's Day theme. It will start at 7 p.m. and the entertainment will be announced soon.
The next edition of Friday Night Live will be March 13 and have a St. Patrick's Day theme. It will start at 7 p.m. and the entertainment will be announced soon.
"MAMMA MIA!" — St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" Shows are Feb. 20-22 & Feb. 26-28. All shows at 7 p.m. except Feb. 22 (1 p.m.).
Tickets $15 for adults/students, $10 seniors/children 6-12 and free for children under six. All seats $10 Feb. 22 and Feb. 26.
Tickets $15 for adults/students, $10 seniors/children 6-12 and free for children under six. All seats $10 Feb. 22 and Feb. 26.
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
"MAMMA MIA!" — St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School is presenting "Mamma Mia!" Shows are Feb. 20-22 & Feb. 26-28. All shows at 7 p.m. except Feb. 22 (1 p.m.).
Tickets $15 for adults/students, $10 seniors/children 6-12 and free for children under six. All seats $10 Feb. 22 and Feb. 26.
Tickets $15 for adults/students, $10 seniors/children 6-12 and free for children under six. All seats $10 Feb. 22 and Feb. 26.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — Free entertainment series returns to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church tonight (Feb. 13) from 7-9 p.m. Donations welcome. Featuring Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, The Romains, Phil Nitz, Monique Belanger and Joe & Rachel Perry. The church located at 129 Simcoe St. in Amherstburg.
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — Free entertainment series returns to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church tonight (Feb. 13) from 7-9 p.m. Donations welcome. Featuring Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, The Romains, Phil Nitz, Monique Belanger and Joe & Rachel Perry. The church located at 129 Simcoe St. in Amherstburg.
JR. WOLVES ADVANCE — The North Star Wolves junior girls volleyball team advanced in the WECSSAA "AA" playoffs with a 25-20, 25-15, 23-25 and 25-17 win over Belle River Feb. 10. They travel to Tecumseh to play L'Essor in the semi-finals Feb. 12 at 4 p.m.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
JR. WOLVES ADVANCE — The North Star Wolves junior girls volleyball team advanced in the WECSSAA "AA" playoffs with a 25-20, 25-15, 23-25 and 25-17 win over Belle River Feb. 10. They travel to Tecumseh to play L'Essor in the semi-finals Feb. 12 at 4 p.m.
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JR. WOLVES ELIMINATED — The WECSSAA "AA" junior boys basketball playoffs opened Feb. 10 with Catholic Central beating North Star 59-57. North Star took a 14-4 lead after one quarter but Catholic Central had good second and third quarters to pull ahead.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
JR. WOLVES ELIMINATED — The WECSSAA "AA" junior boys basketball playoffs opened Feb. 10 with Catholic Central beating North Star 59-57. North Star took a 14-4 lead after one quarter but Catholic Central had good second and third quarters to pull ahead.
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INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet:
County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028
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County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028
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County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028
County votes to implement charges after lengthy debateThe County of Essex will go ahead with a development charge which will be added to new builds in the next couple of years.Following over an hour-l...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet:
County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028
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County opts to phase in development charges beginning in 2028
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Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends
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Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends
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Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends
Tournament named for Sandy Repko and Joe LaframboiseIn December, the Essex County hockey community lost a couple of huge supporters.Their legacies were honoured this past weekend as the Lake Erie Mino...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet:
Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends
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Lake Erie Minor Hockey holds tournament to honour two county legends
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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month
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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month
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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month
Residents of Essex County will know later this month just how much the organic waste collection’s green bin program will cost.Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb told the River Town Times last Wednesd...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month
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Exact costs for Green Bin program coming to county council later this month
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#Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents
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#Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents
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Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents
Services that may be tougher for some local residents to access than others were brought to Amherstburg last week so that people could see what is offered.A group of community partners, a major one of...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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#Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents
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#Amherstburg Care Fair brings services to local residents
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#Amherstburg town council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences
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#Amherstburg town council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences
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Council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences
Amherstburg town council members who attend a conference, seminar “or similar event” on the town’s dime may soon have to give a report to their colleagues on what was learned.A notice of motion by Cou...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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#Amherstburg town council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences
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#Amherstburg town council to have policy drafted on reporting back after conferences
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New principal takes over at North Star High School
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New principal takes over at North Star High School
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New principal takes over at North Star High School
Kyle Berard succeeds Melissa DeBruyne at NSHSA new principal has taken the helm at North Star High School.Kyle Berard is the new principal, with last week being his first week at his new school. He ta...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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New principal takes over at North Star High School
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New principal takes over at North Star High School
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge
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Church marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge
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 re...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
INSIDE THIS WEEK — In case you haven't picked up your copy of this week's paper yet:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in #Amherstburg marks 25 years of ministry with McGregor lodge
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The River Town Times has pick-up locations in not just #Amherstburg, but LaSalle, Essex and Harrow as well!
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The River Town Times has pick-up locations in not just #Amherstburg, but LaSalle, Essex and Harrow as well!
Pick us up today and support local news!
Pick us up today and support local news!
The River Town Times office will be closed Monday, February 16 for the Family Day holiday.
Our advertising deadline will be Thursday, February 12 at 4 p.m. for the Feb. 18 issue.
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Our advertising deadline will be Thursday, February 12 at 4 p.m. for the Feb. 18 issue.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The River Town Times office will be closed Monday, February 16 for the Family Day holiday.
Our advertising deadline will be Thursday, February 12 at 4 p.m. for the Feb. 18 issue.
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Our advertising deadline will be Thursday, February 12 at 4 p.m. for the Feb. 18 issue.
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Read about a local church's partnership with a McGregor lodge, new principal at @northstar_high, the #Amherstburg Care Fair, policy coming regarding Amherstburg council members reporting after conferences, tons of local sports action and more!
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Read about a local church's partnership with a McGregor lodge, new principal at @northstar_high, the #Amherstburg Care Fair, policy coming regarding Amherstburg council members reporting after conferences, tons of local sports action and more!
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February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Check out the new River Town Times!
Read about a local church's partnership with a McGregor lodge, new principal at @northstar_high, the #Amherstburg Care Fair, policy coming regarding Amherstburg council members reporting after conferences, tons of local sports action and more!
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Read about a local church's partnership with a McGregor lodge, new principal at @northstar_high, the #Amherstburg Care Fair, policy coming regarding Amherstburg council members reporting after conferences, tons of local sports action and more!
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February 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Admirals blanked 3-0 by the Wheatley Sharks tonight at the Libro Centre. #Amherstburg outshot Wheatley 39-28 but were unable to solve Sharks' goalie Ethan Davis.
Admirals travel to Mooretown Feb. 14 and close out regular season at home against Walpole Island Feb 15.
Admirals travel to Mooretown Feb. 14 and close out regular season at home against Walpole Island Feb 15.
February 8, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Admirals blanked 3-0 by the Wheatley Sharks tonight at the Libro Centre. #Amherstburg outshot Wheatley 39-28 but were unable to solve Sharks' goalie Ethan Davis.
Admirals travel to Mooretown Feb. 14 and close out regular season at home against Walpole Island Feb 15.
Admirals travel to Mooretown Feb. 14 and close out regular season at home against Walpole Island Feb 15.
JR. WOLVES WIN — The North Star Wolves junior boys basketball team beat the Leamington Lions 49-22 Feb. 5 to improve to 7-2. The Wolves now enter the WECSSAA "AA" playoffs.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM
JR. WOLVES WIN — The North Star Wolves junior boys basketball team beat the Leamington Lions 49-22 Feb. 5 to improve to 7-2. The Wolves now enter the WECSSAA "AA" playoffs.
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Indoor fundraising yard sale happening today (Feb. 7) until 4 p.m. and tomorrow (Feb. 8) at the @parkhousemuseum. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the museum. The Park House Museum is located at 214 Dalhousie St. in #Amherstburg.
February 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Indoor fundraising yard sale happening today (Feb. 7) until 4 p.m. and tomorrow (Feb. 8) at the @parkhousemuseum. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the museum. The Park House Museum is located at 214 Dalhousie St. in #Amherstburg.
FUN IN THE IGLOO — The Heisz family have built an igloo in their front yard of their Pointe West home. Not only has it been a neighbourhood attraction, children Henry and Abby have been having some fun in the igloo. (Submitted photo)
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
FUN IN THE IGLOO — The Heisz family have built an igloo in their front yard of their Pointe West home. Not only has it been a neighbourhood attraction, children Henry and Abby have been having some fun in the igloo. (Submitted photo)
Blenheim beats #Amherstburg 4-3 tonight in Tecumseh. Two goals for Stefan Djordjevic and one for Brett Jones. Bennett Horrocks with 44 saves for the Admirals.
Amherstburg hosts Wheatley Saturday night (Feb. 7) at the Libro Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
Amherstburg hosts Wheatley Saturday night (Feb. 7) at the Libro Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
February 7, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Blenheim beats #Amherstburg 4-3 tonight in Tecumseh. Two goals for Stefan Djordjevic and one for Brett Jones. Bennett Horrocks with 44 saves for the Admirals.
Amherstburg hosts Wheatley Saturday night (Feb. 7) at the Libro Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
Amherstburg hosts Wheatley Saturday night (Feb. 7) at the Libro Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
WOLVES BUSY IN GIRLS HOCKEY ACTION — The North Star Wolves hosted the Essex Red Raiders Feb. 4 with Essex winning 3-0. The Wolves rebounded Feb. 5 with a 3-2 on the road against Cardinal Carter. Their next game is at home Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. versus Belle River.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
WOLVES BUSY IN GIRLS HOCKEY ACTION — The North Star Wolves hosted the Essex Red Raiders Feb. 4 with Essex winning 3-0. The Wolves rebounded Feb. 5 with a 3-2 on the road against Cardinal Carter. Their next game is at home Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. versus Belle River.
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