AMHERSTBURG & RIVER CANARD
River Town Yacht Club
DRIVE-THRU SPECIALTY COMPOUNDING BLISTER PACKS TRANSFER IN TODAY - WE DO THE WORK!
519-736-2223 • apcw.ca 433 Sandwich St S.
BOAT DOCKAGE
CELEBRATING OUR30 30Hth ANNIVERSARY
CIRCULATION 5,000: Amherstburg, Anderdon, Malden
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Harrow, McGregor, Essex, LaSalle
AVAILABLE! PLEASE CALL
519-736-2969
1500 FRONT ROAD N.
Rave reviews for Art by the River
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi (fourth from right) presents a cheque for $9.3 million to Mayor Michael Prue, members of council and administration. The funding announcement last Friday was for water and sewage infrastructure to accommodate over 1,100 new homes.
Province gives town $9.3 million for water and sewage infrastructure By Ron Giofu New homes are going to be able to come to Amherstburg thanks to provincial funding. Essex MPP Anthony Leardi promised a big announcement earlier in the week and followed up on it Friday afternoon by announcing that the Town of Amherstburg received over $9.3 million - $9,306,990 to be exact – under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) to build approximately 1,101 homes in the southeast quadrant of town. Those lands are owned by four separate developers and are located in the area of Lowes Side Road, Fryer St., Meloche Road and surrounding areas. The announcement was made at the Columbus
CPAP SUPPLIES & MACHINES
Now Available!
*Covered Under Your
519-736-0972
433 Sandwich St S., Amherstburg
Community Hall in Amherstburg. The $9.3 million will help with the installation of sanitary and potable water infrastructure within Amherstburg. It includes a new sanitary pumping station, a force main, sewers and watermain. “We all know that housing has become more expensive for everyone. One of the main costs of housing is water systems,” said Leardi. “Things like sewer lines and water lines – those are very expensive to build.” Leardi said the $9.3 million grant will help make it possible to build more homes in the Town of Amherstburg. He said the housing units that will be added could be of all types, including single family homes, semi-detached homes and multi-residential homes.
Continued on Page 6
WHO IS YOUR AUDIOLOGIST?
Before booking a hearing test, ask: ✓Are you a licensed audiologist? ✓Are you regulated by CASLPO? ✓Can I verify your registration? If the answer isn’t YES, visit CASLPO.com to find a regulated audiologist.
Owen Ferguson of Amherstburg perfects his masterpiece in the “Kids Zone” at Art by the River as his father Andrew watches.
By Ron Giofu A popular end of summer tradition once again drew large crowds to Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg. The 58th annual Art by the River was held Saturday and Sunday with art and food lovers coming out to support the annual show. Artists, artisans, food vendors, authors, a plein air art contest, kids zone and entertainers were across the grounds of Fort Malden during the event, which is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Gibson Gallery. The gallery, located at 140 Richmond St., currently has an exhibit entitled “Melancholy Tunes” by Amherstburg artist Dennis White.
Continued on Page 4
THE
LOFTS AT ST. ANTHONY - CIRCA 1911
Specializing in
Custom • Fracture Pediatric JOHN D’ALIMONTE
Preferred Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
Sales Representative
519-796-8073
SAME DAY SERVICE!
519.736.1684
COVERED WITH BENEFITS
Next to Armando’s 433 Sandwich St. S. • 519-736-0972