The LaSalle Police Service is going to have an officer at the Vollmer Centre in the town every week in an effort to engage more with the public the police service says an officer will be stationed at the complex every Monday from 9 a.m Constable Alaina Atkins says this was started by an officer who wanted to give the public a chance to interact with police on a weekly basis they may not always have the opportunity to chat with us So this is an opportunity for residents to come by and just say if they had a question that may not be an emergency or an emergency question that they can still be able to ask us in a positive engagement level," she says The booth is not intended to report criminal allegations or anything that would require follow-up or a potential investigation Police say those types of events should be reported to officers at headquarters at 1880 Normandy St or by calling the non-emergency line at 519-969-5210 Atkins says any concerns can be brought forward to the officer that's at the community information booth "We will do our best to disseminate it to the proper department or officer and the officer at the booth will be able to relay that information," she says Police say there will be a steady rotation of different officers each week and there will be a wide range of literature on various topics available WindsorNewsLaSalle police launching new community engagement initiative By Melanie KentnerUpdated: May 05, 2025 at 6:59PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved We hope you find our refreshed website helpful and easy to navigate It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as on your desktop Take a tour and let us know your thoughts using the Website Feedback button in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Everyone has a part to play in emergencies we can take steps to lessen their risk and minimize their impact Emergency Preparedness Week serves as a chance for you to take proactive measures to safeguard yourself Know Your Risks," aims to motivate Canadians to recognize the potential risks in their region and to understand the actions they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do Get an emergency kit – During an emergency We may need to get by without power or tap water Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency "Our goal is to encourage families to discuss and take proactive steps towards emergency preparedness," stated Fire Chief Ed Thiessen "Consider the potential risks in our community and designate a family meeting spot in case you become separated It's also important to gather identification and other essential resources to ensure your family can remain self-sufficient for at least 72 hours Prepare now so that you are ready when an emergency occurs."  Visit the Government of Canada web page Get Prepared for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies NewsCareersAccessibilityCustomer Service Request This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter LaSalle—Émard—Verdun 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 204 of 204 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 204 of 204 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun is in second place with 11,389 votes (21.27%) and Zsolt Fischer Sauvé has represented the riding since 2024 20,589 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Town of LaSalle is currently accepting resumes for the following job posting: We accept resumes for employment opportunities during the job posting dates only. Visit the Careers page on our website for full details WindsorNewsThis LaSalle intersection reopens SaturdayBy CTVNewsWindsor.ca StaffPublished: May 03, 2025 at 11:06AM EDT The LaSalle Firefighters Associations are thrilled with the success of this year’s new initiative to support the LaSalle community this holiday season The LaSalle Gives Back campaign raised an impressive $66,049.54 This annual initiative will benefit local non-profits and youth assistance organizations ensuring that funds raised are directed to those in LaSalle who depend on these vital services year-round a cheque in the amount of $60,000 was donated to the St Andrews Anglican Church – Community Food Bank and $5,000 was donated to the LaSalle Hangout for Youth The additional funds were used for purchasing newspapers and covering campaign administrative costs “It’s overwhelming to see the community's generosity and support towards these two worthy organizations We are deeply grateful to those who volunteered their time and those who made contributions to this new campaign,” said Chris Carr “We hope to continue strengthening our community together and look forward to growing the LaSalle Gives Back fundraiser every year.” The LaSalle Gives Back campaign was created to ensure donations collected in LaSalle remain in the community LaSalle Firefighters and community volunteers took to the streets in LaSalle to distribute newsletters and accept monetary donations Thanks to the compassionate community of LaSalle the goal to provide continuous support to LaSalle residents who rely on assistance programs WindsorNewsLaSalle launches new free senior programsBy Kate OtterbeinPublished: March 27, 2025 at 1:05PM EDT Three new pedestrian signals are now installed and ready for use along Front Road in LaSalle at the intersections of Bouffard Road These new signals are designed to enhance pedestrian safety by allowing safe crossing and are similar to those found at the bridge over Turkey Creek on Sprucewood Avenue and also over the creek on Matchett Road Pedestrian signals are being used instead of Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) due to the high volume This decision ensures the safety of all road users The pedestrian control signal will display the 'walk' sign Traffic must remain stopped until the light turns green again even if the pedestrian has already crossed LaSalle’s annual New Year's Eve Fireworks show is scheduled at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex at 2121 Laurier Parkway Find a parking spot on-site and cozy up with your loved one for a dazzling fireworks display that will light up the night sky We thank Essex Power for providing funding to help support this year’s fireworks show through the Youth in Community Fund and will be launched behind the outdoor pavilion making them visible from any parking lot on-site  Visit the New Year’s Eve page on our website to learn more Aquatic and skating adventures are lined up to create some holiday fun at the Vollmer Centre. The Holiday Aquatic and Skate schedule is available on our website Don’t miss out, pre-registration is highly recommended! Secure your spot by registering through the LaSalle Active portal December 24: The Vollmer Centre closes at noon  December 31: The Vollmer Centre closes at 3:00 pm  Additional information: The pedestrian bridge was recently inspected and deemed unsafe for public use At that time the decision was made to immediately close the bridge Some repairs can be carried out during the winter while the remaining work will need to wait for warmer weather in the spring We will provide an update here and on social media once the bridge is ready to be re-opened We thank you for your patience during the closure and repair process The current rehabilitation and upgrades that are being constructed are weather dependent please note that the work being carried out requires calm days 2025: The pedestrian bridge (Pirate Bridge) between Vince Marcotte Park and Stanton Park is closed for maintenance and will remain closed until Spring 2025 the public will not be allowed to access the bridge Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation For more information, please call 519-969-4143 or Send an email to Public Works Department Mark your calendar for the first LaSalle Night Market of the 2025 season Sunday The summer series of LaSalle Night Markets include vendor booths featuring handcrafted merchandise “The summer night markets have grown in popularity since the markets began with a handful of vendors in 2018 We now have over 80 vendors at each market and a wait list” Each market offers the chance for a leisurely stroll around the LaSalle Civic Centre grounds while shopping Two Track Mind Jazz will be setting the vibe at the May market The summer series of markets are held on the last Sunday of May through to August at the LaSalle Civic Centre and the last Sunday of September at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing Take a walk or ride your bike to the markets Visit LaSalle Night Markets for full details A Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act is being held to share information with the public and to receive and hear comments from persons and agencies on the draft documents related to the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan (HBSP) A presentation will be given at the public meeting outlining the proposed HBSP and the goals and objectives associated with the project The proposed HBSP is a roadmap for how the Howard Bouffard area will grow in the future It helps to inform future building locations The HBSP helps plan for community growth while taking care of the environment Statutory Public Planning Meeting Date: Tuesday Public consultation is essential to the HBSP and we look forward to hearing your feedback The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways:  Visit the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan page on our website before noon on Friday The meeting will be streamed live on the Town of LaSalle YouTube channel No decision will be made to adopt or approve the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan at the Statutory Public Meeting A Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been sent out to landowners within the Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan area as well as stakeholders and agencies The proposed Official Plan Amendment includes several Town-wide Official Plan changes in addition to the HBSP An implementing Zoning By-law Amendment is also being brought forward that will propose to hard zone those properties in keeping with the Secondary Plan designations The study area is approximately 940 hectares Full details of this project including the Secondary Plan draft information package and an area map are available on the Town of LaSalle website at Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan The information is also available for review at the LaSalle Civic Centre between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (except holidays) at the Planning Counter on the 2nd floor For more information, including information about appeal rights, please contact the Planning Department at 519-969-7770, Ext. 1252 or Open new window to send an email to Town of 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like and share Click the social media icons at the below and join the conversation Town of LaSalle Town of LaSalle Town of LaSalleLaSalle Police Service The Get Involved section of our web page is all about community engagement Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Town of LaSalle projects Together we can make a difference in the community where we live Create an account to participate and then explore local topics in our Town and across the region The Town of LaSalle is committed to providing a high level of service to our community your message will be sent to Town staff and you will receive a tracking number for your service request This is the best way to reach the Town of LaSalle in order to receive timely and tracked responses.  More information and the portal link can be found on the Customer Service page We are happy to assist in the promotion of community events hosted and/or sponsored by non-profit organization or events held at a Town of LaSalle facility and are open to the public Here are some options to help you share your message and further your campaign reach It is also important to register for the LaSalle Emergency Alerts mass notification system so we can send messages to you in times of emergency You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify All outdoor baseball and soccer sport fields open for the season at the Vollmer Complex This year the scheduled opening date is Monday Subscribe to this news feed to receive sport field status updates as soon as they are posted to the website It is with profound sadness that the Town of LaSalle announces the passing of Councillor Sue Desjarlais Councillor Desjarlais was a dedicated and compassionate public servant who served our community with unwavering integrity Her passing is a tremendous loss not only to Council First elected to LaSalle Town Council in 2006 Councillor Desjarlais served with distinction for nearly 20 years She was deeply committed to listening to residents and working collaboratively to create a stronger Her priorities were rooted in community—supporting those in need and ensuring LaSalle remained a vibrant place to live and grow Councillor Desjarlais gave generously of her time and energy to several organizations close to her heart She served as a board member of the John R a proud member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland and was a long-time supporter of Community Living Essex County where she once held the role of Board President She was especially passionate about the LaSalle Food Bank consistently lending a helping hand and uplifting those facing hardship Sue was also deeply committed to her role with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) where she worked tirelessly to advocate for environmental sustainability and the preservation of our natural resources and approachability made her a beloved figure across LaSalle Sue’s heart for service was always evident The Town of LaSalle extends its deepest condolences to Councillor Desjarlais’s family and all who had the privilege of working with and knowing her Flags at all municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast in her honour and further details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared as they become available — The Office of the Mayor and CouncilTown of LaSalle The Town of LaSalle Public Works Department and Jack Frost the snowplow paid a special visit to the grade one students of Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School today to congratulate them on winning the Name the Snowplow contest The event was filled with excitement as students posed for photos with the new snowplow and took turns sitting in the driver’s seat LaSalle elementary school grade one students participated in a Name the Snowplow Contest by entering a name on behalf of their school for the new snowplow that will be hitting the Town of LaSalle streets this winter Voting and the announcement of the official new name took place at the LaSalle Truck or Treat event at the Vollmer Complex on Saturday “This is the second year that we have held this contest We wanted to make it a fun contest all around by involving the local schools holding the voting at a unique Town event that could feature the snowplow and congratulating the winning students with a school visit,” said Mark Beggs “Seeing the kids smiling faces is why we chose this exciting way to name the plow again this year.”  The winning name is proudly affixed to the new single-axle snowplow used by the Roads department for winter maintenance around the Town of LaSalle Other names entered in the contest were; Polar Bear A similar contest was held last year for a snowplow that was added to the fleet in 2023 École élémentaire Monseigneur-Augustin-Caron grade one students won with the name Sonic le chasse-neige MontrealNewsMontreal police investigates fire at LaSalle barBy Rachel LauPublished: April 29, 2025 at 6:35AM EDT who served for two decades on LaSalle town council and dedicated her life to uplifting her community “She really was more than just a councillor,” LaSalle mayor Crystal Meloche told the Star “She was someone who cared about the community and loved to be involved in the community Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Meloche said Desjarlais had been on medical leave since the fall but was expected to return to her role soon She had even sent an RSVP for the LaSalle Turtle Club’s opening this weekend “We definitely weren’t really expecting this outcome,” said Meloche adding the longtime councillor’s death came as a surprise and was committed to her work with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) “She was someone who wanted to make the world a better place,” said Meloche “She meant a lot to so many different people and she was so giving of her time that I think it’s going to be a huge loss to everybody She always came in with a smile and was willing to lend a hand wherever she could “This is going to be a hard one for our community to get over who was the only woman on council at the time was instrumental in supporting her through her first years in public office Meloche said she planned place a photo of Desjarlais and flowers at her seat She added that a community event to honour Desjarlais’ almost 20 years of public service will be arranged in the future “It’s been an honour to see her recognized for all of her hard work and dedication,” son Graeme Desjarlais told the Star Tuesday at Families First located at 3260 Dougall Ave A memorial celebration is being held on Sunday mmazak@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Visit the dazzling LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights at the LaSalle Civic Centre at 5950 Malden Road from November to January This beautiful outdoor light display transforms the area into a magical outdoor walk-through holiday wonderland including numerous ornamental and holiday lighting displays and a forty-foot-tall walk-through tree Stay tuned for 2025 details taking place at the LaSalle Civic Centre Dogs are welcome in the park area where the holiday lights displays are located Just remember to keep them on a leash or in a harness and under the control of the owner at all times Visitors with a support animal may be asked to provide documentation for entrance inside municipal properties The event provides access to barrier-free restrooms The event has accessible parking with paved Parking is available at the Event Centre by entering the parking lot from Bouffard Road Additional parking spaces are available at the Riverdance building which is a short walk to the Event Centre Guests can be dropped off at the Event Centre before parking Service and support animals are welcome at the event and are permitted in all areas the public would normally be allowed to go Service and support animals should be on a leash and under the control of their owner or handler at all times Event staff reserve the right to ask for documentation related to service and support animals The event grounds are fully paved and level to ensure ease of access for persons with mobility devices and parents with strollers MontrealNewsArson squad investigating after 2 businesses in LaSalle set on fireBy Rachel LauUpdated: April 28, 2025 at 2:35PM EDT This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page WindsorNewsLaSalle councillor Sue Desjarlais passes away Published: April 21, 2025 at 2:08PM EDT We accept resumes for employment opportunities during the job posting dates only. Visit the Careers page on our website for full details MontrealNewsOne man dead, another seriously injured after crash in LaSalle By Marisela AmadorPublished: April 25, 2025 at 9:56PM EDT WindsorNews ATV drivers warned to stay off LaSalle roads and public trailsBy Melanie KentnerPublished: April 16, 2025 at 12:20PM EDT we shared earlier this week the passing of Councillor Sue Desjarlais and a dedicated public servant who poured her heart into every part of our town Her passion for our community was evident in everything that she did from her work with the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland and the Essex Region Conservation Area (ERCA) Sue had a special place in her heart for helping those in need She spent countless hours volunteering with the St Andrews Anglican Church—Community Food Bank as well as the LaSalle Fire Service Sparky’s Toy Drive Thank you to those who have organized a clean-up in LaSalle in honour of Earth Day A special thank you to Matthew Prangley and family and also the Sabre Bytes Robotics Team for their efforts and for submitting photos of their clean up If you wish to organize a clean-up, visit Clean-Up LaSalle for more details and to register LaSalle has been named as one of the municipalities that may be granted Strong Mayor Powers but I want to be clear — this is not a tool I intend to use While I understand the Province's reasoning — particularly in communities facing gridlock or struggling to meet housing targets — I don’t believe that applies to LaSalle We’ve already been proactive in building homes We’re aligned with many of the same goals the Province has set out and we will continue working with them to achieve those outcomes my leadership style — and the way our Council operates — is rooted in collaboration each bringing their own perspectives and experiences to the table That diversity of thought makes our decisions stronger and has helped build a sense of trust both among Council and within our community while some may choose to fully embrace Strong Mayor Powers I believe our current governance model works — and We’ll continue to work with the Province in a respectful and constructive way to serve LaSalle’s best interests I also believe strongly in democracy and the importance of ensuring all voices are heard The people of LaSalle had their say in the 2022 municipal election They chose who they wanted to represent them — and I don’t believe it would be right to silence those voices by centralizing authority It’s important to note that municipalities cannot decline or opt out of being granted Strong Mayor Powers if these powers come into effect for LaSalle on May 1st I plan to delegate that authority back to our CAO and Council members This will allow us to continue leading our community in the collaborative The LaSalle Boat Ramp will be temporarily closed on Saturday for the LaSalle Firefighters Associations Annual Detroit River Walleye Classic Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10, 2025. LaSalle Fire Service urges residents to make a plan and prepare an emergency kit. Visit the Government of Canada Get Prepared website for resources The next regular meeting of LaSalle Council is Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Join us in person or watch along on the Town’s YouTube channel. Looking for a previous meeting? You can find them on YouTube and events happening in and around our Town A member of LaSalle Town Council has passed away following a health-related illness the town announced Councillor Sue Desjarlais died Monday While she did not reveal the exact cause of death LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche says Desjarlais had been sick for some time but it progressed quicker than anyone expected and they weren't prepared for this outcome at this time Meloche says Sue was a very passionate and dedicated person and really about the community as a whole," she says "She was involved in so many different organizations She really had a big heart and really cared and wanted to see the community thrive and do better." "Councillor Desjarlais was a dedicated and compassionate public servant who served our community with unwavering integrity Her passing is a tremendous loss not only to the council but to the entire LaSalle community." "She will be remembered with great respect Councillor Desjarlais served the town for nearly 20 years Desjarlais was also active with several organizations Park Homestead and a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland and she was a long-time supporter of Community Living Essex County where she once held the role of board president Mayor Meloche says Sue loved what she did and loved being part of the town "One thing you can say about Sue is she cared a lot about the town but she cared even more about her family and friends So our heart goes out to her family and friends and I know this has to be truly difficult on them at this time," she says Flags at all municipal buildings will be lowered to half-staff in her honour Town council has a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday Members of the council will meet ahead of time to discuss ways to honour her As for how the seat will be filled going forward WindsorNewsHelicopter drops thousands of eggs for Easter hunt in LaSalleBy Sanjay MaruPublished: April 19, 2025 at 12:51PM EDT OttawaNewsTemporary LaSalle Causeway bridge in Kingston, Ont. to be removed Saturday for marine trafficBy Ted RaymondPublished: April 16, 2025 at 10:39AM EDT The Town of LaSalle will host the Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council at 6:00 pm. Meetings are held in-person in Council Chambers; members of Council and administration may participate virtually. Meetings are streamed live on the Town of LaSalle YouTube Channel Members of the public can participate in Council meetings in-person or virtually. Details on how to participate can be found on the Town of LaSalle Speak at a Council Meeting web page Written comments from the public regarding an agenda item are encouraged and must be received in writing by the Clerk for the Town of LaSalle no later than noon on the Friday prior to the meeting (by noon on March 7 for the March 11 meeting) March 11 Regular Meeting of LaSalle Council Agenda Items: LaSalle Council meeting agendas and minutes are available on the Town of LaSalle Council Calendar web page The Vollmer Complex is a multi-use complex located in LaSalle it is named after the Vollmer family who live in LaSalle Joan and John Vollmer and Darlene and Brad Vollmer believe in our community and wanted to help build a place to hold activities for people of all ages The Vollmer Centre will be closed on the following holidays in 2025:   The Vollmer Centre is 120,000 square feet in size 2 NHL size arenas; one with seating for 1,000 people Swimming pool, waterslide Fitness centre and walking track Meeting and activity rooms There are 220 acres of land at the Vollmer Recreation Complex The Vollmer Complex offers 7 parking lots with accessible access (5 paved The Town of LaSalle promotes respect in the workplace and is committed to providing a safe and positive experience for everyone using our facilities We expect all interactions to be courteous Those who engage in  this type of behaviour will be directed to leave the building and may be banned from Town facilities The Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex has been awarded a SafeTravels Stamp which is recognized globally for adopting proper Vollmer Centre Front Desk Hours of Operation This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. 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LaSalle’s deputy chief of police will remain on the job until at least the end of 2029 Deputy Police Chief Jason Woods had his contract extended three years to Dec “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to extend Deputy Chief Woods’ tenure with the LaSalle Police Service,” Mayor Crystal Meloche said in a statement and understanding of the challenges facing modern policing have been invaluable “This contract extension ensures that we will continue to benefit from his experience and dedication as he works alongside Chief (Michael) Pearce and the entire team to further strengthen public safety and foster community engagement.” Woods was appointed deputy chief in 2022 and has more than two decades of experience having served in various capacities within the LaSalle Police Service including acting deputy chief criminal investigations supervisor and staff sergeant “It is a privilege to work with the dedicated members of the LaSalle Police Service and I am looking forward to continuing my work with Chief Pearce and our Senior Leadership Team to continue to modernize the Police Service to ensure we maintain a community that is safe and inclusive for all who live and visit here,” Woods said saying their working relationship has been “incredibly productive.” “We have built a cohesive leadership team that is aligned in our commitment to the LaSalle community,” Pearce said and leadership style have been essential in driving our shared goals forward we will continue to advance the priorities of the LaSalle Police Service.” jkotsis@postmedia.com artists were invites to submit a proposal to create a mural at the Riverdance Community Centre The mural would depict the history of LaSalle and a piece that would become part of the stories told for generations to come The Town's Strategic Planning Promotional Committee carefully reviewed all submissions The contract was awarded to artists David Creed and Christy Litster (pictured on right) Creed and Litster are passionate about graphically capturing the very essence of their subject matter in their work colourful representation of the history of the Town of LaSalle They chose to highlight not only important historical events and people but also represent the picturesque landscape and flourishing wildlife located throughout the Town Their goal was to captivate their viewer with the use of bold colours while having an emphasis on mixed media techniques They paired historically inspired imagery with the illustrative modern style of both artists The artists created this using mostly spray paint This mural is located at the Riverdance Building at Front Road Park The room is available for rent for small functions The Town of LaSalle's residential quarterly water bills were mailed early April Note: the second installment of the interim property tax bill is due on the same date please note that when paying through your financial institution it may take a few days for the payment to be processed and sent to us If we receive the payment after the due date a late fee is automatically added to your account Be sure to make your payment a few days ahead of the due date to prevent this from happening Mail: Send your cheque and payment stub to the Finance Department In-person: Visit the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre Drop-Box: Leave a cheque (no cash) in the drop-box at the LaSalle Civic Centre located on the north wall of the front entrance Telephone/Internet Banking: Contact your local banking institution for information The payee will be listed as something similar to: LaSalle ON - water/sewer and LaSalle Pre-authorized Payment Plans: 10 Month Payment Plan, 12 Month Payment Plan, Due Date Plan and Budget Plan (pre-authorized payment plans can be applied to water bills and to tax bills). Pre-authorized payment forms are available on the Payment Options page of our website the Town of LaSalle sends water/wastewater bills out quarterly October and January) to residential customers This means that bills will have three months' worth of usage included November and December of the previous year The due dates are set to the last Friday of the month when the bill is issued The remaining 2025 due dates are: April 25 Go paperless! Register at Town of LaSalle Online Services to view property tax and/or water bills and transactions A PIN# to create your account can be found on your current bill or you can get a PIN# by calling the Finance Department If you have questions visit our Water Billing web page, contact us by email or call us at 519-969-7770 active living by purchasing a gift card for eligible recreation activities at the Vollmer Centre Gift cards can be purchased in-person only at the reception desk are not redeemable for cash or monetary credit and cannot be returned for a cash or credit refund Garbage is collected weekly on Tuesday or Friday Please refer to the schedule in your collection calendar to determine which day your garbage will be collected Will be picked up on your regularly scheduled garbage day (with the exception of metal items and appliances) and similar materials can be put out on any regular garbage day at 519-944-8009 to advise you have a large item for pick up Waste that is deemed non collectable includes: Public Drop Off Depot3560 North Service Rd.(on the corner of E.C Transfer Station #22021 Albuna Townline(County Rd 18(located at the Essex Windsor Regional Landfill) in Essex If your garbage is not collected for any reason other than noted above please contact GFL Environmental at 519-944-8009 They are contracted by the Town of LaSalle for garbage collection The Collection Calendar contains important information on garbage and other information about your municipality and family members will be celebrating baseball’s opening day on Saturday the parade will start at the corner of Front Road and Laurier Drive and head to Reaume Road Once the walkers arrive at Turtle Club Park The following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday The public are encouraged to cheer on the walkers along Front Road and Reaume Road and everyone is invited to celebrate opening day at Turtle Club Park As a reminder construction at the intersection of Sprucewood Avenue and Matchett Road as well as Matchett Road at Turkey Creek Bridge are ongoing LaSalle Police Service is asking residents for their patience and to plan travel routes accordingly The LaSalle Police Services Board and Chair are pleased to announce the extension of Jason Woods’ contract as Deputy Chief of Police with the LaSalle Police Service for an additional three years “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to extend Deputy Chief Woods' tenure with the LaSalle Police Service,” said Mayor Meloche This contract extension ensures that we will continue to benefit from his experience and dedication as he works alongside Chief Pearce and the entire team to further strengthen public safety and foster community engagement.”  Deputy Chief Woods has been a vital part of the LaSalle Police Service’s leadership team His collaboration with the newly appointed Chief of Police has been particularly notable they bring a shared vision and complementary strengths that have allowed the Service to continue its forward momentum and adapting to the evolving needs of the community “The working relationship between Deputy Chief Woods and I has been incredibly productive,” said Chief Pearce  “We have built a cohesive leadership team that is aligned in our commitment to the LaSalle community we will continue to advance the priorities of the LaSalle Police Service.”  who brings over two decades of experience to his role has served in various capacities within the LaSalle Police Service His continued leadership will be crucial as the Service navigates the challenges and opportunities of modern policing “I am truly honoured and grateful to the LaSalle Police Services Board for this opportunity to continue serving as Deputy Chief,” said Deputy Chief Woods and I am looking forward to continuing my work with Chief Pearce and our Senior Leadership Team to continue to modernize the Police Service to ensure we maintain a community that is safe and inclusive for all who live and visit here.” The LaSalle Police Services Board is excited to continue working with Deputy Chief Woods and Chief Pearce and looks forward to the ongoing progress under their strong leadership An emotional night for LaSalle council as they went through their first meeting without one of their beloved councillors The Town announced earlier this week that long-time councillor, Sue Desjarlais, died Monday. LaSalle mayor Crystal Meloche told AM800 News that Desjarlais had been sick for some time and they weren't prepared for this outcome Councillor Desjarlais was first elected to town council in 2006 She was also active with several organizations and a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland The meeting on Tuesday night saw an emotional start as mayor Meloche spoke about Desjarlais through tears about how much she will be missed A slideshow was also shown featuring photos of Desjarlais alongside members of the public and her fellow council friends I want to take a moment to acknowledge a profound loss in our community We are deeply saddened by the passing of councillor Sue Desjarlais." Her passion for community was evident in everything she did." An obituary for Desjarlais states that visiting will be Saturday, April 26, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Families First on Dougall Avenue.  A Memorial Celebration of Sue's life will be held on Sunday at Signature Tributes Event Centre at 1 p.m LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche is adding her voice to the chorus of local officials that have come out against the expansion of strong mayor powers the Ford government announced the expansion of strong mayor powers to leaders in 169 more municipalities The powers give mayors the ability to override some council decisions The province says expanding the powers starting May 1 will allow municipalities to build infrastructure and homes faster Meloche says she realizes the town cannot decline or opt out of the powers is to be able to delegate that authority back to the CAO and back to members of council the way it currently is now because I personally believe in the democratic process," said Meloche "I think we had an election for a reason we have seven people sitting around that horseshoe for a reason and I believe everyone's voices should be heard and each vote matters." The deadline to provide feedback to the province was April 16 and Meloche says she personally reached out to Premier Doug Ford informing him of her position any mayor that comes along can make those changes so it'll be interesting to see what the province has to say I know the discussion period is kind of closed and so we'll wait to hear what the next steps are," said Meloche Meloche says she's cautious about being too vocal on speaking out "At the end of the day I need to work with the province," she said I apply to them to get some assistance with some of our development so I'm not looking to destroy our relationship with them but I want them to absolutely know where we stand on this subject." Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens was granted strong mayor powers in 2023 Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff was also granted the powers in 2023 and sent two letters to the province in opposition however the municipality was still added to the legislation The Town of LaSalle will host the Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council at 6:00 pm. Meetings are held in-person in Council Chambers; members of Council and administration may participate virtually. Meetings are streamed live on the Town of LaSalle YouTube Channel Members of the public can participate in Council meetings in-person or virtually. Details on how to participate can be found on the Town of LaSalle Speak at a Council Meeting web page Written comments from the public regarding an agenda item are encouraged and must be received in writing by the Clerk for the Town of LaSalle no later than noon on the Friday prior to the meeting (by noon on April 4 for the April 8 meeting) April 8 Regular Meeting of LaSalle Council Agenda Items: LaSalle Council meeting agendas and minutes are available on the Town of LaSalle Council Calendar web page Last year’s WFCU Egg Drop saw rain and chilly weather but organizers found a way to beat the wet weather this year We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe fourth annual egg drop at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex in LaSalle usually has three egg drops in categories for children age two to 10 to gather eggs off the field once they’re dropped from a helicopter.   Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. But with the clouds turning ominous and rain already falling, organizers merged all three age groups for one giant drop featuring 800 children scrambling across the field picking up plastic eggs.  “It was a bit of touch and go here,” said Beth Anne Prince, manager of community investment at WFCU, which organized the event.  “It was a fantastic crowd. … It only took two days to sell out. We ended up doing one drop and we had all 800 children out on the field. And it was a huge success.”  Indeed, the kids didn’t seem bothered by the rain, perhaps because the temperature wasn’t as low as last year, about 16 C at drop time, so they focused on racing across the field gathering up eggs.  Afterwards, the eggs are exchanged for chocolate Easter bunnies and activity guides at the organizing tent.  The event costs participants nothing, said Prince. The idea is just to hold a family event.  “There’s no cost for entry. … It’s part of our WFCU credit Union’s Inspire program. We do things for the community, to bring families together, to entertain, to educate, and it’s something that we give back to the communities that we serve.  About 75 volunteers pitched in to make the event happen, she said.  Police in LaSalle are cracking down on off-road vehicles using public roads and trails due to an increased number of complaints Police in the town are reminding residents about using dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles (ORVs) on roads and public property These types of vehicles are prohibited from being operated within the town other than on private property Constable Alaina Atkins says since the weather has been getting nicer we've had more reports to the police about people riding dirt bikes on public trails "Some private property includes farm fields and we have a lot of farm fields in LaSalle Farmers do grow their crops throughout the year they could be facing criminal liability and face charges under the criminal code," she says Anyone operating their dirt bike or ATV may face possible charges under the Highway Traffic Act or the Trespass to Property Act if on private property without permission Matt WoodDirector, Communications and Marketingmatt.wood@unbc.ca250-960-5626  Kazha CullenCommunications Officerkazha.cullen@unbc.ca250-960-6310 Michelle Cyr-WhitingCommunications Officermichelle.cyr-whiting@unbc.ca250-960-5402 Sonya KrugerCommunications Officer, Division of Medical Sciences and UNBCsonya.kruger@unbc.ca250-960-5122 UNBC and LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) have reached a series of collaborative agreements as part of a new partnership that expands academic pathways and sees LCV serve as the Vancouver location for UNBC's Master of Business Administration program Prince George, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia has partnered with LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) to broaden academic pathways and enhance educational opportunities for students at both institutions The new academic partnership facilitates seamless transitions for students from LCV to UNBC and will introduce innovative academic offerings in Vancouver, incorporating LCV’s focus on design with the sustainable business and economic development focus of the programs in UNBC’s Faculty of Business and Economics.  LCV now serves as the Vancouver location for UNBC’s 21-month MBA program “This new partnership is part of reimagining how we educate in a changing world by offering unique and expanded pathways for students to pursue both their undergraduate and graduate studies,” says UNBC President Dr “By offering the opportunity for students to ladder into UNBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program and bringing the University’s MBA program to the College’s Vancouver campus we are harnessing the energy of our collaborative network we are enhancing an innovative and supportive learning and knowledge generation ecosystem that will empower future leaders and drive regional growth." Under a new pathway agreement, students who complete the Associate of Arts (AOA) degree at LCV and are then admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce with a major in General Business at UNBC will be able to transfer directly into the third year of the Bachelor’s degree program This collaboration will offer a seamless academic transition for students aiming to advance their studies after successfully completing the accelerated 18-month AOA degree program in Vancouver “This alliance is about more than just articulating students from a two-year program into a four-year degree program in business This is seen as a strategically important move for the UNBC Bachelor of Commerce program as we lean into teaching sustainable business and economic development,” says UNBC Faculty of Business and Economics Dean Dr graduates need to be able to visualize and design that future and that is where we see the strengths of LCV really supporting UNBC’s programs LCV’s focus on design thinking will help to enhance the design discussion in UNBC classes Through this collaboration we believe that UNBC and LCV will be leading the way in designing a sustainable future for B.C “LaSalle College Vancouver and UNBC are a great fit as partners We share a common vision of providing quality education fostering student success and an emphasis on education for sustainable development,” says LCV Chief Academic Officer Dr “We know that graduates from our Associate of Arts program will feel ‘at home’ in the third year of UNBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program They are accustomed to small class sizes and one-on-one attention from their instructors we have structured our program in a way that ensures they will have the academic preparation they need to succeed in further study.” The partnership between LCV and UNBC is a significant step in expanding academic opportunities for students reinforces the value of collaborative educational efforts and is the beginning of a broader collaboration between the two institutions To learn more about UNBC’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, please visit: https://www.unbc.ca/commerce/mba.  To learn more about LCV’s Associate of Arts degree program, please visit: https://lasallecollegevancouver.lcieducation.com/en/programs-and-courses/associate-of-arts For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous Peoples and we acknowledge their traditional lands. Read the full traditional territory acknowledgement This is most likely because we've launched our new website Please try the search box below to find the information you are looking for, or go to our home page The body of a deceased person was found following a structure fire at the 7700 block of Malden Road Saturday.  LaSalle police say they are investigating the fire that started in the early hours of Saturday morning.   The deceased person is yet to be identified.   The LaSalle Police Service and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal are actively investigating the fire. Police say no further details will be released at this time.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the LaSalle Police Service at 519-969-5210. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.