Message from Mayor Meloche - March 17, 2025

Hello residents of LaSalle,

March is here, and LaSalle is gearing up for an exciting spring! Enjoy the LaSalle Spring Fling, the opening of the LaSalle Boat Ramp, and many more local activities. Be sure to like and follow the LaSalle Events Facebook Page to stay up to date on everything happening in and around the Town.

Boat Ramp Passes

LaSalle residents can purchase annual LaSalle Boat Ramp Passes at the early bird rate of $130 (or $90 for seniors 55+) until March 31. The regular rate will apply on April 1. Passes can be bought at the Vollmer Centre front desk or online at LaSalle Active. The boat ramp opens Friday, April 4, 2025.

Detroit River Walleye Classic

The LaSalle Firefighters Associations 16th Annual Detroit River Walleye Classic is Saturday, May 3, 2025. This is a community fundraiser to benefit community programs, organizations, and families in need. Early bird registration is until April 1. Register at Detroit River Walleye Classic.

Road Closures

We have two closures to be aware of on our roads: the Turkey Creek Bridge Rehabilitation project, which is a two-month closure, and the Matchett Sprucewood intersection improvements, which should be about a one-month closure. Visit our Public Works web page for more information, including detour details, or check our news page.

Border Mayors Alliance

I, along with all mayors in Essex County, have joined the Border Mayors Alliance. The group is co-chaired by City of Windsor Mayor, Drew Dilkens, and advocates on behalf of Canadian border municipalities for policies that promote fair and stable trade.

Canada and the United States have achieved the most successful relationship any two nations have ever known. Windsor-Essex was ranked third on a list by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be the most vulnerable Canadian cities to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. This is very concerning to all of us.

We are united as Canadian border mayors to protect economic interests. Through collaboration with industry leaders, government partners, and American counterparts, we are taking decisive action to protect cross-border trade and local livelihoods. Now is the time to stand together and defend one of the world’s most vital trade relationships.