Somber moment
Cde. Robert Boland, representing the Royal Canadian Air Force, laid a wreath, accompanied by Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 member Ed Haglund, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies held earlier today at the Fort Frances cenotaph. Sunny skies and a relatively calm breeze greeted the large crowd that gathered to honour those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
Chamber offers input
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is asking to be included in any future discussions regarding the town’s business licensing bylaw after an updated version was defeated by council at its Oct. 24 meeting.
‘Bikes’ bake sale set
The Church of the Holy Spirit is holding a bake sale tomorrow (Nov. 12) to raise money and awareness about “Bicycles for Humanity.”
It is being held in conjunction with the “Walkin’ in a Winter Vendorland” event that goes from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Couchiching multi-use facility.
Lakers edge Miners
The Fort Frances Lakers finally may have turned a corner that didn’t have a locomotive coming from the other direction.
Dylan Kooner made a successful return to the lineup by scoring the game-winning goal in the third period as the Lakers edged the host English River Miners 3-2 in SIJHL action last night.
Champs take the lead
Defending league champion How I Set Your Mother earned the maximum six points last night to surge atop the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League standings with 39 in all.
Kiss My Pass dropped down to second place (37), followed by No Diggity (36) and Let’s Talk About Sets (29).
There’s a tightly-bunched group next in line as Scared Hitless sits is fifth place (24).
Soldier display
St. Francis School students Emily Fitzgerald, left, Julianna Rousseau, Piper Miller, Simon Blanchet, and Liam McEvoy showed off the Remembrance Day display there this morning, which features photos and certificates of students’ relatives. Students were asked to share photos of family members who have served in the war or are currently in the military.
Judge refuses to block chess websites from showing moves
NEW YORK — Websites showing moves almost as they occur at the World Chess Championship can continue to do so over the objections of the tournament organizers, a judge ruled Thursday, a day before the tournament is to begin.
Trump could reshape Justice Department’s civil rights focus
WASHINGTON — A Donald Trump administration could radically reshape the Justice Department, particularly civil rights efforts that became one of its most pressing and high-profile priorities over the past eight years.
Little People, Dungeons & Dragons top Toy Hall of Fame class
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — At long last, a big honour for the Little People.
After seven times as finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame, the tiny tenants of Fisher-Price’s house, barn and school bus were enshrined on Thursday.
They were joined by the swing and Dungeons & Dragons in the hall’s class of 2016.
Mini pies take centre stage as holiday dessert option
When I have a lot of people coming over, I love to make mini pies, or “pie cups.” I coined the name “pie cup” when I created a “pie program” for one of my restaurants and vowed to make pie the new cupcake in NYC.
Since then, the mini, hand-held pie has exploded in popularity. The beauty of the mini pies is that they are portable, easy to make and the perfect proportion size.