Sunday, June 5, 2011

Veterans honoured

Its the 71st anniversary of the enlistment for members of Lake Superior Regiment. On Sunday there was the memorial service for veterans at Hillcrest park, commemorating lives that were lost at war. Fallen soldiers were honoured by removal of poppies and a salute followed by a moment of silence. The service made special tribute to the memory of recently deceased veteran Ray Cousineau.

Macs store robbed

Thunder Bay police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Macs convenience store on Red River Road. Police say a man described as 30 to 40 years of age fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. There were no injuries reported. The man was last seen running south bound on Picton Avenue.