The Living History Festival returned to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 1-2, though rain throughout much of the day Sunday prevented demonstrations from being held. Part of Saturday’s festivities were a flag raising ceremony. Military history from bygone eras was on display last weekend at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. The Living History Festival returned and featured different military eras ranging from Roman re-enactors, those representing

Members of the youth and young adult organization The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, or “Rainbow Girls,” held a yard sale last month on North St. to raise money for the Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex County chapter. When all the money was counted, the organization had raised $896 for the cause. Some of the “Rainbow Girls” were on hand for a photo during the day’s sale. Rainbow Girls yard sale

As this is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion nationwide, the Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 marked the occasion with a cake as part of the July 17 fish fry. The Amherstburg Legion is celebrating its 97th anniversary this year. Executive member Sherry Vanhoorne and 1st vice president Annette Knight cut the cake July 17. Further celebrations are planned during Legion Week in September. Milestone year