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Tag Archives: Remembrance Day
'War brides' captured hearts during world wars
By Teena Monteleone As John Wessel gazes at a photo of his parents on their wedding day, he can't help but wonder what life was like for the young couple - especially his mother, a "war bride" who was...
Nov 09, 2023
Regina reveals Remembrance Day schedule
The City of Regina has released its schedule for the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday. All civic offices are to be closed, but the landfill is to be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garbage, recycling and ...
Nov 09, 2023 Regina City Hall will be closed Monday for the Remembrance Day holiday. (980 CJME file photo)
'It's heartwarming:' City of Moose Jaw honours veterans with banners
It's normal to see people wearing a poppy to honour veterans in November, but on top of its poppy campaign, the City of Moose Jaw is honouring veterans with a banner project. A total of 23 banners fly...
Nov 09, 2023 The City of Moose Jaw unveiled a banner project to honour veterans. This banner honours Private William J. Milne. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
'A statement of respect:' Sask. MLAs unanimously pass poppy rights law
In a rare show of togetherness, all Saskatchewan MLAs voted together to immediately pass the government's poppy legislation after it was introduced on Wednesday. "I don't remember many times -- and I'...
Nov 02, 2023 Workplace and Labour Relations Minister Don McMorris. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan government passes poppy legislation
The Saskatchewan government is looking to protect the poppy. On Wednesday, the government introduced and passed The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, which it said would make sure employees can...
Nov 01, 2023 The Saskatchewan government has passed legislation protecting the rights of employees to wear poppies in their workplaces to mark Remembrance Day. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's first poppies handed out in annual ceremony
The Royal Canadian Legion's poppy campaign is about to begin, meaning bright red poppies will soon be appearing on coats across the nation. The annual first poppy ceremony took place at Government Hou...
Oct 26, 2023 Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty, Cliff Walker, Darrell Webster and Donna Mirasty after received their poppies at the first poppy ceremony on Oct. 26, 2023. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Veteran says a chilly Remembrance Day service reinforced a strong meaning
A cold Remembrance Day ceremony around the Cenotaph in Victoria Park sent a powerful message, according to Brad Hrycyna. Hrycyna, a retired major who's now with the Royal United Services Institute, sa...
Nov 12, 2022 Part of the crowd that gathered at the cenotaph in Victoria Park for the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Silver Cross Mother honoured to represent families on Remembrance Day
Candy Greff will have someone special on her mind Friday. Greff is this year's Silver Cross Mother and, as such, will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa as part of the Remembrance Day...
Nov 11, 2022 Silver Cross Mother Candy Greff poses with a picture of her son, Master Cpl. Byron Greff, who was the last Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Remembrance Day ceremony returns to Brandt Centre
Remembrance Day is one to reflect on the freedoms men and women have fought for in the past and present. "I reflect that we're so darn lucky here in Canada that we have the country that we have," said...
Nov 10, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
'A true Saskatchewan hero:' Hildebrand honoured during Remembrance Day ceremony
The most recent Saskatchewan resident to die in a war was top of mind during a Remembrance Day service Wednesday at the Legislative Building. Premier Scott Moe paid tribute during the ceremony to Jose...
Nov 09, 2022 Dignitaries attend the annual Service of Remembrance for the Public Service at the Legislative Building on Nov. 9, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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