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Tag Archives: Remembrance Day
Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign kicks off in Saskatchewan
The Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign officially began Friday, meaning bright red flowers soon will start appearing on jackets all over Saskatchewan. "The poppy is the symbol of remembrance. It r...
Oct 28, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
‘Haven’t been forgotten:’ Two new pedestals unveiled at Cenotaph
The Royal United Services Institute gathered recently for the unveiling of two new pedestals around the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. The latest pedestals salute the HMCS Regina and Regina’s infant...
Aug 13, 2022
Lest we forget: Veterans reflect on Remembrance Day
Wet, snowy conditions weren't enough to deter hundreds of people from gathering outside and paying their respects at Regina's Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Thursday. One of those people in attendance w...
Nov 11, 2021 The Regina Cenotaph in Victoria Park. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Melfort honouring veterans with mural, banners this Remembrance Day
Peggy George thought for years her town should put up banners to honour veterans with a connection to Melfort, but nobody was doing it. “My dad would always say, ‘If you want something don...
Nov 11, 2021
Military historian builds replica trench from First World War
It's hard to imagine how gruesome it was to fight in the cold trenches during the First World War. As Canadians commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy for this year's Remembrance Day, it's imp...
Nov 11, 2021 (Andy Robertshaw/Twitter)
Canadian military historian reflects on the legacy of the poppy
For the last century, Canadians have embraced the poppy as a symbol of thanks to those who serve our country. Canadian military historian Dr. Tim Cook explains the beginnings of the poppy campaign had...
Nov 11, 2021
Saskatchewan woman using beading skills to remember
A Saskatoon woman is remembering this year with a new type of poppy. Morgan Esperance is from the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation community near Duck Lake, about an hour northeast of Saskatoon. She...
Nov 10, 2021
Legion expects more poppies to be given out this year
The poppy had a good season during its centennial year. Diane Robson, chair of the Saskatoon poppy campaign, says the campaign is just starting to wrap up, and seems to have gone a bit better than las...
Nov 09, 2021
'Realize the sacrifices': Remembrance for surviving service members, families
It has been nearly 30 years since Col. Gwen Bourque, currently 38th Canadian Brigade Group Commander, joined the military. She spoke at the ceremony on Wednesday in the rotunda at the Legislative Buil...
Nov 03, 2021 The Service of Remembrance for the Public Service was held in the rotunda of the Legislative Building on Nov. 3, 2021. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Flag-raising debate continues leading up to Remembrance Day
The Royal Canadian Legion is recommending local branches stick to protocol on Remembrance Day when it comes to Canadian flags. Ceremonies typically begin with the flags raised before they’re low...
Nov 02, 2021
OPINION
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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