Alberta Veterans

• Edmonton Veterans Association asking for donations to food bank

  On the anniversary of D-Day, the Veterans Association in Edmonton and Calgary opened its doors to share how it's helping military and RCMP veterans.

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  Jun 6, 2023
  
• Calgary volunteers craft ‘thank you’ quilts for military veterans during COVID-19 pandemic

  Quilters say their creations provide comfort to veterans feeling isolated during the pandemic.

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  Feb 15, 2022
  
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• Edmonton homeless veterans supportive housing project set to begin construction

  Construction is about to start on Edmonton's new homes for heroes village. The community of tiny homes is set to open in October and will welcome vulnerable military veterans.

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  Apr 18, 2021
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• ‘My eyes filled with tears’: 97-year-old Alberta veteran gets birthday surprise of a lifetime

  One of Alberta’s last surviving Second World War veterans was honoured on Saturday with a special birthday celebration in Red Deer.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2020
• ‘Ghostbusters’ go ‘Back to the Future’ to support Calgary military veterans

  Members of the Alberta Ghostbusters have teamed up with a Calgary man who created a DeLorean replica to create the ultimate 80's Halloween experience.

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  Oct 30, 2019
• Motorcycle veterans in Calgary install foundation for Field of Crosses

  Thousands of metal bases are installed by hand, ready for crosses that will honour fallen soldiers. It's exhaustive, cathartic and humbling work for those who take part.

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  Nov 11, 2018
• Tribute to veterans on Alberta highway vandalized: ‘Have some respect’

  Veterans Voices of Canada says a flag was taken off the pole and tossed in the ditch. A hero plaque at the memorial was also taken down and left in the ditch.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2016