Calgary Remembers: Remembrance Day ceremony at the Field of Crosses
Calgarians will mark Remembrance Day all around the city on Monday, Nov. 11. Continue reading
Calgary Remembrance Day
Alberta WWII veteran Jack Hilton dies at 99
As a Typhoon fighter pilot, Hilton completed more than 100 operations across Europe during the Second World War and later went on to train hundreds of other young men to fly. Continue reading
‘I’ve seen things that humans shouldn’t see’: 99-year-old Calgary veteran shares WWII memories flying over Europe
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Hundreds of people attended a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Hangar Flight Museum in northeast Calgary on Sunday. One of the guests was a 99-year-old WWII pilot who shared his memories of the horrors of war. Continue reading
Calgary grandson of Victoria Cross recipient remembers grandfather 100 years after WWI
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
During the Great War, Calgary soldiers left their families behind and bravely went into battle — thousands were killed and many more were wounded. Continue reading
Founder of Calgary’s Field of Crosses awarded honorary degree
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Mount Royal University is awarding an honorary degree to a Calgarian who started the Field of Crosses Remembrance Day project. Continue reading
‘Absolutely amazing’: Calgary volunteers prepare Field of Crosses for Remembrance Day
By Gil Tucker Reporter
About 3,400 crosses will be out along Calgary’s Memorial Drive from Nov. 1 to 11, honouring southern Albertans who died serving the military. Continue reading
3 generations honour fallen family members at Jubilee Remembrance Day ceremony
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was filled on Saturday with those reflecting on the sacrifices Canadian soldiers made in past and present conflicts. Continue reading