First World War
Federal government contributing $25K for Alnwick Township war memorial
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The funding will assist with ground preparation, the purchasing and installing of the monument and foundation, installing a walkway and plaza area, lighting and flagpoles. Continue reading
Steinbach woman tracks down family of WWI letter-writer
A letter from a Canadian soldier in the First World War has finally found its way home, a century later. Continue reading
Steinbach antique store finds century-old letter written by Vimy Ridge soldier
The owner of a Manitoba antique store is looking to find a veteran’s living family member after finding a 102-year-old letter from a soldier who fought at Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Continue reading
Funds raised for creation of Lethbridge Exhibition Park military monument
By Chris Chacon Videographer
“We are pleased to announce and unveil a capital project recognizing the rich military history of Alberta,” said Glenn Miller, president The Lethbridge United Services Institute. Continue reading
Long-lost war medals found in Regina in the 1960s, reunited with family in Toronto
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A family in Toronto has been reunited with war medals found in Regina by a garbage collector in the 1960s. Continue reading
Saskatchewan soldiers remembered with wall of honour at Government House
The Saskatchewan Wall of Honour will be on display at the Government House in Regina from Dec. 10, 2018 to Jan. 6, 2019. Continue reading
Canadian War Museum now has four of the six Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians at Hill 70
The medal is the fourth acquired by the museum to add to its Hill 70 collection. Six Victoria Cross medals were awarded to Canadians for actions at Hill 70. Continue reading
Mike Armstrong: How I walked in my great-grandfather’s footsteps this Remembrance Day
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Global National’s Mike Armstrong travelled to France and Belgium to cover the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. It was a tremendously personal journey, he explains. Continue reading
‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Second World War veteran, 98, recalls D-day
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Regina paused to reflect this Remembrance day, marking the armistice of November 11, 1918 that ended the fighting of the First World War. Continue reading
Hundreds gather at Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph to honour Canada’s fallen
Hundreds gathered at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph to not only honour Canada’s fallen soldiers, but to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Continue reading