HMCS Unicorn
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Saskatoon sailor honours veterans from the Normandy InvasionRemembrance Day is a very important day for many and one sailor was given the opportunity to see the beaches of Normandy and meet some of the living veterans.CanadaNov 11, 2024
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Remembering virtually: Saskatoon’s COVID-19 pandemic Remembrance DayWhile there were no gatherings at Remembrance Day ceremonies in Saskatoon, the service felt all too familiar for those watching and participating.CanadaNov 11, 2020
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HMCS Unicorn’s journey as a force for good in CanadaSaskatoon’s naval base trained 3,600 sailors for the Second World War, but 65 of HMCS Unicorn’s alumni never returned.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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HMCS Unicorn named best naval reserve division in CanadaSaskatoon's unit was chosen for its community involvement after it set up an annual charity floor hockey tournament and for its service to the Ronald McDonald house.CanadaAug 8, 2019
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Royal Canadian Navy ship named after Saskatchewan war heroHMCS Margaret Brooke, named after a Saskatchewan war hero, is expected to launch in July 2019.CanadaMar 16, 2018
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Battle of the Atlantic remembered in SaskatoonHMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon's navy recruiting base commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic with a parade and ceremony.CanadaMay 7, 2017
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HMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the AtlanticHMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the Atlantic. Close to 4,000 were recruited to HMCS Unicorn and 65 would never return home.CanadaMay 1, 2016
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Inside HMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon’s navy recruiting baseHMCS Unicorn may seem out of place in the middle of the Prairies, but a dozen recruits are still trained at the navy base each year.CanadaApr 23, 2016
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