World War 1

• Local soldier and educator honoured at Lethbridge Military Museum

  William Frame, who served in both world wars, is being honoured as part of the Citizen Soldier exhibit at the Lethbridge Military Museum.

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
• Royal Legion commemorates 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

  The Battle of Vimy Ridge, which began on April 9, 1917, was the first time Canadians from coast to coast fought together against a common enemy.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2022
  
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• Indigenous Veterans Day services held across Alberta

  In Calgary, a ceremony was held at the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive, paying tribute to the Indigenous men and women who have the served in the past and present.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• B.C. couple finds war medals, photos in hidden ‘Jumanji treasure chest’

  The Port Moody couple now hopes to reunite the items, which trace a family's history through two world wars, with their rightful owners.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2020
• Black and white aerial photographs taken in 1919 part of a Remembrance Day fund raiser

  The exhibit is called "We Remember: 100 Years of Kingston."

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2019
• Simcoe County Archives launches region’s first WW1 honour roll

  The County of Simcoe Archives has launched a virtual memorial to honour 1,006 men and women with ties to Simcoe County who died while in service or as a result of injuries sustained during the First World War.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2018
• Edmonton student builds replica WWI trench in backyard

  Grade 10 student Dylan Ferris is spending 24 hours in a muddy trench in his parent's yard, all for a social studies project.

  Education

  Mar 25, 2018
• Hundreds gather at Old City Hall for Remembrance Day service

  Tory said it’s important Torontonians take time to remember those who fought for freedom in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2017
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• Calgary families gather to tell their stories of loved ones who fought and died at Vimy Ridge

  Ceremonies were held in Calgary to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Sunday.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2017
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• Highest award for bravery unveiled at Edmonton’s City Hall

  The British Commonwealth's highest award for courage in the presence of the enemy will be unveiled at Edmonton's City Hall Monday morning.

  Features

  Nov 9, 2015