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Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniform
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Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniform
Description
May 26, 2024
Don Leavers is the author of “Our Father’s Footsteps: Stories of WWII veterans' what-if moments". This week he is taking a special trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and also presenting his father‘s uniform to the D-Day museum in France.
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Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniform04:29 | May 26, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Bonded guinea pigs Jim and Dwight05:37 | August 14, 2024
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Local brewery partnering with EPCOR for Glass of the Sask program03:13 | August 14, 2024
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Festival of Trees back for another unforgettable year03:40 | August 14, 2024
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Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
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Great Gardens: Keep your evergreens looking green after consistent high temperatures05:28 | August 13, 2024
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BBE Trade Fair 2024 coming to Edmonton05:39 | August 13, 2024
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Open Farm Days highlight Alberta growers03:55 | August 13, 2024
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Banff residents vote to scrap pedestrian zone in heart of Alberta mountain town00:41 | August 13, 2024
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Civic Matters: What’s to become of the former Royal Alberta Museum06:21 | August 12, 2024
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Tiny Footprints aims to provide support for families experiencing the loss of an infant03:46 | August 12, 2024
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AMA Travel: Plan your trip to Nevada04:15 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Fringe Festival featuring theatre production of ‘Wisteria’04:33 | August 9, 2024
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Care-a-Van program fundraising to provide essentials to Edmonton houseless04:39 | August 8, 2024
-
Summer Breeze Benefit in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada04:09 | August 8, 2024
-
Enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause on Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day04:24 | August 8, 2024
-
Oro Trattoria a hidden Italian gem in L’OCA Quality Market17:47 | August 7, 2024
-
The Indigenous Summer Games returns to Alberta05:08 | August 7, 2024
-
Feast on the Field returns to Commonwealth Stadium05:17 | August 7, 2024
-
Edmonton police hit the field in Slo-Pitch Challenge05:27 | August 7, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Ashley the cat04:42 | August 7, 2024
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Annual Home Art Studio Tour gives unique insight into local artists’ creative spaces05:38 | August 6, 2024
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Ask a Lawyer: Co-parenting and the new school year04:31 | August 6, 2024
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Comic Strip hosting ‘Jokes for Jasper’ fundraiser show04:56 | August 4, 2024
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Talking Dog Brewery shares new beer, food and contest17:47 | August 4, 2024
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White Rabbit Ice Cream launches 4 new unique flavours05:36 | August 4, 2024
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AMA Travel: Experience the magic of a Disney cruise04:31 | August 2, 2024
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Annual Joey Moss Golf Tournament hitting the course for fundraising event04:15 | August 2, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee shares her experience with wildfire destruction06:14 | August 1, 2024
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The Tomato: Edmonton hospitality industry raising funds for Jasper05:41 | August 1, 2024
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CASA: Helping your kids deal with the emotional trauma of wildfire devastation04:22 | August 1, 2024
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Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniform04:29 | May 26, 2024
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Adopt a Pet: Bonded guinea pigs Jim and Dwight05:37 | August 14, 2024
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Local brewery partnering with EPCOR for Glass of the Sask program03:13 | August 14, 2024
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Festival of Trees back for another unforgettable year03:40 | August 14, 2024
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Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood00:50 | August 14, 2024
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Great Gardens: Keep your evergreens looking green after consistent high temperatures05:28 | August 13, 2024
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BBE Trade Fair 2024 coming to Edmonton05:39 | August 13, 2024
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Open Farm Days highlight Alberta growers03:55 | August 13, 2024
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Banff residents vote to scrap pedestrian zone in heart of Alberta mountain town00:41 | August 13, 2024
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Civic Matters: What’s to become of the former Royal Alberta Museum06:21 | August 12, 2024
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Tiny Footprints aims to provide support for families experiencing the loss of an infant03:46 | August 12, 2024
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AMA Travel: Plan your trip to Nevada04:15 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Fringe Festival featuring theatre production of ‘Wisteria’04:33 | August 9, 2024
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Annual Joey Moss Golf Tournament hitting the course for fundraising event04:15 | August 2, 2024
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The Tomato: Edmonton hospitality industry raising funds for Jasper05:41 | August 1, 2024
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CASA: Helping your kids deal with the emotional trauma of wildfire devastation04:22 | August 1, 2024
Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniform
Description
May 26, 2024
Don Leavers is the author of “Our Father’s Footsteps: Stories of WWII veterans' what-if moments". This week he is taking a special trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and also presenting his father‘s uniform to the D-Day museum in France.
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