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Thousands gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Regina
Around 1,000 people stood around the Cenotaph at Victoria Park in Regina on Monday morning for Remembrance Day. Poppies were pinned to everyone's chest, as people stood to remember those who sacrifice...
Nov 11, 2024
Women at war: 100-year-old veteran reflects on Second World War service
At first glance, one might assume Joyce Temple is much younger than her 100 years. Her vibrant spirit and lively demeanor give her an air of youthful energy that defies her age. The deep smile lines e...
Nov 11, 2024 Joyce Temple enlisted in 1944 and was stationed in the department for the repatriation of war brides in Ottawa. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Free transit to Sasktel Centre for Remembrance Day in Saskatoon
November 11 is Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day. The date marks the end of hostilities during the First World War, as well as honouring all those who have served, and continue to serve...
Nov 10, 2024 Wreaths at the base of the cenotaph in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
101-year-old World War II pilot lays wreath remembering veterans
Standing with a poppy pinned to his chest, Norman Johnson laid down a wreath reflecting on those who lost their lives serving in the war. "I still remember of course," he said. "Family, friends." Tena...
Nov 08, 2024
Remembrance Day poppy campaign launches in Saskatoon
Poppies will soon be appearing on jackets across the country in tribute to Canadian veterans. In Saskatoon, the 2024 poppy campaign launched at the Nutana Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, and campaign...
Oct 26, 2024 Poppy wreath at the Nutana
Royal Canadian Legion branch in Saskatoon on Oct. 25, 2024. (Lara Fominoff/650CKOM)
'Time to remember:' Regina observes Remembrance Day
On Saturday, hundreds of people young and old gathered around the Cenotaph in Regina's Victoria Park to observe Remembrance Day. The sun shone on solemn faces as people stood in the chilly morning col...
Nov 11, 2023
Thousands gather in Saskatoon to honour and remember veterans
Every year on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the world falls silent to remember those who lost their lives while fighting for their country. In Saskatoon, the Remembrance Day ceremony held at SaskTel Centre is t...
Nov 11, 2023 Soldiers stand where wreaths have been laid. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
'War brides' captured hearts during world wars
By Teena Monteleone As John Wessel gazes at a photo of his parents on their wedding day, he can't help but wonder what life was like for the young couple -- especially his mother, a "war bride" who wa...
Nov 09, 2023 Albert Wessel in 1945 with his wife Grace, a war bride from the United Kingdom. (John Wessel/Submitted))
Saskatoon ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday
Saskatoon is getting ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday. The 92nd Saskatoon Remembrance Day Service is set for Saturday at SaskTel Centre, with doors opening at 9 a.m. and the program set to be...
Nov 09, 2023 Members of the new guard march in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
'It's heartwarming:' City of Moose Jaw honours veterans with banners
It's normal to see people wearing a poppy to honour veterans in November, but on top of its poppy campaign, the City of Moose Jaw is honouring veterans with a banner project. A total of 23 banners fly...
Nov 09, 2023
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