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‘A statement of respect:’ Sask. MLAs unanimously pass poppy rights law
In a rare show of togetherness, all Saskatchewan MLAs voted together to immediately pass the government's poppy legislation after it was introduced on Wednesday. "I don't remember many times — a...
Nov 02, 2023
Saskatchewan government passes poppy legislation
The Saskatchewan government is looking to protect the poppy. On Wednesday, the government introduced and passed The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, which it said would make sure employees can...
Nov 01, 2023
Saskatchewan's first poppies handed out in annual ceremony
The Royal Canadian Legion's poppy campaign is about to begin, meaning bright red poppies will soon be appearing on coats across the nation. The annual first poppy ceremony took place at Government Hou...
Oct 26, 2023
Thousands gather to pay respects during Remembrance Day ceremony
Remembrance Day returned in person to the SaskTel Centre on Friday. More than 6,000 people gathered to pay their respects to those who have served and fought for Canada. Two Saskatchewan veterans were...
Nov 11, 2022 Members of the new guard march in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Silver Cross Mother honoured to represent families on Remembrance Day
Candy Greff will have someone special on her mind Friday. Greff is this year's Silver Cross Mother and, as such, will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa as part of the Remembrance Day...
Nov 11, 2022
Saskatoon's Remembrance Day service returns to SaskTel Centre
Saskatoon's Remembrance Day service will return to SaskTel Centre on Friday after a two-year hiatus. "We're very excited to return back to SaskTel Centre," says Malcolm Young, the program director of ...
Nov 10, 2022 North Saskatchewan Regiment Command Team (left to right) Maj. Mike Graver, Lt.-Col. Dennis Sansom and Chief Warrant Officer Jason Balcaen. (Malcolm Young/Submitted)
'A true Saskatchewan hero:' Hildebrand honoured during Remembrance Day ceremony
The most recent Saskatchewan resident to die in a war was top of mind during a Remembrance Day service Wednesday at the Legislative Building. Premier Scott Moe paid tribute during the ceremony to Jose...
Nov 09, 2022
Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign kicks off in Saskatchewan
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign officially began Friday, meaning bright red flowers soon will start appearing on jackets all over Saskatchewan. "The poppy is the symbol of remembrance...
Oct 28, 2022
'Haven't been forgotten:' Two new pedestals unveiled at Cenotaph
The Royal United Services Institute gathered recently for the unveiling of two new pedestals around the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. The latest pedestals salute the HMCS Regina and Regina's infantry reg...
Aug 13, 2022 Mayor Sandra Masters helps unveil the two new pedestals with Brad Hrycyna, President of the Royal United Services Institute of Regina.
World War Two veterans ecstatic to be back in person for Remembrance Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This Remembrance Day marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy, as Canadians honour and remember all those who once served, and continue to serve for...
Nov 11, 2021 Bob Atkinson (97 years old), World War Two veteran (left) and Ruth Bond-Martinson (96 years old), World War Two veteran (right) pose for a picture during the virtual Remembrance Day ceremony. (Dallas Dahlseide/650 CKOM)
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