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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
‘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)
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