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Melfort honouring veterans with mural, banners this Remembrance Day
Peggy George thought for years her town should put up banners to honour veterans with a connection to Melfort, but nobody was doing it. "My dad would always say, 'If you want something done, do it you...
Nov 11, 2021 In honour of those who have served, Melfort's Saskatchewan Drive has been renamed Veterans Way. (Peggy George/Submitted)
Military historian builds replica trench from First World War
It's hard to imagine how gruesome it was to fight in the cold trenches during the First World War. As Canadians commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy for this year's Remembrance Day, it's imp...
Nov 11, 2021
Canadian military historian reflects on the legacy of the poppy
For the last century, Canadians have embraced the poppy as a symbol of thanks to those who serve our country. Canadian military historian Dr. Tim Cook explains the beginnings of the poppy campaign had...
Nov 11, 2021
Saskatchewan woman using beading skills to remember
A Saskatoon woman is remembering this year with a new type of poppy. Morgan Esperance is from the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation community near Duck Lake, about an hour northeast of Saskatoon. She...
Nov 10, 2021 Poppies beaded by Morgan Esperance for Remembrance Day. (Morgan Esperance/Submitted)
Legion expects more poppies to be given out this year
The poppy had a good season during its centennial year. Diane Robson, chair of the Saskatoon poppy campaign, says the campaign is just starting to wrap up, and seems to have gone a bit better than las...
Nov 09, 2021
‘Realize the sacrifices’: Remembrance for surviving service members, families
It has been nearly 30 years since Col. Gwen Bourque, currently 38th Canadian Brigade Group Commander, joined the military. She spoke at the ceremony on Wednesday in the rotunda at the Legislative Buil...
Nov 03, 2021
Flag-raising debate continues leading up to Remembrance Day
The Royal Canadian Legion is recommending local branches stick to protocol on Remembrance Day when it comes to Canadian flags. Ceremonies typically begin with the flags raised before they're lowered d...
Nov 02, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Fallen soldier’s family speaks about getting closure as Legion’s poppy campaign kicks off
This Remembrance Day will be all the more meaningful for Michelle Fisher after she finally got answers this year to the question of what happened to her great-uncle during the First World War. Lance-C...
Oct 28, 2021
Legion commemorates 100th poppy anniversary in 2021
The first-ever poppy was designed 100 years ago, as of this year. "This year is the 100-year anniversary of the poppy and it is a symbol of remembrance to make people think about our veterans and thei...
Oct 13, 2021 Jim McKinny (left) and Jim Dockstader (right) enjoy their time visiting with one another at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 362's veterans appreciation tea, wearing their poppies, on Sunday, November 3, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/ 650 CKOM)
Virtual Saskatoon Remembrance Day service to be held, replacing SaskTel Centre ceremony
The SaskTel Centre will not be packed this Nov. 11 with people looking to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. Instead, a virtual ceremony will be held Wednesday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and running...
Nov 10, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
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