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'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)
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
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