Tag: heroes

14-year-old saves man and son from drowning in northern Saskatchewan

Source: CTV News, July 30, 2018  A Saskatchewan teen is being hailed a hero after saving a man and his eight-year-old son from drowning. Jacob Boissonneault, 14, dreams of being a professional soccer player when he gets older — and that’s why he started training under coach Donald Munro three years ago. The two have… Continue reading 14-year-old saves man and son from drowning in northern Saskatchewan

Heroes Rewarded for Replaying Their Story

Here’s my moderately funny story for the day. Batman points at a help wanted sign in a store window and says to Robin, “Look! Someone in that store is in trouble!” However in real life, there are no super heroes, and it’s just as rare when a film depicting a true story gives real life… Continue reading Heroes Rewarded for Replaying Their Story

Kindersley Remembers Past Heroes

The rattling of machine guns, the booming of artillery, the shrill scream of shells, and the droning of planes. The bone-chilling cold, the oozing mud, the sleepless nights and everlasting days.   Thousands of men and women answered the call and served their country, no matter the cost. We will remember them. We will remember… Continue reading Kindersley Remembers Past Heroes

Herbert Strutt: A Kindersley War Veteran Remembers

The 97-year-old man leaned back in his chair. His eyes took on a far-away look as memories, some bidden, some not, came flooding into the present. For Herbert (Herb) Strutt of Kindersley, Remembrance Day holds great significance as he remembers comrades and battles over 70 years ago. Strutt, raised near Brock, SK, signed up for… Continue reading Herbert Strutt: A Kindersley War Veteran Remembers

When the Battle Cry is Spoken

When the Battle Cry is spoken, And the Voice of War is heard, The soldiers of the Allies, To battlefields do move. The enemy is silent, As if waiting for the sun, Then they hear that awesome sound, The booming of the Guns… The shells come whistling all around And wreck and break and knock… Continue reading When the Battle Cry is Spoken

Sonshine Kennels: With a Grateful Heart – We Remember

November comes quickly and so a time to remember our fallen and living heroes. Every day we must be very aware of the incalculable cost of our freedom and fight to maintain what was given to us as a trust. Stand up for what is right. Do not allow any agenda, any move, anyone, anything steal what we have in… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: With a Grateful Heart – We Remember

Heroes honoured for saving lives, awarded certificates of bravery in Regina

Source: CBC News, October 11, 2017  16 people recognized for heroics such as pulling people from burning homes Sixteen Canadians were recognized on Oct. 10 for life-saving acts of bravery; called heroes by some — they received certificates and medals of bravery at Government House in Regina. Clark Whitecalf was given a one-of-a-kind Queen’s Certificate for Bravery after rescuing an 18-year-old… Continue reading Heroes honoured for saving lives, awarded certificates of bravery in Regina

Sask. airshow helping real-life heroes overcome trauma

Source: Alex Soloducha, CBC NEws, September 17, 2017  Event raises $15K for first responders struggling with mental illness It’s a positive event, with a serious goal: to help those struggling with work-related mental illnesses get the help they need. Airshow pilot Geoff Latter was in Moose Jaw, Sask., about 70 km west of Regina, to fly his… Continue reading Sask. airshow helping real-life heroes overcome trauma