Vimy 100th Remembrance Exactly 100 years ago, in the muddy fields of France, Canadian soldiers fought and died for a single objective—Vimy Ridge. Later to be known as the single bloodiest battle in Canadian Army history, the Battle of Vimy Ridge raged from April 9-12, 1917. The deadly ridge saw brave heroism in those who… Continue reading Kindersley Remembers Vimy
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Teen dedicates life to finding Second World War combat veterans
By John Rogers, The Associated Press, November 11, 2016 LOS ANGELES — For as long as he can remember, Rishi Sharma’s heroes haven’t been sports stars or movie stars or any other kind of stars. They’ve been the U.S. combat veterans who won the Second World War. Alarmed that even the youngest of them are… Continue reading Teen dedicates life to finding Second World War combat veterans
War veteran who survived D-Day will turn 100 on Remembrance Day
By Kamil Karamali, CBC News, November 8, 2016 ‘I have a hard time believing I’m 100 years old because people don’t live that long,’ says war veteran With his sense of humour and hearty laugh, it’s hard to believe Leslie Jacques will soon turn 100 years old. Even he has trouble accepting it. “I have a… Continue reading War veteran who survived D-Day will turn 100 on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day holds stress, anxiety for many damaged soldiers
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press, November 6, 2016 TORONTO — After returning from Rwanda, retired lieutenant-general Romeo Dallaire avoided Remembrance Day “like the plague.” The prospect of donning his uniform for a public ceremony, or even watching a televised parade, was too much after witnessing countless atrocities during that failed peacekeeping mission. Read full article… Continue reading Remembrance Day holds stress, anxiety for many damaged soldiers
First Poppy
By Rina Rast, Kindersley Social, October 26, 2016 Today, Lt-Gov. Vaugh Solomon Schofield will be presented the first poppy by Royal Canadian Legion. Scheduled to take place at the Government House at 2 p.m. CST, the event signifies the beginning of the Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign. The poppy will be presented by Ken Box, the… Continue reading First Poppy
Soldier's love note sent to Canada from Japan arrives 63 years later
By CTV News, June 24, 2016 A portion of a love letter penned by a Canadian soldier during the Korean War has made its way home – 63 years after it first started the journey overseas. Bill Awalt told CTV Atlantic that he was serving as a combat engineer in the Korean War when he… Continue reading Soldier's love note sent to Canada from Japan arrives 63 years later
Wounded veteran becomes first combat amputee to summit Mount Everest
By Andrew Russell, Global News, May 20, 2016 Man becomes first veteran amputee to scale Mount Everest When 30-year-old U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Charlie Linville reached the 8,848-metre summit of Mount Everest he did so without his right foot. The Afghanistan veteran lost a significant portion of his right leg after stepping on an… Continue reading Wounded veteran becomes first combat amputee to summit Mount Everest
Klippers Remembrance Day Jerseys
Special Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers Remembrance Day Jerseys to be worn in honour of our Veterans on Wednesday Nov 11 vs Melfort Mustangs. The Jerseys will be signed by the Players & silently auctioned off with proceeds supporting the Royal Canadian Legion. Thank you Supreme Source For Sports, Energy Dodge Kindersley,SK,Cameron’s Clothing Company Source:… Continue reading Klippers Remembrance Day Jerseys