Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the “hero” persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need. One […]
Tag: Remembrance Day
Edmonton residents mark Remembrance Day: ‘We all must tend to democracy’
An Alberta soldier says he’s reflecting this Remembrance Day on the number of local troops being shipped overseas. Lt.-Col. Bryn Wright, commanding officer of the […]
‘Veterans sidewalks’ in Calgary a permanent memorial to those who served
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Just days before Remembrance Day, a group of volunteers in Calgary have created a project they hope […]
Slain journalist Michelle Lang remembered in new book
A few days before what will be the 14th Remembrance Day since her niece’s death, Catherine Lang lays a wreath bearing Michelle Lang’s name. The […]
Legion poppy boxes stolen from Edmonton businesses: ‘Sadly, it’s not unusual’
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Just days into the poppy campaign, the Norwood Legion (11150 82 St.) is already dealing with theft. […]
Hundreds mark 2024 No Stone Left Alone ceremony in Edmonton
With most veterans from the First and Second World Wars now gone, remembering their sacrifice on Remembrance Day becomes more difficult. One Edmonton group hopes […]
Posters lining downtown Edmonton street honour fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One hundred posters honouring fallen soldiers from Edmonton popped up Saturday on light posts along 100th Avenue […]