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1 In the shadow of Mount Baldy, where lodgepole pine and trembling aspen compete for space in Alberta’s spectacular Kananaskis Country, all that remains of a Second World War prisoner of war camp are weedy building foundations, a rundown guard tower and a restored commandant’s cabin.... -
1 Learn About Canadians In The Pacific The Military Museums in Calgary presents Ring of Fire: Canadians In The Pacific In The Second World War. The exhibit follows the exploits of three brave Canadians who were awarded the Victoria Cross while fighting in the Far East. It... -
0 On Dec. 7, 1941, in a co-ordinated strike without equal in the annals of war, the Japanese wrought havoc on units of the United States Pacific Fleet in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, invaded the Philippines and Hong Kong, assumed control of Saigon and... -
0 1. Share Cross-Border Friendships In early 1813, during the War of 1812, Lieutenant-Colonel George MacDonnell, commander of Fort Wellington in Prescott, Ont., led his troops across the ice on the St. Lawrence River to attack and burn much of Ogdensburg, N.Y. Enjoy a re-enactment of the... -
1 Nadia Jarvis was nine years old in September 1939. Her parents, Ukrainian immigrants by the name of Peter and Anastasia BosHuck, owned the Venice Cafe on a busy street in downtown Saskatoon and the family lived in a second-floor apartment above the restaurant. Young Nadia... -
0 Photo: Corporal Francis Gauthier © 2010 DND 1 Remember Our Veterans November 11 is here again and there is probably a cenotaph nearby where you can take time to think of those who gave their young lives for the freedom we enjoy today. No...
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Travelling About: May/June 2013 Things To Do And See
Race The Air Force In Winnipeg Canadians of every age and every speed are welcome to make the journey to Winnipeg this May to take part in the Royal Canadian Air Force run. There are several different distances and competitive options available, from half marathons to five-kilometre family fun runs and the best part is all of them take place on the 17 Wing Flight Line. In addition, the Canadian Snowbirds aerobatic team will be there to put on a...
