US EditionWhat Quiet Strength Looks Like in 2025: A Vimy Ridge Day Reflection
- A minute of silence was held at Salmon Arm's cenotaph on April 9 for those who fought and sacrificed during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
- About 100,000 Canadians participated in the four-day battle, which started on April 9, 1917, resulting in 3,595 dead and 10,602 casualties.
- Mayor Alan Harrison reflected on the historic battle, mentioning the heavy casualties and the importance of remembering those who served.
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Lacombe Legion hosts Vimy Night with awards for veterans and students
Lacombe Legion Branch No.79 / Photo Erin Sinclair.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Lacombe Legion Branch No.79 will be busy this evening with their annual Vimy Night/Honours and Awards Celebration in remembrance of not only the Battle of Vimy Ridge but also the men and women who served during the First World War. "So, it's a memorial for the Vimy conflict that many of our veterans died in and didn’t come back f…
Strathmore pays tribute to veterans with flags at half-mast for Vimy Ridge Day
Flags are at half-mast at the Strathmore Municipal Building for Vimy Ridge Day. StrathmoreNow/Micah Quintin.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Flags have been placed at half-mast in Strathmore in honour of Vimy Ridge Day. The Town of Strathmore Municipal Building, and the Legion are paying tribute to veterans. Tuesday marks 108 years since Canadian soldiers took Vimy Ridge. "Over 3,500 members of the Canadian Cor…
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