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The poppy – a symbol of remembrance for 100 years

November 8, 2021 Andrena Teed 0

Still significant to many people, the poppy reminds us of family and friends who served in the military.

Doug England is a Korean-war veteran and has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1960. He says Remembrance day is a good day for him to think of his fellow comrades. Chantel Murrin/Kicker
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Remembered and forgotten

November 5, 2021 Chantel Murrin 0

With Nov. 11 approaching, not all veterans feel important

Broken Legion Cenotaph
Featured

Heart of the community struggles

September 24, 2020 Griffen Stuckless 0

Despite dwindling membership, Deer Lake legion soldiers on. Griffen Stuckless Kicker Legions were once the centre of a community, bringing everybody together – but that tradition seems to be dying out with veterans. Royal Canadian […]

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