The Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion…
Hank Jackson, 100, was a tail gunner on a Halifax bomber
Some restrictions and changes will nonetheless remain in place as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat
How much do you know about times of war?
Announcement made in the wake of 5-part Canadian Press series on veteran’s issues
Flags on federal government buildings lowered to acknowledge the service of Indigenous veterans
Advocates and others say federal supports fall short of what is needed
Tens of thousands of veterans are waiting to see if their injuries qualify them for support
Grassroots organizations have stepped in to feel in the gaps left by government services
Flag will be hoisted at sunset on Sunday, lowered Monday for Indigenous Veterans Day, then raised
‘Until all children are recovered, named and returned to their homelands’
Annual ceremony goes virtual for second year
The flag has been flying at half-mast at federal buildings since late May
More people physically present with donation boxes this year thanks to looser COVID-19 measures
Legion also recommending that its branches throughout Canada do the same
Flags flying at half-mast at federal buildings since discovery of unmarked residential school graves
Anna Guerin of France is credited with having first proposed the poppy as a symbol
