THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 9A NOVEMBER 11, 2014 A special supplement to The News Review Page 10A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Remember When Auto Electric Service Ltd. CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME HARVEST MEATS Over 85 years in Yorkton www.harvestmeats.ca YORKTON Linden Square Shopping Centre 306-782-6556 1-888-782-6556 Lest We Forget 50 Broadway St. W. Yorkton, SK 306-782-2638 Remember When Lest We Forget BG DENTURE CLINIC 26-4th Ave. N. Yorkton, SK 46 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK 26 - 2nd Ave. N. 306-783-6515 306-783-6350 306-782-2927 Legion plays an important role The Great War Veterans Association (“GWVA”) was the largest and the most influential of the many Veterans groups. Formed in 1917, it comprised of more than 700 branches by 1925. In 1921 they started pressuring for the unification of all the various Veterans groups as being the best way to represent the many Veterans and their dependants. By 1918—more than 15 veterans’ groups and regimental associations with common goals but fragmented and largely unsuccessful The British Empire Service League (BESL)— founded in 1921 as coalition of Britain, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and is now known as the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL) with 57 member organizations from 47 nations 1925—Appeal for Unity led to formation of Dominion Veterans Alliance A Unity Conference was held in Winnipeg on November 25, 1925. From this conference emerged “The Canadian Legion of the BESL”, [commonly referred to as “The Canadian Legion”]. The Legion is organized in 10 provinces in Canada, 5 US States, and branches are now being organized overseas. Legion goals of providing a strong voice for veterans and to advise the government shall be maintained. The Legion has become a persuasive advocate for pension legislation, and other benefits such as treatment and appeals procedures, returned soldiers’ insurance and assistance for those with disabilities for veterans and their dependants, dealing directly with Federal Government. Legion is the largest of the many veterans Organizations in Canada with 370,000 members. Major responsibility for the perpetuation of “REMEMBRANCE” in Canada through the Annual Poppy Campaign with a mission to ensure that the sacrifices made are never forgotten, and reminding Canadians of the 117,000 plus, men and women who gave Lest We Forget their lives in the wars and military missions around the world. Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need. 1926 -- The Yorkton Branch of the Canadian Legion was granted a charter to operate as “The Yorkton, Saskatchewan Branch #77, The Canadian Legion, of the BESL, [British Empire Service League’.] Charter members included Messer’s Balfour, DeBalinhard, Schlitt, Eby, Williams, Regan Graham, Walker, Crosthwaite, Macleod, Taylor, Morrow, Scott, Kimber, and McMillan with General Alexander Ross as President. The word “Royal” was not added to the name until 1960, signifying recognition of the Queen. 1930 -- The Royal Canadian Legion founded the Ladies Auxiliary on April 23rd. On May 25th, Yorkton’s War Memorial was erected on Darlington Street. 1949 -- Erection of the War Memorial Monument in the City of Yorkton cemetery. Over the years, and into the present time, the Yorkton Br. #77 of the Royal Canadian Legion has actively supported in various ways, innumerable local community oriented groups, organizations and school projects. These include, but are not restricted to, health and senior’s institutions, and youth and young people’s organizations. Funding and help is based on individual applications supported by documentation and financial statements if requested. Final disposition is made by a Committee of the Board of Directors and based on The Legions ability to fulfill the request. As a final note The Royal Canadian Legion is dedicated to perpetuating the memory of those who gave their all to the cause of freedom and the safeguarding of our way of life in Canada and the world over, and those famous words, LEST WE FORGETLEST WE FORGET!! 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It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. 2. From 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931, Alan Neill, Member of Parliament for Comox–Alberni, introduced a bill to observe Armistice Day only on November 11. Passed by the House of Commons, the bill also changed the name to “Remembrance Day”. The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931. 3. Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 1,500,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice. 4. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to Veterans. 5. Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador). 6. The national ceremony is held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Governor General of Canada presides over the ceremony. It is also attended by the Prime Minister, other government officials, representatives of Veterans’ organizations, diplomatic representatives, other dignitaries, Veterans as well as the general public. 7. In advance of the ceremony, long columns of Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and cadets march to the memorial lead by a pipe band and a colour guard. At the end of the ceremony, they march away to officially close the ceremony. Take time to reflect Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices that today’s soldiers make and on the sacrifices of all those who preceded them. The deadliest war: The Great War of 19141918 is the greatest drama known to Europe in terms of the number of deaths. The totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century and the Second World War are the direct consequences of this war. But it was the Second World War that was the deadliest, with more than 55 million deaths, of which 30 million were civilian. The most remem- bered war: This is the Second World War because of the atom bombs dropped on Japan and because it left its mark on three generations. Fortunately, those who remember it also remember the slogan “No more war!” The bloodiest battle in Canadian history: The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1 to the end of November, 1916. On the first day of this battle, the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was virtually annihilated in the village of Beaumont. Machine guns, barbed RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL wire, trenches, and massive artillery shelling resulted in ferocious fighting marked by heavy losses. Some 24,713 Canadians and Newfoundlanders died in the battle. The largest naval battle: The greatest naval concentration of contemporary history was deployed in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean area on September 21, 2007. This unprecedented demonstration of power by the United States against Iran included three aircraft carriers supported by about 40 escort vessels and nearly 100 aircraft. 8. Some of the 54 Commonwealth member states, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, observe the tradition of Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Other nations observe a sol- emn day but at different dates. For example, ANZAC Day is observed in New Zealand on April 25. In South Africa, Poppy Day is marked on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11. 9. Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland. 10. The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day. We remember those who served in times of war and peace. Serving You In Yorkton & District Since 1959 ✔ AIR CONDITIONING ✔ REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS ✔ FURNACES ✔ CUSTOM SHEET METAL ✔ WATER HEATERS ✔ GAS INSTALLATIONS ✔ WATER SOFTENERS ✔ RENOVATIONS Celebrating Over 55 Years HEATING COOLING CALL 306-783-3028 FAX: 786-6441 71 Broadway E., YORKTON HANCOCK PLUMBING 2011 LTD. Safely providing quality services.™ EMW started in the Agri-business 36+ years ago. We continually endeavor to be leaders in “safety and innovation”. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their continued business and support. Please have a safe and prosperous year. Page 12A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 Remember When Lest We Forget Lest We Forget ALL SEASON RENTALS & SALES R E F R I G E R AT I O N LT D . Yorkton "Builders of Quality Homes" 306-782-1577 Hwy. 10 East Yorkton, SK 306-782-9700 Perry 621-7965 Canora 37 Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK 306-563-5527 1 800 667-1273 306-783-0400 Remember When Lest We Forget YORK-SASK Alexander’s DRY CLEANERS Men’s Wear 14 - 1st Avenue North Yorkton, SK 41 Broadway St. E., Yorkton 306-782-2647 306-783-8107 We Honor Those Who Served 78 Broadway Street E. Yorkton, Sask. 306-786-3200 www.rbc.com/online Poppy: Long standing tradition Wearing a red poppy for Remembrance Day on November 11 has been a tradition in this country for 90 years now. The white poppy, dating from 1933, has recently resurfaced, however. It is a way to remember the civilian victims of war. The two complement each other: the red for those who died for their country, the white for the hope of peace. Did you know that behind these poppy campaigns, both past and present, are some very committed women? The adoption of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance has international origins. The first person to use it in this way was Mrs. Moina Michael, a staff member of the American Overseas YMCA, during the last year of the First World War. In April 1920 she led a stirring campaign to have the poppy recognized as the official symbol of remembrance by the American Legion. At the same time, Mrs. Anna Guérin, from France, became an ardent defender of the poppy as the symbol that would help all citizens remember those who died in the war. The efforts of these two ladies were not in vain. The first “poppy day” was held on November 11, 1921, in France as well as in Commonwealth countries. Ninety years later, the poppy is still a reminder to us all. But we mustn’t forget that on November 11, 1933, the Women’s Cooperative Guild in the United Kingdom launched the white poppy campaign, symbolizing the will to work towards creating a world without violence, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to remember civilian victims of war. First Remembrance day was 1918 Remembrance Day on November 11 commemorates the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year 1918. This is when the Armistice was signed and is also the date marking the official end of the First World War. To commemorate this day, you are invited to participate in the annual Poppy Campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion’s main source of fundraising, which allows this organization to continue its work with veterans in need. Nowadays, Remembrance Day includes all wars that have occurred since the Great War. Indeed, there has not been a single day since 1918 that has not been marked by a war or armed conflict somewhere on this planet. So, to put an end to all wars, people across the country wear poppies in their lapels and decorate war memorials with wreaths and bunches of poppies on November 11. Why poppies? Because this red flower recalls the famous poem “In Flanders Fields,” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during the First World War. This is the most frequently read and quoted poem about war. It is the mention of poppies in the first and last verses that has turned this flower into an emblem of remembrance and a symbol of new growth in the devastation left by war. We must all remember the terrible toll wrought by the First World War: the death of 16.5 million people, including 9.7 million military personnel. The Second World War, the bloodiest conflict in our history, saw the deaths of 60 million souls, one third of which were military personnel. 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John 15:13 Greg Ottenbreit MLA Yorkton Constituency @gregottenbreit Remember When We Honor Those Who Served STEPHANIUK LAW OFFICE CHRISTIE’S FUNERAL HOME 5 - 5th Ave. N., Yorkton 121 Palliser Way, Yorkton 306-783-2424 Toll Free www.yorktonlawoffice.com & CREMATORIUM 306-782-2312 1-800-268-7052 Lest We Forget APPERLEY ELECTRIC Lest We Forget LTD. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS •Electrical Controls •Electrical Construction •Installation and Service YORKTON, SASK. Claude: 306-621-7062 Fax: 306-783-3583 Email [email protected] www.parklandmall.net 306-782-2132 Lest We Forget 2014 REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Gallagher Centre (Flexi-Hall) at 10:50 a.m. Please be seated by 10:40 a.m. REMEMBRANCE DAY DINNER will be held in the Legion Jubilee Hall Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.00/person available at the Legion 306-783-9789 Deadline for tickets Nov. 6/14 Lest We Forget WAGNER’S FLOORING CANADA 464 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK 306-783-8392 www.wagnersflooring.com Lest We Forget 306.786.1750 www.yorkton.ca www.facebook.com/ YorktonParksandRecreation Remember When Lest We Forget Lest We Forget The Chalet ASPHALT SERVICES 516 Broadway St. E., Yorkton SK Ph: 306-783-3037 Lest We Forget THORSNESS APPLIANCE AND Remember When BED STORE 14 Betts Ave., Yorkton, SK 306-786-7676 39 Smith St. W. Yorkton Phone 306-782-6050 Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Jct. Hwy. #9 & 16 Yorkton, SK 306-783-4368 Linden Square Mall Yorkton 306-786-7700 Page 14A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 Remember When Remember When Remember When SALES & LEASING Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division Board & Staff 75 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, Sask. 306-783-8787 Phone 306-782-3456 www.christtheteacher.ca ANDREW JUBA – Born March 25, 1925. Of the five members of his family that fought in World War II, was the only one to join the navy rather than the army. During the war, Juba served on the HMCS St. Lambert, which escorted convoys across the North Atlantic, protecting them from German submarines. Died May 9, 2014. Lest We Forget Dream Weddings Bridal & Formal Wear 269 Hamilton Road Yorkton 91 Broadway Street E. Yorkton, Sask. Phone 306-783-6666 306-782-6000 ART ALSTAD BRUCE SMITH Remember When Remember When 115 Palliser Way, Yorkton Phone 306-783-8080 Toll Free 1-800-565-0002 HAAS NISSAN 386 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK 306-783-9461 www.haasnissan.com MANSE POWELL – Born April 25, 1918 in the Waldron District. Joined the army with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse Cavalry Unit in 1926 in Winnipeg. Went overseas in 1941 with the Armoured Unit. Served in Canada, Italy and North West Europe. Went on to become a prominent member of the community, and served as secretary of the village of Ebenezer for over 30 years. Died December 9, 2004. Remembrance Day You are invited to the Army Navy & Air Force Club CELEBRATIONS – The opening of the new Royal Canadian Legion branch in 1961, with Gen. Alexander Ross (center) participating in the celebrations in the then-new building. November 11th Starting at 12 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish to Honor Our Veterans Join Us for Fellowship and Lunch! Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Centre We can accommodate small or large groups • Weddings • Socials • Meetings/Conventions Box 1669 • 240 Wellington Avenue Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 3L2 Phone: (306) 782-1010 Fax: (306) 782-0424 email: [email protected] website: smcultural.com Army, Navy & Air Force Club 43 Broadway St. East Yorkton, SK 306-783-4260 THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 15A GORDON MACKENZIE – Born February 5, 1922 in Kessock, Sk. Joined the RCAF at 20, working as an aero-mechanic, put in Squadron 436 which left for India, being based out of Bombay, Gujrat, Calcuta, Imphal Valley down to Akyab and Ramree Island in Burma, flying supplies to the British Army. On returning home, worked with the Department of Highways for 40 years. Died April 27, 2003. JOHN MILLER – Born August 11, 1923 in Orcadia, joined the Navy after the RCMP suggested that the army needed him more than the police. Served on the English Battleship HMS Malaya for two months before moving on to Landing Craft #271, which carried troops to the beaches during the Normandy Invasion. Went on to farm near Rokeby, raise seven children and become a prominent volunteer in the Yorkton area, receiving numerous honors for his work in the community. Died February 26, 2014. MIKE BIDNOCK NORMAN MCKEEMAN – Born February 9, 1923 in Cairns, North Queensland, Australia. Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in August 1941, was posted to Canada to finish training and received wings in Yorkton. Served as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 in 1981 and 1982 and later became Zone Commander. THEN AND NOW – These two photos show the first office of the Royal Canadian Legion Gen. Alexander Ross Branch 77, located on First Avenue, and what the Legion looks like today in its current location on Broadway Street, opened in 1961. Page 16A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 Lest We Forget 270 Hamilton Road, Yorkton (next to Walmart) 306-783-9022 www.yorktondodge.com Lest We Forget Linden Square Yorkton 306-782-5300 Remember When Yorkton Animal Health Centre P.C. Ltd. Hwy. 52 W. Yorkton 306-782-6620 Remember When Lest We Forget Remember When concrete 2012 ltd. Highway #9 and York Road Yorkton, SK 49 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK 306-782-2264 Phone Dr. Long 308 Broadway St. W. Yorkton, SK 306-783-5183 306-783-3349 Programs in place to help homeless veterans Leave the Streets Behind – Homeless Veterans The Legion helps Veterans and their family members leave the streets behind and turn their lives around through national and provincial programs offering financial assistance and supports for homeless Veterans and those at risk. In 2012, the Legion established a national homeless Veterans program, “Leave the Streets Behind”, based on the ground breaking work of Ontario Command. The program’s mission is to reach out to homeless Veterans, or near homeless Veterans, by providing immediate financial assistance and support when and where needed. It also connects them with the appropriate social and community services to establish a long term solution to meet their needs. Help is Available If a Veteran or Veteran’s family member you know is homeless or near homeless please contact the Legion at: Tel: 306-525-8739 or Toll free: 1-866-4718387 Email us at so.legion@ sasktel.net How We Can Help Trained Legion Service Officers can assist with the following: Finding suitable accommodation: Legion Provincial Commands work closely with Veterans Affairs, shelters and community organizations to get Veterans off the street and into temporary and/ or long term accommodations. Financial assistance: Through the Poppy Fund, financial assistance can be provided for items such as first and last month’s rent, rental arrears, furnishings, food and clothing, bus tickets, and medical needs such as dental, eyeglass, transportation to medical appointments. Other supports: Legion Provincial Commands can help Veterans access additional community, mental health and training programs to support their transition. Eligibility Canadian ex-service personnel and their dependents (spouse/children). Commonwealth exservice personnel who are residents in Canada and their dependents. Allied countries exservice personnel who are residents of Canada and their dependents. Program Funding This program is funded by Legion Branches within the province through their Poppy Funds, As well, Legion Provincial Commands receive an initial grant from Dominion Command to help with the start-up costs of the program. How the Legion is helping across Canada Recognizing the need for a coordinated, national strategy to address the issues facing homeless Veterans, the Legion coordinated and hosted a Homeless Veterans Forum in April 2014. This meeting brought together national organizations working with homeless individuals, but with a key focus on addressing Veterans. The Legion has been assisting homeless Veterans across Canada for many years. In addition to helping homeless Veterans find and access emergency supports, Provincial Commands have taken the initiative to develop and fund homeless programs and supports in their communities. Ontario was the first Provincial Command to develop and offer the “Leave the Streets Behind” program. Through their efforts, the Legion established a network of support through Veterans Affairs and various shelters across the province to provide transition assistance to homeless Veterans. BC/Yukon Command provides financial support for Veterans Manor in Vancouver’s East side and more recently, Cockrell House in Victoria. Alberta-NWT Command has operated a food bank for over 20 years assisting many Veterans in their community and is engaged with first responders in identifying and assisting homeless or near homeless Veterans. This Command has also supported Maddison House for homeless Veterans in the Calgary area and Veterans Villa in Edmonton. Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command launched the Veterans Outreach program bringing together community resources and establishing partnerships to provide proactive assistance to homeless Veterans. Dominion Command is working towards the goal of ensuring that every Provincial Command in Canada establishes a homeless Veterans program tailored to meet their unique community needs. Discovering the Power in Me Discovering the Power in Me (DPM) is a program developed and offered by the Pacific Institute and is well known throughout North America. The program gives people with mobility disabilities, their families and others sharing their journey the tools to develop the inner strength and capacity required to take control of their lives. DPM teaches people to manage change, set and achieve goals, be more effective and think in ways to create success. DPM used cognitive psychology to help participants understand how the human mind works and how their current beliefs and attitudes can shape the future. The underlying theme is that everyone can control their own thought process. Once learned and understood, individuals will be empowered to shape the future they want. It’s intention is to teach and promote healthy cognitive behaviours when LELAND CAMPBELL LLP Premium Scooters Barristers & Solicitors A Full Service Law Firm RICHARD A. LELAND Q.C. THOMAS P. CAMPBELL DONNA L. TAYLOR CYNTHIA A. NIJSSEN DOREEN K. CLARK KYLA M. EIFFERT NOLAN R. KONDRATOFF MARK T. PERSICK www.lelandcampbell.com YORKTON OFFICE 36 Fourth Avenue North, Drawer 188, Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2V7 Ph: 306-783-8541, Fax: 306-786-7484, Email: [email protected] KAMSACK OFFICE Box 399, 445 Second Street, Kamsack, Saskatchewan S0A 1S0 Ph: 306-542-2646, Fax: 306-542-2510, Email: [email protected] dealing with traumatic incidents. DPM assists Veterans in making a successful transition to civilian life following a service related injury. It is intended to compliment, rather than replace the Veterans Transition Program. As it currently stands, the Veterans Transition Program is not offered in Saskatchewan. Should a Veteran require that program, he or she would need to commit to extended travel and time. DPM however, will be offered in the Veterans’ own community here in Saskatchewan, at considerably less cost and logistical effort. Should the Veteran require further treatment following the DPM program, the Royal Canadian Legion would attempt to locate a spot for that Veteran on the Veterans Transition Program in another Province. 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A contingent of volunteers – They were the first group of volunteers, with their kit bags to leave Yorkton for an eastern Canadian camp, likely Val Cartier, Québec for further training before heading for the front. They are lined up near the Town Hall building which was then on the west side of Third Avenue North across the present day City Hall. A crowd of citizens were gathered on the stairs and yard to bid them adieu. The soldiers kit in World War One, ready for the battlefields consisted of: - Mark ll Lee Enfield rifle. Wool cap, spare socks and long coat; Digging tool; Rations; paybook; toothbrush; soap and towel; spare bootlaces; tin plate and cup; fork and spoon; mending and darning kit; Water bottle and carrier Bayonet -- a blade that could be attached to the end of the rifle; 150 rounds of ammunition in belt and pouches; Identity tag; Two canvas bags for respirator and gasmask; Service cap, and regiment cap badge; Packet of cigarettes Courtesy of THERESE LEFEBVRE PRINCE HERITAGE 107 Myrtle Ave. Yorkton, SK 191 York Road W. Yorkton 41 Betts Ave. N. Yorkton Phone 306-786-0506 RESEARCHER CITY OF YORKTON ARCHIVES BOX 400 37 THIRD AVENUE NORTH YORKTON, SASK. S3N 2W3 306-786-1722 [email protected] Videos produced to record history The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport today premiered Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember, a series of eight videos presenting the oral histories of 17 Saskatchewan residents who served during the Second World War. The project started when community advocates asked the Government of Saskatchewan to help preserve our province’s military heritage before it was lost. Together, three priorities were established: organizing a new provincial military heritage committee, developing an oral history project using video and integrating information about military heritage into the Saskatchewan curriculum. “These oral histories will help future generations gain a sense of what life was like in Saskatchewan during the war, the values that led our country to join in the fight, and why the veterans who shared their stories so readily volunteered to serve,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “You can draw a direct line from that generation’s valour to the spirit of the Canadian EVERLAST Eaves & Exteriors Ltd. Owners: Lynton Evans & Jeff Morley military today as we honour the lives of the two soldiers killed last week defending our freedoms.” “There is value in preserving military heritage for present and future generations,” Saskatchewan Military Heritage Committee Chair and Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Larry Wong said. “Our history as a nation includes those difficult times when we were forced to take up arms and it’s an incomplete picture of our province if we don’t learn about and value these parts of our heritage.” “City Saskatchewan is proud to broadcast this important series,” City Saskatchewan General Manager Joanne McDonald said. “As the province’s educational broadcaster, we are pleased to do our part to help explore a fuller understanding of this significant period of our history to our viewers.” The videos, along with a new teaching guide containing detailed lesson plans for each video, will be placed in the provincial social studies curriculum for teachers to use in the classroom. 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HAAS NISSAN YORKTON CO-OP 18 First Avenue North Yorkton, SK S3N 1J4 Phone 306-783-7355 Check out our Website at: www.yorktonnews.com Like us on Facebook /yorkton.newsreview THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Page 19A Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Honoring The Veterans Saluting Our Veterans PROUD to support SASKATCHEWAN'S VETERANS Remember When 107 Broadway St. W. Yorkton, SK 306-783-4212 P.O. Box 20030, Yorkton or Phone: 783-9243 Cell: 621-3227 115 - 41 Broadway W. Yorkton, SK Email: [email protected] website: www.yorktonbid.com 306-786-6636 306-641-5224 Corner of Laurier & Broadway and WalMart #4 - 76 7th Ave. S. Yorkton, SK email: [email protected] www.remco-memorials.ca 306-782-2999 The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan The chain of events that would bring Canadian soldiers into the desolate and dangerous terrain of Afghanistan began on September 11, 2001. On that day, four airliners were hijacked in the skies over the eastern United States; two were deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center towers and one into the Pentagon, resulting in the death of nearly 3,000 people. These horrific attacks shocked and galvanized the United States and much of the world. Canada would soon play a role in the ensuing international efforts to battle terrorism and help bring democracy to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a rugged country in Southwest Asia, located between Pakistan and Iran. This ancient, mountainous land is about the size of Saskatchewan and has a population of approximately 30 million people. The various ethnic groups and factions that have made the country home over the centuries have given Afghanistan a rich heritage and diversity, but have also helped make peace and stability difficult to achieve. The civil war that broke out after the former Soviet Union withdrew from its military occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s would see the Taliban regime gain control of the country. This extreme fundamentalist regime severely limited civil rights and supported international terrorist groups, including alQaeda (the group which was behind the attacks in the United States). In the wake of September 11, the United States and the world took action through the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The first Canadian Armed Forces contribution to the campaign against terrorism in Southwest Asia came at sea. Beginning in October 2001, Canadian ships would see ongoing duty in the waters off the region, supporting and defending the international fleet operating there as well as locating and searching unknown boats looking for illegal activity. The Aurora patrol aircraft and Hercules and Polaris transport planes of the Canadian Armed Forces Air Command would also be active in Afghanistan and the waters off Southwest Asia, filling important roles in marine surveillance, transporting supplies and personnel, and evacuating casualties. Canadian helicopters also provided important service in identifying merchant vessels and offering valuable transport support over the years. Canadian soldiers soon travelled to Afghanistan as well. The first were commandos from the elite Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) in December 2001, followed by other Canadian soldiers in January 2002 who were initially based in Kandahar. With the eventual fall from power of the Taliban, attention turned to stabilizing the country and helping establish a new Afghan government. The UN authorized a NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to take on this challenge. The initial Canadian contribution to the ISAF in the summer of 2003 consisted of more than 700 Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in Kabul, the country’s capital, with 200 more providing support from elsewhere in Southwest Asia. In 2005, the Canadian Armed Forces’ role evolved again when they began to shift back to the volatile Kandahar region. While the Taliban government had been toppled, the group remained a strong presence in some areas of the country. Indeed, Canada’s return to Kandahar coincided with a resurgence in Taliban activity and our soldiers quickly found themselves the targets of attack. The numbers of Canadian soldiers soon swelled to approximately 2,300 to help deal with the enemy and support the Provincial Reconstruction Team operating there. Canadian tanks, artillery and infantry soldiers all took part in many ground operations in Kandahar, including large-scale offensives against massed Taliban forces. This chapter of Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan was the most perilous. Anytime Canadian soldiers left the relative safety of their main camps to go “outside the wire,” the danger was very real. Canada’s combat role in the country ended in 2011 when the focus shifted to training Afghanistan’s army and police force and the last of our service members left the country in SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Locally Owned & Operated Since 1963 [email protected] 306-783-6995 March 2014. But Canada’s efforts in the troubled country have been numerous. Reaching out in an attempt to build trust and win the hearts and minds of the people of Afghanistan was an important goal. In addition to their military activities, Canadian Armed Forces members engaged in many humanitarian efforts like digging wells, rebuilding schools and distributing medical and relief supplies, both as part of their official mission and on a volunteer basis. Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan have made a difference, but this has come at a great cost. Sadly, 158 Canadian Armed Forces members died in the cause of peace and freedom in Afghanistan. The Canada Remembers Program of Veterans Affairs Canada encourages all Canadians to learn about the sacrifices and achievements made by those who have served– and continue to serve– during times of war and peace. As well, it invites Canadians to become involved in remembrance activities that will help preserve their legacy for future generations. In Remembrance of those who fought for our freedom. Thanks Grandpa Colbie, Bryce, Brendan, Riley, ✞ Jordan, Ember, Maple, Meagan Page 20A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, November 6, 2014 Canadians take part in Korean War The year is 1950. The Second World War is over. The United Nations (UN) has been in place for just five years, and is working to promote global peace and security. Canada is brimming with optimism as Canadians look forward to a prosperous and peaceful second half of the 20th century. Suddenly, an international crisis is brewing in the Korean peninsula and people, the world over, are holding their collective breath. What happens next is history. At the end of the Second World War, Japan’s empire was dismantled and the Soviet Union, seeking to gain influence in the region, occupied North Korea while the Americans moved into South Korea. The Soviets and the Americans eventually left, but not until a communist government had been established in the North and a democratic government in the South. Tensions between the two Koreas grew to a climax and, on June 25, 1950, the military forces of North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into South Korea. This marked the beginning of hostilities which were to rage on for more than three years, throughout the country known to its people as the Land of the Morning Calm. The UN, created to resolve conflict between member nations primarily through dialogue and negotiation, also had the flexibility to use force in the pursuit of peace. The situation in Korea would require armed intervention, and 16 member nations, including Canada, would contribute military forces under United States command. Initial advances of North Korean troops reached Seoul, the capital of South Korea, but a September 1950 UN sea landing at Seoul’s port of Inchon forced the North Koreans to retreat. Seoul was recaptured by UN Forces, which then crossed the 38th Parallel, moving toward the Chinese border. Chinese forces intervened with a massive offensive that drove the UN and South Korean Armies back across the 38th Parallel to southern positions along the Imjin River. In mid-February 1951, units from Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and India joined to form one Commonwealth Force, as part of a northeastern advance toward the 38th Parallel. Korea, a rugged country with hills, swamps and rice fields, also has periods of severe seasonal weather which hampered combat operations. By the end of March, Canadian troops were in the Kapyong Valley and in mid-April UN Forces were again north of the 38thParallel. Western politicians debated invading China at the risk of expanding the war, but decided against such action and in late April 1951, with new troops and equipment, Chinese and North Korean forces struck in the western and west-central sectors. The aggressive Chinese advance forced US troops in the area to move back or risk being overrun by the enemy. Canadian and other Commonwealth troops entered the battle in the Kapyong Valley and helped the Americans retreat to safety. The Canadians were awarded a US Presidential Citation for this gallant action. Early in July 1951, ceasefire negotiations began. However, there would be two more years of fighting until the signing of the Armistice at Panmunjom on July 27, 1953. The uneasy truce which followed left Korea a divided country, yet the first UN intervention in history effectively stopped the aggression, and the UN emerged from the crisis with enhanced prestige. As with the two world wars that preceded Korea, Canadians volunteered for military service far from home. More than 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War, including sailors from eight destroyers and airmen who took part in many combat and transport missions. Canada’s military contribution was larger, in proportion to its population, than most other UN participants. Canada, as a nation, owes an everlasting debt of gratitude to those young men and women who, in the prime of their youth, have served and continue to serve their country to preserve global peace and protect fundamental human rights. Many made the ultimate sacrifice, and lie buried in countries far from their homes and loved ones. Many have returned from service with injuries to body and mind that they must carry with them for the rest of their lives. The names of 516 Canadians who died in service during the conflict are inscribed in the Books of Remembrance located in the Peace Tower in Ottawa. The collective experiences and stories of Canada’s Veterans provide Canadians with a proud and lasting legacy that will continue into the country’s future. Remembering and reflecting on the significance of the contribution they made, and continue to make, strengthens the commitment to preserve the values for which they fought. The Korean War marked a new stage in Canada’s development as a nation. Since the end of the war, Canada has contributed to many military operations around The Canada Remembers Program of Veterans Affairs Canada encourages all Canadians to learn about the sacrifices and achievements made by those who have served—and continue to serve—during times of war and peace. As well, it invites Canadians to become involved in remembrance activities that will help preserve their legacy for future generations. To learn more about Canada’s role in the Korean War, please visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site at veterans.gc.ca or call 1-866522-2122 toll free. We Remember Royal Canadian Legion, Yorkton General Alexander Ross Branch #77 “2014 – Remembrance Day Service” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Remembrance Day Parade will be held on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014. This year’s ceremonies will be at the Gallagher Centre Flexi Hall at 10:50 a.m. Please be seated in the Gallagher Centre Flexi Hall by 10:40 a.m. The parade will form up at 10:40 hours in the Gallagher Centre Flexi Hall TH Banquet Legion Jubilee Hall Social at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Honouring Our Local Veterans Entertainment by the Legion Pipe Band Tickets $20.00 per person Tickets may be purchased at the Legion. Deadline for tickets, Nov. 6th at 12 noon. Only 125 tickets available
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