This week we mark 100 years since the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Canadian soldiers played a defining role the famous First World War battle, which took place from April 9 to 12, 1917, by taking the ridge at great cost from the German Imperial Army. More than 3,500 Canadians were killed
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daveberta.ca - Alberta politics: France honours Canadian D-Day veteran
TweetHaving a large extended family with deep roots in Canada means I have heard many stories about my family’s history, including many tales of those who fought for King and Country overseas. My great-great-uncle Charles Moreau served in the Lord Strathcona’s Horse during the First World War and another great-great
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