Two new commemorative pedestals were unveiled Tuesday at Regina’s Victoria Park Cenotaph. The granite pedestals, highlighting the Korean War and D-Day, are two of a planned 12. Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty says the pedestals will forever let visitors to the park learn about and remember the people who served Canada’s military. “We feel very strongly […]
The second in a series of pedestals commemorating Canada’s wartime history will be unveiled at Regina’s cenotaph in Victoria Park today. The pedestals are on behalf of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of Regina, and are aimed at explaining some of the most important moments in Canadian military history. RUSI President Brad Hrycyna says […]
Harold Hague, a well-known Regina World War II veteran, and business owner has died. Hague, a member of the Royal Regina Rifles, was one of the Canadians who stormed the beaches of Normandy during D-Day on June 6th, 1944. Close friend Will Chabun says because of Hague’s experience, he became an impromptu voice for Regina […]
Ceremonies across the world will be taking place Thursday to commemorate D-Day. Seventy five years ago military from various countries stormed Juno Beach in Normandy during the Second World War. Saskatchewan Military Museum Curator Maj. Keith Inches says the Regina Rifle Regiment was one of the first groups to land on the beach with the […]