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Marking the Partnership

speakeradmin — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:36:39 +0000

The Army comes to Townè��AV Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_6675" align="alignleft" width="500"] The Algonquin Regiment and Army Cadets from across Northeastern Ontario were present in Cobalt Sunday,

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The story of Alfred Bruce Clark

speakeradmin — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:30:10 +0000

Private Bruce Clark was 18 years old when he died.by André MaheuDISTRICT -- Not all of the soldiers who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force saw regular action. As a matter of fact the deplorable conditions in the trenches sent men by the thousands to hospitals.

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Elk Lake making military history

speakeradmin — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:56:41 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – Canada’s military history will take a run through Elk Lake on Labour Day.A commemorative relay honouring the one-hundredth anniversary of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry will reach Elk Lake September 1.Elk Lake is one of only three stops

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Afghanistan

speakeradmin — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:29:37 +0000

After 12 years Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan is officially over.Last week, with little fanfare, the last remaining Canadian soldiers, left that country.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, reshaped our armed forces.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, redefined us as a country.We note Canadian troops were in combat roles in

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