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November 8, 2018

Editorial: Will we ever learn?

Pack horses taking up ammunition to the guns of the 20th Battery Canadian Field Artillery, Neuville St. Vaast, April 1917. The 20th Battery Canadian Field Artillery taking up ammunition. In the Canadian forward area, roads and tramways were repaired and extended by pioneer and engineering units for the daily hauling of more than 720 tonnes or more of ammunition, rations and stores. Artillery ammunition allotted for the Vimy operation amounted to 38,250 tonnes.

A hundred years on, the numbers remain chilling — more than 15 million dead, including 61,000 Canadians.

Published in Editorial
August 18, 2018

Faith on front lines: A desperate world needs God more than ever, says Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire

Faith is sorely needed in society today, says retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire. Dallaire spoke at the annual North American Interfaith Network conference Aug. 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Edmonton.

EDMONTON – In military terms, “covering your six o’clock” means watching someone’s back while they’re in combat. For retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire, his Catholic faith is how he covers his six o’clock. 

Published in Canada