10/30/2019
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The Maple Leaf Unit #287 is unique as it is the only all Women's Unit of the ANAVETS in Canada still in existence. The Charter was present by A.J.
The Maple Unit Unit #287 remains as the only female veteran's unit in Canada under the Dominion Command of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association. Its first meeting was held on 21 October 1946 and the Unit received its Charter in an impressive ceremony in Saskatoon on 10 April 1947. Wilkens, K.C., then Dominion President. during this time women who had been in the services felt they nee
12/21/2017
Time for another GIVEAWAY!!
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We’re giving away 2 tickets to the New Years Eve Party at Prairieland Park!Here’s how to enter:
1. LIKE our page!
2. SHARE this post!
3. COMMENT the BEST thing that happened to you in 2017!
4. TAG who you would go with!
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Good luck everyone!!
10/01/2017
October is Women’s History Month. We salute the Canadian women who have served in uniform over the years
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October is Women's History Month in Canada. Women have had a long tradition of military service in our country. The “Women and War” web feature is dedicated to exploring some of their experiences in times of war, military conflict and peace. Pictured is a female sailor aboard HMCS Winnipeg while the Royal Canadian Navy warship was en route to a training exercise in the Pacific in July 2017. Photo: Department of National Defence
06/26/2017
A 300 year old tradition broken....
Canadian soldier set to become 1st woman to command Queen's Guard A Canadian soldier is set to upend more than 300 years of British history, becoming the first woman to command the troops guarding the Queen and royal residences in London. Capt. Megan Couto will lead some 40 Canadian soldiers through the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on Monday.
05/13/2017
05/07/2017
The Forgotten Story Of The Radium Girls, Whose Deaths Saved Thousands Of Lives During World War I, hundreds of young women went to work in clock factories, painting watch dials with luminous radium paint. But after the girls — who literally glowed in the dark after their shifts
04/23/2017
To celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 91st birthday, here's a rare colour photo of Her Majesty serving her country during the Second World War.
You can find this and many more incredible images in IWM's new book 'The Second World War in Colour': http://www.iwmshop.org.uk/product/25922/The_Second_World_War_in_Colour
04/19/2017
News | Royal Canadian Air Force | News Article | Women in aviation: Chief Warrant Officer Dianne Maidment One of tThe RCAF’s Chief Warrant Officers, Dianne Maidment has advice for women thinking of joining the Air Force. “Definitely go for it!”
May we remember so we will not repeat.. ..
04/11/2017
Fallen soldiers, first responders to be honoured at 17 Wing Dundurn For the first time, 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn will host a public gathering to honour fallen soldiers and civilian first responders.
04/09/2017
William Shatner | Battle of Vimy Ridge To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Battle of Vimy Ridge, Legion Magazine, Canada’s Ultimate Story and William Shatner tell the story of this important F...