Editorial & Opinion
Letter: War Amps 2022 Key Tag Mailing Begins In Morinville
The War Amps begins its 2022 key tag mailing to Morinville and surrounding area this week with the theme “You Make Our Programs Possible.” […]
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Remembrance Day and the War Amps
The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing all that they had learned. […]
People
Second World War amputee veteran reflects on D-Day 75th anniversary
On June 6, 1944, Toronto’s Allan Bacon was one of thousands of Canadians to arrive by boat on the shores of Juno Beach in Normandy, France. As this year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, 99-year-old Bacon is reflecting on that pivotal event. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: War Amps 100 years old
As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
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Business
Garage sale lemonade stands help two charities
Thirsty shoppers at Morinville’s Town-wide Garage Sale had an opportunity to quench their thirsts Saturday while helping a couple of great causes. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: War Amps Key Tags
Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. With remote starters and built-in unlock systems, keys are not as simple or cheap as they used to be, with many owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees. […]
Local News
Morinville “CHAMP celebrates 70 years of War Amps Key Tags at Western Seminar
Three-year-old Morinville resident and War Amps Champ Avery MacAdam has recently returned from The War Amps 2016 Western Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Saskatoon. […]