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Remembrance Day

On November 10, 2015November 11, 2015 By GeoKsIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Each year at 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, Canadians observe a moment of silence to honour our veterans. In that quiet moment, we strive to imagine their faces, their lives...and their deaths...and what it must be like for their families left at home. Thanks to the more than 2.3 million Canadians who have served …

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Remembering and Reflecting

On November 11, 2013April 17, 2014 By GeoKsIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

As we donned our coats, toques, mittens and boots before heading out for a walk this morning, I also made a point of shifting to a more reflective mindset. And as we breathed the fresh air and soaked up the sunshine and fabulous scenery in the Bow Valley, I paused often to remember those who …

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