Monday, February 16, 2026

World War II

Edmonton in World War II: The Battle of Ortona

Edmonton played a hugely important role in World War II, despite being geographically distant from the European conflict. Brave Edmontonians were involved in major...

Veteran Gord King and his unusual story

Gord King, a decorated Second World War veteran, had a story unlike any other. A pilot who was shot down and captured, he attempted...

Charity in Edmonton during World War II

During the Second World War, many people in Edmonton were ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it most. Despite limited...

How Edmontonians helped Jews during World War II

The Second World War was one of the darkest periods in human history, especially for the Jewish people who endured persecution and genocide. Despite...

Edmonton’s memorials that commemorate World War II

Edmonton is a city that honours those who fought for freedom and peace worldwide. Memorials across the city serve as powerful reminders of heroism,...

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum: Mission and History

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is where the nation's military history comes to life. Located in the heart of the city, the museum...

Achievements and Heroic Deeds of Canadian World War II Veteran Thomas Prince

Thomas Prince is one of the most decorated Indigenous veterans of World War II. Beyond his significant military contributions, he is remembered as a...

What Were the Prisoner-of-War and Internment Camps in Alberta Like?

On September 1, 1939, the Second World War began, and over a million Canadian men and women were sent into service. Most of them...
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