The tentative repatriation of Bombardier Karl Manning, who became the 156th Canadian to die in Afghanistan, is Tuesday, May 31, 2 p.m. at CFB Trenton. Bombardier Karl Manning, from 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada based at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, … Continue reading
You can help kids in Kandahar, Afghanistan, with their schooling. Some of our troops are committed to delivering pencils, pens, crayons, erasers and small notebooks to a struggling school there. Please consider donating some of these desperately needed items. Drop … Continue reading
One Canadian soldier was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted partnered patrol in the Panjwa’i district of Kandahar Province at approximately 12 p.m. (noon) Kandahar time on Sunday, March 27, 2011. Killed in action was Corporal … Continue reading
[flagallery gid=8 name="Gallery"] The repatriation ceremony for Cpl. Steven Martin has been rescheduled to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 at CFB Trenton due to ongoing equipment difficulties overseas. Expect to be on the Herley St. bridge in Colborne by 2:30 … Continue reading
Four new members were inducted to the Colborne Legion Branch 187 at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Membership chair Brenda Graham introduced Ryan White, a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces based at Trenton; Sandy Micielli, volunteer … Continue reading
The repatriation of Cpl. Brian Pinksen is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept.2 at CFB Trenton. Cpl. Picksen sustained injuries in Afghanistan. He passed away at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany Monday, Aug. 30. Corporal (Cpl) Brian Pinksen … Continue reading
