The Lasting Legacy of War Amputees On June 6, 1944, a pivotal moment unfolded as thousands of Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, in…
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100-year-old veteran remembers the fallen
Letter to the editor I lost my right arm on October 18, 1944, while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. I was staked…
A tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps
Letter to the Editor As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps. The War Amps…
Cranbrook Champ to be Junior Counsellor in Victoria
Georgia Hamilton, 17, of Cranbrook, has been invited to be a Junior Counsellor and role model at The War Amps 2020 BC Child Amputee (CHAMP)…
A Remembrance Day challenge to young people
Letter to the Editor I had the privilege of growing up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which was started by war amputee…
War Amps has benefitted Elkford family in many ways
What began as an association to assist war amputee veterans returning from the First World War, The War Amps, marking its 100th anniversary with a year-long…
Local attends War Amps 100th anniversary
Georgia Hamilton, 15, of Cranbrook, has returned from The War Amps 2018 BC Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Victoria. The seminar brought together child amputees…
Young amputee helps carry on legacy
As he laid a wreath on November 11, at the local Remembrance Day ceremony, Cooper Bauer, six, of Elkford, passed on a special legacy from…
Local amputee learns it’s what’s left that counts
Georgia Hamilton, 15, of Cranbrook, attended the recent War Amps 2017 Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Calgary, which brought together young amputees and their families….
Cranbrook Champ benefits from Key Tag Service
As The War Amps 2016 Key Tags are mailed to B.C. residents, the service marks 70 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Nicole…