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A decade after going to war in Afghanistan, the wins are fading
Monday, February 06, 2012
Alf Ash/paul koring WASHINGTON— Globe and Mail
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In war, the outcome matters.
Whether the 10 years of fighting and dying in Afghanistan was worth the Canadian blood spilled and bullion spent remains in doubt because Afghanistan’s future is so uncertain.
Yet now is a time for assessment, even if the moment is not being officially...
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Afghanistan
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Should Canadian soldiers be trained by private U.S. contractors?
Friday, February 03, 2012
Alf Ash/ CBC Team/AP
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A controversial U.S. private security company has been training soldiers in the Canadian Forces, CBC News has learned.
The forces spent $2.4 million last year on training at a facility run by Xe Services - a renamed version of the embattled security contractor Blackwater - which has since...
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More than 2,000 Canadian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan:
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Alf Ash/Lee Berthiaume, Postmedia News/Vancouver Sun
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OTTAWA — Defence department figures released Wednesday have put the final, official tally on the number of Canadian soldiers wounded during the 10-year Afghanistan combat mission at more than 2,000.
Twenty soldiers were wounded in action in 2011, the lowest number since Canada took over...
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Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.(Lorna Hall)
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Alf Ash
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Tuesday Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.
Food selections changed frequently for your enjoyment including Chicken,Pork Chops,Stuffed Meat Loaf,Smoked Sausage on a bun,Hamburger on a bun.
Salads including Potato, Fresh Vegetables and Dessert will cost $8.00 a plate.
Where else can you...
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Parkwood Veterans Hospital London collecting various supplies.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Alf Ash
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Al Horner and Alf Ash had the pleasure of paying a visit to Parkwood Veterans Hospital in London to give them the many supplies that Branch #50 donated to the Veterans.
We are now collecting more items for Parkwood.
We need to donate to this Hospital, so please if you can help us out please...
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Veterans
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Hall Rental Information/ Rental Forms Available on Legion Site.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Alf Ash
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Members/Non-Members may rent all or part of our facility for parties, weddings, meetings etc. Non-members will pay a higher fee for the hall rental.
1. The period of rental shall be from 8 PM to 1 AM. Access to the facilities to decorate is available at 6 PM. Those decorating, however,...
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Reminder for your CFAP Cards
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Alf Ash/Ron Gross
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This is just a reminder of where to find the form to get your CFAP Cards.
For the form you can print it off.
http://www.cfappreciation.ca/Documents/CF%20Appreciation%20Registration-EN.pdf
or go to
www.CFappreciation.ca
Ron
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Review of the Regulations by Ontario Command.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Alf Ash/Connie McKie
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From a quick review shows that the process taken was correct – notice of motion in Oct, passed at Nov. general meeting. they used the proper forms and filled out the mandatory sections along with a few others. We received them on Dec 19th, 2011 so they are now in the hands of the C & L...
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OLDER NEWS
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Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.(Carl's Music))
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Alf Ash
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Tuesday Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.
Food selections changed frequently for your...
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Births Deaths and Marriages
HARTUNG, H. George Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012,
Friday, January 27, 2012
Alf Ash
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HARTUNG, H. George Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the age of...
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Branch News
The Ontario Lung Association runs a Tulip Campaign at the beginning of March
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Alf Ash/Jean Foster
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From: Jean Foster
Subject: request
Each year, The Ontario Lung Association runs a Tulip...
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Afghanistan
Kitchener mom just grateful her military sons back in Canada, as one set to receive medal
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Alf Ash/Jeff Hicks, Record staff
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KITCHENER — Nancy Belanger stroked her 12-year-old dog Phaedrik.
Phaedrik and another...
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Afghanistan
Officials say demolition video was of ammunition cache not Afghan home
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Alf Ash/campbell clark AND graeme smith (Globe and Mail)
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An internet video showing Canadian soldiers laughing as they blow up an Afghan house is an...
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan book reviews: The Savage War and The Long Way Back
Monday, January 23, 2012
Alf Ash/Michael Petrou (Macleans.ca)
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by Michael Petrou on Monday, January 23, 2012 10:55am - 2 Comments
Readers hoping to better...
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Miscellaneous
For first time in decades, military takes armour to North
Monday, January 23, 2012
Alf Ash/ CTV News/Canadian Press
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They were Canada's armoured workhorses in the dust and heat of Afghanistan, and now the military...
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Veterans
Legion says Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program provides job opportunities for some veterans
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Alf Ash/ Pat Vargo
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For Immediate Release
Legion says Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program provides job...
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Afghanistan
One of Canada’s best Afghan friends was assassinated in Kandahar last Thursday.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Alf Ash/Matthew Fisher is an international affairs columnist for Postmedia News.
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One of Canada’s best Afghan friends was assassinated in Kandahar last Thursday.
Haji...
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Miscellaneous
Forces' member accused of passing secrets
Monday, January 16, 2012
Alf Ash/ CBC News
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A member of Canada's Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly passing secrets to a foreign...
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Afghanistan
Western trio brings lessons of war home
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Alf Ash/Paul Mayne(Western News)
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University of Western Ontario faculty members Brian Church, Ray Kao and Vivian McAlister have...
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Afghanistan
Military gear missing from Afghan mission shipments
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Alf Ash/CBC/AP
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The Canadian Forces have experienced serious security breaches with military equipment being...
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Sports
Branch #50 Team for District "C' Cribbage won.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Alf Ash/John Mac Dougall
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On January 7/2012 Our team for District "C' Cribbage was won by; Brian Bannon, Bob Stumpf, Cathy...
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Miscellaneous
HMCS Charlottetown departs for Mediterranean mission
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Alf Ash/ CTV News/ Canadian Press
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HALIFAX — Hundreds of loved ones gathered on the deck of HMCS Charlottetown on Sunday morning to...
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Poppy Campaign
Walmart Presentation to K-W Poppy Fund
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Alf Ash
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Walmart Canada (Fairview Mall)presented a Cheque to Branch #50 (Fred Gies)for the K-W Poppy Fund...
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Veterans
CFAP Seminar at 1300 hrs (1:00pm) on the 29 January 2012
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Alf Ash-Ron Gross
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