Dieppe raid brings heavy losses to Manitoba units
The Dieppe operation left many Manitobans and Western Canadians affected as casualty lists show hundreds killed wounded or missing from Winnipeg and nearby. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the South Saskatchewan Regiment suffered heavy tolls amid praise for their gallantry in the first major French raid since the war began. The piece honors the bravery of those involved and reminds readers that victory demands sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Dieppe
Winnipeg
Canada
Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders of
South
United Nations
Local Soldiers In Casualty List
A number of local casualties are reported after the Dieppe attack. Pte Frank Sims and Pte Melvin Kilfoyle are missing, Mrs O Neill says her son Pte George O Neill is wounded, Pte Douglas St Clair is missing, all with the Cameron Highlanders. Pilot Officer Jack Madson, Winnipeg born and MacGregor grandson, is missing after aerial operations on August 20. Jack is 26. Frank Sims was born December 8, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
Frank Sims
Melvin Kilfoyle
O'Neill
MacGregor
George O'Neill
Douglas St. Clair
Rossendale
Cameron Highlanders
Jack Madson
M. E. Madson
Winnipeg
J. B. Merrick
Jack
James Sims
Robert Kilfoyle
Melvin
Frank
Pathead
Robert
Veteran's Guard
Carlton Hall
Tpr
Douglas McCaskill
Calgary Tank Reg't
War news from MacGregor and area during wartime
Families hear of sons overseas and in service with Cam Highlanders and Calgary unit as 21 to 23 year olds are listed missing or wounded. Community hopes for better news while urging Victory Loan and War Savings Certificate pledges to fund freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Linklater
MacGregor
Robert Johnston
Pine Creek
The
Herald
Money is Needed For Victory
The Dominion press urges Canadians to support War Savings Certificates and Victory Loan Bonds. Over the next year, starting September 1, Canada will seek an additional 1.8 billion dollars through these campaigns alongside higher income tax. The goal rests on a larger expected national income this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Churches Notices for MacGregor and area on August 30
St Pauls Church MacGregor holds Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. United Churches schedule shows MacGregor service at 11 30 a.m. Bagot 1 30 p.m. Beaver 3 p.m. MacGregor Sunday School reopens next Sunday at 10 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
MacGregor
United Churches
Bagot
Beaver
The Rural Editor’s Burden and Civic Spirit
A reflection on small town editors balancing vast life in town through churches, commerce, clubs, and farms. It highlights how editors meet diverse people from laborers to bankers and handle emotions from hate to joy, urging tolerance, sacrifice, and a constant booster spirit in writing and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Champion of the Community Newspaper Veteran’s Statement
A seasoned rural newspaper veteran now in the city argues the local paper deserves full community support. He says the paper is the community champion, always on the front line for farmers, businesspeople, and residents, defending everyone's best interests weekly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
LT. Trethewey
Jock
Som
Banks
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
Catelli Brand
Happy Vale
E. D. Smiths
the Rural Publisher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!