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WDM hosts commemorative exhibition

From Vimy To Juno commemorates Canada's role in First and Second World Wars
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A special commemorative exhibition entitled From Vimy to Juno: Canada in France 1914-45 is currently on display at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford.

According to a press release, this national travelling exhibition explores the connections between defining moments in Canadian history and the experiences of Canadians who fought in both world wars. From Vimy to Juno was developed by the Juno Beach Centre, Canada's only museum on the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy, France.

"In two world wars, hundreds of thousands of Canadians fought in France, where their achievements helped shape our national identity," said Jenna Zuschlag Misener, executive director of the Juno Beach Centre.

 "The Juno Beach Centre is proud to bring this legacy from the sacred ground of Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach to Saskatchewan, a province with a rich military history."

This initiative was launched to commemorate a number of important Canadian anniversaries and milestones, including the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017 and the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings.

From Vimy to Juno is on display at the WDM North Battleford now through July 24.

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