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Veterans Memorial Gardens honours women in war with newest installation

The City of Grande Prairie unveiled a new memorial on March 7th in the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre to recognize the strength and sacrifice of women in war.

The weekend included an unveiling and a two-day-long symposium to give visitors a chance to reflect on the diverse roles women have taken on in times of conflict.

On March 7th, the Women of War Memorial was officially unveiled. Officials say the monument marks a testament to the courage of women who have served their country.

The impressive 2,500-pound piece depicts a female soldier, surrounded by images of female contributions in various military eras and roles on one side, while the opposite side honours the contributions of civilian women during wartime. As a special touch, the soldier depicted on the memorial wears copper buttons in recognition of Indigenous female warriors.

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Additionally, an inscription reads- “To the brave women who served as soldiers and volunteers, your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” which officials say serves as a powerful reminder of their legacy.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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