Statue honouring Saskatchewan war veterans' bravery on D-Day unveiled in Regina

A viewing of an eight-foot tall bronze statue was held at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on Saturday. It was made to commemorate the sacrifices of Saskatchewan soldiers and their role in the pivotal D-Day invasion during World War II.Nearly 80 years ago, on June 6, 1944, more than 14,000 Canadian soldiers landed or parachuted into France as part of the famous invasion — including the Royal Regina Rifles."It's very moving. It's something that has stuck with me," Ed Staniowski, th

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