Mission Statement
To promote the welfare of veterans and all those who serve Canada. To help raise awareness about national defence topics among ALL Canadians by conducting educational presentations, events, and symposiums. To preserve and commemorate awareness of significant and historic national military events and their impact on Canada and Canadians.

Mailing Address
202 Westerra Blvd
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2W9
Canada

Upcoming Event: Stories that have been told.

Interested in Canadian military history? Thought about writing? Not sure where to begin telling your story or stories about Edmonton?

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, 10440 – 108 Avenue NW, Edmonton, the Edmonton United Services Institute and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum are hosting an evening with two Edmonton authors – Norman S. Leach and Roger Gunn. The LERM Museum, located in the Prince of Wales Armoury, will remain open for the public to view their collection prior to and after the presentations.

Norman S. Leach has researched and written a dozen books including Sam Steele: An Officer and A Gentleman, Canadian Peacekeepers, and Passchendaele: An Illustrated History. Passchendaele was written after Norman served as a military advisor to Paul Gross’s 2008 film Passchendaele. He also played a role in this movie and will wear the uniform he wore as a movie extra.

Roger Gunn has published three books about First World War Canadian pilots including Masters of the Air and Raymond Collishaw and the Black Flight. His most recent publication, Four of Our Finest, follows the journey of four young men from their Canadian homes to the crisp air over the Western Front. Roger’s contact with the son of one of the pilots led to a treasure trove of material never before revealed.

Each author will outline how they decided on a topic for a book, their research process, and who they contacted for information during their research. They have also agreed to not only provide helpful writing tips but also to discuss the publishing process. A Q&A will follow the presentations.

Their books will be available for purchase and both authors have agreed to meet members of the audience after their presentations while refreshments are being served.

For more information please contact Mark Minenko, CD, PhD, LLB, EUSI Event Coordinator, at markminenko@gmail.com.

The Alberta Leglislature will host its annual service of remembrance and Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony on November 6 at 11 a.m. in the Legislature Building rotunda. Attend in person or watch live.