Labrador Hero Honored a Century Later | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A century after his death, Lance-Cpl. John Shiwak, a brave Labrador war hero from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, is finally honored in France where he likely fell in 1917. His great-grand niece, Ranger Sally Shiwak, traveled to Masnières to represent his legacy, moved to tears by the recognition. As a Canadian Ranger herself, she carried her family’s pride and Labrador’s spirit to the ceremony, joined by top military leaders who praised his courage and questioned the cost of war. This moment is part of a larger effort to remember the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s sacrifices, including…