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This memorial is dedicated to the men who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars. It was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion, Avonlea Branch No. 236 and the Community.

This memorial is dedicated to Martin B. Wilkinson who enlisted in the First World War. He was wounded and returned to Regina in 1918.

This memorial is dedicated to Martin B. Wilkinson who enlisted in the First World War. He was wounded and returned to Regina in 1918.

This memorial is dedicated to George R. Whitmore a member of the 16th Light Horse overseas in the First World War and later attached to the Canadian Military Headquarters in London. Dr. Frank Whitmore went overseas with that Saskatchewan Bat., holding rank of major.

This memorial is dedicated to Robert Sinton, who drove a supply wagon with General Middleton’s forces during the Riel uprising. Sinton’s connection with Riel was much more personal. After Riel’s execution, his body was placed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Cornwall St., and guarded day and night by members of the Bonneau family. Several week later, the Bonneaus were advised that a boxcar would be placed near Albert Street in which the remains would be taken to St. Boniface for burial. In the dead of night, Robert Sinton was called on to help move the casket, a secret he kept for 50 years.

This memorial is dedicated to Robert Sinton, who drove a supply wagon with General Middleton’s forces during the Riel uprising. Sinton’s connection with Riel was much more personal. After Riel’s execution, his body was placed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Cornwall St., and guarded day and night by members of the Bonneau family. Several week later, the Bonneaus were advised that a boxcar would be placed near Albert Street in which the remains would be taken to St. Boniface for burial. In the dead of night, Robert Sinton was called on to help move the casket, a secret he kept for 50 years.

Pearson Place is named in honour of Lester Bowles Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada. He enlisted as a private in the First World War, becoming a pilot officer in the Royal Flying Corps in 1917.

Normandy Avenue is named to honour the Regina Rifles and other Canadians who stormed ashore on that part of France on the morning of D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

Leslie Place is named for Dr. Everett Clayton (Lofty) Leslie, Q.C. A veteran of the First World War, he served with the 85th Nova Scotia Highland Battalion, and was commissioned an officer in the field.