Downtowns across Saskatchewan echoed with cheers, church bells, and the crackle of radio static marking the end of a long war.
May 8, 1945 … Victory in Europe Day. The war in Europe was over, and Saskatchewan was jubilant. Factory whistles blew, church bells rang, and from Regina to Prince Albert, folks danced in the streets in celebration of the news.
Thousands of men and women from the province had served overseas, and their families prayed they would now come home.
While joy filled the air, the memories of loss were close behind. More than 4,000 Saskatchewan soldiers never returned.
VE Day marked a turning point… the moment hope replaced hardship, and communities began to recover and rebuild… in peace.
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100 Years of Saskatchewan History
This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
