STEWIACKE: A Grade 10 student from South Colchester Academy is being recognized for her powerful words of remembrance.
Stewiacke Legion Branch 70 has announced that Dina Al-Hilal earned first place in the literary category of the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Remembrance Week Contest for the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Zone for 2025–2026.
Al-Hilal’s touching and heartfelt poem captured the spirit of Remembrance, impressing judges at both the regional and national levels.
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Sponsored by Branch 70, her entry also went on to place third in the national competition.
In recognition of her achievement, Al-Hilal received a $50 prize and a certificate.
During a recent presentation, Branch 70 President Pat Boulanger, CD presented the zone award, which was accepted on Dina’s behalf by her sister, Norah.
