Canine friends honoured

St. Boniface Industrial Park

The Winnipeg Police Canine Memorial, located in front of the WPS canine unit kennels at 77 Durand Rd., was unveiled and opened to the public in early October. The memorial garden, which includes a pathway of 436 engraved memory stones donated by Winnipeggers and corporate sponsors, pays tribute to faithful police dogs, dating back to 1971. The project was originally conceptualized in 2016 and was brought to life through eight fundraising initiatives. A bronze statue depicting a Belgian Malinois — a dog breed commonly used in law enforcement — titled Forever Faithful sits at the front of the site, guarding the space with its front paws laid flat. The piece was constructed by Californian sculptor Susan Bahary.