Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict. After narrowing it to five choices, the federal government asked a jury to select the winner and asked the public for input. More than 10,000 people responded to an online survey, and a great many of them served in Afghanistan or were family members of those who served, said Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay.Capital Dispatch: Sign