After thirty-two years of service, seven years as a medic in the Canadian military and twenty-five years in the RCMP, Lou Savard of Steinbach has experienced PTSD firsthand.

"After so many years of seeing bad things, there's bound to be psychological trauma," explained Lou Savard. "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is very real. PTSD Projects; A War Within Inc is a support group to help those suffering from PTSD. Our group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Roseau. There's an understanding and kinship between those who are experiencing the...