YORKTON - On the verge of November it is again busy for the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 in Yorkton.
Brittany Johnson, president of the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 in the city gave Yorkton Council an update on plans leading up to Remembrance Day services Nov. 11, and related activities at Council regular meeting Monday.
The efforts include marking Veteran’s Week Nov. 5 to 11, including a raising of the Legion flag at the cenotaph on Darlington Street at 10 a.m. Nov. 5.
Ahead of the actual week members of local cadet clubs and scout organizations will begin with poppy sales starting Oct. 26, after the local Silver Cross Mother is presented the first poppy in a ceremony at the Legion offices that day.
Every Remembrance Day one Canadian woman solemnly lays a wreath on behalf of all mothers who have lost a child serving in the Canadian Forces. This woman is the Silver Cross Mother, her position named for the Memorial Cross that was historically presented to mothers and widows of soldiers killed in action.
The Legion will also begin selling wreaths in Yorkton, Bredenbury, Churchbridge and Saltcoats starting Oct. 26. Anyone wanting a wreath can call the Legion offices at 783-9789.
A candle lighting ceremony, with the public welcome, will be held at the cenotaph at 4:00 Nov. 10.
Overall, the activities are all focused on recognizing the contributions of veterans.
“It’s another year where we have a chance to say thank you (to our veterans),” Johnson told Council.
One of the best ways to say thank you is to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the Flexihall in the Gallagher Centre. Those attending are asked to be in their seats by 10:40 a.m.
