BATTLEFORD — According to Mayor Ames Leslie at Monday’s town council meeting, a family travelled across Canada to attend the banner unveiling ceremony in Battleford on Oct. 28.
The family came from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan as their family member was added to the many men and women honoured in Battleford this year.
Councillors have received tremendous amounts of feedback on the banner program, with many people complimenting the innovation. Councillors expressed their happiness at the program's continued growth each year.
Over 150 veterans have been honoured in the Battlefords since the Fred Light Museum and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 began their Veteran Banner program in 2019. Starting with just 50 veterans, that number has increased to 159 in Battleford and North Battleford.
The town also reminds everyone that they will be closed on Remembrance Day. The flags at Town Hall were also lowered for Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov 8 and will be lowered again for Remembrance day on Nov. 11.
The town expresses their gratitude to all those who served their country as Remembrance Day draws closer and asks that everyone reflect on those who served their country on Nov. 11.
