THE BATTLEFORDS — The Battlefords are preparing to honour Canada’s veterans on Remembrance Day, with Nov. 11 events slated to remember those men and women who gave their lives in service.
The City of North Battleford began their events on Nov. 7 by raising a Lest We Forget poppy flag at City Hall. Then, on Nov. 8, the flags were lowered to half-mast to honour Indigenous Veteran’s day.
“We’re lowering the flags on Nov. 8 … to remember the Indigenous veterans on Indigenous Veterans day. We’re pleased to represent the sacrifices of Indigenous veterans and honour those who have served on Treaty 6 Territory,” Candace Toma, public relations coordinator for the city, said.
Mayor David Gillian also offered comments on the Remembrance Day events.
“It’s a very important day, the 11th, where we remember and reflect on all those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. And those who are still with us and, of course, who aren’t. Reflection and remembrance are very important...
“...I invite everybody to come out on the 11th. It is a holiday, and it’s important for us to remember why it’s a holiday. And as I mentioned, to reflect and remember is very important.”
The Town of Battleford honoured veterans with banners showcasing men and women who served their country on Oct. 28. You can read the article on Sasktoday.ca
On the morning of Nov. 11, The North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Don Ross Centre at 10:45 a.m.
Afterwards, the public is welcome to return to the Legion hall, where a small ceremony will be held with greetings from Mayor David Gillian, Rosemarie Falk (MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster), Jeremy Cockrill (MLA for The Battlefords), and other dignitaries will be extended. Lunch will be served with entertainment.
The Battleford Legion is hosting a memorial service at St. Vital School on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, a gala will be hosted at 5 p.m, though tickets will not be sold at the door.
