Residents across the Peace Region will come together tomorrow to honour Canada’s veterans and remember the men and women who lost their lives while serving their country.
Remembrance Day ceremonies and community gatherings are planned in several communities on Wednesday, Nov. 11, offering people a chance to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of service members.
In Fort St. John, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 will host its annual parade and ceremony, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph at 102 Street and 105 Avenue. The parade will travel past the Legion to City Hall before returning to the cenotaph for the outdoor service.
An indoor service will follow at the Legion, with games planned for 1 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to watch along 105 Avenue. Road closures will be in effect along parts of the parade route, and free BC Transit service will operate on a reduced schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Dawson Creek, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141 will hold its ceremony at Unchagah Hall inside South Peace Secondary School. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the program including an Act of Remembrance, a wreath and poppy tribute, and a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
In the District of Taylor, residents can attend the annual ceremony at Taylor Community Hall, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The service will include a Colour Guard march, guest speakers and a moment of reflection, followed by a light lunch.
Meanwhile, Hudson’s Hope will hold its ceremony at 10:45 a.m. in the District Office parking lot. Those attending can gather afterward for tea at the Bullhead Mountain Curling Club.
Across the region, Remembrance Day offers an opportunity for people of all ages to pause, reflect and recognize the service and sacrifice of those who helped protect Canada and its freedoms.
