Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House members are busy organizing the annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Nov. 11, which drew hundreds of attendees last fall.
The parade route – starting from the north part of Birch Avenue behind the Red Coach Square to the 100 Mile House Community Hall – is the same as last year. Marchers are expected to gather at 9:30 a.m., while the parade starts at around 10:30 a.m. with a moment of silence to be observed at 11 a.m. inside the community hall.
Joining veterans for the parade are members of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, 2887 Rocky Mountain Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, and anyone else wanting to march and pay respect, says Legion Branch #260 president Bob Wangensteen.
People and organizations are also welcome to lay wreaths at the ceremony and can contact the local veterans’ organization before the ceremony.
Local veterans will be paying tribute to Gordon Thorsteinson at the ceremony. Thorsteinson, a Second World War veteran and founding member of Legion Branch #260, passed away at the age of 97 on Sept. 1.
An open house will be held at Legion Branch #260 on Alder Avenue with food and refreshments following the ceremony. Minors accompanied by adults or parents are welcome.
Meanwhile, the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign, which raises funds for veteran support services, started on Oct. 31.
Donation boxes and cadets will be stationed at businesses around 100 Mile House.
