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Residents throughout the region will have opportunities to gather in remembrance on Wednesday, November 11th, as communities honour the courage, service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and those who have served in times of war, conflict and peace.
The 95th annual Saskatoon Remembrance Day Service will take place at SaskTel Centre. The ceremony is one of the largest Remembrance Day gatherings in the province, bringing together veterans, military personnel, community organizations and residents to pay tribute to those who have served their country.
Doors will open at 8:45 a.m., followed by an orchestra performance beginning at 9:30 a.m. The official program will begin at 10:00 a.m., with two minutes of silence observed at 11:00 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony will follow.
The event is free and open to the public. Those unable to attend in person can watch the ceremony through a livestream on the Saskatoon Remembers website or on Rogers tv across Saskatchewan on channels 10 and 105.
In Warman, residents are invited to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The gathering will provide an opportunity for community members to come together in reflection and honour the sacrifices made by Canadian service members.
Remembrance Day is observed annually on November 11th, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918. Across Canada, ceremonies are held to recognize those who lost their lives in service and to express gratitude to the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Residents are encouraged to take time on Remembrance Day to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of Canadians and the importance of preserving their memory.
Lest We Forget.
