Remembrance Day services will look different this year

Hello,

Just wanted to let you know what the Legion has planned for Remembrance Day services this year, with everything being different because of Covid.

Currently, in partnership with the local radio station, we are putting together a program which we will be broadcasting on our Facebook page and YouTube starting at 10:55 am on the morning of November 11th. The program will run for approximately half an hour, and we welcome members of the community to have watch parties of up to 15 people to view it together, that way we are still gathering as a community for Remembrance Day, even it is in multiple small groups rather than one large group.

As well, we as Legion Members are still going to observe Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph at Baker Park on the morning of Remembrance Day, starting at 10:55 AM. People are welcome to come observe from a distance, but will not be able to be a part of the service themselves.

We know that there are many from the community that have laid wreaths in the past, and so we wanted to find a way to accomodate them as well. So, at 10:00 am on November 11th, (before our service commences. those that want to lay a wreath can come to Baker Park, and a wreath will be provided to them, which they can go and lay, while following all the necessary social distancing protocols. Donation for laying a wreath is $50. If people would prefer, a Legion member can lay a wreath on their behalf. While anyone can show up to lay a wreath in person on Remembrance Day, we would prefer as a Legion that they let us know ahead of time, that way we don’t run out of wreaths. If those wanting to lay wreaths let us know by this Friday, we can also acknowledge them during the online broadcast as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Scott Holloway, Chaplain,

Kindersley Legion Branch # 57