LAC LA BICHE - Remembrance Day is a time to reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. In and around the Lac La Biche area, events will be taking place at the Lac La Biche Legion as well as in area schools on or close to Nov. 11.
Danny Stevens, the president of the McGrane Branch #28 of the Royal Canadian Legion, said the Remembrance Day ceremony will start on Saturday, November 11, at approximately 10:45 a.m. by the cenotaph next to the branch building. This observance will be followed by a light lunch for members of the Royal Canadian Legion as well as invited guests.
“The building will be open after the luncheon for anyone who wishes to drop by and see the Legion,” Stevens told Lakeland This Week, anticipating strong community support for the annual commemoration. “The ceremony in Lac La Biche has been well attended and once again we thank the community for its tremendous support.”
The outdoor ceremony returns to the cenotaph again this year after several years of indoor services held in the Bold Center.
School tributes
Charissa Delaire, a vice-principal at JA Williams High School (JAWS) in Lac La Biche, says there will be a student assembly in the school gymnasium on Thursday, November 9, with students and staff also observing a moment of silence.
The early schedule is because Friday, November 10 is a scheduled No-School Friday for students.
Light of Christ Catholic School is holding its Remembrance Day celebration on Nov. 9 from 10:45-11:15 a.m.
“We will have student presentations, guest presentations and a moment of silence,” said Light of Christ principal Carmen Semeniuk.
Lisa Maheden, administrative assistant for École Plamondon School, said during Remembrance Day at the school, students wear poppies, and many teachers show material from Veterans Affairs Canada for in-class events.
“Our Remembrance Day ceremony will be held Thursday, Nov. 9th at 10:30 a.m.…hallways and the gym are decorated with poppies & crosses,” she stated.
