Lest We Forget: Honour Edmonton’s Veterans

November 08, 2011

Pay tribute to the achievements and sacrifices made by the men and women who served Canada in times of war and peace by joining The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4PPCLI) at City Hall.

Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Time: 9:30–11:30am
Location: City Hall, City Room

A wreath-laying service will conclude the proceedings outside on the City Hall Plaza at 10:30am. 

Remember Veterans at Municipal Cemeteries

Honour Edmonton’s veterans by placing a Canadian flag on the gravesite of those who sacrificed their lives in military service.

Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Time: 11am–2pm
Locations:

  • Edmonton Cemetery 11820 – 107 Avenue
  • Beechmount Cemetery 12420 – 104 Street
  • Northern Lights Cemetery 156 Street – St. Albert Trail (15203 Campbell Road)

The City of Edmonton will provide small Canadian flags at three of its Municipal Cemeteries on Remembrance Day. All are encouraged to place flags on the graves of Edmonton’s military veterans in honour of their service to Canada. Staff members will be on site at Beechmount Cemetery to answer inquiries regarding the location of military graves.

As Edmonton’s Municipal Cemeteries take great pride in Canada’s military history, the Canadian flag at each cemetery will be lowered in remembrance before 11am.

 

For more information:

Online Contact 311 Online
Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
TTY 780-944-5555
Email 311@edmonton.ca
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