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Veteran's Week kicks-off with flag raising in Yorkton

Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the Flexihall in the Gallagher Centre.
Calvin Daniels
Calvin Daniels
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From left; Comrade Matt Stringfellow, from the 64 Battalion John Bencharski, (in the back) Comrade Gerald Webster, and president Comrade Ken Gordon raising the flag.Calvin Daniels / Yorkton This Week

YORKTON -The Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 in Yorkton marked the official kick-off to Veteran’s Week with a flag raising.

The flag raising took place before a small gathering of Legion members, city representatives, fire fighters and other interested residents, at the Cenotaph on Smith Street Saturday morning.

The event was one of several being undertaken locally leading up to Remembrance Day services Nov. 11.

Ahead of the actual week members of local cadet clubs and scout organizations have been out selling poppies.

The Legion is also selling wreaths in Yorkton, Bredenbury, Churchbridge and Saltcoats.

Overall, the activities are all focused on recognizing the contributions of veterans, leading up to Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the Flexihall in the Gallagher Centre. Those attending are asked to be in their seats by 10:40 a.m.