There are several opportunities to observe Remembrance Day in the Battlefords.
Gold Ridge Centre at the Gold Eagle Casino will hold a service honouring Métis and First Nation veterans beginning at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the public is welcome.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70, North Battleford, will form a parade at the Legion Hall at 10:15 a.m. and march to John Paul Collegiate where a service will be held. The branch will host a banquet a 5 p.m. that is open to the public.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, Battleford, will form a parade at the Legion Hall on 22nd Street at 10:30 a.m. and march to St. Vital School where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Following the service, the parade will march to the cenotaph. Lunch will follow at the Legion Hall.
A service will be held at Saskatchewan Hospital at 2 p.m. hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 349 and Auxiliary. Pie and coffee for veterans and visitors will follow.
Communities throughout the Northwest will host Remembrance Day ceremonies. Seek one out in your area. Take time to remember.
