Remembrance Day Ceremonies in the Bulkley Valley & Lakes

Residents throughout the Bulkley Valley and Lakes can honour Veterans at events throughout the area this Remembrance day.

Staff and students at Houston Secondary have invited Veterans to an assembly Tuesday to thank them and participate in the moment of silence.

Among them will be Russ Walton, who was a part of the British Columbia Dragoon in the 1960’s. He says it’s important to pay homage to those who have fallen.

“It reflects how we’re proud Canadians and we’re grateful for the people who laid down their lives to keep us free,” he says.

Here is a list of Remembrance Day Services in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District:

Smithers Order of Service – Smithers Cenotaph

10:30 – Be in position at cenotaph
10:57 – O Canada
10:58 – Last Post
11:00 – Silence, 2 minutes
11:02 – Lament

All welcome to an afternoon of camaraderie after the services at The Royal Canadian legion.

Telkwa Order of Service – Telkwa Seniors Cenotaph

Rick Fuerst will be the Master of Ceremonies. Service begins at 1 PM at Telkwa Cenotaph, followed by a light luncheon at the Telkwa Seniors’ Centre

Burns Lake Order of Service – Lakes District Secondary School Gymnasium

Doors open at 10:30 AM with service beginning at 11 AM. Drinks and refreshments will follow shortly afterwards at Royal Canadian Legion.

Houston Order of Service

Houston Legion – Pleasant Valley Branch #244

Remembrance Day service begins at the Houston Community Hall 10 AM followed by marching to the cenotaph for 11 AM service then back to the branch. There will be a luncheon upstairs put on by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary – fee is by donation.