Barrhead
In Barrhead, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 is hosting a service at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11.
The service takes place at Bablitz Hall, and lunch will follow at the Barrhead legion hall.
Edson
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Joe Wynne Branch #51, and the branch itself, are hosting a Veterans’ Candlelight Vigil on Nov. 10. The service begins at 7 p.m. in the Veterans’ area of Glenwood Cemetery.
The Edson legion is also hosting a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.
Starting from the town parking lot behind the legion building, a short parade will proceed down Main (50) Street, west onto 5 Avenue, north onto 51 Street, and finish in the legion parking lot.
Those wishing to join the parade can start lining up at 10 a.m.; the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. The Remembrance Day service will begin at 10:50 a.m. sharp, the legion says.
The legion is also hosting a luncheon at 1:15 p.m. While attendees enjoy lunch, the organization will present guest speakers, Edson Pipe and Drums and an awards ceremony.
Evansburg
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #196 will also host a ceremony at the Evansburg cenotaph at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, followed by an indoor ceremony in the legion hall.
Officials say beef on a bun or pulled pork, with coleslaw and beans, will be available for $10 after the ceremonies, in addition to a free performance by Flat Broke.
Fox Creek
The Royal Canadian Legion in Fox Creek, Branch #280, is hosting an indoor service at the Fox Creek Community Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. Officials say a luncheon will follow.
Mayerthorpe
The Mayerthorpe legion, Branch #126, is hosting a ceremony at 10:50 a.m. on Nov. 11. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and a lunch will follow the service.
Legion officials also say donations are greatly appreciated.
Whitecourt
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #44 in Whitecourt is putting on a ceremony and parade, and putting out refreshments on Nov. 11.
At 10:15 a.m., a parade will travel from the legion to the Canfor Culture and Events Centre, with a special service beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Once the service is complete around 12:20 p.m., the parade will march past the cenotaph and back to the legion, where members will provide refreshments.
The Canfor Culture and Events Centre doors will open at 10 a.m. and legion officials ask attendees to be seated by 10:15 a.m.
