Remembrance Day 2022 ceremonies in central Alberta this Friday

In Rocky Mountain House, the Legion will be hosting a service at the Lou Soppit Community Centre (4733 54 Ave) at 10:40 a.m. with lunch to follow at the Legion’s Veterans Hall (4911 49 St) at 12 p.m. A virtual service will be available for those who cannot attend, live streamed on their Facebook page. Live music will be performed by Joe Matallo.

At the Eckville Royal Canadian Legion #156 will be hosting a service at the Eckville Community Hall (5305 5315 52 St) at 10:45 a.m. followed by a fellowship.

In Blackfalds, an indoor service will be taking place at the Abbey Centre (4500 Womacks) from 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m., with pre-seating beginning at 10:25 a.m. A brief outdoor ceremony will also be held at the Cenotaph to follow.

In Innisfail, the Legion will be hosting an outdoor ceremony at the Cenotaph starting at 10:30 a.m. Legion members and invited adult guests will be welcomed in the Club Room following the ceremony. The public, including children, can visit the legion from 1 – 7 p.m. for some live music.

In Lacombe, the Legion (5138 49 St, upstairs the Byron Greff Hall) will be hosting a community breakfast from 8 – 10 a.m. with pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs for all members of the public by donation. A service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214 50 Ave).

In Ponoka, the Legion will be starting their celebration with a parade from ATCO gas (4213 Hwy 2A) at 10:15 a.m. to the Cenotaph. A service will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Legion Auditorium (3911 AB-2A) and will be live streamed on their Facebook page.

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Remembrance Day 2022 ceremonies in central Alberta this Friday

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