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Veterans memorial crosswalk unveiled in Sylvan Lake

Sep 23, 2026 | 8:25 PM

The finishing touches have been put on a new Veterans Memorial Crosswalk in Sylvan Lake.

The crosswalk is outside the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 212) and was done to mark 100 years of the Legion in Canada.

“This is a permanent reminder in our community of the people who served. In many cases, they never came home. The sacrifices are real,” says Juanita Dayton, president, Branch 212.

Dayton says the Legion in Sylvan Lake has around 500 members, and people are happy to see the memorial.


(Image Credit: Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion)

Dayton adds that no matter who we are, we all have a connection to the war effort, be it from WWI, WWII, or later conflicts.

She says it’s important to continue talking about what happened, sharing that in her 20+ years with the Legion, it’s become clear that not all veterans are open about their experience.

“There’s so much that we don’t know,” she says.

“But this crosswalk is incredible, and I’m really proud. It’s more than just paint on a roadway.”

The project gained final approval from town council earlier this year.

Funding for it came from the town’s 2026 operating budget.